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    • Campaign Imperatives
        1. Academic Environment
        2. Faculty Excellence
        3. Student Success
    • Campaign Priorities by Divisions
        1. Athletics Department
        2. Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
        3. Busch School of Business
        4. Columbus School of Law
        5. Conway School of Nursing
        6. Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
        7. National Catholic School of Social Service
        8. School of Architecture and Planning
        9. School of Arts and Sciences
        10. School of Canon Law
        11. School of Engineering
        12. School of Philosophy
        13. School of Theology and Religious Studies
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Brian Cashman, Angela Santomero, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen

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.
Carolyn Rickard-Brideau with family
Award Nominations
Nominate someone for an award from the Alumni Association!
Alumni Association Award Winners
Kevin Ryan at awards ceremony
James Cardinal Gibbons Medalists
Our highest honor, which can be bestowed on any outstanding individual.
2019 Alumni Award Winners
Alumni Achievement Awardees
Alumni who are excellent in their fields.
Luigi Alvarado with his parents
Young Alumni Merit Awardees
Young alumni with professional achievements, leadership abilities, and commitments of serving others
George Quinn getting kissed at award ceremony
George J. Quinn, B.C.E. 1950, Distinguished Service Awardees
Alumni with conspicuous and meritorious service to the Alumni Association
Clarence Musgrove running on a track
Athletics Hall of Fame Members
Alumni and coaches with distinguished performance, leadership, or coaching abilities
Collage of photos of John E. Smathers
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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Campaign Progress
 
 
$477.81M
Goal
Original: $400M
Extended: $500M

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Campaign Priorities

BY IMPERATIVE

Academic Environment
Faculty Excellence
Student Success

BY DIVISION

Athletics Department
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
Busch School of Business
Columbus School of Law
Conway School of Nursing
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
National Catholic School of Social Service
School of Architecture and Planning
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Canon Law
School of Engineering
School of Philosophy
School of Theology and Religious Studies

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