125 years and counting!

September 2006 marks the beginning of the 125th year of St. Ambrose University. What began as an academy of 33 young men in two rooms of the present Sacred Hearth Cathedral is now a co-educational university of more than 3,600 students on a 60-acre campus.

We invite everyone to participate in this year-long quasquicentennial celebration as well as reflect on our past — and envision the future.

Order your own copy of Fr. McDaniel's comprehensive history of St. Ambrose University.

Browse the FamilyFest slideshow

Watch the Founder's Day fireworks (file size 3 mb)

Check the events calendar for the list of the festivities planned this year.

Watch an "old school" highlight from the 1937 St. Ambrose vs. St. Thomas football game. (file size 3 mb)