| Updates for Creighton alumni in the know
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Stepping up to the plate with a vision |
In the 1960s, the College World Series wasn’t making money. No city wanted to host it. Omaha was trying its best. But then, one Creighton alum — Jack Diesing Sr. — started dreaming big. His tireless work helped transform the series. His son elevated the event even further. Thanks to their impact, the CWS is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Omaha as a must-see destination for college baseball fans. Read more about how the Diesings changed the game.
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The D-Day pilot who inspired Creighton |
Not long before Loy Julius was piloting combat aircraft on D-Day, he was hitchhiking across Iowa for work and school. His family had lost its farm. But it was his humble upbringing that fueled his determination. After Julius retired from the military, he became an award-winning professor and influential mentor in Creighton’s School of Dentistry. Learn more about how the late Dr. Julius is still being honored today.
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The scholarship that changed their lives |
Seventeen outstanding students, Creighton’s Grit Scholars, joined the nearly 2,000 graduates who earned their degrees at the University’s commencement ceremonies this month. Check out three student stories below to see why they’re so grateful for the generosity of the Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation.
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Jays begins the Road to Omaha |
After clinching its first BIG EAST Tournament championship in six years, Creighton’s baseball team will open NCAA Tournament action on Friday against Kansas. It could be a historic weekend for the Jays, who’re soaring into the postseason with a 21-2 record since April 17.
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Do you have exciting news to share? We want to hear about it! Job promotions. Awards and honors. Life updates. Even if you do not have a class note to submit today, you can still browse our searchable online database. Learn more about Class Notes.
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Achievements, awards and recognition |
- Jeannie Blakey Brayman, MA'73, published her first novel, "Murder at Wolf Creek."
- J. Sharee Eggleston, BA'99, earned her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Organizational Change from St. Edward's University.
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- Emily McKenna, BA'20, was recently hired as the Alumnae Director at Marian High School.
- Michael Meister, BA'83, JD'86, was sworn in as the Scottsbluff County Defender in October 2024.
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Marriages, commitments and anniversaries |
- Logan, BA'23, and Annabelle (Walsh) Newcomer, BS'23 married in July 2024.
- Steele Valenzuela, BS'13, and Elizabeth Samson, BA'13, MA'16, married on August 24, 2024.
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