[6] For its first three years, classes were held in two rooms of the old St. Marguerite's School, located on the grounds of what is now Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport.

The school was moved to Locust Street in 1885, where the central part of the present-day Ambrose Hall was built.

The articles of incorporation stated, "No particular religious faith shall be required of any person to entitle him to admission to said seminary.

"[8] By the start of the 20th century, a clearer division was being made between the high school academy and the college program.

During World War II, the United States Navy chose St. Ambrose College as a location for the training of many officers.

For a short time, regular classes ceased, and the campus became a training ground for the Navy's V-12 squads.

In 1955 the diocese decided that Davenport should have a central Catholic high school, and that St. Ambrose and Immaculate Conception academies should be merged.

[15] Sr. Joan Lescinski, CSJ replaced Dr. Edward Rogalski as president in 2007, becoming the first woman to hold that office.

[17] St. Ambrose University offers more than 60 undergraduate majors(includes pre-professional like Medical, Dental, Law, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Optometry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine), 11 master's, and three doctoral programs offered through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Health and Human Services.

[39] Its men's & women's lacrosse teams compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), and its men's and women's eSports teams compete in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).

St. Ambrose competes in 28 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.

Women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, dance, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

[citation needed] SAUtv is the television outlet of the St. Ambrose University Communication Center.

This prestigious award is presented to honor a person for their achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world.

Many notable recipients have received the award including John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Lech Walesa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama to name a few.