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Kathryn McGovern, Class of 2026

A graduating senior reflects on her ‘life-changing’ Creighton experience

May 01, 2026

Kathryn McGovern, Class of 2026, could be a case study in how to make the most of your Creighton experience. During her time studying theology, justice and society, the Chicago native took on as many opportunities as she could.

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Kiley Melean, BFA’23

How an alumna found her voice (and helped others find theirs)

Apr 28, 2026

Recent graduate Kiley Melean is building a life shaped by the arts — uplifting others through performance and teaching.

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Climbing higher: A Creighton alumna’s journey to 26,906 feet

Apr 14, 2026

The path from casual hiking to high‑altitude mountaineering in the Himalayas for Nicole Ostertag, BSBA’12, MBA’16.

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Harry Trombitas in 1979.

From Creighton public safety officer to FBI special agent

Mar 30, 2026

Over nearly three decades as an FBI special agent, Harry Trombitas, MS’82, worked thousands of cases covering a wide range of crimes.

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Five things we learned at Alan Huss’ introductory press conference

Mar 25, 2026

Creighton officially introduced Alan Huss as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, replacing all-time winningest coach Greg McDermott. We spotlighted some of the most interesting moments at Huss' first press conference.

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Jhoné Lucas at graduation.

From Creighton to Hollywood: Alumna landing roles in TV and film

Mar 18, 2026

Jhoné Lucas, BA’16, who was born and raised in Omaha, caught the acting bug early. At Creighton, she honed her journalism skills. Today, she has careers in both professions.

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HCOB faculty and students meet.

$4 million gift establishes the Greisch Center for Enterprise Value

Mar 10, 2026

Housed in the Heider College of Business, the Greisch Center for Enterprise Value will partner with innovators throughout every school and college at Creighton.

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1991: The unforgettable spring for Creighton Athletics

Feb 24, 2026

Creighton's first NCAA tournament win in nearly 20 years. The longest softball game in NCAA history. The Bluejays' first-ever appearance in the College World Series. Remarkably, each of those milestone moments occurred during a three-month span in 1991.

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Creighton alumnus falls in love with alumna 40 years after ghosting her

Feb 23, 2026

Their spouses died after long battles with cancer, and Tom Myers and Cathy Jones recently reconnected to support each other as they grieved. They never expected to fall in love. Especially since Tom was the one who ghosted Cathy the first time they dated four decades ago.

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She majored in classics; now she's a VP at ESPN

Feb 17, 2026

Ashley (Hotze) O'Connor, BA'00, didn't initially plan for a career in sports. But her time as a student manager with Creighton men's basketball set her on a path to success. She's been shaping ESPN's programming for 21 years now.

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