“To #BeABluejay means embracing the challenges that come your way, taking risks, learning from setbacks and growing through it all to become a more confident, resilient and compassionate individual.” Mantorville, Minnesota, native Ellie Bigelow makes the most of her time at Creighton in the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program in accounting. Come May’s commencement ceremony, she’ll have earned both degrees in just four years. Beyond academics, the close-knit and vibrant community drew Ellie to Creighton. “The moment I stepped onto Creighton’s campus, I could sense that it was the right fit for me,” she says. “Creighton offered the perfect blend of academic rigor, personal growth and new experiences, and I felt confident it was the place where I could truly thrive.” And with help from faculty and staff who truly care—that’s exactly what she did. Following graduation, Ellie will begin her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Minneapolis, working in the Assurance practice,...