The nutty history of Creighton’s campus squirrels |
They’re the infamous light-and-golden brown (and sometimes black) critters who’ve fearlessly, erratically and aggressively patrolled the Creighton sidewalks, trees and trash cans for decades. Call them the unofficial mascots of the Mall. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite stories of their lore here, from the archives and from alumni’s memory banks. Read all about these Creighton legends.
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Giving Day is next week. Don’t miss it! Thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and parents will support students, clubs, academic programs and more. It doesn’t take much to make a big difference. (Plus, get your socks!)
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| Serving special needs patients |
There are only a few hundred dentists in the U.S. who have completed a residency focused on special care. The only one in Nebraska is Teryn Sedillo, DDS’14. Her mobile dental services business is making a difference.
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| Living up to the standard |
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| Creighton partners with Aflac |
Community health navigators within the School of Medicine are working to help underserved Omahans achieve a better quality of life. Aflac wants to amplify their efforts. That’s why the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S. just awarded Creighton a $100,000 grant. Read more.
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| Video: Match Day reflections |
On Match Day 2026, there were 226 Creighton medical students across the Omaha and Phoenix campuses who learned where they will continue their training as resident physicians. It was a day full of emotions and significance. Check out the Match Day scenes.
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What makes Creighton special? This 8-minute episode celebrates the programs (from Campus Ministry, to ILAC, to the Student Success Center) that are enriching students’ lives — the same programs that so many will soon support on Giving Day.
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| Alum leads Creighton parents group |
Here’s what Chuck Watts, MD’00, has learned now that three of his kids have graduated from Creighton: a parent’s role is more involved than simply cheering from the sidelines. He and his wife, Nora, are hoping they can help other families navigate their journeys, too. Read more.
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| Be the leader your team needs |
Alumni who are ready to lead with greater clarity and confidence in today’s fast-evolving workplaces are invited to register for Creighton’s new online Leadership Certificate. This flexible, fully online program will help you discover your leadership style, strengthen resilience, and develop a personalized leadership vision and action plan. Register today.
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| From Creighton to Hollywood |
The paycheck from her first acting role is signed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee and is framed in her apartment. Jhoné Lucas, BA’16, won’t forget that experience. She’s been working in Hollywood ever since, a career path influenced by lessons learned at Creighton. Read about how her journalism degree is helping her succeed.
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"A Jesuit Walks Into a Bar" Comedy Night – Kansas City — Thursday, April 9 in Kansas City, MO
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School of Medicine Mass & Brunch — Sunday, April 12 in Omaha, NE
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San Diego Alumni Happy Hour — Tuesday, April 14 in San Diego, CA
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Heider College of Business Alumni Ambassadors Spring Meeting — Friday, April 24 in Omaha, NE
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OT Reception at AOTA Conference — Friday, April 24 in Anaheim, CA
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Softball Alumni Day — Saturday, May 2 in Omaha, NE
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Baseball Alumni Weekend — Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 in Omaha, NE
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21st Annual Leaders for Life Luncheon — Friday, May 8 in Omaha, NE
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Creighton Days — Friday, Oct. 2 - Sunday, Oct. 4 in Omaha, NE
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- Addison C. McCauley, JD'22, Papillion, Nebraska, joined the law firm Woods Aitken in Omaha as an attorney in its labor and employment law practice group.
- Richelle L. Simmons, MS'15, Annapolis, Maryland, is the vice president of technology for AARP Foundation based in Washington, D.C.
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Gianna Basile, BSN'20, Omaha, joined the team at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska.
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Achievements, Awards and Recognition |
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Grace C. Spulak, BA'05, Bosque Farms, New Mexico, is the author of the story collection Magdalena Is Brighter Than You Think (winner of the 2025 Autumn House Press Rising Writer Prize).
- Nancy I. Kelsey-Carroll, BA'04, Cleveland, was recently honored by the Indigenous Journalists Association with the first and second place awards for her columns published on Cleveland.com.
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Brendan Vander Weil and Stephanie Schumann Vander Weil, DPT'18, had a daughter, Catherine Mae, Dec. 6, 2025.
- Kate, BS'12, MBA'18, and Eric Forney, BS'11, welcomed their third child, Jack, on March 16, 2026.
- Maren Haddad, BA'18, and Zach Wulbert, BA'18, welcomed their first child, Ezra, in January 2026.
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