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2016

  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Scholars Reaffirm Catholic Teaching Against Birth Control

    August 04, 2017

    John Grabowski, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in stories by Catholic News Service, Catholic News Agency, and America magazine on a press conference at which he was a panelist on Catholics and contraceptives. The Cardinal Newman Society, Our Sunday Visitor, and Crux also wrote about the statement. The Boston Pilot published the Catholic News Agency story in August 2017. 

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Pro-Lifers Divided After Ohio Governor Vetoes One Abortion Bill, Signs Another

    December 21, 2016

    Robert Destro, professor, law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on abortion bills in Ohio.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Conversation with Cardinal Dolan

    December 19, 2016

    University President John Garvey appeared on Cardinal Timothy Dolan's Sirius Radio Catholic Channel's "Conversation with Cardinal Dolan." He spoke about the University.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Christians fleeing for their lives see signs of faith destroyed too

    December 19, 2016

    University President John Garvey wrote about Christianity in the Middle East in his monthly Catholic News Service column.

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  • Catholic University is out to help businesses in D.C.'s economically distressed areas

    December 16, 2016

    Bill Bowman, dean, business, was quoted in a Washington Business Journal about a new partnership with ICIC to help small businesses in D.C. WTOP ran a brief of the story.

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  • Revolutions in understanding the ionosphere, Earth's interface to space

    December 16, 2016

    Bob Robinson, a space scientist at NASA Goddard and Catholic University, was quoted in a ScienceDaily on the Earth’s ionosphere. The research was also mentioned in The Science Explorer, SUV Systems Ltd., and Health Medicine Network.

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  • Historic Effort Looks to Preserve Radio’s Rich Past.

    December 16, 2016

    Josh Shepperd, assistant professor, media studies, was mentioned in an Inside Radio story on the Library of Congress's Radio Preservation Task Force, which he's worked with for two years.

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  • BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Eleanor Holdridge

    December 16, 2016

    Eleanor Holdridge, head of the MFA directing program, was interviewed by Broadway World.

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  • Architecture students at 17 schools will get licensed quicker

    December 16, 2016

    The School of Architecture and Planning was listed in an Archinect article on schools that offer an Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure program.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    Castro’s legacy and Cuba’s uncertain future

    December 09, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, associate professor, sociology, wrote an article published in Our Sunday Visitor, discussing the death of the former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro.

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  • The Vatican reaffirms its position suggesting gay men should not be priests

    December 09, 2016

    Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, clinical associate professor, theology and religious studies, was quoted in an article published by the Washington Post, discussing the Vatican's stance on gay men and the priesthood.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Pope Francis, an entrepreneur who invests in the poor

    December 07, 2016

    Andreas Widmer, clinical assistant professor, business, and director of entrepreneurship programs, wrote an article published by Crux discussing Pope Francis and his work for the poor

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  • Faith & Form's 2016 Religious Architecture Awards Recognize 28 Projects from Around the Globe

    December 07, 2016

    The CUA Architecture Department was mentioned in ArchDaily and Religion News Service for their recognition by Faith & Form's 2016 Religious Architecture Awards.

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  • 1 year after homeless camp dispersed, Boise shelter reinvents itself with help from BSU

    December 05, 2016

    William C. Rainford, dean of the National Catholic School of Social Service, was mentioned in an Idaho Statesman article on Interfaith Sanctuary shelter and it’s connection to Boise State University.

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  • The New Electronic Recordkeeping and Anti-Retaliation Requirements

    December 05, 2016

    Adele Abrams, lecturer, Metropolitan School of Professional Studies, was mentioned in a Pallet Enterprise story on updated OHSA recordkeeping requirements.

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  • 2016’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles

    December 05, 2016

    Rev. Paul Sullins, research professor, sociology, was featured in an article published by WalletHub, discussing the best cities for singles in 2016.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic college presidents stand up for undocumented students

    December 05, 2016

    President John Garvey, was quoted in an article published by Crux, discussing his support for undocumented students. He was also interviewed by Our Sunday Visitor on the topic.

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  • Trump must create jobs, not just keep them in America

    December 02, 2016

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, published an article in The Hill, discussing job creation and stability in regards to the incoming Trump Administration.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic Church could play larger role in a post-Fidel Castro Cuba

    December 02, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, chair and associate professor of sociology, was quoted in an article published by USA Today, discussing the role of the Catholic Church in post-Castro Cuba.

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  • Vincent Kiernan, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why science news embargoes are bad for the public

    December 02, 2016

    Vincent Kiernan, dean, Metropolitan School, was quoted in an article posted on VOX discussing the implications of science embargoes.

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  • Catholic college leaders pledge solidarity with undocumented students

    November 30, 2016

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Trump and Small Businesses: They Went for Him Bigly. Now What?

    November 28, 2016

    Jack Yoest, professor, management was quoted in an article published by Small Business Trends discussing why small businesses largely favored Trump.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    We can’t count on a functioning democracy to protect our faith

    November 28, 2016

    President John Garvey, wrote an op-ed published by Catholic Philly discussing his concerns and hopes for religious freedom under President-Elect Trump.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Nancy Pelosi will probably beat Tim Ryan. But that doesn’t mean her job is secure.

    November 28, 2016

    Matthew Green, professor, politics wrote an op-ed published by the Washington Post, discussing the re-election of Democratic House leadership.

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  • Will GOP Congressional Victories Deliver Positive Results for Catholics?

    November 28, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR), was quoted in an article published by the National Catholic Register discussing the victory of GOP candidates.

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  • Catholic University ‘renaissance’ returns church principles to academic life

    November 28, 2016

    The Busch School of Business & Economics was featured in an article published by The Washington Times, discussing the mission of CUA's school of business

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  • Review: ‘The Outcasts of Poker Flat’ at The Catholic University of America

    November 28, 2016

    DC Metro Theater Arts published a rave review of the School of Music's staging of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat."

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly - 2016-11-23

    November 28, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was featured on EWTN discussing the significance of Thanksgiving.

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  • David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP Headshot

    Research on Suicide Overlooks Young Children

    November 28, 2016

    David Jobes, professor, psychology, was featured in an article published by the APA Monitor discussing suicide prevention aimed at young children.

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  • No al suicidio

    November 28, 2016

    Ernest Zampelli, emeritus professor, economics and IPR Fellow, was featured in an article published by El Pregonero covering his lecture for the IPR Brown Bag Lunch roundtable "Religion, Political Ideology and Support for Legalized Euthanasia and Suicide: A Bivariate Probit Model with Endogenous Regressors."

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  • ISIS Encouraged Muslims to Betray Christians, Bishop Says

    November 28, 2016

    CUA's School of Theology and Religious Studies hosted a panel discussion entitled “Will Christianity Survive in the Middle East?” with special guest Bishop Francis Kalabat of the Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle. The discussion was featured in publications by Christian Today and Christian Daily.

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  • Were The 'First Kids' Of America Went To College

    November 28, 2016

    The Catholic University of America was mentioned in an article discussing the 'First Kids' and their respective alma maters

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  • Prince George’s Co. school system to implement student safety plan

    November 18, 2016

    Mary G. Leary, professor, law, was quoted in an article published by WTOP, discussing the implementation of student safety plans in Prince George's County schools.

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  • Church construction boom in Arlington Diocese

    November 18, 2016

    James McCrery, assistant professor, architecture, was featured in an article published by the Arlington Catholic Herald, discussing the rise in church construction within the Arlington Diocese.

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  • Digital history captures story of Middle Eastern Christianity

    November 16, 2016

    Robing Darling Young, associate professor, theology, wrote an article publised in Crux Magazine, discussing her efforts creating an online archive of the life and language of Christian communities of the Middle East.

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  • Pope Francis surprise: Newark, N.J., gets cardinal, Philly doesn't

    November 14, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR), was quoted in an article published on Philly.com, discussing the appointment of Archbishop Tobin.

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  • Faith-based panel’s chair: A third of its recommendations implemented

    November 14, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR), was mentioned in an article published by Catholic Philly discussing the White House’s faith-based panel.

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  • Rev. Michael Witczak, S.L.D. Headshot

    More Americans choosing cremation over burial

    November 14, 2016

    Rev. Michael Witczak, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article posted by TribLiv discussing the rate of cremations in the U.S.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Nation's Catholic bishops, in Baltimore, to choose their own new president in wake of divisive U.S. election

    November 14, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article published by The Baltimore Sun discussing the election for president of the United State's bishops.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    How mercy can help America heal from a bitter political season

    November 14, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was featured in an article published by Crux, discussing how mercy can help America in the post-election healing process.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Trump’s Task with Russia

    November 14, 2016

    Joseph Capizzi, associate professor, moral theology, wrote an op-ed published in Providence, discussing the foreign policy of President-Elect Donald J. Trump.

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  • Aaron Dominguez, Ph.D. Headshot

    In the Spotlight: Aaron Dominguez

    November 14, 2016

    Aaron Dominguez, dean, School of Arts and Sciences, was the subject of a Q&A published in the Washington Business Journal.

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  • Julio Bermudez, Ph.D. Headshot

    How To Meditate In Space

    November 13, 2016

    Julio Bermudez, associate professor, architecture, was quoted in a Spirituality Health article on how architecture influences mood, emotion, and experience. 

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  • Pope prioritizes need for an economy that includes poor, archbishop says

    November 11, 2016

    Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, former Vatican observer to the U.N.. agencies in Geneva, spoke at the Catholic University of America, discussing the Pope's views on an inclusive economy.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Praying for an Imperfect President

    November 11, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, published an op-ed in America discussing the onset of the Trump presidency.

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  • Praying for an Imperfect President

    November 11, 2016

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN NEWS Nightly – Special Edition – 2016-11-08

    November 11, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was featured in an EWTN special discussing the catholic faith in light of the election.

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  • Maloney Hall, CUA’s up-and-coming business home, on track for fall 2019 opening

    November 11, 2016

    Philip Brach, assistant dean, school of business and economics, was quoted in an article published by CurbedDC discussing the renovations of Maloney Hall.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Advocates on both sides strive to make sense of Trump victory

    November 11, 2016

    Matthew Green, professor, politics was quoted in an article published by the National Catholic Reporter discussing the election of Donald Trump.

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  • Pope Francis Names Joseph Tobin as Head of Newark Archdiocese

    November 07, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR), was quoted in an article published by the Wall Street Journal, discussing the appointment of Archbishop Tobin.

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  • Lives That Don’t Matter

    November 07, 2016

    David Walsh, professor, politics, wrote an op-ed published by The Catholic Thing, discussing the recent passage of assisted suicide legislation in DC.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    What does the Catholic Church say about voting?

    November 07, 2016

    Joseph Capizzi, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency article discussing the Catholic Church's stance on voting.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Morally Conflicted Voters

    November 04, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, associate professor, politics, and Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, were interviewed by PBS disussing the dilemma for morally conflicted voters this election cycle.

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  • David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP Headshot

    6 Myths About Suicide That Every Educator And Parent Should Know

    November 04, 2016

    David Jobes, professor, psychology, was interviewed via Facebook Live for NPR discussing commonly held myths about suicide

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  • David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP Headshot

    6 Myths About Suicide That Every Educator And Parent Should Know

    November 04, 2016

    David Jobes, professor, psychology, was quoted in an article published by NPR discussing commonly held myths about suicide.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Assisted suicide approved by Washington DC city council

    November 04, 2016

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, was quoted in an article posted by Catholic News Agency, discussing the passing of assisted suicide legislation by the DC City Council

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  • Is Wall Street Taking Over Charity?

    November 04, 2016

    Roger Colinvaux, professor, law, was quoted in The American Prospect and Chronicle of Philanthropy regarding the rise of donor advised funds.

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  • V. Bradley Lewis, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why religious freedom could be at risk, regardless of who wins

    November 04, 2016

    V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, was quoted in an article published by Catholic News Agency, discussing how the presidential election will impact religious freedom.

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  • John J. Convey, Ph.D. Headshot

    'Free' tuition concerns administrators

    November 04, 2016

    John Convey, education chair, was quoted in an article published by the National Catholic Reporter, discussing free college tuition plans.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    2016’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States

    November 04, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was featured in an article posted by Wallet Hub, discussing the most and least politically engaged states.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Politicians Jockeying to Become the Next Paul Ryan

    November 04, 2016

    Matthew Green, professor, politics, was quoted in an article posted by Ozy, discussing the end of Paul Ryan's tenure as Speaker of the House.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Is Augustine the patron saint of the 2016 election?

    November 04, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article published by the National Catholic Reporter, discussing St. Augustine and his attribution as the patron saint of the election cycle.

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  • Panel Ponders Path to Civility Following Presidential Election

    November 03, 2016

    The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR) organized a panel discussion on the Catholic Vote. The event was covered live by C-SPAN and attended by a number of media outlets.

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  • Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, S.E.O.D. Headshot

    Catholics Would Like Pope's Year of Mercy to Continue

    November 02, 2016

    Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, dean, School of Theology and Religious Studies, was quoted in a Newsday story on the Year of Mercy.

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  • Catholic Vote

    November 01, 2016

    The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR) organized a panel discussion on the Catholic Vote which included IPR Director Stephen Schneck. The event was covered live by C-SPAN and attended by a number of media outlets.

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  • Catholic University students remember pope’s visit to campus

    October 31, 2016

    Members of the CUA student body recount their experience when Pope Francis came to CUA one year ago.

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  • Michael Gorman, Ph.D. Headshot

    Exploring the legal, moral and economic implications of the office candy jar

    October 31, 2016

    Michael Gorman, associate professor, philosophy, was quoted in an op-ed published in the Washington Post discussing the morality of taking the last chocolate.

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  • Election 2016: Candidates’ Religious Backgrounds

    October 31, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, associate professor, politics, was interviewed by PBS disussing candidates’ religious backgrounds

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  • Pro-Life Millennial Women Speak Out

    October 31, 2016

    Grace Woo, Class of 2017, was featured in video published by America Magazine discussing her stance as pro-life.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    President Duterte is talking tough. Will it cost the Philippines?

    October 31, 2016

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, published an op-ed in the Washingotn Post discussing the foriegn policy of the Phillipines.

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  • Review: ‘City of Angels’ at The Catholic University of America

    October 31, 2016

    DC Metro Theater Arts published a rave review of the Department of Drama's staging of "City of Angels"

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  • Whitefish Bay native named business dean at CUA

    October 28, 2016

    Bill Bowman, dean, Busch School of Business, was featured in an article published by the Catholic Herald, discussing his appointment as dean of The Busch School of Business.

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  • Msgr. Paul McPartlan, S.T.L., D.Phil. Headshot

    A step forward in Catholic-Orthodox relations

    October 26, 2016

    Msgr. Paul McPartlan, professor, systematic theology and ecumenism, wrote a was published by OSV Weekly discussing the porgress being made regarding Catholic-Orthodox relations. See below.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic bishops don’t have much to say about Trump

    October 26, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article posted in the Boston Globe regarding the role that bishops should play in a national election.

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  • Msgr. Paul McPartlan, S.T.L., D.Phil. Headshot

    Catholic and Orthodox find common ground in early Church understanding

    October 26, 2016

    Msgr. Paul McPartlan, professor, systematic theology and ecumenism, was quoted in an article posted by Aleteia discussing the common ground that can be found between Catholic and Orthodox understanding.

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  • Catholic University students preview musical "City of Angel's

    October 26, 2016

    Students from the School of Music previewed their fall musical "City of Angel's" on Great Day Washington.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic U leader says Francis is the pope the times require

    October 26, 2016

    President John Garvey, was interviewed by Crux discussing the leadership style of Pope Francis, among other topics.

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  • Domestic abuse: the epidemic no one is talking about in parishes

    October 26, 2016

    The National Catholic School of Social Service, was mentioned in a article posted by the Catholic News Agency, discussing domestic abuse.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Bishop O'Connell gathers with CUA alumni and friends for Mass, camaraderie

    October 26, 2016

    President John Garvey, was quoted in an article published in the Trenton Monitor discussing the legacy of Bishop O'Connell.

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  • WJLA ABC7 Feature: Hamilton Overcomes Adversity

    October 26, 2016

    Sophie Hamilton, Class of 2018 was featured on WJLA discussing her experience overcoming adversity. See below.

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  • Kentlands Maestro Leads Classic Children’s Symphony on Arts Barn Stage

    October 24, 2016

    Simeone Tartaglione, maestro, CUA chamber orchestra, was quoted in an artcile published by the Town Courier, discussing the upcoming performance of Peter and the Wolf.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Election 2016: Catholic Voters

    October 24, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, associate professor, politics, and Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, were interviewed by PBS disussing the role of the Catholic vote this election cycle.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    Polls: Most Latino Catholics Lean Democrat

    October 24, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, associate professor, sociology, was quoted in an article posted by the National Catholic Register, regarding political party trends among Latino voters.

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  • Frederic Sautet, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Death And Redemption Of Corporate Culture

    October 21, 2016

    Frederic Sautet, professor, entrepreneurship and economics, wrote an op-ed published in The Daily Caller, discussing the nature of corporate culture

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  • Best of D.C. 2016: Your favorite museums, theaters and galleries in Washington

    October 21, 2016

    The Drama and Art departments were featured in an article posted by The Washington Post ranking the best art museums, theaters, and galleries.

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  • Best of D.C. 2016: Your favorite museums, theaters and galleries in Washington

    October 21, 2016

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    How the presidential election is like a runaway trolley

    October 21, 2016

    President John Garvey, discussed the presidentital election outlook in a post published by Catholic Philly

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    The dark side of a DC bill that no one wants to talk about

    October 19, 2016

    The bill is immoral, unethical, and unjust, said Dr. Lucia Silecchia, a law professor at the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, and a D.C. citizen.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Can Catholic social teaching help address police brutality?

    October 19, 2016

    Robert Destro, professor, law was quoted in Crux discussing how Catholic social teaching could potentially help address police brutality

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  • Review: ‘Bloody Poetry’ at The Catholic University of America

    October 17, 2016

    The CUA Drama Department's production of Bloody Poetry was reviewed by DC Metro Theater Arts

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    U.S. Senate’s Pro-Life Majority Faces Big Test in November

    October 14, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was quoted in an article published by the National Catholic Register discussing the pro-life majority in the U.S. Senate.

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  • Vincent Kiernan, Ph.D. Headshot

    Hacking Into the Science Publicity Machine

    October 14, 2016

    Vincent Kiernan, dean, Metropolitan School, was quoted in an article posted on Bloomberg View discussing the impact of embargoes in regards to science journalism.

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  • The Benefits of Doing That Same Set Every Week

    October 14, 2016

    Members of the CUA swim team were quoted in an article published in Swimming World Magazine discussing the benefits of reoccurring practice regimens.

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  • Toyota Team Player: Lindsay Aleman

    October 14, 2016

    Lindsay Aleman, Class of 2017, was featured on WJLA Washington discussing her recent achievements, breaking CUA's women’s soccer and Landmark Conference records.

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  • Ernest Suarez, Ph.D. Headshot

    Chorus of praise for the Nobel-winning troubadour who sang for St John Paul II

    October 14, 2016

    Ernest Suarez, professor, english, was quoted in an article published on Crux discussing the recent announcement that American singer/songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the Noble Prize for Literature

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  • Faith, Work, and Economics

    October 07, 2016

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, and Michael Novak, distinguished visiting fellow, business, published op-eds in a special section to the Washington Times on Faith at Work: Economic Flourishing, Freedom to Create and Innovate.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    DC's dangerous 'Death with Dignity Act'

    October 07, 2016

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, published an op-ed in the Examiner on the pitfalls of D.C.'s Death with Dignity Act.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly Oct. 5

    October 06, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly on assisted suicide and a recent D.C. Council vote.

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  • Leaving a Big-Time Law Firm to Coach Football

    September 30, 2016

    Bill Bachman, interim head coach, football, was profiled in a Washington Post article.

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  • Hundreds walk in D.C.'s Inaugural Relay for Life

    September 30, 2016

    Lauren Layton, student, was interviewed by WJLA at the D.C. Relay for Life.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Theology of the Body on Display in California

    September 30, 2016

    John Grabowski, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor article about a recent presentation on Theology of the Body.

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  • Astronomers Spy Shadowy Plumes around Europa

    September 28, 2016

    Lucas Paganini, assistant research professor, was quoted in an article published in the Scientific American, discussing observences made regarding Jupiter's moon.

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  • Pope in Assisi: Hear the cry of war's victims

    September 28, 2016

    Maryann Cusimano-Love, associate professor, international relations,was quoted in an article published in Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, regarding the plight of refugees in war torn regions.

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  • Trump Makes Strong Play for Pro-Life Vote as Race Tightens

    September 28, 2016

    Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, was quoted in an article published in the National Catholic Register discussing presidentail candiates and their views on abortion.

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  • Adnan Morshed, Ph.D. Headshot

    Housing estates are need of the time: architect

    September 28, 2016

    Adnan Morshed, assistant professor, architecture was quoted in the Star Bussiness Report discussing urban palnning as it relates to the capital of the United States.

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  • Through serving, people continue to 'Walk With Francis' a year after trip

    September 28, 2016

    James Walsh, student, recalls his experience making his pledge to "Walk with Francis."

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  • Focus on faith, friends to beat homesickness

    September 22, 2016

    Camilla MacKenzie, senior, theology major, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story about overcoming homesickness at college.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic University President Urges 'Zeal' in Defending Religious Liberty

    September 22, 2016

    University President John Garvey spoke about religious liberty at the annual Catholic Courier lecture series. The Courier wrote about the talk.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Do Democrats Have a Shot at Taking Congress?

    September 22, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a National Catholic Reporter column on the chance of democrats taking control of the House this election.

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  • Pope Francis' Canon Law Change Strengthens Evangelism with Eastern Church

    September 22, 2016

    Msgr. William King, lecturer, canon law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on Pope Francis' changes to canon law that strengthen ties with Eastern churches.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic University's 'Day of Service' Dedicated to Saint Teresa

    September 19, 2016

    University President John Garvey and Zach Beckman, senior, were mentioned in WTOP coverage of the University's day of service.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Clearing the Air on Women Deacons

    September 14, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article published in the National Catholic Register discussing the status of female deacons within the Catholic Church.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Chaput edict draws mixed reviews; Kenney calls it 'not Christian'

    September 14, 2016

    John Grabowski, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer discussing controversial comments made by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.

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  • From players, pipes and pedals, a celestial song

    September 14, 2016

    Julie Vidrick Evans, CUA alumna, and Joy-Leilani Garrett, PhD candidate, musicology, were featured in a Washington Post article profiling local organists.

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  • Security, Inventory, and Provenance: Confronting the hidden truth about theft in libraries

    September 14, 2016

    Lenore Rouse, Curator, was mentioned in an article published in American Libraries Magazine discussing her active role in solving rare book theft from the Mullen Library collections.

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  • What is your best piece of advice for recent grads looking to jumpstart their career?

    September 14, 2016

    Daniel F. Attridge, dean, law, was quoted in a Q&A posted on GoodCall regarding post grad career advice for recently graduated law students.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Care for Creation and the Environment

    September 14, 2016

    Lucia Silecchia, J.D., law, is featured in a segment aired on EWTN discussing care for creation and the environment.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Cardinal encourages CUA students to manifest ‘our faith alive’ on campus

    September 14, 2016

    University President John Garvey, was quoted in the Catholic Standard regarding his disucssion of faith at the recent Mass of the Holy Spirit.

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  • Space storms could crash upper Midwest’s power grid

    September 14, 2016

    Chigomezyo Ngwira, space physicist, was quoted in Science Magazine discussing the necessity of protecting national power grids against space storms.

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  • More Headlines - CUA In the Media

    September 13, 2016

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    September 13, 2016

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  • How Priests, Rabbis and Ministers Can Bring Science into Their Theology

    September 12, 2016

    David A. Bosworth, Ph.D., biblical studies, authored an entry posted on the Sinai and Synapses Blog regarding the compatibility of science and theology, and how religious figures can parallel the two.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    A 'Catholic Problem' for Trump? It's hard to say, actually

    September 12, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was quoted in an Atlantic story on Catholics and politics and in the National Catholic Register on how Trump should try to reach Catholic voters. Matthew Green, Professor, politics, was quoted in an article posted to The Pilot discussing the sway the "Catholic vote" may have in the upcoming presidential election, with specific regard to the Trump campaign.

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  • Newly discovered protostar is well placed for studying how massive stars form

    September 12, 2016

    Martin Cordiner, Research Fellow, Institute for Astrophysics and Computational Sciences, was quoted in an article written in Astronomy Magazine regarding the discovery of a baby star 12,000 light years from earth.

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  • William D. Dinges, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholics are obligated to care for the planet, just like care for the sick, Pope Francis says

    September 12, 2016

    William Dinges, Professor, Religious Studies was quoted in a Washington Post article discussing Pope Francis's position on humanity's care for the enviroment.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Good and Evil in a Dublin Pub

    September 12, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, published an essay in First Things on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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  • Convicted Sex Offender Jared Fogle Sues Parents of One of His Victims

    September 12, 2016

    Mary G. Leary, Professor, Law was quoted in an article posted on Broadly discussing the emotional course of action a sexual abuse defendant may take, with specific regard to the ongoing Jared Fogle case.

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  • Maryann  Cusimano Love, Ph.D. Headshot

    'The U.S. government was pretty much blind' - How 9/11 impacted Iraqi Christians

    September 12, 2016

    Maryann Cusimano-Love, Professor, Politics was quoted in an article posted on Catholic Online discussing U.S. Foreign Policy in regards to religion following 9/11/2001 and in the years following.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    The Court after Scalia: “An establishment of religion”

    September 12, 2016

    Robert Destro, Proffessor, Law was mentioned in a SCOTUSBlog posting on how the future Supreme Court Justice may interpret the "establishment of religion."

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  • Maryann  Cusimano Love, Ph.D. Headshot

    Building a better peace

    September 11, 2016

    Maryann Cusimano Love, associate professor, talks on WGN Radio on the anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks, that, contrary to popular belief, peace is breaking out around the world.  

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    Politics of Pornography

    September 01, 2016

    Mary Leary, professor, law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the politics of pornography.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic Approach to Labor Day

    September 01, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was on Morning Glory radio to talk about the Catholic approach to labor day.

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  • Clemency Project Helps Free Nonviolent Drug Offender

    September 01, 2016

    Sandy Ogilvy, professor, law, was quoted in several stories about Timothy J. Tyler, a nonviolent drug offender who was granted clemency by President Obama. Catholic University's Innocence Project Clinic and Clemency Project filed a petition on Tyler's behalf. CUA's connection to the clemencies was mentioned by WJLA7. Recent graduate Melissa Saldivar was also interviewed.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Mother Teresa will Become 'St. Teresa of Calcutta' on September 4

    September 01, 2016

    A number of CUA experts were interviewed about the canonization of Mother Teresa. University President John Garvey appeared on EWTN to talk about the soon-to-be saints connections to the University. Shane MacDonald, archives technician, was interviewed by Catholic News Service and EWTN News Nightly about the Mother Teresa archives held at Catholic University. Rev. Michael Witczak, associate professor, liturgical studies, was interviewed by Voice of America and the Wall Street Journal on Mother Teresa.

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  • Campus Ministry, Home Away from Home

    August 25, 2016

    Angela Fragale, senior, was quoted in a Catholic Standard story on campus ministry at local colleges.

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  • Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D. Headshot

    Andrew Abela on EWTN Live

    August 25, 2016

    Andrew Abela, provost, appeared on EWTN Live to talk about the role of Catholic University as the national university of the Catholic Church in America.

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  • Hollywood Sues Movie Filtering Service

    August 17, 2016

    Susanna Frederick Fischer, associate professor, law, was quoted in a Deseret News article on a law suit involving a movie filtering service.

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  • How Hillary Clinton and the Democrats dished the Whigs

    August 17, 2016

    John Kenneth White, professor, politics, published an article in the New York Daily News on how democrats have reclaimed core American values.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Give thanks for your brothers and sisters

    August 17, 2016

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, published an essay on siblings in U.S. Catholic.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    President Garvey at Knights of Columbus Convention

    August 17, 2016

    University President John Garvey attended the Knights of Columbus annual convention in Toronto in August. He was quoted in two Crux articles written about the meeting.

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  • When Ethics Conflict with the Law

    August 16, 2016

    A.G. Harmon, clinical associate professor of law, talks about the ethical obligations of a lawyer

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  • Nora M. Heimann, Ph.D. Headshot

    The many meanings of Rio’s massive Christ statue

    August 16, 2016

    Nora Heimann, chair, art, and Duilia de Mello, associate professor at CUA and research associate at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, was quoted in a Aug. 9 The Washington Post article about the meanings of Rio's massive Christ.

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  • Cop turned college dean: Why police need to hit the books before hitting the streets

    August 16, 2016

    William C. Rainford, dean of the National Catholic School of Social Service, talks about the importance of education for the police.

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  • Long-time Catholic University employee, Franny Murray, dies

    August 16, 2016

    An Aug. 4 WUSA 9 TV story noted the death of longtime Catholic University employee Franny Murray.

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  • Training prepares dioceses for terrorism, mass shootings, other disasters

    August 16, 2016

    Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, clinical associate professor, theology and religious studies, was quoted in an Aug. 4 Catholic News Service about training dioceses on how to deal with tragedy.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    Democratic Deficit and Missile Defense in South Korea

    August 16, 2016

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, co-wrote an Aug. 4 Diplomat article about the diplomatic implications of a missile defense system in South Korea.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    Young Americans and Same-sex Issues

    August 16, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly about a recent survey of young people's views on same-sex relationships (min. 20:20).

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  • Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why a Faith-Based Education May Be Right for You

    August 16, 2016

    Andrew Abela, provost, was interviewed on Balancing Act (which airs on Lifetime) on why faith-based education may be right for a student.

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  • Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, S.T.D. Headshot

    Parish to Offer Traditional Latin Mass

    August 16, 2016

    Monsignor Kevin Irwin, research professor, was quoted in an Associated Press story on a New Hampshire parish offering traditional Latin Mass.

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  • Krakow in the Capital

    August 16, 2016

    Evan Wescott, alumnus, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on a World Youth Day event held on the Catholic University campus. The event was also mentioned in stories published in The Arlington Catholic Herald, Baltimore Post-Examiner,and two stories in El Pregonero.

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  • V. Bradley Lewis, Ph.D. Headshot

    Tolerance, Religious Freedom and the 2016 Election

    August 16, 2016

    V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the 2016 election and religious freedom

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Pope Appoints Head of Catholic University to Vatican Agency

    July 29, 2016

    University President John Garvey was named to the board of directors of a Vatican agency overseeing higher learning. The announcement was published by Catholic News Service.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    Gathering Discusses Americans' Lost Confidence

    July 29, 2016

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, and Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, were quoted in a National Catholic Register story on a spring conference on rebuilding trust.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Professor outlines porn's perils at Courage International Conference

    July 27, 2016

    John Grabowski, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on his comments on pornography at a Courage International conference. Grabowski's talk was also mentioned in a National Catholic Register story.

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  • Michael Gorman, Ph.D. Headshot

    Listening to Others and Finding Meaning

    July 26, 2016

    Michael Gorman, associate professor, philosophy, discussed his research on human fulfillment as part of the Virtue, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life project with the University of Chicago.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Munich Archdiocese Possesses Wealth of Resources

    July 26, 2016

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on archdioceses and wealth.

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  • Memory and Design

    July 26, 2016

    Miriam Gusevich, associate professor, architecture, and Jay Kabriel, assistant professor, architecture, were mentioned in a Chronicle of Higher Education article for a design competition in which they placed.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    La violencia actual y la sociología

    July 20, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, chair and associate professor, sociology, was interviewed by La Voz de América on the relation between violence and sociology.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic Universities Need Catholic Staff

    July 14, 2016

    University President John Garvey spoke at a Napa Institute conference in July. Catholic News Service covered his remarks.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    How Archbishop Cupich's Appointment Could Shape US Church

    July 13, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an America story on Archbishop Cupich's appointment to the Congregation for Bishops.

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  • Eileen A. Dombo, Ph.D., LICSW Headshot

    You probably know someone who's been domestically abused.

    July 13, 2016

    Eileen Dombo, assistant professor, social work, is quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on a domestic abuse symposium host by the National Catholic School of Social Service.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Cautious optimism a US troops prepare to help retake Mosul from ISIS

    July 13, 2016

    Joseph Capizzi, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency article about just war and the U.S. sending more troops to Iraq.

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  • Is There Room on Democratic Platform for Pro-Life Democrats?

    July 08, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was quoted in an America story on the Democratic platform.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Archbishop Chaput's Guidelines for Amoris Laetitia can Serve as Model for us

    July 08, 2016

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on Archbishop Chaput's guidelines for implementing Amoris Laetitia.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    How Dozens of Convicted Rapists have Avoided Prison

    July 08, 2016

    Mary Leary, professor, law, was quoted in a Boston Globe story on convicted rapists not receiving jail time.

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  • Trevor Lipscombe, Ph.D. Headshot

    Press Editor on Cardinal George's Book

    July 08, 2016

    Trevor Lipscombe, director, CUA Press, appeared on the Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN radio to discuss Cardinal George's last book.

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  • CUA Student Project Could Help Prevent Concussions

    July 01, 2016

    Two 2016 graduates, Tori Sudjian and Micael Weldon, and Greg Behrmann, clinical assistant professor, biomedical engineering, were interviewed on WJLA on a device they designed to promote safe tackling.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    D.C. residents aren't feeling 'New Columbia'

    July 01, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a Washington Post story on what Washington, D.C. might be called if it is granted statehood.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Supreme Court Decision on Texas Abortion Law

    July 01, 2016

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, was interviewed by Crux and Catholic News Agency on the Supreme Courts decision to strike down a Texas law that sought to regulate abortion clinics.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Democrats hijacked the House yesterday. But will it accomplish anything?

    June 24, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, published a blog in The Washington Post on the recent sit in the House for gun control.

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  • The Catholic Church has something to say about your paycheck

    June 23, 2016

    Bill Bowman, dean, Busch School of Business, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on the Church's view of business and wages.

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  • V. Bradley Lewis, Ph.D. Headshot

    Coming to Terms With Orlando

    June 23, 2016

    V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the Orlando massacre.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    Me Before You, A Cinderella Story for the Suicide Age

    June 22, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the film Me Before You.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Defending Marriage

    June 22, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, published an article in National Review on defending marriage.

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  • EWTN News Nightly June 16

    June 21, 2016

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    An Integral Ecology

    June 21, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, published an op-ed in the ABC (Australia) on the one year anniversary of Laudato Si. He also appeared on EWTN News Nightly to discuss the topic.

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  • What SOME Volunteers Bring to the Table

    June 07, 2016

    Students Elizabeth McElhiney and Daniela Zara were quoted in a Catholic Standard story on their community service at SOME (So Others Might Eat).

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  • Designing for Deconstruction

    June 07, 2016

    Bradley Guy, assisitant professor, architecture, was quoted in a LineShapeSpace.com story on recycling buildings.

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  • A Wounded Soldier Rebuilds His Life, Then Builds a New One

    June 07, 2016

    Sgt. Evan Cole, who graduated with a master's degree in architecture in May, was interviewed for NBC Nightly News on his journey from wounded veteran to the completion of his graduate degree.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    Did the Houston DA’s Office Abuse Its Power to Get Daleiden Indictment?

    May 27, 2016

    Mary Leary, professor, law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about the possible abuse of power by the Houston district attorney's office to secure an indictment.

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  • David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP Headshot

    For Families Touched by Teen Suicide, Regrets and Calls for Greater Outreach

    May 26, 2016

    David Jobes, professor, psychology, was quoted in a WAMU story on teenage suicide.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    Surrogacy Doesn't Guarantee a Happy Ending

    May 25, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was quoted on surrogacy in the U.S. in a National Catholic Register story.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Pope Warns Bishops to Consult Rome on New Orders

    May 23, 2016

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in an Associated Press story on Pope Francis warning bishops to consult with Rome before approving new religious orders.

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  • Alexis Bosilovic: Toyota Team Player

    May 23, 2016

    Alexis Bolilovic, lacrosse player, was profiled by ABC7.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Do Taxpayers Fund Religious Freedom or Discrimination?

    May 19, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Voice of America story on the Russell Amendment, which seeks to clarify an apparent conflict between the Civil Righs Act and a 2014 executive order for protections for gay, lesbian, and transgender employees of federal contractors.

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  • Professor at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

    May 18, 2016

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.

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  • Students Witness to Immigration Realities

    May 17, 2016

    Sister Ruth Harkins, associate campus minister for graduate and professional students, and students Aidan Byrnes, Natalia Rincon, and Dylan Corbett, were quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story about a trip to visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Commencement Coverage

    May 17, 2016

    University Preside John Garvey's speech at commencement was covered in Crux. The Catholic Standard covered CUA's 127th commencement, and its story was picked up by Catholic News Service and ran in other publications, including National Catholic Reporter. The commencement speech by Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan was posted by the National Catholic Register, the Federalist, ChurchPop, EpicPew, Patheos, and the Kansas City Star. The Washington Times ran an article about the event.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    Legal Representation for the Poor

    May 17, 2016

    Cara Drinan, associate professor, law, and Mary Leary, professor, law, were quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on how being poor affects a person's chance of good legal representation.

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  • Economic Myths Spoken by Presidential Candidates

    May 13, 2016

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was quoted in a Christian Post story on economic myths spoken by presidential candidates.

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  • Patricia Andrasik, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, M.Arch. Headshot

    Refuge for Refugees - Sustainable Housing in Iraq

    May 13, 2016

    Patricia Andrasik, assistant professor, architecture, was featured in a Line/Shape/Space article about her project to design and build sustainable housing for displaced persons in Iraq. Her project to design housing for refugees using 3D printers was mentioned in a wrap up of “Stories that Wowed in 2016” in Redshift.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Trump Meets with Ryan

    May 13, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was interviewed by U.S. News before the meeting of Donald Trump and Paul Ryan.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Female Deacons in the Catholic Church?

    May 13, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, and Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, were interviewed on EWTN News Nightly on the Pope's commission to study the possibility of female deacons (Min. 7:43). Pecknold was also interviewed by PBS Newshour. A quote of his from an October Washington Post story on female deacons was printed in a Religion News Service.

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  • Marian Devotions

    May 13, 2016

    Joshua Benson, associate professor, theology, was interviewed for an Arlington Catholic Herald story on Marian devotions.

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  • Need for Priests Still Great

    May 09, 2016

    Rev. Paul Sullins, research associate professor, sociology, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on vocations.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why Progressive Catholics Fear Poland's Proposed Abortion Ban

    May 06, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, published an essay in National Review on Poland's proposed abortion ban.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic Vote still important

    April 29, 2016

    Stephen Schneck, director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, and Matthew Green, assistant professor, politics, were quoted in a story on the Catholic vote by Catholic News Service. Schneck was quoted in a Crux story on the "Francis Effect" and the Catholic vote.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Social Entrepreneurship

    April 28, 2016

    Andreas Widmer, director of entrepreneurship programs, business, was quoted in an Inc. story on social entrepreneurship and Toms shoes.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Cardinal says new document emphasizes role of all in renewing family life

    April 28, 2016

    Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and Chancellor of the University, spoke during a class on virtues taught by University President John Garvey. His lecture was covered by the Catholic Standard, Catholic News Agency, and Crux. It was mentioned in a National Catholic Reporter blog.

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  • Saving Radio

    April 22, 2016

    Josh Shepperd, assistant professor, media and communication studies, was interviewed on Texas Public Radio about the Radio Preservation Task Force.

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  • Review: Pride and Prejudice

    April 22, 2016

    DC Metro Theater Arts published a rave review of the Department of Drama's staging of "Pride and Prejudice."

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  • Msgr. Paul McPartlan, S.T.L., D.Phil. Headshot

    When Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches Split

    April 22, 2016

    Msgr. Paul McPartlan, Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism, was interviewed on All Things Considered on the schism between the Catholic and Easter Orthodox churches.

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  • Lay Missionaries Find Purpose and Spiritual Growth During Work Abroad

    April 22, 2016

    Amy Rowland, program coordinatior for community service, Campus Ministry, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on missions.

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  • Final Round of Advice for Final Exams

    April 22, 2016

    Andrew Jacob Cuff, teaching fellow, theology, was mentioned in a Chronicle of Higher Ed story on final exams.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    The Busch School

    April 20, 2016

    University President John Garvey, and Cardinal Sean O'Malley, chairman of the Board of Trustees, were quoted in stories in the Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, National Review, Chronicle of Philanthropy and Catholic News Agency on the announcement of a $47 million gift to the business school. The gift was also reported by USA Today, Education News, Orange County Business Journal, and National Catholic Register. Lead donor Tim Busch published an op-ed in Forbes and was interviewed for a Catholic World Report story. President Garvey and Bill Bowman, dean, were quoted in a cover story of Legatus Magazine on the school.

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  • Julio Bermudez, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why some big city churches are turning into condo developments

    April 18, 2016

    Julio Bermudez, associate professor, architecture, was mentioned in a Desert News article that linked to a story he commented in in October 2015.

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  • GOP needs sustained committed effort to win black votes

    April 18, 2016

    John Kenneth White, professor, politics, was quoted in a Sinclair Broadcast group on the GOP and black voters.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why the speakership suits Paul Ryan just fine, for now

    April 18, 2016

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was interviewed for a Christian Science Monitor story about why Paul Ryan is not running for president.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Bernie Sanders Visits the Vatican

    April 15, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, commented on Bernie Sanders's trip to the Vatican in The New York Times and The Washington Post.

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  • Bible Proposed Tennessee Symbol

    April 08, 2016

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  • New Dean of Business School

    April 08, 2016

    Bill Bowman, incoming dean of the School of Business and Economics, was featured in a Catholic News Agency story about his appointment.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love

    April 08, 2016

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was interviewed for a story on debates that exist over Amoris Laetitia. John Grabowski, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Religion News Service article previewing the pope's apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. After its publication, he was quoted in Catholic News Service, Crux and National Catholic Reporter. Grabowski and Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, were quoted in a National Catholic Reporter reaction story. William Mattison, interim dean, theology, and Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, were quoted in a Boston Globe story. Mattison was also quoted in a National Catholic Reporter reaction story. Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, published an article in Our Sunday Visitor on the internal forum. He was also quoted in a Catholic News Agency article. Grabowski and Pecknold were quoted in a National Catholic Register story.

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  • Faith Mullen, J.D. Headshot

    What it Means to be Poor in D.C.

    April 05, 2016

    Faith Mullen, clinical assistant professor, law, was quoted in a Washington Post story about her research on being poor in Washington, D.C.

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  • Mother Angelica, Media Giant

    April 05, 2016

    Elise Italiano, executive director, communications, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on Mother Angelica.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    'Shameful' Bill Sparks National Debate Over Transgender Rights

    April 04, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Voice of America story on the controversial bill on gendered bathrooms in North Carolina.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    How to Choose a College

    March 30, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Monitor (Trenton, N.J.) story on choosing a college.

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  • Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, S.E.O.D. Headshot

    Easter Traditions

    March 29, 2016

    Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, dean and associate professor, theology, was interviewed for a National Geographic story on Easter traditions.

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  • Balance Can Make or Break a Runner

    March 29, 2016

    Ian Hankins, head men's cross country coach, was quoted in a Washington Post story on running.

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  • Freedom of Speech on College Campuses

    March 29, 2016

    Marshall Breger, professor, law, was quoted in a Catholic News Story on a panel discussion on free speech on college campuses.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    Church Role Need in US-Cuba Relations

    March 23, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, chair and associate professor, sociology, was interviewed by Catholic News Service on President Obama's trip to Cuba.

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  • Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, S.T.D. Headshot

    Laudato Si' Conference

    March 21, 2016

    Monsignor Kevin Irwin, research professor, was mentioned in a Catholic News Service article on the Laudato Si' conference.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    ObamaCare vs. Little Sisters of the Poor

    March 21, 2016

    John Garvey, University President, published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on upcoming Supreme Court cases on the HHS contraceptive mandate. That op-ed was referenced in a National Review story. He was also interviewed by the Daily Signal and National Catholic Register on the case. He was interviewed by Crux in May after the ruling was announced. Elise Italiano, University spokesperson, was quoted in stories on the rally outside the court the day of the hearings. President Garvey and Mark Rienzi, associate professor, law, appeared on Fox News' Kelly File the night after the oral arguments. Rienzi also appeared on Fox News' America's News HQ panel. Robert Destro, professor, law, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story about possible "creative" solutions to court case.

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  • Masterclass with Renee Fleming

    March 17, 2016

    Grayson Wagstaff, dean, music, was quoted in a DC Metro Theater Arts story on a masterclass with Renée Fleming.

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  • Forget Hook Up

    March 17, 2016

    Greta Haussmann, junior and president of the Anscombe Society, was quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald story on groups that are challenging "hook up" culture.

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  • Study Abroad Groups Unaffected by Zika Virus

    March 15, 2016

    Grace Schneider, director, study abroad, was quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald story on whether Zika virus will affect study abroad trips.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Maximilian Kolbe's Relics on Tour

    March 15, 2016

    Rev. Jude DeAngelo, chaplain, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly on relics of St. Maximilian Kolbe that were venerated at CUA (min. 17:44). Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, clarified the pope's comments on contraception in the same episode (min. 14:38).

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Just War Theory and Ethics

    March 15, 2016

    Joseph Capizzi, associate professor, theology, was interviewed by EWTN News Nightly on just war theory and torture

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  • Young Scientists Excel

    March 15, 2016

    John Choy, assistant professor, biology, was mentioned in a Washington Post article on promising young scientists.

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  • Rev. Raymond Studzinski, O.S.B. Headshot

    Advice for people suffering too long from a guilty conscience

    March 15, 2016

    Rev. Raymond Studzinski, associate professor, spirituality, was quoted in a Deseret News article on guilt.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Genocide of Christians in Iraq, Syria

    March 11, 2016

    Robert Destro, professor, law, was mentioned in a Catholic News Agency article on whether atrocities against religious minorities in Iraq and Syria should be classified as genocide.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Pope's Abuse Tribunal Going Nowhere Fast

    March 10, 2016

    Kurt Martens, associate professor, canon law, was quoted in an AP story on the Pope's abuse accountability tribunal.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    Products the May Come from Forced Labor

    March 07, 2016

    Mary Leary, professor, law, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on human trafficking and forced labor in everyday products.

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  • Thinking Outside the Quad

    March 04, 2016

    Scott Rembold, vice president, University advancement, and Kyra Lyons, assistant vice president, alumni relations and University advancement, are quoted in a CASE Currents article on engaging with alumni through pop culture and current events.

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  • Basketball Team Qualified for NCAA Tournament

    March 04, 2016

    Steve Howes, coach, men's basketball, was interviewed by ESPN Radio and WTOP on the team's upcoming NCAA Tournament game.

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  • Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Finance

    March 04, 2016

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business and economics, was quoted in a Deseret News story on bridging the gap between faith and finance.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    The Business of Faith

    March 04, 2016

    Andreas Widmer, clinical assistant professor, business, and director of entrepreneurship programs, was featured in an Omaha World-Herald story on his path from Papal Swiss Guard to faithful businessman.

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  • Trevor Lipscombe, Ph.D. Headshot

    CUA Press Editor's book Cited in Rugby Story

    March 02, 2016

    Trevor Lipscombe, editor, CUA Press, was mentioned in a Daily Telegraph story regarding the physics of rugby.

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  • Clinton and Trump, Gifts or Personal Income?

    March 02, 2016

    Roger Colinvaux, professor, law, was quoted in a Huffington Post story on whether political donations should be counted as income.

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  • Effort to Buy Headstone for Helen Hagan

    February 29, 2016

    Elizabeth Foxwell, staff editor, The Catholic Historical Review was interviewed by the New Haven Register on Helen Eugenia Hagan, a black composer and pianist for the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  • Task Force Aims to Preserve Radio History

    February 29, 2016

    Josh Shepperd, assistant professor, media studies, was quoted in a Marketplace.org story on a task force to preserve radio history.

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  • Msgr. Paul McPartlan, S.T.L., D.Phil. Headshot

    Orthodox Council Set for June

    February 29, 2016

    Monsignor Paul McPartlan, Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism, was quoted in Our Sunday Visitor on Catholic-Orthodox relations and upcoming council set for June.

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  • Michael Root, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope, Catholics, Lutherans, will recall Reformation

    February 29, 2016

    Michael Root, professor, theology, was interviewed by the New York Times on the 500th anniversary of reformation.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Apple's Fight for Privacy and Feds War on Terror

    February 26, 2016

    Robert Destro, professor, law, was quoted in a GVH story on privacy laws vs. the war on terror. Mary Leary, professor, law, published an op-ed in the New Boston Post on corporations claims to protect privacy, and another in the Union Leader (NH).

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Torture Works? Not Really

    February 26, 2016

    Joseph Capizzi, associate professor, theology, was interviewed on the ethics of torture for Catholic News Agency.

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  • Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D. Headshot

    Human Ecology Conference to Take Place

    February 24, 2016

    Andrew Abela, provost, was quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald preview story on the human ecology conference coming up in March. The conference was mentioned in a National Review column and covered by Catholic News Agency. Max Torres, associate professor, and director, management, was quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald story on the conference. Catholic News Service published the Catholic Herald story. Zenit published Cardinal Turkson's remarks.

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  • Stanford Hits 1,000 Career Points with Cardinals

    February 24, 2016

    Corey Stanford, senior basketball player, scored his 1,000th point with CUA. The Pittsburgh Tribune covered the achievement.

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  • Einstein acertou: cientistas provam que ondas gravitacionais existem

    February 24, 2016

    Duilia de Mello, associate professor at CUA and research associate at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, was quoted in a O Globo article about the detection of gravitational waves.

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  • Maryann  Cusimano Love, Ph.D. Headshot

    Peace is Our Calling

    February 23, 2016

    Maryann Cusimano Love, associate professor, politics, published an article on international religious freedom in America.

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  • Basketball Player Ready to Serve

    February 19, 2016

    Jay Howard, sophomore, was featured on ABC7 as a student athlete who hopes to serve in the Marines after he graduates.

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  • Cardinal Napier on Reconciliation at CUA

    February 19, 2016

    Catholic News Service and Catholic News Agency covered a lecture at Catholic University by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier of Durban, South Africa.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Death of Supreme Court Justice Scalia

    February 19, 2016

    Victor Williams, clinical assistant professor, law, was interviewed for a story in Mother Jones about Justice Scalia's replacement, and published blogs on the topic at ACSblog and Huffington Post. Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was interviewed about Justice Scalia's funeral. Robert Destro, professor, law, was interviewed by GVH on the justice.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Pope on Trump

    February 19, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was on CNBC's Squawk Box commenting on the Pope's comments on Donald Trump and Christianity. Kenneth Pennington, Kelly-Quinn Professor of Ecclesiastical and Legal History, spoke to the New York Times on Vatican City walls. John Kenneth White, professor, politics, published an op-ed in the New York Daily News.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope Francis on Contraception

    February 18, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was interviewed by Catholic News Agency on the Pope's comments on contraception in relation to zika virus. John Grabowski, associate professor, theology, spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about the comments.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope meets Russian Patriarch

    February 16, 2016

    Msgr. Paul McPartlan, Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism, and Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, were interviewed for several stories on the Pope's meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Death of Justice Scalia

    February 16, 2016

    University President John Garvey was quoted in several publications following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He also appeared on EWTN News Nightly (minute 6:14). His Catholic News Service column was quoted in the outlet's coverage of his death.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Who Pays when a Pope Visits

    February 11, 2016

    Andreas Widmer, clinical assistant professor, business, was interviewed by Marketplace on the Pope's trip to Mexico.

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  • EWTN News Nightly, Dec. 18

    February 10, 2016

    Christopher Born, clinical assistant professor, religion and culture, was interviewed by EWTN on if there is a "war" on Christmas

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope to Meet Russia Patriarch in Cuba

    February 08, 2016

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in an AP story on the upcoming historic meeting between the Pope and the Russia Patriarch.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    Concern over Church Teaching and Zika

    February 05, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was quoted in a Guardian article on the need for a response from the Church on the response to Zika virus.

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  • Freedom After the Civil War

    February 02, 2016

    Stephen West, associate professor, history, appeared on C-SPAN American HistoryTV discussion how and when former slaves experienced freedom in the Civil War and Reconstruction South.

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  • Keeping the Vow

    February 01, 2016

    Rev. Paul Sullins, research professor, sociology, published the book "Keeping the Vow," on married Catholic priests. Catholic News Service published a review of the book.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly, Jan. 27

    January 28, 2016

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was interviewed about the bioethical implications of the zika virus and warnings to avoid pregnancy in affected areas.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Clues on Vanished CIA Consultant

    January 27, 2016

    Robert Destro, professor, law, was mentioned in a New York Times story on Robert Levinson, who vanished in Iran in 2007.

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  • March for Life

    January 27, 2016

    Victor Esposito, junior psychology major, was quoted in a story in The Hill on the March for Life.

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  • Enrique S. Pumar, Ph.D. Headshot

    Este profesor universitario analiza el rostro humano de la inmigración

    January 21, 2016

    Enrique Pumar, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology, was interviewed for a story in The Washington Post on the human face of immigration.

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  • Catholic University Finds Clemency Project Rewarding

    January 20, 2016

    Sandy Ogilvy, professor, law, and his students, were interviewed for a story in Diverse Issues in Higher Ed on the CUA Law/Ehrlich Partnership on Clemency.

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  • Day of service honors King’s legacy, as volunteers aim to ‘do something good’

    January 19, 2016

    The Washington Post and Catholic News Agency detailed Catholic University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

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  • Michael Root, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholics and Lutherans Find Common Ground

    January 13, 2016

    Michael Root, professor, theology, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on Catholic/Lutheran relations.

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  • Sarah Helene Duggin, M.Div, J.D. Headshot

    Why Cruz's Eligibility is not Settled Law

    January 07, 2016

    Sarah Duggin, professor, law, was on MSNBC's The Last Word to discuss the citizenship of Sen. Ted Cruz

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  • The Universal Appeal of Robin Hood

    January 06, 2016

    Jon Klein, head of the M.F.A. Playwriting Program, was interviewed by Broadway Play Publishing, Inc., about his new play, "Young Robin Hood."

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  • A Walk on the Little Way

    January 06, 2016

    Charles Hostovsky, assistant professor, architecture and planning, was featured on Radio Teopoli talking about Pope Francis's recent encyclical (minute 4:45).

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  • 1 year after homeless camp dispersed, Boise shelter reinvents itself with help from BSU

    January 06, 2016

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly, Dec. 22

    January 05, 2016

    Lawrence Morris, general counsel, and former military attorney, commented on Sergeant Bowe Berghdahl's military trial (top of the show). Leo Nestor, Justine Bayard Ward Professor of Music, was interviewed about his compositions for papal Masses (minute 14:05). Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, commented on Pope Francis's recent address to the curia (minute 16:29).

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