Our In the Media section includes stories where Catholic University faculty and staff as well as events and initiatives are featured.
  • Oliveira Lima Library

    University Celebrates Centennial Anniversary of Oliveira Lima Library

    Hosted by Duilia de Mello, executive director of the Oliveira Lima Library and vice provost for global strategies, the event highlighted the library’s importance as the largest collection of Brasiliana outside of Brazil. 

    Feb. 22, 2024

    Read more (The Arlington Catholic Herald)

  • Rachel Swarns

    In University Black History Month talk, ‘The 272’ author raises hope of reconciliation from a painful history of the Church and slavery

    The discussion raised public awareness about the role of slavery in building the U.S. Catholic Church, sparking hopes for reconciliation.

    Feb. 6, 2024

    Read more (Catholic Standard)

  • Welcoming Children in Worship

    University President Peter Kilpatrick Emphasizes the Importance of Friendship

    As Catholic Schools Week commences and we honor the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of Catholic education, reflecting on the significance of friendship becomes especially relevant. 

    Jan. 29, 2024

    Read more (Our Sunday Visitor)

  • Welcoming Children in Worship

    University's New Initiative Promises to Foster Children’s Love for Faith

    Project lead and Associate Professor of Catechetics, Jem Sullivan, discusses the University's new initiative “Welcoming Children in Worship."

    Jan. 29, 2024

    Read more (Our Sunday Visitor)

  • Silecchia on the March for Life

    Professor Lucia Silecchia on the March for Life

    The March for Life provides a chance to affirm the dignity of every individual, created in the image of God.

    Jan. 26, 2024

    Read more (The Tablet)

  • Silecchia on Assisted Suicide

    Professor Lucia Silecchia Provides Catholic Perspective on Assisted Suicide

    Silecchia states that the assessment of assisted suicide in relation to potential cost savings poses a danger to human life.

    Jan. 25, 2024

    Read more (National Catholic Register)

  • Professor Vaidyanathan Provides Expertise on Priest Shortage

    Professor Vaidyanathan Provides Expertise on Priest Shortage

    U.S. priest shortage faces a new crisis due to immigration law.

    December 14, 2023

    Read more (OSV News)

  • Solar Array built by University

    University to Open Largest Solar Array in DC

    The groundbreaking project that spans 19 football fields will create more clean energy for the city.

    December 9, 2023

    View more (NBC4)

  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the CUA welcome sign in front

    Cardinal Gregory Calls for Culture of Encounter at University Event

    Cardinal Wilton Gregory, archbishop of Washington and University chancellor, is worried about the state of conversation in the country but believes Catholics can take the lead in restoring civility by finding inspiration in the Gospels.

    December 6, 2023

    Reach more (OSV)

  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the CUA welcome sign in front

    Excitement for the Christmas season has come to the Catholic University of America

    The University held its annual Christmas tree lighting and charity concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 1

    December 2, 2023

    View more (NBC4)

  • Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the CUA welcome sign in front

    Faithful Catholic Colleges See ‘Unprecedented’ Enrollment Numbers, Financial Support

    A slew of faithful Catholic colleges are reporting surprising enrollment numbers and financial support. Among them is Catholic University.

    November 16, 2023

    Read more (The Daily Signal)

  • Professor Bianca Adair on EWTN

    Professor Bianca Adair Speaks on Terror Threats Against the Homeland

    Professor Bianca Adair discusses FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony regarding potential terror threats against the United States.

    November 10, 2023

    View More (EWTN News Nightly)

  • CEDE

    Luke Burgis Leads Entrepreneurship Program for High School Students

    Catholic University was among several other universities on the Newman Guide that have recently seen surprising enrollment numbers and financial support.

    November 17, 2023

    Read More (The Daily Signal)

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    Politics Professor Bianca Adair Speaks on Israel-Gaza War

    Assistant Professor Bianca Adair provides insight on sending a tough message to Iran following Hamas' attack on Israel on 'America Reports.'

    October 27, 2023

    View More (Fox News)

  • University President Peter K. Kilpatrick

    Deputy General Counsel Jennie Lichter Shares Impact of Guadalupe Project

    Deputy General Counsel Jennie Lichter speaks on the University's Guadalupe Project and building a culture of radical welcome for families on campus. 

    October 23, 2023

    View More (Catholic Faith Network)

  • University President Peter K. Kilpatrick

    University President Issues Statement on Israel-Gaza War

    University President Peter K. Kilpatrick responds to Israel-Gaza war with continued support for peace in the Holy Land through prayer. 

    October 21, 2023

    Read More (The Washington Post)

  • Matthew Green on NPR

    Professor Matthew Green Discusses the Future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

    NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Catholic University professor Matthew Green about the political future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. 

    September 26, 2023

    Listen Here (NPR)

  • PK on EWTN

    Catholic University Student Submits Climate Question at GOP Debate

    A Catholic University student submitted a question about climate change on behalf of the young conservatives student body organization during the Republican presidential debate. 

    August 28, 2023

    Read More (The Seattle Times)

  • PK on EWTN

    President Peter K. Kilpatrick on the Importance of a Catholic Education

    University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick praises Catholic education as it explores truth, and, of course, offers faith as the foundation of all knowledge.

    August 16, 2023

    Watch the Interview (EWTN)

  • Dean Leary-Warsaw Georgetowner

    Dean Leary-Warsaw Selected as Featured Speaker by The Georgetowner

    Jacqueline J. Leary-Warsaw, dean of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art will be the first fall speaker in The Georgetowner’s Culture Power Breakfast series. 

    August 21, 2023

    Read more (The Georgetowner)

  • CUA at the Shore

    CUA at the Shore: A Summer Gathering Unites Bishop, Alumni, and Community

    University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick welcomed more than 80 alumni for the 'CUA at the Shore' alumni event. Bishop David M. O’Connell, 14th  president of the University (1998-2010), opened the event with a blessing.

    August 8, 2023

    Read more (Trenton Monitor)

  • Weatherbreak

    Catholic University President Leads Safety Walk Around Campus

    University President Dr. Peter Kilpatrick leads a campus safety walk to identify potential improvements to security following an increase in crime on and around campus. 

    July 25, 2023

    Read more (ABC 7)

  • Weatherbreak

    Catholic University Calls on D.C. Police to Address Campus Safety

    A series of violent incidents near and on Catholic University's campus in Northeast Washington has raised concerns over crime in the area, prompting school leaders to request an emergency meeting with the D.C. police. 

    July 18, 2023

    Read more (The Washington Post)

  • Weatherbreak

    Catholic University Students Reconstruct Smithsonian Artifact Live at Museum

    Students and faculty from The Catholic University’s School of Architecture and Planning gathered in the atrium of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to reassemble “Weatherbreak,” a geodesic dome built more than 70 years ago.

    July 16, 2023

    Read more (The New York Times)

  • US Military Crisis

    U.S. Military Faces a Recruitment and Retention Crisis

    The U.S. military is facing a recruitment and retention crisis due to concerns surrounding the physical and psychological toll, long deployments, and the growing potential for conflict with China and Russia. 

    June 30, 2023

    Read more (The Wall Street Journal)