He has achieved great success in animal husbandry, banking, freight transportation and other commercial fields.
At the same time, it played a vital role in the development of intercontinental telegraph lines at that time.
Edward Clayton moved to Omaha, Nebraska, USA on 1856. After his death, the inheritance was taken over by his wife, Mary Lucretia Clayton. Mary is very keen on charity and is a famous philanthropist. She often sends money, food and other necessities to poor families in Omaha in her own name.
Mary died on 1876. In her will, she mentioned that in memory of her husband Edward, she would provide $65,438+000,000 to buy land and build a college in Omaha.
The school was established in 1878.
1878 In September, the missionary Roman Saffre led five Jesuit members, two teachers and one hundred students to establish Clayton College. In the following years, Clayton College attracted hundreds of Jesuits to work here.
1895, Edward Clayton's younger brother john clayton was awarded the title of Knight of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo XIII in recognition of his support for Clayton College and the Catholic Church. Do more in the name of Jesus Christ.
Women and health. For others and men with others: people who share talents, pursue truth and care about social marginalization.
Cura Personalis: "care about every social individual." Respect everyone, because we are all children of God.
Unity of heart, mind and mind. Soul: a person who cultivates all-round development of mind, spirit and soul.
The prouder you are.
Forming and packaging. The promoter of educational reform: reflection on critical thinking teaching and behavior responsible for moral and ethical events. "As a Jesuit school, we will remember our commitment to Jesus Christ and the Catholic tradition. Under the influence of faith, we try our best to guide students to find a meaningful life. At Clayton College, we not only pay attention to cultivating students' academic achievements, but also pay attention to self-construction, social skills and spiritual development.
Just as San ignatius Loyola put forward the educational concept for Jesuit education, we will devote ourselves to bringing such education to students:
Follow the image of Jesus Christ and change the world.
Live the brilliance of human nature.
Transform yourself and society.
Seek truth in everything you do.
Let's stir the world with your actions. 1878, the school established the College of Arts and Sciences, which is still the largest branch of Clayton College.
The oldest building on campus is Clayton Building (also called Administration Building). At the beginning of the school, it was the residence of Jesuit members and the place where students took classes, including the principal's office.
Sarah Emily Clayton wants students to have a place to worship. At her suggestion, St. John's Church was completed on May 6th. 1888. 1897, St. John's parish was established, from which churches can hold baptisms, weddings and funerals.
1892, John a Clayton medical college was established. After that, Clayton School became a truly famous medical school.
1904, joined the Omaha Bar Association cooperation project to establish a law school.
1905, Dental College was established, and merged with Omaha Dental College one year later.
1905, School of Pharmacy was established.
1920, offering nursing specialty.
1920, Hyde Business School was established. At that time, the majors were business, accounting and finance.