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Notable Alumni and Award Winners

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Catholic University students are inspired and motivated by the University’s motto “God is my Light.” Our graduates exemplify these words and leave campus prepared to make their mark in the world.

Thea Bowman and John Slattery
Notable Alumni

Discover the notable alumni of Catholic University. The list includes people like Thea Bowman, John Slattery, Angela Santomero, Fr. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Maureen Dowd, and Mitch Landrieu.

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Award Nominations

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Alumni Association Award Winners
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James Cardinal Gibbons Medalists

Our highest honor, which can be bestowed on any outstanding individual.

2023 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awardees
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awardees

Alumni who are excellent in their fields.

Amanda Pellegrino receives one of the 2023 Young Alumni Achievement Awards
Young Alumni Achievement Awardees

Young alumni with professional accomplishments, leadership abilities, and commitments to serving others

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George J. Quinn, B.C.E. 1950, Distinguished Service Awardees

Alumni with conspicuous and meritorious service to the Alumni Association

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Athletics Hall of Fame Members

Alumni and coaches with distinguished performance, leadership, or coaching abilities

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John E. Smathers, B.A. 1980, J.D. 1984, Awardees

Athletics alumni with extraordinary service to a community, profession, the University, or the country.

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