Duchesne Academy

Bold Step Forward Campaign

A Bold Step
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We are moving closer to our goal of $43 million for this historic campaign. Learn more about how your gift can help support Duchesne for years to come.

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A Bold step forward

A Bold Step Forward is our most ambitious campaign ever. This transformative campaign will expand and preserve our historic campus, improve classroom technology, and secure the future of Sacred Heart education in Omaha.

Achieving these goals will require a historic infusion of capital – the charitable investments of alumnae, parents, past parents, and friends.  

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    An empty chapel is ready for preservation

Campaign Objectives

Endowment

The $9 million objective for endowment is divided into two components: student financial aid and faculty/staff salaries. Achieving this goal will keep tuition predictable, ensure the geographic and socio-economic diversity of our student body, and help retain highly qualified educators.

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Technology innovation

A $3 million fund for technology innovation will be used for a variety of improvements of the classroom experience of students and teachers.  

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Capital improvements

This $28 million capital objective will involve both new construction and preservation of our historic campus. The school is an anchor in midtown Omaha and our effort demonstrates an enduring commitment to this part of the city.

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Rendering of southwest view

Capital improvements

Chapel Preservation
Chapel Preservation
Gym
Gymnasium
Rendering of the new Duchesne theater
Auditorium
Student Life Center
Student Life Center
The Link
The Link
Commercial Kitchen
cafeteria & Kitchen

what they
are saying

In life, the greatest barriers are those we place on ourselves. Glass ceilings are just that – limits that are waiting to be broken. There is no reason for our talents, skills, creativity, and intellects to be held back by artificial barriers. When I wanted to become a doctor, my mother sought out the best education available to me – it was at Duchesne Academy.

Gail Walling Yanney, M.D. A’53

When reflecting upon my life, I realize it is the education and experience at Duchesne Academy that helped me to discover my love of writing and gave me the courage to be the woman I am today. It is where I learned to use my voice for change, think critically, and that nothing is possible without leaning into the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Cathy Woods Hughes, A’64
Founder and Executive Chairwoman of Urban One

Duchesne has a magnificent 140-year legacy in Omaha. I think back to my time as principal from 1978-1989 and consider the remarkable changes that have been made since then in order to continue to meet the educational, spiritual, and emotional needs of our students. I think about the ways in which the world has changed and am reminded of the importance of an education and experience like the one Duchesne provides for young women today. Saints Madeleine Sophie and Rose Philippine would be proud.

Shirley Miller, RSCJ
Board Member

your turn

Duchesne’s story is the story of all of us: the religious, students, educators and friends who have worked to make this school the best it can be. These stories are powerful. Share yours to join us in taking A Bold Step Forward.

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