SAU Weekly: February 28, 2025

In this edition of SAU Weekly, we explain how efforts from state and federal lawmakers to cut Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs could put university funding at risk. We sit down with SAU president Dr. Amy Novak to discuss the university’s response. Plus, find out what campus resource will be closing its doors in June. […]

Midweek Musings: Women of History You Didn’t Know About

So often throughout history, women’s accomplishments have been overlooked and gone unacknowledged. In honor of Women’s History Month, Evie shares the stories of remarkable women from history that you probably didn’t know about.

Moran Empowers SAU Students

SAU Weekly’s Malu Coelho shows how SAU’s Latinos Unidos chapter kicks off Women’s History Month by hosting Daisy Moran of the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

NCAA misses the shot for women

The NCAA has received some backlash over the facilities provided to the Women’s March Madness tournament. Cassidy Darin and Anna Plumer, members of the St. Ambrose Women’s basketball team, weigh in on the situation.

Women at SAU: Elizabeth “Liz” Lareau

"This is one of me (Liz) and a character from my books, Hubble the cat, from Geeky F@b Five graphic novel series I co-author with My 14-year old daughter. It's a series that focuses on girls and STEM and how they can use their talents to make a difference."

Elizabeth “Liz” Lareau is a loving mom, fearless advocate and also a woman working in public relations. She currently owns her own PR firm and also teaches part-time at St. Ambrose University.

Women at SAU: Dr. Eikleberry

Dr. Sarah Eikleberry is a lot of things: a professor, an advocate, a researcher, a leader, and a noisy voice on campus getting things done, most of which she never thought she would be.