Creighton's bold future

Creighton’s history is marked by many acts of courage in the face of difficult times.

Look back to 1950, and you’ll see a university in crisis. Post-war, enrollment had dropped. Campus facilities were dilapidated. Creighton President Carl M. Reinert, SJ, began his tenure with a commitment to transform the University. The best way to do so? Deepening Creighton’s ties to its surrounding community and dedicated base of alumni and friends. 

It led to vital community partnerships and donor support of scholarships, operational expenses and academic and spiritual programs. Over the next few decades, Creighton embraced its base and grew significantly — both in the number of students and programs. Yet the University never lost sight of its Jesuit, Catholic identity.

That's the promise of Creighton's Forward Blue fundraising campaign — that our traditions and values will define our future. Now, in a time of great uncertainty in higher education, the University once again charges forward, boldly, making moves that will keep Creighton thriving for generations to come.

Creighton's future

The following is a running list of stories that highlight the many exciting changes taking place at Creighton — from campus improvements to academic innovations to the transformative acts of philanthropy that are shaping the future for thousands of students across nine schools and colleges and multiple campuses. In a historic time of growth and progress, these are some of the major changes underway at Creighton.

A campus transformed 

Additional ways Creighton is transforming multiple campuses.

School of Dentistry  

In 2018, the school started a bold new chapter with the construction of a 200,000-square-foot clinic and facility, which has already driven significant growth in educational opportunities and the amount of care we provide our patients.

Athletics Facilities  

Our move to the BIG EAST Conference brought an unprecedented level of national attention—to Creighton and Omaha. It also created countless opportunities for our nearly 300 student-athletes, who have access to some of the best coaches, faculty and facilities in the nation.  

Lab and Classroom Renewal  

Creighton is modernizing its labs and classrooms to maintain the University’s national reputation and to give our faculty and students the dynamic learning environments they need to thrive.  

Learning Commons  

The Learning Commons will be a next-generation library serving as the new home of innovation and technology for students and faculty— a place of partnership and learning for the Omaha community.  

Jesuit Residence  

A new residence will support an active and accessible Jesuit presence in the daily life of our community and contribute to St. Ignatius’ vision for a transformative education grounded in spirituality.