DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — St Ambrose University will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 16, 11:30AM. The ceremony will be held at Vibrant Arena at the MARK (1201 River Dr, Moline, Illinois, 61265). Sister Jane Wakahiu LSOSF PhD will be the keynote speaker.

St Ambrose leaders will recognize these graduates whose resilience, leadership, and commitment to service have prepared them to make a meaningful impact in their professions and communities.

Family, friends, faculty, and supporters will gather to honor students as they take the next step in becoming who they are meant to be.

For more information, visit the graduation and commencement webpage. View the list of our 2026 winter graduates.

There’s still time to apply to join St Ambrose as a student in the fall. For more information, please visit sau.edu.

About St Ambrose University

Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St Ambrose University’s commitment to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice, and service is rooted in its Catholic intellectual tradition. The leading, private university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than fifty undergraduate and graduate programs. One-hundred and forty years since its inception, St Ambrose education remains centered on intentional, holistic, and experiential learning, with a vision to be a vibrant, sustainable, and learner-focused model for Catholic higher education, preparing individuals from all walks of life to lead lives characterized by our core values of courage, wisdom, justice, and service. To learn more about St Ambrose University, visit sau.edu.

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