Starting in July, the University will begin installing 251,500 square feet of vibrant, active green space near 22nd and Burt Streets. By fall 2026, the new campus quadrangle will feature 5.7 acres of green grass, an amphitheater, pavilion, stage, a fountain plaza, and an ellipse with an art installation. Read more about the largest physical reshaping of campus in school history.

The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, reached his 10-year mark as Creighton president, and we’re chronicling the University’s growth and transformation during his tenure. Increased enrollment, capital projects, a new campus in Phoenix and so much more. 

Stranded deep in the Brazilian jungle, hundreds of miles from civilization, a “green hell” in every direction, two Creighton alumni faced starvation, insect bites and life-threatening injuries. The crash was, they later said, a gift from God.

In this special Creighton love story, Jan Ahern, BA'89, writes about how the leg-bouncing guy in sociology ended up becoming the love of her life — and how his devotion, selflessness and courage inspired her, and so many others. Learn more about John Ahern, BS'88, DDS'92.

Providing new, transformative opportunities to Creighton students, a $2 million gift has endowed the Howard A. Kaiman, JD'67, Nuremberg to the Hague (N2H) Program and established the Samuel & Ida Kaiman Center for International Criminal Justice & Holocaust Studies. Read more.

It’s one of the largest gifts ever made to support unrestricted scholarships, which help students from all schools and colleges. The estates of alumnus Dr. Elno Zikmund, BS’41, and his wife, Tillie Zikmund, are making it possible for more students to experience Creighton. Learn more.

Nearly 2,000 students — representing 48 U.S. states and 26 countries! — are walking across the stage this week and earning a Creighton degree. Cheers to the Class of 2025! 

Eighty years ago, Creighton closed the School of Dentistry (founded in 1905), seemingly for good. It was May 1945. Enrollment was down – just three students had been admitted for the fall. Yet in just two weeks, alumni helped rally support. Here’s how they saved the school.

Alan Huss: “I’m humbled and I’m honored that it’s me.” The April announcement that Huss is returning to Creighton as its head coach in waiting was just one of several notable headlines during the Jays’ busy offseason. Catch up on all the Creighton basketball news.

Creighton’s new Certificate in Integrative Care helps healthcare professionals and family caregivers combine conventional medicine with therapies like nutrition, behavior change and fitness. The first badge, Foundations in Integrative Care, starts May 15. Use code CULifelongAlum when registering at lifelong.creighton.edu and earn a 15% discount. One discount per offering; restrictions may apply. 

I join the 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, and so many others in our global community, wishing him the very best in his ministry. May God bless the life and leadership of Pope Leo XIV!

— Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD
President, Creighton University

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