Once a week for years, Cassidy Nipp and Fr. Larry Gillick, SJ, (who is blind) tied their wrists together and ran side by side on the track at the Kiewit Fitness Center. Nipp graduated in May and is now a pediatric nurse at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha — and she’s still touched by the experiences she shared with Fr. Gillick and others on campus. “Creighton ignites your heart in ways you could never plan for or expect,” she said. Read more about her friendship with Fr. Gillick. 

It’s a weekend made for Bluejay alumni! Registration is now open for Creighton Days, Sept. 12-14 in Omaha. There will be class reunion parties, family-friendly events, Bluejay soccer, campus tours and lots of chances to reminisce with friends. Will you join us? 

No matter how long the journey ahead, at some point, you just have to start. That credo applies to competing as a Bluejay cross country and track athlete, building an apparel business, selling homes or whatever else that Cole Haith, BSBA’24, is up to. 

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium created its first sustainability plan with the help of the Verdis Group, a firm led by Daniel Lawse, BA’02 (coincidentally, his wife is featured in the story below!). Read more about why building climate action plans requires adaptability. 

Andrea Lawse (btw, check out her husband’s story above!) one day decided to blend some herbs in her kitchen. She soon created a new tea, which later became the flagship flavor of her local business. But it wasn’t until her house was broken into that clinical herbalist/entrepreneur Lawse, BA’02, MA’04, fully embraced a new career. Read more.

Four alumni couples reflect on the special (and, at times, serendipitous) circumstances that brought them together while they were attending Creighton. It’s a special wedding season edition of Love Stories! And for these soulmates, the first date made all the difference. Read more.

We highlighted Creighton success stories on our podcast this year and learned a lot! About the crazy week that academics and sports collided for two Creighton volleyball stars. About our (often inaccurate) age-related workplace stereotypes. About the impact Jesuits have on campus. About the Bluejay basketball family.

Alex Calfo, JD’90, Karen Rauenhorst, BSN’75, and Doug Wells, BSBA’76, are joining Creighton’s Board of Trustees. University President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, announced the news in June, noting that the three alums are leaders in their fields and committed to their communities. Read more. 

Confidently navigate the ever-changing NIL landscape with Creighton’s new online course series. Designed for athletes, parents, coaches, and others in the athletic world, topics include personal branding, legal considerations and marketing. Creighton alumni and families can get a 15% discount with code CULifelongAlum. One discount per offering; restrictions apply. Register now.

The S.S. Creighton Victory, a 455-foot-long armed cargo ship, was named after the University to honor the 100 students and alumni who had been killed during World War II. The vessel made its debut in 1945. Learn more about its christening and its missions. 

We’re excited to share a selection of updates and accomplishments from our Creighton alumni community! Click here to view all Class Notes.

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