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St. Ambrose University has recently announced the recipient of its first-ever President's Award for Staff Excellence. The award, which includes a cash prize of $2000, recognizes a staff member who embodies the institution’s five As: Adaptive, Accessible, Active, Affordable, and Anchored.
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The 15th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Conference held on May 4 was attended by St. Ambrose faculty and families who were eager to listen to the students' months-long research projects.
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St. Ambrose University is excited to announce the launch of a new 12-month accelerated option for their 100% asynchronous online accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
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Our Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Paul Koch, announced last year that he would retire at the end of this academic year after faithfully serving in his role since 2014.
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Lisa Killinger, DC and Jabari Woods '02, '05 have been selected as the 2023 Spring Commencement keynote speakers and honorary degree recipients.
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SAU Signs five new articulation agreements in partnership with Loras College, fellow Iowa Catholic Collegiate Association member.
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Over 100 business leaders and educators from the Quad Cities area gathered on campus last Thursday to participate in the second annual Innovation Summit.
![Chris and Kristen Mandle receive 2023 McMullen Award](/assets/images/News-Events/2023/Spring/740x444-ChrisKristenMandle-JMP_7419 (1).jpg)
Named after the university's founder, Rev. John J. McMullen, the prestigious McMullen award is SAU's second highest honor and recognizes those who embody what it means to be Ambrosian.
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Earning silver status, SAU is one of only 149 campuses honored worldwide for its work to create a culture of wellness through education and health programs.