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How a Creighton couple’s crash-landing in the Amazon jungle led to the adventure of a lifetime
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.
When Creighton almost closed the dental school (and how alumni saved it)
Eighty years ago, in May of 1945, Creighton University closed the School of Dentistry (founded in 1905), seemingly for good.
The snowiest day in Creighton history
One February day on Creighton's campus in 1965, it snowed. And kept snowing. Then, it snowed more. (There was a lot of snow.)
The manure-flinging family feud that shaped the early days of Creighton
This is the story of how a mountain of feces came to take up residence next to Creighton and how the matter was finally resolved.
A football stadium, the Flame, the walk signal and more: Our 2025 Creighton anniversaries
What was happening 100 years ago on campus? Or 30 years ago? Or five years ago? We’re recognizing key dates in Creighton history and spotlighting some of campus’ most iconic people and places.
Creighton — how the campus found Christmas
Read about Creighton's history with the holiday — including some fun details about a wayward tree and a Grinch redeemed.
Jim Flanery: Women's basketball is on the rise, and so is Creighton's program
Women's basketball coach Jim Flanery joins the From The Mall podcast to discuss his ultra-competitive team, the growth of the sport and what he valued most about his experience as a student at Creighton.
Bob Gibson: the only alum with seven different days named after him
Sixty years ago — on Oct. 15, 1964 — Bob Gibson led the St. Louis Cardinals to victory in a seven-game World Series against the New York Yankees. This would launch a lifetime's worth of Bob Gibson Days.
The 25 biggest Creighton concerts ever
Creighton used to bring some of the biggest names in music to Omaha. Here are a few of our greatest hits.
Creighton’s connection to the real-life Exorcist story
Three Jesuits leading the exorcism that inspired the film The Exorcist had strong ties to Creighton.