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The WWII ship named after Creighton University
Eighty years ago, in the spring and summer of 1945, the U.S. Navy christened and launched a 455-foot-long, 15,000-ton, 8,500-horsepower armed cargo ship named after Creighton University.
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 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 Advent Calendar: Day 20
Today, for our Creighton Advent Calendar, we're taking a trip into the archives. It's story time!
Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 18
We hope you enjoy today's Christmas surprise in our Creighton Advent Calendar.
Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 11
We hope you enjoy today's Christmas surprise in our Creighton Advent Calendar.
Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 10
How can you have an Advent that will make Christmas something special?