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SAU Weekly: May 8, 2026

A suicide prevention walk brings campus together, and upcoming grads add some personal flair to their caps. Plus, a sneak peek at the new women's wrestling program!

Creativity Comes to Life in Quercus

SAU Weekly's Callie Thomas takes us to the annual Quercus release event where visitors get a sneak peek at the new volume of the creative arts journal.

Are Trad Wives on the Rise? SAU Students are Unsure

SAU students are divided on the rise of “TradWife” content and the cultural impact of shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which has gained popularity alongside shifting conversations about gender roles on social media.

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.

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.

Ice Fever: SAU Fans Rally for Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are bringing playoff energy to the Quad Cities, where hockey fans continue to fuel the region’s growing love for the game.

SAU Student Breaks New Ground Creating Mobile Game

SAU junior Carter Gaber created “Swim Coach Sim,” a unique mobile game where players act as a college swim coach, recruiting athletes and managing seasons instead of controlling races.

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!