Campaign Off to a Great Start
A Legacy of Philanthropy
When philanthropist Mary Lucretia Creighton and her businessman husband, Edward, looked out across their adopted hometown — a dusty, rugged, pioneer community along the banks of the Missouri — they dared to imagine a college that would educate, form and bring hope to succeeding generations. Trusting in their shared convictions, Mary Lucretia set wings to that dream — putting aside $100,000 in her will for the establishment of Creighton College in her deceased husband’s memory.
Future generations have nurtured and improved upon that dream — from generous benefactors and dedicated faculty, staff and Jesuits to bright, energetic students and engaged alumni, all too numerous to mention.
The Creighton of today reaches out around the world in service, scholarship and research, thanks, in part, to those early visionaries. As Creighton President the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., has stated before, “We stand on the shoulders of giants.”
But now the mantle has been passed. It is our turn to lead Creighton into the future.
The positive response to THE CAMPAIGN FOR CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, across a broad spectrum of class years and academic disciplines, has shown that the Creighton community is indeed, Willing to Lead — to set the course for the Creighton of tomorrow.
There is an energy to this Campaign. It starts with the University’s leadership. They have a bold vision for Creighton, guided by a strategic master plan to chart a successful path. Capital priorities have been well identified and outlined. This Campaign is about addressing those carefully selected priorities — so that Creighton can secure its place at the forefront as one of the finest Jesuit, Catholic institutions of higher education in the United States.
Why has this Campaign been so successful?
I believe it’s because alumni and friends realize the important role Creighton has served, and continues to serve, in their lives. A Creighton education is unique. I would opine that Creighton’s emphasis on Jesuit values and the ethical formation of women and men is more meaningful and necessary in today’s world than at any other time.
Your support of the Campaign signals your belief in the importance of this values-based education. Your support is an investment in our shared future. It’s about giving back. It’s about preparing the next generation of graduates, who, through a Creighton education, will be equipped academically, socially and ethically to examine the challenges of our changing world and offer solutions.
We all share in the success of the Campaign, and, ultimately, in the success of Creighton. Likewise, we are all called to participate — to move our University forward. Each of us has a role to play.
Exciting things are afoot at Creighton. The Creighton family — Mary Lucretia and Edward — would be amazed at how their dream has flourished.
Let us — the stewards of the next generation — continue to dream big. This is our moment. Thank you for all you do to support Creighton University.