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.
2007: Tara Oltman Pitcher of the Year
In 2007, Tara Oltman was named league Pitcher of the Year.
2008: End of NCAA Tournament Appearances Streak
In 2008, the Creighton men's soccer team's streak of 17 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances came to an end.
2010: Tara Oltman Career End
In 2010, Tara Oltman finished her career with conference records.
2015: Enrollment Statistics
As of 2015, Creighton's enrollment was 8,435, with 4,163 undergraduates.
2018: Phoenix Health Sciences Campus Announced
In 2018, Creighton University announced the establishment of a Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, expanding its presence to Arizona.
2020: Class of 2020 Demographics
In 2020, 14% of Creighton's graduating class were first-generation college attendees.
2021: Phoenix Health Sciences Campus Opens
In 2021, the Creighton University Phoenix Health Sciences Campus opened, marking the culmination of the 2018 announcement.
August 2023: Graves Hall Completed
In August 2023, Graves Hall was completed, accommodating up to 400 first-year students.
