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Industry: Higher Education

Meet Creighton University

A top Jesuit institution in Omaha, offering 140+ programs across nine schools, including law, medicine, business, and health sciences, with a 10:1 student–faculty ratio.
Location
Omaha, NE
Since
1878
Market
Nationwide & International

Our Goals

Creighton partnered with us to achieve the following objectives:
01
Strengthen security and ensure compliance with modern data protection standards.
02
Redesign navigation and page structure to improve content discoverability.
03
Streamline enrollment workflows to boost conversion rates.
04
Optimize editorial processes for faster, more efficient content management.
05
Build a flexible, scalable Drupal 10 platform for future growth.

The Challenge

Creighton University’s legacy system created usability issues, security risks, and inefficiencies in managing content. Migration to Drupal 10 was essential for modernization.
Security Vulnerabilities
Outdated features exposed sensitive data, reducing trust.
Enrollment Friction
A Disjointed enrollment process hurts conversion rates.
Poor Navigation
Hard-to-find program pages led to high bounce rates.
Inefficient Content Workflows
Complex tools slowed updates and required tech help.
Event & Media Limitations
Unappealing event pages and clunky media management hindered engagement.

Our Approach

Our Drupal specialists delivered a complete platform modernization, creating a secure, scalable, and user-focused experience.
Technology Stack
CMS
Drupal 10
Hosting
Pantheon
Responsive Design
Mobile-first, optimized for accessibility
Security Enhancements
Advanced compliance-ready safeguards
Enhanced Security
Advanced security measures to protect user data and ensure compliance.
Custom Enrollment Interface
Built a streamlined enroll page for a simplified user journey.
Program Page Optimization
Redesigned layout and navigation for easy discoverability.
Alert Bar Revamp
Ensured critical updates were prominently displayed.
Editorial Workflow Upgrade
Implemented streamlined publishing and approval workflows.
Drag-and-Drop Media Management
Simplified media uploads for content teams.
Event Page Redesign
Structured and engaging layouts to boost registrations.
Flexible WYSIWYG Blocks
Custom content blocks to empower non-technical editors.
Automated Job Postings
Integrated RSS-based job feeds to eliminate manual updates.
Mega Menu Navigation
Introduced a scalable navigation structure for improved user experience.

Business Impact

The Drupal 10 upgrade delivered measurable improvements across usability, security, and operational efficiency.
40% Decrease in Security Incidents
Advanced protocols reduced vulnerabilities and built user trust.
30% Increase in Enrollment Conversions
Streamlined enrollment boosted form completions in the first 90 days.
50% Editorial Efficiency Gain
Simplified workflows and tools cut content publishing time in half.
Improved Navigation & Engagement
Optimized program pages increased session time by 25%.
Boost in Event Participation
Redesigned event pages improved registrations by 28%.
Operational Savings
Automated processes saved 10+ staff hours monthly.

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Ready for the Future

By upgrading to Drupal 10, Creighton University now runs on a secure, future-ready platform designed to scale and innovate. From improved enrollment flows to editorial efficiency, this solution empowers Creighton to deliver an exceptional user experience while maintaining compliance and flexibility.
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