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At Catholic University we come together every day as a community that is called and animated by faith, service, and love of our neighbor. Today, we are called in a special way, whether on campus or online, as one Catholic University, to enter into this

No holds barred! Discover the hidden secrets of the University Libraries at The Catholic University of America. The University Libraries offer resources to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, enriching instructional, research, and service programs.

As you'll learn below, the University Libraries have a storied history

Liz Friden, B.A. 2018, former alumni/advancement liaison for the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC), joined the group as a student because she was “looking for different ways to get involved” at Catholic University.

Formed at the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year, SPC helps

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), John Mosby Russell, B.A. 1950, M.S.W. 1952, has made a gift that will fund graduate scholarships to the school in perpetuity.

Russell’s generous gift of $100,000 establishes the

Sixteen million dollars would change your life, right? What would you do with it? Travel the world, pay off credit cards, or maybe buy a house?

At Catholic University, $16 million can — and does — change lives. Nearly 400 of them, to be more

Learning was always important to Monsignor Thomas Green, 79, the Stephen Kuttner Distinguished Professor of Canon Law who specialized in penal law and in the law on particular churches, which focuses on how dioceses and local churches are organized and operate within the Church’s

You can’t deny the beauty of Catholic University’s 176-acre campus: Gothic architecture, cherry trees exploding with spring blossoms, and inviting green spaces. Over the years, benefactors to the University have donated more than 80 statues.

Whether they commemorate the University’s founding, reinforce the strength of

Inspired by those who helped them, alumni couple pays it forward with scholarship gifts.

When they were students, both Bill and Maryrose McInerney, B.A., 1977 and 1978, respectively, benefitted from the generosity of donors. Now, they are returning the favor by helping other Cardinals.

Thanks to the generosity of Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca, Catholic University will continue to provide valuable business instruction to students through The Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Busch School of Business.

Benefactors Art and Carlyse Ciocca made possible an additional $5

Thanks to alumni, parents, and friends like you, exciting advances are happening at The Catholic University of America. Every day, our students and faculty benefit from the involvement of our community of alumni, parents, and friends in advancing key priorities across this institution.

We all

Thank you for your generosity! On November 27, 2018, you set a new Giving Tuesday record for The Catholic University of America:

• Donors: 352 — Second only to 2016's 355
• Contributions $113,428 — A University record!

These numbers tell only part of your impact.

We thank everyone who participated in the Second Annual Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge. Between September 1 and October 31, 2018, more than 500 alumni, parents, staff, students, and friends donated to varsity athletics teams, a 40 percent increase in participation!

Students win!

This year, the

Thank you for returning to campus to make Cardinal Weekend 2018 a huge success!

The tent party was packed, your smiles were contagious, and your Cardinal pride was fierce. We loved having you back on campus!

From Thursday night to Sunday evening, the entire weekend

Join Alumnifire, our new online professional networking and mentoring tool for Cardinals! More focused than other social and professional networks, Alumnifire allows Catholic University alumni and students to exchange industry expertise and career advice.

Let your fellow alumni and current students know if you

Building on the tradition of Rerum Novarum, Centesimus Annus, and Laudato Si, Catholic University is leading the way in the dissemination of Catholic social doctrine through online education, due in large part to the generosity and continued investment of University Trustee Richard Banziger, B.A.

Honor the legacy of Roy Littlefield, M.A. 1977, Ph.D. 1980, and help afford one deserving student the opportunity to pursue a degree with the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies.

Since its founding, the Metro School has established a legacy of positioning alumni to

Join The Novak Family Foundation in providing scholarships for students in the Department of Art or distinguished scholars in residence at the Busch School of Business. With your support, Catholic University can continue to attract and retain the top students.

The Novak Family Foundation

The third annual Cardinals Tribute Dinner, held June 4, 2018, at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, celebrated the remarkable generosity of the Catholic University community. More than 7,800 donors contributed gifts totaling nearly $63.7 million during the prior fiscal year – the best fundraising

Thank you for igniting the future of The Catholic University of America! We are thrilled to report that Fiscal Year 2018 — which ended on April 30, 2018 — was the University's best fundraising year ever.

From multiple vantage points, you've made history:

FY2018: Best

Founders Day 2018 (April 10, 2018) was the biggest single day of giving in the history of The Catholic University of America. We're still finalizing the official tally, but according to our initial estimate, 1,465 of you participated in the Founders Day Giving Challenge, raising