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The message Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared in Davenport in 1965 remains pertinent today, especially as we examine how "Race Matters" this academic year. Hear his words or read them here. Also watch this KWQC story about an Ambrosian who was on the frontlines of the civil rights movement.
Iowa Lt. Gov. Tours Campus Classrooms
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds is leading an Iowa effort to promote the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Wednesday. she saw how St. Ambrose is helping the cause. Read this Q-C Times report.
Quiet March Celebrates Civil Rights Pioneers
A large group of Ambrosians honored a campus tradition this week, marching in silence on the coldest day of the year to begin a celebration of Civil Rights Week. Watch this video.
TV News Tracks Teacher Through First Year
Alex Lampe '12 came to a Davenport first-grade classroom ready to teach but the district's mentoring program is helping her adapt and learn on the job as well. Watch the WQAD series.
Injured Athlete Gains Degree
A swimming accident ended Zach Bellendier's dream of playing QB for the Fighting Bees. It did not end his hopes of being a PE teacher. Read this Quad-City Times account.
New Graduate A Proud Exception
"I always knew that education was my way out of poverty and bad relationships." said Chantel Brandhagen '12. Now she's ready to "change the world." Read her story.
Chris Hassel '07 had a good month of December. Weeks after being hired by ESPN, the radio and TV graduate was named Iowa Sportscaster of the Year for his work at WHO-TV in Des Moines. Read about it.