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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Name Nicole J. Sakraida Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing and Communications

St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University have announced the appointment of Nicole J. Sakraida, M.Ed., as Vice President for Strategic Growth.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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St. Ambrose University honors IT professional with Presidential Award for Staff Excellence

St. Ambrose University has honored Nick Nguyen, user services and desktop support specialist, with the 2026 Presidential Award for Staff Excellence.

Monday, June 1, 2026

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St. Ambrose nursing students participate in large-scale disaster exercise

Days before stepping across the stage in a cap and gown, SAU's Presentation Sisters Department of Nursing seniors were in the thick of a disaster sim.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Online nursing student earns BSN while balancing career and family

For seven years, Jennifer Parsons ‘26 stood at the front of a middle school classroom, teaching English and helping students work through assignments.

Friday, May 15, 2026

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