Creighton’s fight song has had a wild ride. It was written on a banjo during a late-night solo jam session. In the 1920s, alumni said it was “too combative.” By 1960, others complained it wasn’t fiery enough. And when Creighton celebrated the song’s 50th anniversary in 1976 … well, it was actually turning 52. Oops. We dove into the archives to uncover the full, somewhat curious history of the Bluejay anthem, which has endured for more than a century. 

For the first time, Alan Huss addressed Bluejay Nation as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. What did he say during his introductory press conference? We compiled the highlights, including his appreciation for Creighton’s culture, his pride as an alumnus and his self-deprecating assessment of his past on-the-court skills. Here are five things we learned on Wednesday. 

The Diabetes Care Foundation has committed $4 million to support the Greisch Center for Enterprise Value, named for board member Jim Greisch, BSBA’80. “We’re building something that doesn’t exist at any other college: an innovative, nationally renowned program that will attract bold, out-of-the-box thinkers to Creighton,” said center director Nathan Preheim, BA’96. Learn more about what it means for Creighton.

From a role in a new Paramount+ thriller to an award-winning BET+ news show, Jhoné Lucas, BA’16, is building a standout career in both acting and journalism. Through it all, she’s carried the lessons and values she found at Creighton. Read about her path from the Hilltop to Hollywood. 

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