Creighton University Misson Statement
Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church. As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of a knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton's education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students' lives and to the promotion of justice.
Creighton exists for students and learning. Members of the Creighton community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief and religious worship. Service to others, the importance of family life, the inalienable worth of each individual, and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity are core values of Creighton. Creighton faculty members conduct research to enhance teaching, to contribute to the betterment of society, and to discover new knowledge. Faculty and staff stimulate critical and creative thinking and provide ethical perspectives for dealing with an increasingly complex world.
Creighton University School of Medicine Mission Statement
In the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of Creighton University, the mission of the School of Medicine is to improve the human condition with a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff who provide excellence in educating students, physicians, and the public, advancing knowledge, and providing comprehensive patient care.
Creighton University Department of Pathology Mission Statement
In the Department of Pathology our mission is to inspire our students, trainees and colleagues through our passion for our specialty and our dedication to the Jesuit traditions of ethical behavior, compassion, social justice, and academic distinction. As pathologists and clinical scientists, we are committed to discover, understand, and teach the pathophysiology of human disease and utilize this knowledge to provide high quality diagnostic information and consultations as an integral part of the patient care team.