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Creighton alum and his son helped transform the College World Series

May 13, 2025

As the College World Series celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Creighton recognizes the forward-thinking of the Creighton graduate who brought the series to Omaha, and the son who continues the vision of his late father.

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How a Creighton couple’s crash-landing in the Amazon jungle led to the adventure of a lifetime

May 13, 2025

Stranded deep in the Brazilian jungle, hundreds of miles from civilization, a “green hell” in every direction, two alumni faced starvation, insect bites and life-threatening injuries. The crash was, they later said, a gift from God.

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When Creighton closed the dental school (and how alumni saved it)

May 12, 2025

Eighty years ago, in May of 1945, Creighton University closed the School of Dentistry (founded in 1905), seemingly for good.

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Rendering of the Quad

Creighton announces campus quadrangle

May 09, 2025

The University will soon begin work to create a campus quadrangle, 251,500 square feet of vibrant, active green space.

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All the offseason buzz for the Bluejays

May 05, 2025

Alan Huss has returned as a head coach in waiting, there were several transfers in and a few Jays made noise on the national stage. The offseason just started, but there’s A LOT happening with Creighton men’s basketball!

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Finding faith and love at Creighton

Apr 29, 2025

Jan Ahern, BA'89, would like to share a special Creighton love story — about how she met the love of her life, John Ahern, BS'88, DDS'92, and how her husband’s battle with cancer inspired her and many others.

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Creighton President Father Hendrickson's Decade of Determination

Apr 28, 2025

The 10-year presidential tenure of the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, has marked one of Creighton's most transformative decades.

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Michael and Brandy Rea with their children.

Creighton couple’s goal: Serve as many in the special needs community as they can

Apr 23, 2025

Inspired by their son, who has profound autism, Michael and Brandy Rea started a foundation that supports nonprofits serving the special needs community.

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For Debbie Conry, the grass is always greener on the fairway

Apr 22, 2025

Debbie Conry, BA’77, just finished her 32nd year as the Creighton women’s golf coach. What’s been the secret to her longevity? A love for the game, and the chance to help young people grow. She is the 2025 recipient of Creighton’s Leader for Life Award.

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Images of Elno Zikmund, later in life and when he was in the U.S. Navy.

Alumnus’ Creighton legacy continues with $10 million gift to scholarship

Apr 22, 2025

A family’s gift to Creighton University is one of the largest ever made to support unrestricted scholarships, which assist students from all schools and colleges.

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