This is what success looks like
Students from all walks of life join the Creighton University community. The Graduate School welcomes freshly minted college graduates (and sometimes their parents), military veterans, people with long careers in one field looking for a change, academics who are passionate about their subject matter … anyone with a passion for learning and a desire to drive positive change in our world.
While their circumstances may be wildly different, all students instantly become part of Creighton’s tight-knit community upon enrolling. The support they receive from their peers and faculty—combined with immersive learning experiences and rigorous academics—leads to success stories like the ones below.
General Anthony Zinni
MS in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NCR)
General Anthony Zinni found a new perspective on conflict resolution that he could apply to his work in peace mediation, all while earning his third master’s degree.
Donny Suh, MD
Executive Healthcare MBA
When he was boy growing up in South Korea, Suh’s mother suffered from an eye condition that the family couldn’t afford to treat. Suh told her that, one day, he would become a doctor and help heal other patients with similar conditions.
Kelsey Haswell
MBA Alumnus and Current Interdisciplinary Leadership Student
The twenty-seven-year-old has already completed a bachelor’s degree in biology, an MBA from Creighton University’s Heider College of Business, and is working on a doctorate degree, all while working full time and spearheading multiple volunteer projects.
Mike Field
Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis
As Mike Field was approaching the end of his military service, he felt he needed something more to help prepare him for his transition into the workforce.
Pacis Bana
Bana says the Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics degree that he earned from Creighton University Heider College of Business gave him both the foundation and the connections he needed to help him land a job as a data analyst.
Peter Gabriel, EdD
Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership (EdD)
Peter found plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and faculty while earning his doctorate online, providing essential support as he transitioned into a whole new career.
Rachel Johnson, EdD
Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership (EdD)
Rachel felt supported as a whole person at Creighton, building lasting relationships with classmates and faculty members that supported her through rigorous coursework.
Ryon Aguirre, CFA, MBA
Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis (MIMFA) + MBA
When Ryon transitioned from the military to the workforce, he needed a program with a flexible schedule that would work around deployment timing while helping him earn his CFA designation.
Tanya Wilson
Master of Investment Management and Financial Analysis
Tanya Wilson loves her work in the financial services industry. This love for her profession and desire to keep advancing in her career inspired her to get a master’s degree.