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Sparks from upheaval in the country in the summer of 1919 ignited the most shameful events in Omaha’s history. Creighton’s Kingfisher Institute is revisiting those events and the echo of their legacy.

The inaugural holder of Creighton’s first endowed chair in journalism is alumna Carol Zuegner, PhD, BA’77, whose father also taught at Creighton.

Alumna Michelle McLaughlin Reilly, DPT’08, BSHS’08, has found an energizing and fulfilling way to satisfy her passion for both ballet and physical therapy.

Two dental graduates discovered that sports dentistry is a rewarding pursuit, and they apply in the clinic what they learn in the field.

Cancer, Chemotherapy and Exercise

Eric Bredahl, PhD, assistant professor of exercise science and pre-health professions, and a group of undergraduate researchers are exploring the benefits of physical activity and creatine use for cancer patients.

Creighton Unveils New Test-Optional Admission

Creighton will adopt test-optional admission for undergraduate freshman applicants, beginning in 2020.

‘I Want to Make Things Better’

Nibras Khudaida, who was forced from her home in Iraq in 2014, is pursuing her educational dreams at Creighton.

Jesuit Gardens: Jesuit Locksmith

Chances are, if you ever got locked out of your residence hall room, or any Creighton office, you experienced the handiwork of the campus Jesuit locksmith.

Dialogue: How to Spot ‘Fake News’

Creighton assistant professor Samer Al-khateeb, PhD, offers tips on spotting “fake news,” which at its core is intended to deceive.

Lesson Plan: The Plight of the Honeybee

Creighton biology professor Carol Fassbinder-Orth, PhD, is spearheading research on a disorder that is decimating honeybee colonies.

An Agent to Baseball’s Stars

Kyle Thousand, JD’07, has loved every minute of his job as a sports agent and managing director of baseball at Jay-Z-owned Roc Nation Sports.

Out in Front

William Grimsley, EdD’17, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general, is using his years in the army and Creighton doctorate in interdisciplinary leadership, in his new career as president and CEO of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation.

Creighton Conversations: Meet the Rev. Nicholas Santos, SJ

Meet the Rev. Nicholas Santos, SJ, who this summer will become the rector of Creighton’s community of Jesuits. He currently teaches at Marquette University.