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Heider Dean’s Fellows

The Heider Dean’s Fellows Program provides students with unique opportunities and challenges to enhance their undergraduate experience in the Heider College of Business. The program fosters a community of high-achieving business leaders, positioning Dean’s Fellows for specialized internships and future job placement. Students graduate as confident, connected and socially responsible servant leaders, who have the experience and knowledge to guide ethical decision making in the workplace.

Strengths of the Program

Dean’s Fellows meet with the Dean weekly during freshmen year. For the remainder of their college years, the Dean serves as a mentor and advisor, connecting students with high-level networking opportunities and alumni in their field of study.

1-on-1 advising with Dean Hendrickson
Monetary support for study abroad and out-of-classroom professional learning
Networking opportunities with Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs

What makes me a good fit for the Heider Dean's Fellows program?

  • Creative problem solvers with the confidence to take initiative and move into action
  • Leaders who have the ability to bring out the strengths and talents of colleagues by building relationships and seeing the value in all people
  • Critical thinkers who know when and how to take action
  • Inclusive and appreciative of diverse perspectives
  • Collaborative
  • Guided by our Jesuit heritage to promote justice and use their business knowledge to improve the world
Dean Hendrickson talking with business students at outside table.
Jaliya Nagahawatte
"The people are what’s greatest about Dean’s Fellows. They will never stop believing in you and pushing you to succeed even when you might not believe in yourself.”
— Jaliya Nagahawatte, Class of 2023, financial technology and business intelligence and analytics
Kate Tietjen
"Dean’s Fellows has empowered me in the classroom and out. I feel more confident in my skills related to my degree and in interacting with others in the business world.”
— Kate Tietjen, Class of 2023, finance and biology | Pre-Health Science Track
Tyler Langford
"The program connected me with a CEO of a company in the NIL space. I’ve been with the company for ten months, promoted multiple times and afforded opportunities that few get.”
— Tyler Langford, Class of 2025, undecided major

Heider Dean's Fellows Four-year plan

  • Meet as a class once a week with the Dean
  • Complete Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, Level I
  • Complete Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility
  • Visit Omaha companies to meet with recruiters and high-level executives
  • Participate in Special Programs Day
  • Receive priority course registration
  • Attend monthly Dean Speaker Series
  • Receive study abroad stipend
  • Connect with Career Coach on internship exploration
  • Complete Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, Level 2
  • Complete Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility
  • Participate in Special Programs Day
  • Receive priority course registration
  • Attend monthly Dean Speaker Series
  • Receive study abroad stipend
  • Connect with Career Coach on high-level internship exploration
  • Complete Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, Level 3
  • Complete Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility
  • Earn course credit for completing an internship
  • Receive continuing education stipend for professional development
  • Participate in Special Programs Day
  • Receive priority course registration
  • Attend monthly Dean Speaker series
  • Explore graduate-level classes or begin graduate program
  • Connect with Career Coach on choosing and comparing positions
  • Complete Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, Level 4
  • Complete Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility
  • Participate in Special Programs Day
  • Receive priority course registration
Heider College of Business attracts the best and brightest students, and our Heider Dean’s Fellows are amongst the most gifted. They are a community of learners and leaders who, when they graduate, do exactly what St. Ignatius calls us to do: ‘Go forth and set the world on fire.’
— Anthony R. Hendrickson, PhD, Dean of Heider College of Business

Contact

Maren Pierce
Associate Director of Outreach
Heider College of Business
402.280.2480
AnnaMarenPierce@creighton.edu

Monday—Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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