Doane University is a private university in Crete, Nebraska. It has additional campuses in Lincoln and Omaha, as well as online programs. History Doane College was founded on July 11, 1872, by Thomas Doane, chief civil engineer for the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad. David Brainerd Perry was the first college president. He served until his death in 1912. Doane College was renamed Doane University in May 2016. The University has had over 70 Fulbright Scholars since the program began in 1946. Campuses Doane's residential campus is in Crete, Nebraska. This campus is over 300 acres. Notable buildings or areas on campus include: Doane University Historic Buildings, including Gaylord Hall, Boswell Observatory and Whitcomb Conservatory/Lee Memorial Chapel. Doane University Osterhout Arboretum Doane's non-residential programs take place mainly on the Lincoln and Omaha campuses, and online. Academics Colleges and schools The College of Arts and Sciences offers over 25 undergraduate majors. It is led by Dean Pedro Maligo. The College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, agribusiness, business administration, and economics. Two graduate degrees are also offered: Master of Arts in Leadership and a Master of Business Administration. It is led by Dean Jennifer Bossard. The College of Education offers undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education, and Physical and Health Education. Graduate programs include: Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, and School Counseling; Master of Arts in Counseling; Education Specialist Degree; Doctorate of Education; and Initial Certification at the Advanced Level (also known as the Fast Track Program). It is led by Dean Tim Frey. The School of Innovative Learning (SIL) offers undergraduate majors in health sciences and exercise science. It also houses the Masters Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. SIL is also the home of Doane's Open Learning Academy, which offers online classes with transferable credits for non-degree seeking students. DoaneX, a partnership with MOOC platform edX, is also housed under SIL. Accreditations Doane University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Nebraska Coordinating Commission of Post-Secondary Education. Several programs also hold specialized accreditations. The Teacher Education unit at Doane University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Master of Arts in Counseling program was accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in 2020. The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. As