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The new health sciences campus in midtown Phoenix is taking shape, as Creighton plays a major role in addressing the need for more health care professionals in Arizona and the Southwest.

Rare finds — Creighton-related and not, such as a receipt signed by Abe Lincoln — make their way to the University, where they are treasured and protected.

Health care teamwork from a variety of disciplines — nursing, medicine, pharmacy, OT, PT, dentistry and more — improves health and lowers cost, and Creighton is at the forefront.

Businesses and organizations of all sizes are beginning to understand the great value that diversity and inclusion bring to the workplace, and Creighton experts are leading the conversation.

A Creighton nursing graduate was one of the Navy nurse POWs captured in the Philippines during World War II. The women are the subject of a new book.

Reducing Opioid Use

Creighton health care professionals are pioneering new hospital protocols that rely less on addictive opioid drugs.

Averett Helps Lead Archaeological Project in Cyprus

As part of the Athienou Archaeological Project, Creighton professor Erin Averett, PhD, is guiding new generations of archaeologists in unearthing ancient treasures on the island of Cyprus.

Rare Illness Doesn’t Slow This First-Year Law Student’s Drive

While overcoming the effects of the rare condition acute flaccid myelitis, Lexi Weisbeck continues to push forward as she pursues a Creighton law degree.

Jesuit Gardens: Finding God in All Things

School of Dentistry associate professor emeritus James Howard, DDS, is spreading the word about the difference a Jesuit education makes even long after graduation.

On Tap at Creighton: Beer Chemistry

Chemistry professor James Fletcher, PhD, is making his subject matter more accessible to students and alumni alike through a class on the chemistry of beer.

Pedestrian Bridge Now Carries Heaney Name

The Heaney Pedestrian Bridge, connecting Creighton’s campus and the neighborhoods across the North Freeway, honors two brothers whose lives were shaped by Creighton.

Austin Blazes Trail with Steel Inferno

Hailey Austin, BA’16, is the first American to write in the United Kingdom’s legendary Commando comic, with her story Steel Inferno.

The Lactation Pharmacist

Creighton graduate Leslie Southard, PharmD’14, has turned a personal search into a quest to help breastfeeding mothers.

Ophthalmologist Finds Vision for Leadership: 'Love is the Key'

A graduate of Creighton’s Executive Healthcare MBA program, Donny Suh, MD, MBA’19, fulfilled a promise to his mother to become a doctor and help heal patients with eye conditions like hers.

Creighton Conversations: Inspiring STEM Initiatives Earn Creighton Diversity Award

A Creighton department dedicated to promoting diversity, especially in the health sciences, has been nationally cited for inspiring young people to consider careers in STEM.