Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

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At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Admissions

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

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College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

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Faculty & Staff

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Wilson, Assistant to the Registrar

11 August 2016

Where are you originally from?

Glenwood, Iowa.

What brought you to Omaha?

I moved to Council Bluffs after I graduated from college and eventually crossed the river so I could be with my true soulmates (Husker fans).

What is your educational background?

I received my undergraduate degree in Communications from Buena Vista University and my Master’s degree in Management from Kaplan University.

What is your professional background?

I worked in the casino industry for eight years and then made a weird leap into higher education in 2009. I was a registrar at Kaplan University, a records consultant at Metro Community College and an academic advisor at Midland University before coming to Clarkson College.

What interested you in applying at Clarkson College?

I had a massive surgery at Clarkson Hospital and UNMC in 2012, and while it was the worst experience of my life, every single person I worked with and who took care of me was unbelievable. I told myself then I needed to work for this company someday so that I could give back. I’ve kept my eye on the job boards ever since and finally took the leap earlier this summer and applied.

What are you most looking forward to about your new position?

Working with students to prepare for graduation.

How do you enjoy spending your leisure time?

I love kickboxing and hiking. I go to a lot of concerts and sporting events, and I love to road trip. When I’m not doing any of that, though, I can be found binge watching anything on Investigation Discovery.

What is something others may not know about you?

I still have my regular old Nintendo from the 80s, and I am SO good at Mario Brothers 1, 2 and 3.