In case you missed any of the following, please enjoy this collection of our most popular stories and features of 2021.
Stories include deep dives into the archives, features about extraordinary alumni and more!
Most popular stories
The smells of Creighton
Father Larry Gillick, SJ, is blind. But every day, he says, he "sees" Creighton. To show us what Creighton looks like to him, he gave us a campus tour like no other — a tour of touch and sound but mostly of smell.
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The rise and fall and 'rise' of Creighton football
On a dreary day in December 1891, a hastily assembled team of Creighton students played the first organized game of football in Omaha’s history.
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Creighton alum breaks world record (while wearing high heels)
Creighton alum, P.E. teacher and powerlifter Chad Singleton, BS'08, has now officially achieved two world records, with two more pending.
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Photo gallery: Phoenix campus
Creighton's Health Sciences Campus — Phoenix hosted its grand opening in September 2021. Check out photos from the event and get a closer look at the beautiful building.
Community of prayer, community of hope
We spoke with alumni and staff who were at Creighton on Sept. 11, 2001. They recalled a campus coming together in the face of crisis — with faith, hope and prayer.
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Photos: Creighton move-in through the years
Welcome to Creighton! Here are dozens of photos of Creighton students moving in to the residence halls, from the 1950s to 2020.
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The Creighton mentor who changed your life
We've written hundreds of stories about Creighton alumni and current students. When we ask them what they love most about Creighton, one of the first things so many mention is a specific person.
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The first American Indian dentist in the nation
Creighton alumnus George Blue Spruce Jr., DDS’56, is the first American Indian dentist in the nation. Now, at the age of 90, he says his work isn't finished.
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Creighton at the Olympics
Creighton University has seen many, many great athletes over the years, but — according to our records — just eight Bluejays have competed in the Olympic Games.
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Creighton's College World Series moment turns 30
To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Creighton's first and so far only CWS appearance, we caught up with several players to talk about the magical season.
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Creighton's primetime TV-movie moment turns 25
That time 17 million people saw Creighton Hall because of a Shannen Doherty movie.
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The evolution of the Billy Bluejay mascot costume
Here is the definitive story of Billy Bluejay — the logo, the costume, the spirit of Creighton.
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More popular content
A celebration of Gallagher, plus Creighton-themed Christmas and Valentine's Day cards were among our most popular features of 2021.
A collection of vintage Creighton postcards shows 100-plus years of campus history
We’d like to extend a hearty “Wish you were here!” with a collection of vintage postcards celebrating 100-plus years of Creighton history!
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He co-piloted a pizza empire. But he was just getting started.
Dick Jeffries never lost his good humor — not in the face of professional failures nor personal tragedies. He knew not to take anything too seriously. And in spite of that — perhaps more likely because of that — Dick Jeffries lived a seriously successful life.
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Creighton's singing physician
Creighton alumnus Eric A. Yancy, MD'76, joined a small ensemble of health care workers to sing the national anthem at the NCAA men's basketball title game.
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Creighton couple married after meeting again — 40 years later — at Reunion Weekend
They fell not for the people they were but for who they became in the years since. And who they became, they say, had a lot to do with attending Creighton.
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How Edward Creighton united a nation
And brought America online.
And became the hero of a Hollywood Western.
And a comic book.
8 Creighton love stories
Here are a few alumni who met that very special someone while at Creighton — along the Mall, in front of the fountain, even … at Gallagher.
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Two years after graduation, Creighton business alumnus makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list
Shortly after graduating from Creighton a semester ahead of schedule, Dakota Hendrickson, BSBA'18, cofounded a business. A business that in its first 45 days made $2 million in sales.
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