Land of opportunity beckoned to Irish
Omaha World-Herald, March 13, 2012
Concerns about safety — and an opportunity to continue his career — brought him and his family to Omaha and Creighton University in 1988. He formed a new department of biomedical science, retired as chairman three years ago and now is professor emeritus.
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March Madness of graduation rates
The Washington Post, March 13, 2012
The next few weeks will be dedicated to the American pastime of picking a bracket, watching hours-upon-hours of college basketball and then, perhaps, cashing in on bets placed on the abilities of high-salaried coaches and unsalaried student athletes. Here’s something to ponder: How many of those players will leave the court with a college degree?
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Creighton Medical School visitors expand horizons of Red Cloud students
Red Cloud Indian School, March 13, 2012
Eight students from Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Neb. made the choice this year to do something different for Spring Break.
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Theology professor to speak at seminar
Ventura County Star, March 13, 2012
Wendy M. Wright, a professor of theology at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., will deliver the Father Charles E. Miller Symposium at St. John's Seminary at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A reception in the refectory will follow.
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