Featured Testimonial About Creighton University
Giving is my way of saying ‘thank you’ for all Creighton did to impact my life and for shaping me into the person I am.
More than two decades after her Creighton graduation, Mitzi Norton, BA’01, reviews scholarship applications for the University and attends admitted students events.
“I feel like the oldest person in the room, but I think it’s great to talk to these students,” she says. “It’s fascinating to hear from them, and I’m blown away by these young people. I hope they choose Creighton and that they can come to Creighton, because they could have such an amazing impact.”
Norton’s desire to share Creighton with others has made scholarships her top priority on the University’s annual day of giving.
This year’s event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, features more than 40 campus partners covering a wide variety of initiatives, from scholarships and programs in individual schools and colleges to the student-centered services and organizations that define the Creighton experience. Donors who make a gift of $35 or more will receive a pair of limited-edition 2023 Creighton University socks.
Giving Day and Creighton scholarships have the potential to change lives. The transformative power of both is created by the collective generosity of the Creighton community and donors, like Norton.
“Giving is my way of saying ‘thank you’ for all Creighton did to impact my life and for shaping me into the person I am. I always want to see the University be successful in all of their endeavors. Giving Day for an alumna like me is just one way to track that and see results.”
Norton made her first gift to Creighton a year after graduating and has consistently supported many of the University's key priorities. She understands that scholarships are one of the top deciding factors for thousands of talented students, like senior Lauren Welch, who choose Creighton.
“Scholarships symbolize so much to me, including trust,” says Welch. “That donors have trust in me and my success holds me to a higher standard. Their faith also gives me motivation to believe in myself. Thanks to donors, I am following my life’s passion at Creighton.”
