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The new Translational Hearing Center brings to life the spirit and legacy of a Creighton alumnus, as it holds great promise to prevent hearing loss and restore hearing for millions of people.

Founder and director of Creighton’s Hereditary Cancer Center, Henry Lynch, MD, was a legendary international pioneer in cancer genetics.

A passion for cycling and the law has led two-time Creighton graduate Megan Hottman to a legal career representing bicyclists and advocacy for safer cycling.

Once a month, Creighton medical students in Phoenix drive four hours into Mexico to volunteer at a medical clinic founded by a Creighton alumnus and his wife.

Nathan Hansen, DDS’19, for four years changed the persona of the University’s beloved mascot with backflips, handstands, high-flying aerial acts and more.

In a philosophy class taught by Amy Wendling, PhD, Creighton students visited a correctional facility to ponder philosophical questions with incarcerated youth — and find they have a lot in common.

The Icebreaker

Creighton professor Betsy Eilliot-Meisel, PhD, is a collaborator on a grant profiling Capt. T. C. Pullen, and the 1969 Arctic voyage of the SS Manhattan.

From Carpet-Weaver to Creighton Student

Afghani student Neman Karimi is one of 10 students to receive an inaugural scholarship, funded by a Creighton Global Initiative grant, to enroll in Creighton’s online bachelor’s degree in leadership studies.

Jesuit Gardens: When in Rome

A Creighton photojournalism student spent his final semester on an internship in Rome — and got a front seat to the Vatican and Pope Francis.

The Big Question: Is Time Travel Possible?

An assistant physics professor tackles the question “is time travel possible?” in the context of the Hollywood blockbuster Avengers: Endgame.

Dialogue: Friends Collaborate to Help Those Touched by Cancer

Two students — one a cancer survivor — have collaborated on a book to help those touched by cancer.

Financial Health May Equate to Better Overall Health

A study being conducted at the Financial Hope Collaborative is determining if education to reduce financial stress can improve health.

O, What Opportunities!

Creighton theater major Jake McCoy, BFA’12, has found success designing live events and productions, including themed cruises with Oprah Winfrey.

Lavigne Part of ESPN Team that Earns Peabody Award

Paula Lavigne, MBA’09, and her colleagues won a Peabody Award for “Spartan Silence,” which chronicled USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of more than 140 young women and athletes.

Creighton Conversations: What does Creighton’s New Carnegie Classification Mean?

Provost Tom Murray, PhD, discusses what Creighton’s move to national status through the new classification as a Doctoral/Professional University means.