
History & Mission
Our values, our vision
Doane aims to embody values that promote success for our students, faculty, staff and alumni in life and careers, and push us to improve ourselves and those around us.
Inclusion
Helping each other and every student discover who they are and how they can live and contribute in a global society.
Integrity
Upholding high standards of academic and professional excellence and integrity makes Doane an enduring and prestigious institution.
Innovation
Encouraging big, bold thinking from all of our students, faculty, and staff ensures Doane remains at the forefront of relevant new learning.
Transformation
Caring about all our students, staff, and our world helps us learn and grow into a new era for both our university and our planet.
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.
