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Q&A with Seth Oranburg: Building the Law and Entrepreneurship Program

September 03, 2026

The Law and Entrepreneurship Program (LEP) at the Columbus School of Law fosters professional and personal growth by developing practical skills and business knowledge, cultivating principled entrepreneurship, and introducing law students to a wide range of career trajectories. Anchored in business law, ethics, and service...

The Next Chapter of Cardinal Football with Head Coach Kory David

August 20, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. Kory David was officially named head coach of the Catholic football program in January 2026, bringing more than 25...

Meet Catholic University's New Alumni Engagement Team Members

Q&A with Ross Boyle and Katie Hurd

August 20, 2026

The Catholic University of America's alumni engagement team is growing! We are excited to introduce Ross Boyle, B.A. 2015, and Katie Hurd, B.S.B.A. 2023, M.S.M. 2025, the newest additions helping connect graduates with their alma mater. In this Q&A, Ross and Katie share what drew...

The Caldwell Chapel Story

August 05, 2026

In 1888, the year following the University’s founding, Mary Elizabeth Caldwell made a donation to fund the construction of St. Paul’s Chapel in Caldwell Hall. She was later married there. Within two years of this gift, the altars, windows, and organ were installed. The New...

A New Chapter for the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing

July 17, 2026

A Message from the Provost Dear Alumni and Friends, On behalf of The Catholic University of America, I am delighted to share that, effective July 1, 2026, J. Steven Brown, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing. During the...

Founding the Men’s Lacrosse Team at Catholic University with Brian Kennedy

July 16, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. Brian Kennedy, B.A. 1983, J.D. 1992, is a Catholic University alumnus whose fingerprints are all over the history of...

Adorning Academic Buildings with Catholic Devotional Art

July 07, 2026

Thomas and Betsy Farr donated 53 Currier & Ives lithographs of religious saints from their collection to the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Farr, president emeritus for the Religious Freedom Institute and Betsy Farr, an artist and art collector, have granddaughters who attend...

A Thomas Jefferson Letter and Lessons for Independence

June 29, 2026

Banner image features Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Maryann Cusimano Love, Robert P. Duckworth, and student speakers at the Politics for Good event. By Audrey Hill In 2026, the United States' 250th anniversary presents an opportunity to celebrate a letter written by Thomas Jefferson and gifted to...

Transforming a Locker Room, Honoring a Mulholland Legacy

June 25, 2026

By Audrey Hill From high school to college, football locker rooms set the stage for pivotal moments, from pep talks to post-game analysis. At their heart, these spaces provide a place for team bonding, built over years of practice, toil, and competition. Athletic facilities are...

A Parish Priest’s Life of Service and a Legacy Gift

June 22, 2026

By Audrey Hill Reverend Michael Troha, B.A. 1975, M.A. 1976, was a Basselin scholar at The Catholic University of America, who served as a parish priest in the Diocese of Cleveland from 1980 until his passing in January 2026. “His time at Catholic University formed...

Creating Connections Through the Black Alumni Network and Beyond with Robyn De Wees

June 16, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. We are excited to feature Robyn De Wees, B.S.E. 1987, chair of the Catholic University Black Alumni Network. After...

Interview with M.S.W. Student Ozhan Kazempour

June 15, 2026

Ozhan Kazempour is a NCSSS graduate student pursuing a masters in social work degree. In this interview, he shares why he chose Catholic University and highlights how our innovative trauma-informed training is preparing him for a career as a well-rounded clinician. Learn more about his...

A Gift from Thomas Jefferson with Robert Duckworth

June 12, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. Robert “Bob” Duckworth is an alumnus of the politics department at The Catholic University of America. He served as...

Insights from Archbishop Salvatore "Rino" Fisichella

June 01, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. We are honored to share this conversation with Archbishop Salvatore “Rino” Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization...

Commencement Welcomes Graduates into the Cardinal Alumni Community

May 22, 2026

On May 16, 2026, The Catholic University of America celebrated Commencement, with the graduation of more than 1,500 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral candidates. Held on a beautiful, sunny day, the keynote speaker was Monsignor James P. Shea, Ph.B. 1997, Ph.L. 1998, who serves as the...

Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with Jennifer MitchellMayer

May 15, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. Today we welcome Jennifer MitchellMayer, B.A. 2000, an alumna from the National Catholic School of Social Service. After earning...

How the Law and Business Schools Work Together to Empower Entrepreneurs

May 07, 2026

Welcome to Cardinal Perspectives, a series featuring in-depth conversations with alumni, students, faculty, staff and the extended family and community of The Catholic University of America. W. Brian Walsh, B.A. 1990, is an entrepreneur and innovator with nearly 30 years of experience in fundraising, marketing...

Q&A with Eileen Dombo and Melissa Grady on Leading the Social Service School’s Doctoral Program

April 29, 2026

At the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), a leadership change is underway with Eileen A. Dombo , M.S.W. 1996, Ph.D. 2005, outgoing chair of the Ph.D. program, passing the baton to Melissa D. Grady , Ph.D. NCSSS focuses on the study and science...

Building Bridges: The National Society of Black Engineers Bridge Mentorship Program

April 28, 2026

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Bridge Mentorship Program, which connects Catholic University engineering students with alumni mentors, provides conference networking guidance as one of its key career-building activities. In February 2026, The Catholic University of America chapter of NSBE attended the Becoming Everything...

Celebrating A New Endowed Chair in the School of Philosophy

April 27, 2026

By Audrey Hill On April 23, 2026, The Catholic University of America celebrated the installation of Professor Gregory Doolan as the Msgr. John F. Wippel Endowed Chair in Thomistic Metaphysics. A full and joyous audience in Heritage Hall attended the ceremony, which marked the third...