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She majored in classics; now she's a VP at ESPN
Ashley (Hotze) O'Connor, BA'00, didn't initially plan for a career in sports. But her time as a student manager with Creighton men's basketball set her on a path to success. She's been shaping ESPN's programming for 21 years now.
Creighton Alumni Love Stories 2026
From Omaha to Ireland, life-changing meetups took place … all thanks to Creighton. Here are eight alumni stories of Bluejays finding their soulmates.
Google lawyer uses Creighton foundations to shape AI for the greater good
Sean Nakamoto, JD’17, associate corporate counsel at Google DeepMind, shares his insights on the current state and future of AI in the legal space.
Becoming a nurse through loss, service and perseverance
After losing her mom to cancer as a sophomore, Hawai’i native Miranda Burigsay, BSN’25, returned to Creighton two years later and learned to become a nurse while navigating her grief.
How a Creighton grad uses science to help small farmers worldwide
Zach Stewart, PhD, BS’11, grew up on an Iowa farm and is now a global scientist leading a team of researchers working to improve smallholder agriculture and reduce poverty, hunger and malnutrition around the world.
In hindsight, Creighton alumna’s career makes perfect scents
Suzanne McCormick, BA’87, lives and works in the world of fragrance.
How a recent grad prepared for a career in equity research
Equity Research Analyst Will Kaatz, BSBA’24, shares how Creighton’s Portfolio Practicum and faculty mentorship prepared him for the fast-paced world of equity research at Baird.
The top Creighton stories in 2025
There were campus construction projects announced, and enrollment and philanthropic records set. Plus, memorable athletic achievements and incredible alumni success stories. 2025 was another monumental year for Creighton.
How a Creighton connection saved an alumna’s life
In 2023, a Facebook post from an Iowa meteorologist led alumna Emily Belden Bond to discover she had Stage II breast cancer.
Creighton dentistry alumna's business focuses on patients with special needs
For many individuals, a visit to a traditional dental clinic comes with unique, sometimes prohibitive challenges. Serving these patients is the mission of special care dentistry.