History of Creighton University in Timeline

Creighton University, established in 1878 by the Society of Jesus, is a private research university situated in Omaha, Nebraska. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it enrolled 8,393 students in 2015. Classified as an 'R2: Doctoral University,' Creighton encompasses nine schools and colleges, including law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and business. It operates the Creighton University Medical Center and has a health sciences campus in Phoenix, Arizona, demonstrating its commitment to research and professional education.

1913: First Women Admitted

In 1913, women were first admitted to Creighton University, marking a significant milestone in the university's history.

1958: College Split

In 1958, Creighton College split into Creighton Preparatory Schools and Creighton University, separating the preparatory and university-level education.

1982: Women's College World Series Appearance

In 1982, the women's softball team made an appearance in the Women's College World Series.

1986: Women's College World Series Appearance

In 1986, the women's softball team made an appearance in the Women's College World Series.

1991: College World Series Appearance

In 1991, Creighton's baseball team made its first and only appearance in the College World Series, with Jim Hendry as head coach.

1992: Start of NCAA Tournament Appearances Streak

In 1992, the Creighton men's soccer team began a streak of 17 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.

2000: College Cup Appearance

In 2000, the Creighton men's soccer team made an appearance in the College Cup championship game.

2004: Women's Basketball WNIT Championship

In 2004, the Creighton University women's basketball team won the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) championship, a significant achievement in the program's history.