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More than $900,000 raised for pandemic-related assistance
July 28, 2020Master of Social Work scholarships funded by federal grant to NCSSS
July 02, 2020On June 19, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded Catholic University’s National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) a five-year, $3.2 million grant under the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program.
Through the program, NCSSS will improve the quality of and access to
Class of 2020 Impact Scholarship: A dream becomes a reality
June 24, 2020The Class of 2020 wanted to approach the tradition of the senior class gift in a different way. When considering their options, the students said they wanted to feel they were making a specific impact on Catholic University — and so they chose to raise
Welcome our new executive director of Alumni Engagement
June 18, 2020On June 15, Catholic University welcomed Chris Johnson as the new Executive Director of Alumni Engagement.
Chris brings more than a decade of alumni relations experience to our team. He spent the past five years with the University of Maryland Alumni Association. He started
First endowed coaching position announced at Catholic University
June 17, 2020Alumni Board of Governors on racial discrimination and society
June 15, 2020University Advancement helps light the National Shrine blue
May 08, 2020This week, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Catholic University of America partnered to illuminate the Shrine exterior as part of the “Light it Blue” campaign, a nationwide movement saluting doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers serving during the
Student Philanthropy Council hosts virtual events for students
April 23, 2020The Student Philanthropic Council (SPC) announces two weeks of virtual events for students to end the 2019-2020 academic year. Some are serious, and some are silly. But all of them will keep students connected to the Catholic University community so they can finish the year
Have a blessed Easter
April 10, 2020Over these past weeks, many people have expressed their heartache over not being able to participate in person at Mass and receive the Eucharist. This lament is uttered not just by those who participate in Mass regularly but also by Catholics whose attendance is less
Founders Day 2020: Heroes amidst a global crisis
March 25, 2020We have decided to celebrate the anniversary of Catholic University's founding differently this year. Since we launched The Founders Day Giving Challenge in 2017, we've been touched by the enthusiasm and pride that our community members have brought to the challenge annually.
But given the
Bill and Joanne Conway give Catholic University an additional $20 million
March 16, 2020Events postponed or cancelled through May 14
Due to concerns about COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus, The Division of University Advancement at The Catholic University of America has made the decision to cancel or indefinitely postpone in-person events sponsored by University Advancement and the Alumni Association — including some school-based events which we
Winners of the Inaugural Reunion Cup Challenge
January 28, 2020We thank the ten reunion classes of 2019 for giving back to Catholic University. All combined, the reunion classes raised nearly $2 million for the University, providing generous support for schools, departments, programs, and scholarships.
Although reunion classes have always engaged in friendly competition, the reunion
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Dining Commons
January 28, 2020On December 9, Catholic University broke ground for a new dining commons on the site previously occupied by Magner Hall.
“It will double the size of our dining facilities,” said President John Garvey, adding “It will provide a beautiful and spacious environment for the Cardinal
Send-off parties welcome new students
November 26, 2019Over the summer, new Cardinals and their parents had a chance to become acquainted with Catholic University through summer send-off parties held around the country. Twelve were held this year in Charlotte, N.C.; Yardley and West Chester, Pa.; Melrose, Mass.; Washington, D.C.; Oxon Hill and
Unprecedented support for Cardinal Athletics
November 13, 2019Compared to last year, the Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge tripled the number of donors. This year, the top two teams attracted more donors than all 23 teams did last year.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Cardinal Athletics raised $163,539 during the challenge.
This support
Gratitude and admiration from Andrew and Ashley Schade
November 12, 2019School of Theology and Religious Studies installs Carmelite Professor
November 12, 2019Rev. Steven L. Payne, O.C.D., Ph.D. 2000, was installed on October 15, 2019, as the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Endowed Professor during a ceremony held in McMahon Hall.
The Carmelite chair is one of two that have been committed
Family Weekend 2019: Experience the fun
October 28, 2019Smiles, hugs, laughter, and stories: During Family Weekend 2019, we saw firsthand the love that parents and families share with their students. We are proud of The Catholic University of America community, and we are grateful that parents take an active role in supporting