It’s March! When buzzer beaters make headlines, brackets get busted, and history gets made. It’s going to be a blast. As the Creighton men’s and women’s basketball teams are competing for trophies and banners, we’ll share all the important info related to events, team sendoffs, watch parties and more. Bookmark our March Madness page. 

Ahead of the Bluejays’ postseason run, we’ve updated our list of the top 25 most memorable wins during the coach Greg McDermott era. A couple victories this season made the cut. Can you guess which ones?

Oprah’s worn one of her customed designed sweaters. Meryl Streep gave her a shoutout on The Ellen Show. And alumna Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, BA'05, owes it all to the stitch her grandma taught her. 

Alan Huss, BSBA’02, is in his just second year as the High Point men’s basketball coach. He’s making history already. For the first time, the Panthers are going to the NCAA tournament. Read more about why Huss, a former Bluejay player and assistant, is a rising star in coaching circles.

We’re going waaayyy back into the archives for this bizarre tale. It’s about a family feud. And a property dispute. And a pile of manure that mercilessly greeted Creighton students for years. Even after the matter was resolved, the tormenting lingered. Read more. 

It was a safety planning brochure to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Avery Steer, BSW'24, and Precious Nakamoto, BSW'24, created it during their senior practicum. Now, the brochure is being used nationwide. Read more.

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 9, Bluejays are teaming up to give back and make a difference for Creighton students. And you can help (and maybe even win some prizes!) by becoming a Giving Day Ambassador. Sign up before April 2.

A tier above what has been previously offered at Creighton, these new premier-level club sports will allow students to balance their academic pursuits with their passion for competition. Lacrosse, hockey and golf! There’s a men’s team and a women’s team for each. Learn more.

The men’s and women’s golf teams have state-of-the-art simulators, a pristine practice putting green and an inviting locker room space. It’s the McGraw Family Indoor Golf Facility. And it sets the stage for both programs’ future success. Check out the new facility. 

As Easter approaches, alumni and friends are invited to follow along with Creighton’s Online Ministries for thoughtful reflections on daily readings. Here’s how Carol Zuegner, the first holder of the Joella Cohen Endowed Chair in Journalism, reflected on today’s Gospel.

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