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Looking back on a memorable year for Creighton
It’s a historic time for Creighton and the entire University community. Our 2022-2023 highlight video tells the story.
Alum returns to Creighton as new chair of pediatric dentistry
A dentist with a passion for pediatric care has joined the Creighton University School of Dentistry, thanks to the gift of a grateful alumnus.
The summer camp that's launching a new generation of health care leaders
A weeklong health sciences camp that introduces high school students to health care careers — a partnership between Creighton University and Arizona State University — will double its size thanks to a gift from the Burton Family Foundation.
Creighton Retreat Center makes lasting imprints on alumni hearts
Next year, the Creighton University Retreat Center in rural Griswold, Iowa, will celebrate 30 years of hosting alumni, students, faculty, staff and others seeking spiritual renewal and lasting memories.
Governor, mayor and lead donors help dedicate new health sciences facility
In September, about 100 Creighton alumni, friends, faculty, staff and community leaders — including Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert — celebrated the opening of the CL and Rachel Werner Center.
Physician alum who's delivered 13,000 babies went from perfect health to heart failure overnight
One moment, Keith Vrbicky, MD’79, was in seemingly perfect health. The next, he was hooked up to a life-support system in the ICU, with his heart giving out (due to a rare, rapidly developing cardiovascular disorder) and other organs following suit.
Creighton alumni launch the Bluejay Business Network, a nationwide directory
Thanks to a new effort by Creighton alumni and the University’s Alumni Relations office, finding Bluejay-owned businesses in your area just got a whole lot easier.
Creighton opens new 145,000-square-foot health sciences building
The donor-driven CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education — which broke ground in 2021 — is student focused, with nearly every square foot of the facility dedicated to classrooms, collaboration and hands-on learning.
Creighton program fills a need in community dentistry
The School of Dentistry’s Extramural Education Program — started in 2008 — sends fourth-year dental students to 21 federally qualified health centers, tribal dental clinics and rural private practices in seven states.
Evening of Honors celebrates 11 outstanding alums
Creighton University announced its honorees for the Alumni Achievement Citation, the Alumni Merit Awards, which recognizes alumni from the University’s schools and colleges, and the Recent Alumni Award during the annual Evening of Honors celebration.