Did you know that 30 years ago this fall, Creighton Jesuit the Rev. Don Doll, SJ — who is still on campus — was the face of an Apple ad campaign alongside a popular music pioneer later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Here’s how it happened. 

The ball has dropped. The calendar has been flipped. We haven’t yet bailed on New Year’s resolutions. So, let’s amplify the optimism and set the stage for another fantastic year at Creighton by highlighting what’s in store for 2024.

A rare disease hasn’t stopped Neena Nizar, EDD'18, and her family. People magazine took notice. The national publication — renowned for its high-profile celebrity news — recently ran a story about Nizar, a 2023 Creighton Alumni Merit Award Winner.

Pharmacists are getting more involved with frontline patient care, yet they still have countless duties that are overly tedious and time-consuming. This is where Tom Utech, PharmD’97, and his company are making a difference. Utech has become a leader in the transformation of his industry. Read more.

Going to New York City? From now until Jan. 19, Creighton Athletics will be accepting your 2024 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament ticket requests. Tickets are not guaranteed. Jaybacker level/priority rank will be considered. Find out more information.

Another ticket option is to purchase seats through the public sale. Visit Ticketmaster now!

Spots are filling up fast for the biggest alumni event in Omaha during the men’s basketball season. Join us! There will be food, drinks, games and fun (plus Billy Bluejay!) before Creighton hosts DePaul for the annual Pink-Out game on Jan. 27. Also, it's FREE Sign up now!

It started with an idea. To honor the legacy of a Creighton campus icon and to help more students access a life-changing college experience. The result was the Coco-O'Connor Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund. It's a gift that’ll benefit students for generations. Read more.

Please note that these nostalgia-filled, heartwarming and fun images of Creighton’s campus can in no way guarantee improvement in your time management skills and/or ensure that you’ll be a more organized, more efficient planner in 2024. Download the calendar.

Payout rates for charitable gift annuities are higher than they have been in 16 years. If you’ve considered making this type of gift — which provides you with an annual fixed amount of income regardless of the economy — now is the time. Learn how you can support Creighton students and receive a fixed payment for life. 

Join us for one more look back at 2023 as we highlight the top storylines and moments at Creighton during a wonderful year. New buildings opened on campus, athletic teams secured landmark wins and Creighton created new ways to serve students and communities. Read more. 

Creighton is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Alumni Awards. The final day to submit a nomination is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. If you would like more information about how to nominate a distinguished alumnus or friend of the University for an award, please visit our Awards and Honors web page.

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