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Images of the Malys in the Amazin after crash landing.

How a Creighton couple’s crash-landing in the Amazon jungle led to the adventure of a lifetime

May 13, 2025

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.

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When Creighton closed the dental school (and how alumni saved it)

May 12, 2025

Eighty years ago, in May of 1945, Creighton University closed the School of Dentistry (founded in 1905), seemingly for good.

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The snowiest day in Creighton history

Feb 18, 2025

One February day on Creighton's campus in 1965, it snowed. And kept snowing. Then, it snowed more. (There was a lot of snow.)

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Images of John McCreary and Creighton College.

The manure-flinging family feud that shaped the early days of Creighton

Feb 11, 2025

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.

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Photos of an old football stadium, an old building under construction and a pedestrian crosswalk

A football stadium, the Flame, the walk signal and more: Our 2025 Creighton anniversaries

Jan 28, 2025

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.

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Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 20

Dec 20, 2024

Today, for our Creighton Advent Calendar, we're taking a trip into the archives. It's story time!

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Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 18

Dec 18, 2024

We hope you enjoy today's Christmas surprise in our Creighton Advent Calendar.

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Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 11

Dec 11, 2024

We hope you enjoy today's Christmas surprise in our Creighton Advent Calendar.

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Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 10

Dec 10, 2024

How can you have an Advent that will make Christmas something special?

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Creighton Advent Calendar: Day 8

Dec 08, 2024

Today in our Creighton Advent Calendar, we feature a heartfelt message that still rings true.

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