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Stories of Philanthropy
Rajhad Burks, Hannah Marino, Mico Perez, and Myciah Brown
Giving Tuesday raises $75,000 for student scholarships
December 01, 2021
On Giving Tuesday 2021, 189 donors contributed more than $75,000 to student scholarships at The Catholic University of America. These generous donors have opened the University's doors to even more young people.
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Kevin and Kyle Phanord
"Filling" fine with the Phanord fraternal twins
November 21, 2021
Kevin and Kyle Phanord, both B.S. 2016, biology, don't play much basketball these days. While they both played guard on the courts at the DuFour Center for the Cardinals, today they can be found working at their father's dental practice in South Florida.
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Cardinal fans cheer with their arms raised high
2021 Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge fuels tomorrow's legends
November 15, 2021
This year, 2,317 donors raised $313,614 for our athletics programs during the two-week Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge.
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Fr. Jude celebrates Mass in 2010
The Church is the communion of saints: All Souls' Day
November 02, 2021
Throughout the month of November, we offer Masses for anyone in our Catholic University community who has died. We know by faith that our alumni in heaven are interceding for us as well.
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Red Line A Cappella in front of the 2021 Cardinal Weekend screen
Cardinal Weekend 2021: Welcoming alumni back to campus after two years
October 25, 2021
Two years was too long! From Oct. 15-17, we welcomed our alumni family back to campus for our first in-person Cardinal Weekend since 2019.
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A glowing, gold Bitcoin logo
Now accepting gifts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto
October 25, 2021
The Catholic University of America now accepts gifts of cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dozens of others.
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Basilica during Cardinal Fest 2021
Campaign extended through 2023 with increased goal of $500M
October 18, 2021
On October 18, The Catholic University of America announced it will extend Light the Way: The Campaign for Catholic University through 2023 with a new goal of $500 million.
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Fatima on the University Mall in front of McMahon Hall
Cardinal Weekend 2021: Virtual Activities
October 15, 2021
Cardinal Weekend 2021 includes two virtual activities: a virtual tour of campus and a virtual 5K and fun run. Participate in them now!
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Catholic University jack-o'-lanterns
Cardinal O'Lantern: Halloween Pumpkin Stencils 2021
October 07, 2021
Oh my gourd! This Halloween, light the way with your very own Cardinal O'Lantern! Use our Halloween pumpkin stencils to carve a Catholic University-themed jack o'lantern.
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Franciscan friar in front of the Basilica
Faith through dialogue: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
October 04, 2021
True dialogue creates understanding and casts out fear. […] Dialogue and encounter are not experiences to be feared or threats to our own faith life; rather, they enrich everyone's life and education.
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Students hold one of each sock and smile
Sock Campaign 2021: Support The Fund for Catholic University
September 20, 2021
Proudly wear your support for Catholic University on your feet! From September 28 to October 16, you can elect to receive a pair of limited edition Catholic University socks with your gift of $25 or more to The Fund for Catholic University.
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Brian Cashman, B.A. 1989, Ross Natoli, and the Cardinal Weekend 2021 T-shirt
Who wore it best: Cardinal Weekend 2021 T-shirt
September 17, 2021

Soft, comfortable, and ready to become your new favorite shirt: We're proud to present our Cardinal Weekend 2021 T-shirt! Inspired by the baseball jerseys once worn by Brian Cashman, B.A. 1989; Ross Natoli, head baseball coach; and other greats from the Catholic Baseball

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SPC students
Students create bonds with 1887 Society members
September 13, 2021
With the Cardinal Connections program, members of the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) are matched with mentors in the 1887 Society with the goal of providing career advice and guidance to current students.
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Cardinal Gregory celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit
Starting the academic year: Mass of the Holy Spirit
September 02, 2021
On September 2, the University community gathers to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit with His Eminence, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of Catholic University.
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CatholicU alumni and donors in front of Angels Unawares
CatholicU in Minneapolis for "Angels Unawares"
August 18, 2021
On Friday, August 13, we celebrated with members of the CatholicU community in the Minneapolis region.
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A couple on a boat gazes at the calm water.
Calm waters ahead: The Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2021
God is always with us and hears our prayers, even throughout the stormy seas of life. All of us experience these rough waters, maybe with our physical health, or within our family, our career, or in our friendships.
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Nursing students and staff
Ascension Dedicates $3M to Expand CatholicU’s Online Nursing Programs
July 15, 2021
Ascension has pledged $3 million to support a new online Acute Care Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Program within the Conway School of Nursing at the Catholic University of America.
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NCSSS passes along the Campaign Cup to nursing
Conway School of Nursing Receives the Campaign Cup
July 15, 2021

In May, the Campaign Cup was awarded to Patricia McMullen, dean of the Conway School of Nursing, by University President John Garvey, Vice President for University Advancement Scott Rembold, and Jo Ann Regan, dean of the National Catholic School of

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President Garvey talks with 1887 Society members and a student
A smashing success: University's inaugural 1887 Society Weekend
June 30, 2021

From June 4–6, more than 150 members of the Catholic University community gathered in the heart of the nation's capital to celebrate the inaugural 1887 Society Weekend. This experiential weekend of fun and fellowship recognized this dedicated group of donors who have consistently supported the

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a woman presenting at a podium
Lighting the way in Philadelphia
June 21, 2021
On Sunday, June 20, we held our first event in the Philadelphia region since the start of the pandemic. We thank everyone who joined us in person on Father's Day. It was a pleasure to see you again!
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