St. Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University Launches Redesigned Core Curriculum for Fall 2026

Starting in Fall 2026, St. Ambrose University will launch a redesigned core curriculum across its campuses aimed at integrating disciplines and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to build a more just future.

Students Walk to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention 

Students at St. Ambrose University held their first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 30, drawing over 60 participants and raising nearly $4,000 to promote suicide prevention awareness and support students affected by mental health challenges.

Not Your Grandma’s Church: Students Talk Growth in Catholic Church 

Christ the King Chapel at SAU is seeing a surge of young attendees as students and other newcomers increasingly turn to the Catholic Church in search of meaning, community, and connection.

Conference Finds Gen Z wants to be Seen and Heard on Faith Matters 

At an SAU conference on engaging Gen Z, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe emphasized how the Catholic Church can offer hope to young people who remain curious and involved, even as they question and seek to be heard.

Athletic Recruitment Challenges Among High School Program Shutdowns 

Participation in high school sports has rapidly declined over the years. Learn how SAU's football team has dealt with this issue in recruiting college athletes.

St. Ambrose Bowlers Rise to National Championship Title 

SAU won its first national championship in men’s bowling in Green Bay, claiming both the team title over Mount Mercy and the singles title with Tyler Close, as players reflected on the challenge of the season and looked ahead to building on their success.

The Chemistry of Fun: SAU’s Dr. Andy Axup Makes Science Click for Kids

At the Putnam Museum, SAU chemistry professor Andy Axup volunteers each month to make science fun and approachable for elementary students through energetic, hands-on experiments.

Inside SAU Athletics: Women’s Track & Field

Catch up with the SAU Women's Track and Field program as they head into their Conference and National Meets!

SAU Students Speak Out Against Iran War

On April 7, 2026, President Trump and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire following controversial remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash. SAU students voiced strong opposition to the war, criticizing its impact on innocent lives.

Spring Burnout Rises Among SAU Students as Finals Near

As the 2025–2026 academic year winds down and summer approaches, student burnout often begins to increase.