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Stories of Philanthropy
Michael Novak honored at University’s new annual conference
March 05, 2018
On February 21, 2018, the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship held its inaugural Novak Symposium. Sponsored by The Catholic University of America Busch School of Business and Economics, this annual conference promotes and discusses the issues of faith and economics espoused by Michael Novak.
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Scholarship dinner 2017
Celebrating scholarship donors and students
December 12, 2017

On Monday, December 11, 2017, Catholic University held the second annual scholarship dinner to celebrate and thank the donors who have given the precious gift of education and the students who have received that gift.

More than 200 donors, scholars, and friends attended the event

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$5 million gift from the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary
November 06, 2017
The Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary has given The Catholic University of America School of Theology and Religious Studies (STRS) $5 million to establish an academic center that will conduct research and support the development of courses on the Carmelite charism of prayer and contemplation.
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Members of the Class of 1997
Rolling Cards: A look back at #CardWknd17
October 30, 2017

You returned to campus from throughout the country and throughout the world to show your Cardinal pride. In all, 2,231 people attended the event. Suffice it to say: Cardinal Weekend 2017 was a huge success.

Thank you for joining us for Cardinal Weekend 2017! Thank

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Psychology faculty and staff in front of McMahon Hall
125 Years of Psychology at Catholic University
October 24, 2017
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, The Catholic University of America Department of Psychology celebrated its 125th anniversary. In Caldwell Hall, faculty, staff, and alumni of the department gathered for a full day of activities, including three alumni panels, and a keynote address from the creator of the acclaimed children's television program Blue's Clues, Angela C. Santomero, B.A. 1990. 
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Murphy's Grill: Now Open!
September 27, 2017
After years of eager anticipation, Murphy's Grill is now open! On Monday, September 25, 2017, the grill officially opened its doors in the lower level of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center.
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Joe Della Ratta and Joe Fisher
Cardinals Tribute Dinner 2017
Celebration of the tremendous impact of philanthropy
August 15, 2017

On June 5, 2017, the second annual Cardinals Tribute Dinner was held at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center in celebration of the tremendous impact philanthropy has on the University.

Andrea Roane, Trustee Emeritus and WUSA 9 anchor, served as the evening’s master of

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2017 Alumni Awards
April 28, 2017
The 2017 Alumni Awards, held April 8, 2017, celebrated the extraordinary work and service of six of Catholic University’s most distinguished alumni.
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Sherman Abrams
Biomedical Engineering, Thaddeus F. Aubry and Leon A. LeBuffe Scholarship
April 10, 2017
I am grateful for your investment in me through this scholarship. Not only does my scholarship contribute to my education in a financial way, but it is also extremely helpful for my continued success at Catholic University.
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Katie Lally
Psychology Major, International Business Minor, Kast Family Scholarship
April 09, 2017
The Kast Family Scholarship allowed me to come back to finish my degree at Catholic University.
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Rebecca Deucher
Columbus School of Law, The Charles and Louise O'Brien Scholarship
April 08, 2017
Receiving the Charles and Louise O'Brien Scholarship played a definitive role in my decision to attend law school at Catholic University.
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Danila Tomassetti
Piano Performance, Marie F. Connor Scholarship
April 07, 2017
Putting my gratitude for the scholarship into words is nearly impossible. Quite simply, I would not have been able to leave Italy to study piano at The Catholic University of America without the scholarship I received.
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Jordan Haddad
Systematic Theology, The Thomas and Marilyn P. Donnelly Scholarship
April 06, 2017
The opportunity to study at Catholic University with its many brilliant and holy faculty and student body is a great joy.
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Abigayle Maser
Accounting, Busch School of Business and Economics, Baker Family Scholarship
April 05, 2017
In the Busch School, I saw the unique business education I would receive, one that would not only teach me how to make money but also—more importantly—how to do business ethically.
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Marisa Coene
Biomedical Engineering, Edward M. Nagel Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering
April 04, 2017
I am incredibly grateful for the scholarship I received, and I am committed to succeed and do well.
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Provost smiling during Cardinals Tribute Dinner 2018
Cardinals Tribute Dinner 2016
The inaugural celebration of the University's most generous benefactors
August 15, 2016

On June 6, 2016, the University community came together to honor and thank the year’s most generous supporters with the inaugural Cardinals Tribute Dinner held at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center. Sheilah Kast, B.A. 1971, host of Midday (WYPR, Baltimore), was master of

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