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The School of Medicine’s new Department of Medical Humanities seeks to foster compassionate care and a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. The premise is that well-rounded health education leads to well-rounded clinicians.

School of Dentistry and other Creighton researchers are sounding the alarm over use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. Users face gum problems and other dental health issues.

An exemplary Creighton law student who joined the FBI was gunned down in the infamous 1933 Kansas City Massacre.

Creighton Signs ‘Landmark’ Agreement with Arizona State University

A partnership agreement between Creighton University and Arizona State University will benefit students at both institutions as Creighton prepares to open a campus in Midtown Phoenix in 2021.

‘No Typical Refugee’

Danielle Vella, author of Dying to Live: Stories from Refugees on the Road to Freedom and a 20-year veteran of refugee rescue work, spoke at Creighton on Feb. 25.

Program Connects OT, PT Students with People Recovering from Neurologic Disorders

The For and With Others: Inpatient Weekend Engagement Program pairs occupational therapy and physical therapy student volunteers who socialize with patients at the CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute in Omaha.

Creighton Names Sustainability Director

Nicholas McCreary joined Creighton in March as director of sustainability and will lead a team in the Global Engagement Office as it develops a campus-wide sustainability strategic plan.

Potthoff Named Sojourns Scholar

Meghan Walker Potthoff, PhD, BSN’01, associate professor of nursing, was selected as one of 10 palliative care leaders nationally accepted into the Sojourns Scholars Leadership Program.

Jesuit Gardens: Spiritual Lessons from the Weight Room

Brother Patrick Douglas, SJ, finds powerlifting gives him opportunities to express his faith in Christ and share it with others.

The Big Question: Can We Prevent Occupational Burnout?

University researchers studying the causes of occupational burnout have discovered ways that people can fight it.

Honoring Our Alumni

Creighton University recognized 11 outstanding alumni at the Evening of Honors event held in February on campus. The Alumni Achievement Citation, the highest University alumni award, was given to Diane Morin Nelson, BA’67. In addition, 10 alumni from each school and college were recognized as recipients of the Creighton University Alumni Merit Award.

Champions of Aging

Inspired by Creighton’s Jesuit values, four alumni executives are working to make a difference in the lives of seniors through an international company founded in Omaha.