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History & Mission
Ë®¹ûÅÉ, Your History-Making College in Nebraska
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Our values, our vision
Ë®¹ûÅÉ will be a comprehensive university recognized for innovation, valuing the liberal arts and professional studies in order to empower and prepare students for life, career, and community engagement.
Inclusion
Ë®¹ûÅÉ values creating an environment in which all individuals and communities are able to fully participate, belong, and thrive in authentic ways.
Integrity
Ë®¹ûÅÉ values ethical principled decision-making and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Innovation
​​​​​​ˮ¹ûÅÉ values forward thinking and the ability to develop and implement new or re-imagined ideas in a collaborative environment.
Transformation
Ë®¹ûÅÉ values enhancing lives and developing potential.
1872 was a big year
We got our start as a college on a hill in Crete, Nebraska, to bring educational opportunities to the Great Plains. Now, we’re a university with a reach as far as you’ll take us.
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