Once, Creighton University had a swimming pool, first in the Old Gym, then in the KFC. This summer, the space once occupied by the latter is turning into an expanded state-of-the-art fitness facility. To pay tribute to our favorite old aquatic haunt, we took a deep dive into the history of the two pools, the swim team and the world's most exclusive diving board. Read more.
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Just in time for March Madness, our 2024 anniversaries series continues. It’s classic Creighton moments, several Bluejay program legends and a couple did-you-know Jays links to American sports icons.
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“He changed Creighton Athletics forever.” Bluejay coaches and campus leaders pay tribute to J. William (Bill) Scott, the philanthropist and business leader who passed away last week at the age of 93. His extraordinary life showed us what’s possible.
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| | A scholarship for selflessness |
Faxing press releases to parents, baking cookies for players, setting the schedule for the head coach. Patty Galas has devoted 30 years to Creighton men’s basketball. Now, her daughters are honoring her legacy of service. Read more.
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Creighton alumni and friends are gathering for pregame events and watch parties throughout the next several months to connect with each other and cheer on the Jays! We’ll be regularly updating our calendar during March Madness. Bookmark this page!
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Receive text alerts about team sendoffs, game day events, watch parties and more.
For men's basketball alerts, text GoJays to 402-226-1235.
For women's basketball alerts, text DubClub to 402-566-5048.
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Knowledge and education are gifts. Lori Schweickert, BA'85, MD'91, heard that from a Creighton professor once. She’s taken it to heart. To inspire future medical students, she’s established the Lori A. Schweickert, MD, Medical Humanities Lecture Series. Read more.
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Nancy Nye, BFA’74, was in an Oscar category with Titanic in 1998. She didn’t win. But she does have the distinct honor of being the only Creighton graduate who’s ever been nominated for Hollywood’s most prestigious award. We had some questions for her.
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Creighton’s hosted a handful of movie stars and film legends on campus for lectures and performances, including James Earl Jones in 1998. As Oscar season nears, we’ve compiled a list of Academy Awards connections. Read more.
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| Get Involved on Giving Day |
Become a Giving Day Ambassador and we’ll send you a Creighton SWAG bag. Plus, you’ll be in the running for more prizes! Help us bring the Creighton community together on Wednesday, April 10. Learn more about Giving Day Ambassadors.
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Men's Basketball Watch Party in Nashville — 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in Nashville, TN
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Men's Basketball Watch Party in Houston — 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in Houston, TX
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Women's Basketball BIG EAST Tournament — Saturday, March 9 – Monday, March 11, in Uncasville, CT
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Men's Basketball BIG EAST Tournament — Wednesday, March 13 – Saturday, March 16, in New York City, NY
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6th Annual Denver Jesuit Alumni Network Fish Fry — 6 p.m., Friday, March 15, in Denver, CO
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IVC 2024 National Information Session featuring Sr. Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21
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Bluejay Boat Cruise and Brunch — 10:45 a.m., Sunday, April 7, in Washington, DC
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Cocktails at the Theatre – Heathers — 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 12, in Omaha, NE
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Marriage as Prayer: Ignatian Spirituality Retreat for Married Couples — Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, in Schuyler, NE
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Science of Beer – Lincoln — 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, in Lincoln, NE
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School of Medicine Mass and Brunch — 10 a.m., Sunday, April 28, in Omaha, NE
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Returning to the Nest: An Alumni Retreat — Saturday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct, 6, in Griswold, IA
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