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.

About

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.

Enrollment

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

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Announcements Faculty & Staff

Clarkson College Announces Leadership Change, Interim President

31 January 2019

The Clarkson College Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President Tony Damewood, Ph.D. effective February 1, 2019. Dr. Damewood has served as the President of the College since 2016. In his announcement to faculty and staff, Dr. Damewood stated, “My 20 years at Clarkson College has been very rewarding. I am proud of where the college is currently, and expect it to continue to be a leader in preparing high quality, compassionate health care providers.”

The Clarkson College Board of Directors appointed Aubray Orduña, Ed.D. as interim President. Working in multiple capacities at Nebraska Medicine since 1975, Dr. Orduña has been a faculty member of Clarkson College since 1978. While at Clarkson College, she has held multiple positions including Director of Diversity Services, Director of the Practical Nursing Program, and, most recently, the Dean of Nursing. Dr. Orduña was also instrumental in the implementation of the Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship for Clarkson College students and is a long-standing and awarded member of the academic and health care community.

“The Mission of Clarkson College is focused on our students,” Dr. Orduña stated. “That Mission and those who pursue an education here is going to be central to my efforts. By ensuring support for this institution, its faculty and staff, the College will continue to excel in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services.”