St. Ambrose University, located in Davenport, Iowa, is part of the Quad Cities – a mid-size metropolitan area on the Mississippi River where Illinois and Iowa meet.
Davenport is flourishing with opportunities for St. Ambrose University students and graduates. With a diverse economic landscape encompassing healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, students can secure internships and co-ops with industry leaders like John Deere and Genesis Health System. Graduates find promising career paths in finance, education, and IT, contributing to the city's dynamic growth.
Davenport’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DEI) mirrors St. Ambrose’s mission to create a welcoming and supportive community. Our dedication to community engagement, social justice, and equity align with the values demonstrated by the city government itself, as well as groups like the United Way Quad Cities, One Human Family QCA, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Our presence here underscores the university's commitment to shaping responsible city residents and global citizens.
Our metro area population is nearly 400,000 people strong, anchoring the 2-state region of Iowa and Illinois.
Whether it's a concert downtown at Adler Theater; exploring the Figge Art Museum; watching our minor league Champions – the Quad Cities River Bandits – score another win at picturesque Modern Woodman Park; or enjoying biking, fishing, or kayaking along the Mississippi River.
Concerts and theater
The Quad Cities are home to a number of excellent concert venues. The River Music Experience, Rust Belt, Adler Theatre, and the TaxSlayer Center offer a variety of concerts and performances featuring musical acts; comedy shows; and traveling productions.
In the realm of music festivals, we've got it covered from jazz and blues to alternative and zydeco. Check out these annual fests happening in the Quad Cities: Mississippi Valley Fair; Alternating Currents; Bix Jazz Fest; Mississippi Valley Blues Fest; Gumbo Ya Ya, and others. Theater buffs will also find no shortage of venues in the area. The Quad Cities is home to an impressive number of stages for acting and performance.
Sports
The Quad Cities host many sporting events throughout the year, the most famous of which are the Bix 7 Race (running), Criterium (bicycle), Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour, and Quad Cities Marathon.
The Quad Cities also is home to these semi-professional sport teams:
Quad City Storm, Southern Professional Hockey League
Quad Cities River Bandits, Minor League Baseball, High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals