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How Love (and Dentistry) Led Creighton Alumna to Transform a Town
Sara Pilakowski Kleven, DDS’16, took a chance on love 10 years ago. She had no idea she would soon embrace an entire community.
Alumni class notes: Share your success stories
Do you have news to share? Or are you interested in what other Bluejay graduates are up to? Check out our new, digital home for Creighton alumni announcements, milestones and moments. Class notes!
Creighton alum and his son helped transform the College World Series
As the College World Series celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, we recognize the forward-thinking of the Creighton graduate who brought the series to Omaha, and the son who continues the vision of his late father.
Finding faith and love at Creighton
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.
Creighton President Father Hendrickson's Decade of Determination
The 10-year presidential tenure of the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, has marked one of Creighton's most transformative decades.
Creighton couple’s goal: Serve as many in the special needs community as they can
Inspired by their son, who has profound autism, Michael and Brandy Rea started a foundation that supports nonprofits serving the special needs community.
For Debbie Conry, the grass is always greener on the fairway
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.
Alumnus’ Creighton legacy continues with $10 million gift to scholarship
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.
More than $1 million raised on Giving Day
Creighton alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends joined together on Giving Day to generously support enriching programs and impactful causes. And now, after a momentous day, there's a campus full of grateful Bluejays. And a community full of donors who were thrilled to help.
From a second glance to a final gift: A Bluejay love story
What began with a hayrack ride in the late 1970s and a secret engagement blossomed into a lifelong love story rooted in care, connection, and Creighton. After 45 years together, Thad Fenton, BSPHA’80, JD’83, and the late Pat Fenton, BSN’80, made one final gift to Creighton.