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New Creighton nursing scholarship will help meet mental healthcare needs in Nebraska
A new scholarship created by the Don C. Scott Family Foundation will support nursing students with a passion for providing mental healthcare to their community.
How an alumna found the right blend
Forward Blue Campaign Report
See our annual Forward Blue report, which shows many of the most impactful ways donors, alumni and friends are making a difference at Creighton University.
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Scholarships
Now more than ever, scholarships are vital. They continue Creighton's legacy of offering life-changing experiences to any student who wants to make a difference in the world.
Mission, Academics & Programming
Our Jesuit approach to teaching, research and innovative programming is the cornerstone of a Creighton education, allowing us to form women and men for and with others.
Campus Improvements
Capital projects are more than new buildings. They’re spaces to inspire hearts and minds, ensuring that our students get the best education and reach their full potential.
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There are dozens of ways for alumni to continue their lifelong connection to Creighton! Stay connected with former classmates, faculty, staff and the Jesuit community through alumni events, programs and more. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of your alumni benefits!
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From the Sandhills to Creighton: A tradition of giving
Amid the windswept Nebraska Sandhills, the members of the O'Kief family have been devoted stewards of the land for over a century. Their legacy of hard work and commitment to conservation at the O'Kief Brothers Ranch now extends beyond ranching. As part of their family estate plan, they named Creighton as a beneficiary, including generously donating cattle and funds to establish and support a scholarship.
A Grit Scholar’s nursing journey
Ola Hezel, a senior in Creighton’s College of Nursing and Grit Scholar, has cared for patients at life’s most tender moments. Through leadership roles and clinical experience, she’s learned the power of compassionate care — a lesson she’ll carry into her nursing career at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
All in for Creighton: Henry’s defining moment
Heider senior Henry Boulay’s journey to Creighton began with a surprise — a Grit Scholarship that made him “all in for Creighton.” Now starting his career in financial planning, he is grateful for the community and opportunities the scholarship made possible.
Powered by grit, guided by purpose
Stephanie Hernandez came to Creighton as a first-generation student uncertain of her path — but through the Grit Scholarship, she found her purpose.
From the Creighton archives
From time to time, we cull the Creighton archives for interesting features and photos that celebrate the University's rich history. If you're looking to feed your Creighton nostalgia, there are few better places to start. A few of our features ...
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The gift of Creighton
Creighton is a world-class academic institution recognized for excellence and enriched by a centuries-long tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education.
Since 1878, Creighton has built upon a foundation of faith, service and generosity. Every brick and block of limestone stands as testament to the enduring power of our mission and the people who live it. Now, a dynamic vision guides our path forward. And we call on our alumni and friends to help us lead the way.
