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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.
Alumnus Paul Martin wins para climbing national championship
Paul Martin, BA’22, MED’24, has been an adaptive climber for just two years, but he won a gold medal at his first-ever trip to the USA Para Climbing National Championships in March. He hopes to keep ascending to new heights in the sport.
The three Creighton alums who met volunteering in Honduras
Three Bluejays. On the same volunteer service trip. A couple thousand miles away from the U.S. They’d never met before and had no idea of their shared connection. Until they saw the Creighton shirt.
She's the Canadian football legend now teaching on Creighton's campus
Creighton alumna and faculty member Candace Bloomquist, BS’01, is not one to shy away from challenges. In fact, she thrives on them — that’s how she became a women’s football legend in Canada.
Former Bluejay Alan Huss coaches High Point to first NCAA Tournament berth
The High Point men's basketball team is dancing its way to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history. The man responsible is a former Creighton player and assistant. And it's a milestone that caps off an impressive two years for Alan Huss, BSBA'02.
Creighton alumna’s sweaters launched her fashion career — and now they’re in Oprah’s closet
Creighton alumna Rachelle Hruska MacPherson picked up one of her mother-in-law’s old sweaters, etched the word “booyah” on the front and posted a picture of it on Instagram. Now, celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Meryl Streep are wearing her designs.