Here’s the story of the Iowa man who stole more than 23,000 rare books and papers from at least 300 university libraries across the U.S. (at a combined value of up to $40 million) and the FBI investigation code-named “The Omaha Project,” which turned 10 Creighton librarians into a makeshift team of academic detectives. The University’s efforts upset the bandit — who holds the Guinness World Record for most prolific book thief in world history — so much that he threatened to pull a heist of Reinert library itself. Read more.

After more than 30 years in the world of baseball — first as a college player, then as a minor league general manager and executive — alum and member of Creighton’s 1991 College World Series baseball team JJ Gottsch has pivoted to a whole new arena: professional bull riding. We spoke with Gottsch about his Texas pro team and The Ride, a hit new Amazon Prime documentary series that follows one turbulent season in the lives of the riders. Read more.

Graves Hall — the beautiful new freshman residence hall opening to students Aug. 11 — isn't quite finished yet, but we've nonetheless been sneaking a peek at its rooms, common areas and the very impressive Simpson Family Courtyard. Take a look.  

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