Graduate School News

Helen Stanton Chapple, PhD, RN, MA, MSN, professor, Master of Science in Bioethics, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Graduate School, had an article published in the AMA Journal of Ethics, "Bringing Dying Out of the Hospital's Closet."

Despite the challenges the world faced as a result of COVID-19, Creighton University Graduate School remained more committed than ever to ensuring we provided quality education to all of our students, whether they were enrolled in on campus or online programs. Our 2019-2020 Annual Report showcases the many ways in which the Graduate School, College of Professional Studies and Teaching & Learning Center continue striving to meet the University’s strategic priorities.

Jian Zuo, PhD, professor and chair, and Peter Steyger, PhD, professor, both in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Medicine, earned a $2.1 million, three-year subaward through the University of Montana from the Office of Naval Research.

Jay Carney, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Theology, has published For God and My Country: Catholic Leadership in Modern Uganda, with the Cascade Press Studies in World Catholicism series. The book examines the compelling biographies of seven grassroots and national leaders in postcolonial Uganda, exploring how each embodied key themes in Catholic social teaching in the public square.

An article by Noam Ebner, LLM, professor, had the article “Designing Binge-Worthy Courses” published in Harvard Law School's Negotiation Journal, which applies findings on the neuroscience of binge-watching in reimagining course design. The article asks the question: How can we increase student engagement and motivation in our courses, particularly in the face of Zoom fatigue?

Ernest Goss, PhD, professor of economics, was recently cited by the New York Times, appearing in the print edition of the Oct. 23, 2020, issue. Goss provides his perspective on the economy of Iowa and the Midwest during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Noam Ebner, LLM, professor of negotiation and conflict resolution, was featured in the “Ask the Expert” section of Negotiation Briefings, the newsletter of Harvard University’s, Program on Negotiation. The interview focused on the topic of negotiating online, given the proliferation of this activity under current restrictions on travel and convening due to COVID-19.

Dhitinut (DT) Ratnapradipa, PhD, professor and director, Master of Public Health, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Graduate School, co-published “How Extensively are Tobacco Use Policies Implemented at Behavioral Health and Substance Treatment Facilities? A Pilot Investigation” in the Health Behavior & Policy Review.

This year five graduate alumni from the Heider College of Business, having earned degrees in Business Administration and Finance, are winners of Midlands Business Journal's 40 under 40 list. They are recognized for making a difference in their communities with their involvement in nonprofits and civic organizations.

In a recent press release, the State of Nebraska, Board of Accountancy, announced Thomas Purcell, PhD, JD, CPA, the elected chair for the 2020-2021 board term. Purcell teaches in the Graduate School's Accounting and Business Administration programs.