student life

What Do SAU’S International Students Say About America? 

International students at St. Ambrose University say they’re grateful to study in the U.S. despite today’s political climate, valuing the access to quality education and new opportunities.

KALA This Week: April 27, 2026

On this edition of KALA This Week, how the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could affect your financial aid. Plus, we unveil how much SAU Dance Marathon was able to fundraise this year for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's hospital. In sports, conference titles for Baseball and Men's Golf!

SAU Weekly: April 24, 2026

See how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could impact your financial aid and we reveal how much Dance Marathon fundraised this year. And the Men’s Bowling team brings home both team and individual national titles!

Inside SAU Athletics: Men’s Track & Field

On this week’s episode, we catch up with the SAU Men’s Track and Field program as they hit the halfway point in their season. We talk about the highlights so far, and who to watch as Conference and National competitions approach. We’re joined by Head Coach Tyler Mulder and senior pole vaulter Joshua Mottet.

“Together, Together” — But Not With Everyone: Students Critique Harry Styles’ Tour

Fans are most concerned about the high ticket prices for Harry Styles’ upcoming “Together, Together” tour, with nosebleed seats ranging from $400–$450 and many tickets climbing past $1,000.

Ditching Textbooks for Power Tools with Habitat for Humanity

SAU Weekly’s Bradley Thiessen-Cooper takes us to the home being built thanks to SAU students and Habitat for Humanity.

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.

What’s the Buzz?: New Faces to Lead SGA

In this extended interview, SAU Weekly's Bradley Thiessen-Cooper sits down with newly-elected SGA President Taylor Snook and VP Mallory Zeman to discuss their campaign and what students can expect in the next school year.

SAU Weekly: Apri 17, 2026

On this edition of SAU Weekly, we sit down with your newly-elected SGA President and Vice President to hear what they hope to accomplish. Plus, see how Fighting Bees are giving back—on campus, in the community, and around the world. And in sports, SAU Dance and Cheer wrap up historic seasons with another winning trip to the College Classic!

SAU Celebrates a World of Culture at the Annual Culture Fair

St. Ambrose held their annual World Culture Fair on March 29, 2026. This was an event to showcase different cultures to the Quad Cities community and SAU students.