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Stories of Philanthropy
Honoring Bishop O’Connell’s Legacy
March 17, 2025
The Catholic University of America marked the 10th anniversary of Father O’Connell Hall with a special celebration honoring Bishop O’Connell’s legacy as the University’s former president. Held in Heritage Hall on Friday, March 14, the evening was filled with memories, reunions, and heartfelt tributes. As...
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A Conversation with Coach Sophie Maccarone: More Than Just A Game
March 14, 2025
In this Cardinal Perspectives conversation, Sharon “Cherie” Sabini, an English major at The Catholic University of America (Class of 2026), sits down with Sophie Maccarone—an alumna and head softball coach at Catholic University—to discuss her journey as a student-athlete, the challenges facing women’s sports, and...
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Honoring Women of Influence: Catholic University Graduates Who Have Left Their Mark
March 14, 2025
Across a diverse range of fields — from the military to science to entertainment — Catholic University graduates have made undeniable contributions. Our alumni shape communities, influence our nation, and make a global impact through their exceptional leadership and dedication. In celebration of Women's History...
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Homily: Memorial Mass for Deceased Basselin Alumni and Professors at the School of Philosophy
March 04, 2025
Please enjoy reading the transcript of a homily given by Bishop Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A., given during a Memorial Mass for Deceased Basselin Alumni and Professors at the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America on February 28, 2025. Readings Wisdom 3:1-9...
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A Conversation with Dean Lewis: Insights, Vision and Future of the School of Philosophy
March 04, 2025
Since its formal inauguration in 1895, the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America has been at the forefront of shaping generations of philosophers, scholars, and intellectuals. As the only ecclesiastical faculty in the United States, it remains dedicated to engaging with every...
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Increasing Local Representation Through the Aubry-LeBuffe Scholarship Fund
February 11, 2025
In 1969, just three years after graduating in the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Thaddeus Aubry Jr., B.A. 1966, and Leon LeBuffe, B.A. 1966, Ph.D. 1973, returned to campus to spearhead an initiative to build a more open and welcoming community at The Catholic...
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From Alumni to “Ambassadors”
Representing Catholic University Coast-to-Coast
January 17, 2025
Colleen Jarrott, B.A. 1997, J.D. 2002, has a lifetime of memories from her years at The Catholic University of America. “All of the profound, fundamental relationships that I’ve had in my life started at Catholic University and have continued since then,” the New Orleans-based renewable...
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The 2024 Athletics Giving Challenge – "Hit it Out of the Park"
October 31, 2024
Who doesn’t love leaning into their Cardinal pride, cheering on varsity sports, and participating in some friendly competition? The Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge brought all of these passions together in 2024 for a nail-biting race to see which Catholic University sports team would raise the...
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"The State of the Economy," A Presentation by Dr. Martha Cruz Zuniga
October 15, 2024
On August 20, 2024, Dr. Martha Cruz Zuniga, chair of the Department of Economics at The Catholic University of America, sat down for a conversation about the economy with Dan Curtin, senior associate director of career development and professional networking. Professor Cruz Zuniga has been...
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Welcoming the 2024 Honorees into the Athletics Hall of Fame
October 09, 2024
The Della Ratta Auditorium in Maloney Hall was buzzing with excitement as the Catholic University Athletics and Alumni Association communities gathered to welcome seven new athletes into the Athletics Hall of Fame and to honor Joe Carlini, B.M.E. 1984, with the Edward J. Pryzbyla Award...
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Matt Taylor, B.A. 1998: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Matt Taylor, B.A. 1998, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Matt Taylor Matt Taylor remains one of the top offensive players in Catholic University football history. An All-American in 1996, Taylor is second...
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Joseph Carlini, B.M.E. 1984: Edward J. Pryzbyla Award for Support of Catholic Athletics
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Joseph Carlini, B.M.E. 1984, was formally awarded the Edward J. Pryzbyla Award for Support of Catholic Athletics during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Joe Carlini A former Catholic University football player and proud member of the Class of 1984, Joe Carlini has...
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Jill Woerner, B.B.E. 2013: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Jill Woerner, B.B.E. 2013, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Jill Woerner Jill Woerner put together one of the University’s most outstanding careers in women’s basketball history while also guiding an immensely successful...
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Richard Weible, B.A. 1976: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Richard Weible, B.A. 1976, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Richard Weible A Catholic University men’s soccer leader during the 1970s under Hall of Fame Coach Turk Emekli, Richard Weible was a four-year...
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Christine (Thornton) Corrigan, B.A. 2005: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Christine (Thornton) Corrigan, B.A. 2005, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Christine (Thornton) Corrigan A true pioneer for Catholic University’s women’s lacrosse, Christine (Thornton) Corrigan, a 2005 graduate and the recipient of the...
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Kate Robinson, B.A. 2010, M.S.M. 2012: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Kate Robinson, B.A. 2010, M.S.M. 2012, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Kate Robinson Kate Robinson boasts a tremendous resume on the lacrosse field while also contributing to the women’s basketball program during...
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Laura Kaye, B.S.B.A. 2006: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Laura Kaye, B.S.B.A. 2006, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Laura Kaye A three-sport athlete and one of the best competitors in Catholic University women’s soccer history, Laura Kaye graduated in 2006 after...
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Matt Hilleary, B.C.E. 2003: Class of 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Member
October 01, 2024
On Friday, September 20, Matt Hilleary, B.C.E. 2003, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Cardinal Weekend 2024. About Matt Hilleary A key member of the 2001 men’s basketball national championship team, Matt Hilleary graduated from Catholic University in 2003 with a...
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Over 1,400 Alumni Return to Campus for Cardinal Weekend
September 30, 2024
Autumn is a special time at The Catholic University of America. D.C. is cooling down, a new academic year is in full swing, and hundreds of Catholic University alumni return to campus for our annual homecoming and reunion. Cardinal Weekend 2024 was a resounding success...
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Adulting 411: Financial Literacy
August 19, 2024
On August 7, alumni Daniel Campos, B.A. 2009, and Jack Traxler, B.A. 2018, M.S.B.A. 2019, spoke about valuable personal finance topics such as retirement, investing, and student loan repayment. The panel was moderated by Dan Curtin, senior associate director of career development and professional networking...
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