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St. Ambrose Mourns the Passing of President Emeritus Dr. Edward Rogalski

It is with great sadness that St. Ambrose University shares the news of the passing of Dr. Edward Rogalski, President Emeritus and the 12th president of St. Ambrose University. He was 84.

Dr. Rogalski’s relationship with St. Ambrose spanned nearly four decades. He joined St. Ambrose in 1968 and served the University in several leadership roles before becoming president in 1987. He led St. Ambrose for the next 20 years, retiring in 2007 after 39 years of service to the institution.

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BA in Graphic Design

Learn about design choices and how to analyze the needs of clients in courses taught by professional designers.

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Master of Social Work (MSW)

Learn the empowerment approach to social work, looking for competencies to help people and remove social barriers.

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BA in Sport Management

Learn about sports marketing and management, finance, law, accounting, public relations, and business ethics.

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Students awarded institutional aid

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Academic programs

10K

Courses offered

$315M

Endowment

$120M

Invested in tech and the university

56

Average credits accepted per transfer student

St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Most of our undergraduate and graduate programs are individually accredited, too, which means you get a high-quality education backed by the resources, facilities, and experiences to help you thrive. Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.

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Dr. Edward Rogalski smiles into the camera while wearing the Presidential garb of St. Ambrose University.

St. Ambrose Mourns the Passing of President Emeritus Dr. Edward Rogalski 

It is with great sadness that St. Ambrose University shares the news of the passing of Dr. Edward Rogalski, President Emeritus and the 12th president.

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Building the next generation through an education degree

In a second-grade classroom in LeClaire, Iowa, elementary education major Abby Wolter ‘26 moves from desk to desk, helping students sound out words...

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St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy named among Money’s Best Colleges

St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University have once again been named to Money’s “Best Colleges” list.

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