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Ashley Vilona, '14, smiles in her doctor's coat while standing in front of Emergency Room revolving doors.
From undecided student to Nurse Leader of the Year

When Ashley Vilona ’14 first stepped onto St. Ambrose University’s campus, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to study.

Monday, April 13, 2026

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Students of St. Ambrose University's nursing program gather around a hospital bed with folders and notebooks.
Two St. Ambrose alumni named 2026 Great Iowa Nurses

St. Ambrose University is excited to announce two nursing alumni were named to the Great Iowa Nurses list.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Ann Schwickerath ’98 and Raymond “Ray” James Shovlain ’79, ’82 MBA smile into the camera against a blue background with text that reads their names underneath.
St. Ambrose University names 2026 McMullen Award recipients

St. Ambrose University is proudly recognizing the servant leadership and profound institutional impact of this year’s McMullen Award recipients.

Monday, April 6, 2026

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Mount Mercy University names Todd Olson, PhD, campus president following completion of integration with St. Ambrose University

Mount Mercy University is building for the future, announcing an important leadership update to advance its Catholic and Mercy mission.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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