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Stories of Philanthropy
Youniss Family Makes Transformative Gift to Lacrosse
October 02, 2020
The Cardinal men's and women's lacrosse teams will return to the field stronger than ever thanks to a generous gift from Andy, B.S. 1983, and Mariann Youniss. The Youniss Family Endowed Lacrosse Fund will be split evenly between the two teams.
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“Angels Unawares” – Journey to Catholic University
September 30, 2020
“Angels Unawares,” was intricately sculpted and cast in four tons of bronze by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz. An anonymous patron and Schmalz gifted the piece — based on Hebrews 13:2: “Be welcoming to strangers, many have entertained angels unawares.” — to The Catholic University of America.
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CUOnline: The 2020 White House Race and the Impact of the Electoral College
September 30, 2020
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Livestream: Unveiling and Blessing of "Angels Unawares"
September 24, 2020
At 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, September 27, 2020, join us here for a livestream of the unveiling of Angels Unawares, a new four-ton bronze sculpture on the campus of The Catholic University of America.
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Campaign impact report: 2015-2020
August 25, 2020
When sketching out Light the Way: The Campaign for Catholic University, we planned for the unexpected. We anticipated gifts that would affect the University in ways we couldn’t predict, but we also budgeted for a possible economic downturn. What we didn’t envision was that both scenarios would play out at the same time.
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Meet the new dean: School of Architecture and Planning
August 24, 2020
We would like to introduce Mark Ferguson, dean of the School of Architecture and Planning, one of three new deans who started at Catholic University over the summer.
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More than $900,000 raised for pandemic-related assistance
July 28, 2020
Thank you for generously supporting Catholic University students who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. To date, Catholic University has raised more than $900,000 through the Light the Way Crisis Response Fund. Additionally, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided the University with more than $1 million to distribute to students.
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Master of Social Work scholarships funded by federal grant to NCSSS
July 02, 2020
On June 19, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded to Catholic University’s National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) a five-year, $3.2 million grant under the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program.
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Class of 2020 Impact Scholarship: A dream becomes a reality
June 24, 2020
The 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 funds for a Class of 2020 Impact Scholarship.
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First endowed coaching position announced at Catholic University
June 17, 2020
Last month, the family of former Catholic University coach Jamie L. Roberts pledged $1 million to endow a women’s basketball assistant coaching position, the first of its kind at the University. The Jamie L. Roberts Endowed Assistant Coach Fund will honor the lasting impact Jamie Roberts made on the University’s athletics program.
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Alumni Board of Governors on racial discrimination and society
June 15, 2020
A message to alumni from the Board of Governors: Equal respect for all human beings is a hallmark of our Catholic institution, education, and traditions. We as an alumni body strive to protect and defend the equality of persons and the protection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There is no place in our country for racial discrimination.
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Gratus 2020: Celebrating Our Friends and Benefactors
June 08, 2020
"This letter was intended to be the welcoming address at the first-ever Gratus dinner. Instead of gathering together in celebration of your generous support of Catholic University, we are hard at work responding to the unprecedented health crisis caused by the spread of the coronavirus."
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2019-2020 Report to Donors
June 05, 2020
"I’m proud of how we faced the challenges of this past spring together as a community. This next year is filled with more questions than answers, but we are grateful for the support and encouragement of our donor community to help us light the way."
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Student Philanthropy Council hosts virtual events for students
April 23, 2020
The 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 confidently with a smile.
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Have a blessed Easter
April 10, 2020
Over 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 than frequent.
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