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2017

  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    How to watch the Super Bowl with a clean conscience

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a story on the Super Bowl and ethics of violence in a Catholic News Agency story that was reposted (originally ran in 2016).

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  • Robin Darling Young, Ph.D. Headshot

    Saving ancient Christian cultures…one story at a time

    Shawqi Talia, lecturer, Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures; Robin Darling Young, associate professor, theology; and Ryann Craig, doctoral candidate, Semitics; were quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on University researchers working to preserve the culture of Christian communities who have left Iraq. Catholic News Agency republished the story in December. 

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  • A Feud for the Ages: A History of the Jews and the Church – Part VIII: Jew, Catholic, American

    Jewish Press mentioned the University in Part 8 of a series on the history of Jews and the Church. In relation to Kristallnacht, it mentioned the radio broadcast by Rev. Maurice Sheehy, assistant to the rector, decrying German violence against Jews as immoral and against Church and American principles.

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  • Faith & Form's 2017 Religious Architecture Awards Recognizes the Best in Religious Architecture and Art

    The Mhuysqa Offering in Tenjo, Colombia, last year’s Spirit of Place design/build project for the School of Architecture, was listed among Faith and Form’s 2017 Religious Architecture awards.

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

    The horror of Ukraine's forgotten famine still casts a shadow

    Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, dean, theology and religious studies, and Michael Kimmage, associate professor, history, were quoted in a Catholic News Agency on Holodomor, an induced famine in Ukraine. The story was reposted by Catholic News Agency in December. 

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Does Money Impact Happiness?

    Jay Richards, research assistant professor, economics, appeared on EWTN to talk about the link between money and happiness.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Constitution frowns on forcing a baker to refer gay couples elsewhere

    University President John Garvey published commentary in Catholic News Service on the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case.

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  • Charles B. Jones, Ph.D. Headshot

    20th Century Buddhist Figure

    Charles Jones, associate professor, religion and culture, was interviewed by BLTV News in Taiwan on research relating to a significant 20th century Chinese Buddhist figure.

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  • Timothy McDonnell, D.M.A. Headshot

    Gregorian chant: Voice of the church

    Timothy McDonnell, director, Institute for Sacred Music, was interviewed for Catholic News Service stories and series of videos on Gregorian Chant.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Iraq's Christians and us: Will time and neglect complete the job that ISIS began?

    Robert Destro, professor, law, and director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, published commentary in Fox News on Iraq’s Christians.

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  • Torrey Hills students get real-life insight as they design 'tiny house'

    The home designed by Catholic University architecture students for Wounded Warrior Homes as part of the 2011 Solar Decathlon was mentioned in a Del Mar Times article.

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  • Mark L. Rienzi, J.D. Headshot

    Symposium: NIFLA v. Becerra — A Supreme housecleaning continues?

    Mark Rienzi, professor, law, published on National Institute for Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra in SCOTUSblog.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    A Chance for Congress to Side with Women and Not with the Powerful

    Mary Leary, professor, law, co-authored commentary in the Huffington Post with alumnus Kevin Ryan on how Congress can side with women and fight sex trafficking.

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  • Can America's Foreign Policy Be Restrained?

    A recent discussion on foreign policy hosted by the Center for the Study of Statemanship was covered by the National Interest.

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  • Catholic has a night to remember, even as Maryland earns a forgettable win

    The men’s basketball team was profiled in a Washington Post story on a match up against the University of Maryland.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    A Catholic Approach to Tax Reform

    Jay Richards, research assistant professor, economics, was interviewed in National Catholic Register about tax reform and Catholic principles.

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  • In 'The Crown,' a portrait of a royal marriage under pressure

    Laura Nym Mayhall, associate professor, history, was interviewed on PBS Newshour on the accuracy of Netflix’s The Crown.

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  • Campus Notebook December 8

    National Catholic Reporter’s Campus Notebook published a brief on the University’s energy project.

     

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  • Michael  Pakaluk, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Wise Men Teach us to Kneel

    Michael Pakaluk, professor, business ethics, published commentary in the Pilot on how the wise men teach us to worship.

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  • Timothy McDonnell, D.M.A. Headshot

    Gregorian chant called seminarian to Catholicism

    Timothy McDonnell, director, sacred music, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story about Gregorian chant.

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  • Phony Virtue is Ruining Western Society

    William Smith, managing director, Center for the Study of Statesmanship, published an article on virtue in the American Conservative.

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  • Paul Scherz, Ph.D. Headshot

    AAAS Explores What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us About Ourselves

    Paul Scherz, assistant professor, moral theology, was quoted in an American Association for the Advancement of Science story on artificial intelligence.

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  • In a potential win for Scientology, House tax bill favors more political freedom for churches

    Roger Colinvaux, professor, law, was quoted in a Tampa Bay Times story about local effects of a House tax bill that would repeal the Johnson Amendment.

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  • Trump Missed Deadline for Jerusalem Embassy Waiver But No Moving Vans Hired

    Marshall Breger, professor, law, was quoted in a Jewish Press story on the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    Bishops: Congress can still address “fundamental flaws” in tax law

    David Cloutier, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on taxes and the common good.

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

    Where's Santa Buried? Resting Places of the Real St. Nick

    Rev. Michael Witczak, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a National Geographic story on St. Nicholas.

     

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic colleges help students stay Catholic

    University President John Garvey’s speech to Catholic educators in the archdiocese of Kansas City was covered by The Leaven.  

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  • Announcing the Appointment of Nancy Morrison O’Connor

    Nancy Morrison O’Connor, appointed General Counsel as of Jan. 1, 2018, was mentioned in a Chronicle of Higher Education round up of appointments.

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  • Julia Young, Ph.D. Headshot

    Letters

    Julia Young, associate professor, history, publiched commentary on First Things in response to 'In Prasie of Borders'.

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  • A lovely Advent story

    Valencio Jackson, doctoral candidate in composition, was mentioned in a National Catholic Reporter blog on the upcoming performance of his composition at the annual Christmas Concert for Charity.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    Former North Korean Official: Terror-list Designation Could Cripple Pyongyang

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a Voice of America story on North Korea.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Blue States Target Little Sisters of the Poor

    Robert Destro, professor, law, and director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about contraception mandates.

     

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  • Standing in solidarity with Iraq’s Christians

    Shawqi Talia, lecturer, Semitics, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story about a recent Mass celebrated for persecuted Christians.

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

    To Build a Green Economy, We Need a Green Workforce

    Patricia Andrasik, assistant professor, architecture, was quoted in an American Society of Landscape Architects blog about “green workforce.”  

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

    Catholics Condemn Harassment

    Eileen Dombo, associate professor, social work, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly about recent allegations of sexual misconduct.

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  • Parolin: Vatican II continues to shape church life, Pope Francis’s papacy

    Catholic News Service covered the recent visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, to the University.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly

    Valencio Jackson, doctoral candidate in composition, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly (13:00) about his composition that will premiere at the Annual Christmas Concert for Charity on Dec. 1. Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was interviewed in the same episode about holiday shopping and gratitude.

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  • John K. White, Ph.D. Headshot

    What Trump must learn from Kennedy

    John Kenneth White, professor, politics, published an opinion piece in the NY Daily News on what President Trump could learn from John F. Kennedy.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    U.S. to Label North Korea a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on U.S./North Korea relations.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    EWTN’s Vaticano

    University President John Garvey was on EWTN’s Vaticano to discuss Catholic vs. Secular universities.

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    NASA's Astrophysics talks about the discovery of 'supernova' and inspires young people in the 2nd Infoparty

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was featured in a Globo news story on her discovery of a supernova and a talk she gave to young people. Her lecture was also covered by Diario da Amazonia, TVdoPOVO, and Via Rondonia.

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  • Review: ‘The Love of the Nightingale’ at The Catholic University of America

    DC Metro Theater Arts reviewed the fall operas.

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  • "Nothing Will Be As It Was!" – In The Council and Francis, The Church's "New Consciousness"

    Whispers in the Loggia covered the talk by Cardinal-Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.

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  • EWTN News Nightly

    Robert Warren, associate professor, accounting, was on EWTN News Nightly to comment on the new tax plan that passed the House.

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  • Will a Vatican conference on nuclear arms bring a diplomatic breakthrough?

    America Magazine mentioned Catholic University students’ attendance at a recent Vatican conference on nuclear arms.

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  • Program at Catholic University opening arms to students from Puerto Rico

    Chris Lydon, vice president, enrollment and marketing, and Jerry Santiago, junior, philosophy major from San Juan, were interviewed for an ABC7 story on the University’s program to allow 40 students from Puerto Rican schools to attend Catholic University this spring. The Brookland Bridge also mentioned the program.

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  • For Cardinal Parolin, Vatican II still benefits the Church

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s address at Catholic University was covered by Catholic News Agency.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Why Poetry Matters

    University President John Garvey published in the Boston Pilot a column on why poetry matters.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Pope John Paul II inspired profitable ideas

    Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, was profiled in a Catholic Register article on a recent talk he gave on St. John Paul II and how he inspired Widmer’s business career.

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  • Arpad von Klimo, Ph.D, Habil. Headshot

    Extreme nationalism was not John Paul II’s vision for Poland, historian says

    Arpad von Klimo, associate professor, history, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on St. John Paul II and extreme nationalism.

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  • OPM adds 4 schools to feds’ discount tuition list

    Federal Times, Long Island Technology News, FedSmith.com, and GovExec.com covered an announcement by the Office of Personnel Management that it has entered into agreements with four additional schools to offer tuition discounts to federal employees (Metropolitan School is one of those four).

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Jack Yoest talks "The Unintended Consequences of the Trump Tax Plan"

    Jack Yoest, clinical assistant professor, management, was interviewed about "The Unintended Consequences of the Trump Tax Plan" and Completed Staff Work from his book The Memo: How the Classified Military Document That Helped the US Win WW II Can Help You Succeed in Business on MoneyTalk with Melanie.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Republican Tax Reform Goes Through the Wringer

    Jay Richards, research assistant professor, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about republican tax reform.

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Jack Yoest interviewed on Relevant Radio

    Jack Yoest Assistant, clinical assistant professor, management, was interviewed about Catholic social teaching of subsidiarity in completed staff work from his book The Memo: How the Classified Military Document That Helped the US Win WW II Can Help You Succeed in Business on Relevant Radio, Closer Look.

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  • Maryann  Cusimano Love, Ph.D. Headshot

    Church leaders shift nuclear views from deterrence to disarmament

    Maryann Cusimano Love, associate professor, international relations, was quoted in a National Catholic Reporter story on an upcoming Vatican conference on integral disarmament. Love and several students will be attending the conference.

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Jack Yoest talks about the classified JFK documents

    Jack Yoest, clinical assistant professor, management, was interviewed about classified documents based on his book The Memo: How the Classified Military Document That Helped the US Win WW II Can Help You Succeed in Business on the syndicated radio program Washington Watch.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Great Books: City of God

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, appeared on the National Review’s Great Books podcast to talk about Augustine’s City of God.

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

    AskAnArchitect 47: Patricia Andrasik

    Patricia Andrasik, assistant professor, was interviewed for the American Institute of Architecture Students #AskAnArchitect series.

     

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  • Christian-Muslim dialogue depends upon knowledge and trust

    Crux published an interview on interreligious dialogue following a recent discussion at Catholic University between ten scholars — five Christian and five Muslim.

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  • Comet Lovejoy Sheds LIght On Source Of Earth's Water

    Lucas Paganini, planetary scientist, was quoted in an AstroBiology Magazine story on the comet Lovejoy and the source of Earth’s water.

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Jack Yoest on No Things Considered

    Jack Yoest, clinical assistant professor, management, was interviewed about his book The Memo on Completed Staff Work and Leadership and Followership on No Things Considered. (min. 8:40)

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  • Mark L. Rienzi, J.D. Headshot

    When the ‘Dogma Lives Loudly’ within One — What Judge Amy Barrett Can Teach Us

    Mark Rienzi, associate professor, law, was quoted in a National Review story about Amy Barrett’s confirmation hearing.

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  • Nicholas Dujmovic, Ph.D. Headshot

    With intelligence program, Catholic becomes place to learn

    Nicholas Dujmovic, visiting professor, intelligence studies; Joe Colucci, sophomore; and Ben Hewitt, student; were quoted in a Washington Post story on the intelligence program at Catholic University.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on reports that the pope would consider allowing married men to become priests in the Amazon basin.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    USAG Humphreys: The Story Behind America’s Biggest Overseas Base

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a The Diplomat story on a military base in South Korea that President Trump will visit.

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  • How the Church can help victims of sexual assault

    Stephanie Davey, assistant dean of students, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on how the Church can help victims of sexual assault.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic University of America offers free tuition to Puerto Rican students

    University President John Garvey was quoted in Crux, Catholic News Service, Aleteia, and National Catholic Reporter about  coverage of the University waiving tuition for students from Puerto Rican universities displaced by recent hurricanes. 

     

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  • U.S. bishops’ conference arose out of a national crisis a century ago

    The University’s role in creating the National Catholic War Council (now the USCCB) 100 years ago was mentioned in a Catholic News Service story.

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  • 'Their cross to bear': The Catholic women told to forgive domestic violence

    Sharon O’Brien, director of Catholics for Family Peace, was interviewed for ABC News (Australia) about domestic abuse and the Church’s response to it.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    Four reasons Trump’s Asia trip is so important

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio talking about President Trump's trip to Asia and published commentary in the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage blog on why President Trump’s trip to Asia is so important.

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  • Discernment Journey Is Not Taken Alone

    Colin Lomnizter, seminarian, was profiled in a Fairfield County Catholic story on vocations.

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  • Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.: “Unity Prevails over Conflict"

    Crux covered the talk by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, for the annual McManus Lecture.

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  • For USCCB's 100th, "Peter" Takes the Wheel

    The McManus lecture delivered by Archbishop Christophe Pierre was covered by Whispers in the Loggia.

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  • Maryann  Cusimano Love, Ph.D. Headshot

    There’s time to talk and reduce ‘hair trigger’ North Korea tensions

    Maryann Cusimano Love, associate professor, international relations, was quoted in a Catholic News Service and National Catholic Reporter story on tensions with North Korea.

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

    Death in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic

    Rev. Michael Witczak, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on preparing for death as a Catholic.

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    Ten-step program builds happy priests

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, research associate professor, was interviewed for a Catholic Register story on happy priests. His recent lecture on the topic was also covered by the Diocese of Montreal.

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  • Contemplative orders look to new guidelines, ways to share fruits of spiritual life

    Sister Nancy Baur, assistant professor, canon law, spoke about new guidelines for women religious. The Global Sisters Report covered the talk.

     

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  • Crux Interview with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk on Good Profit

    Catherine Pakaluk, assistant professor, economics, was interviewed for Crux about Good Profit.

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  • Brian T. Engelland, Ph.D. Headshot

    Crux: Keeping our finger on the Catholic pulse

    Brian Engelland, Edward J. Pryzbyla Chair, marketing, Catherine Pakaluk, assistant professor, economics, and Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana were interviewed by Crux editor John Allen about the upcoming Good Profit Conference.

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  • WJLA ABC7 Feature: Catholic Football's Patrick Vidal ’18

    Patrick Vidal, senior, was interviewed by WJLA about his college athletic career and his desire to become a nurse.

     

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  • For seminarian, God wrote straight with crooked lines — or headlines

    Seminarian Anthony Federico was interviewed for a story in the Catholic News Service as part of their Vocation Week coverage.

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  • Dominican sister heard vocational call at eucharistic adoration

    Dominican Sister Anna Wray was interviewed for a story in the Catholic News Service as part of their Vocation Week coverage.

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  • EWTN News Nightly

    Robert Warren, associate professor, accounting, appeared on EWTN News Nightly to comment on the former campaign chairman of Donald Trump who was charged with tax fraud.

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  • Michael Root, Ph.D. Headshot

    It was the breakup of the millennia. Now, 500 years later, Catholics and Protestants find common ground.

    Michael Root, professor, theology, was quoted in a Tennesean story and a  Catholic News Agency story about the reformation.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    How Catholic University Campuses Handle Free Speech in an Age of Intolerance

    University President John Garvey was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on free speech and intolerance on college campuses.

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  • Brian T. Engelland, Ph.D. Headshot

    Kresta in the Afternoon

    Brian Engelland, Edward J. Pryzbyla Chair, marketing, was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio on his new book, A Force for Good.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Georgetown students have filed a discrimination complaint against a campus group promoting heterosexual marriage

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Washington Post story on Georgetown University students filing a discrimination complaint against a campus group promoting heterosexual marriage.

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  • Book says businesspeople are fascinated, bewildered by Pope Francis

    Crux published a Q-and-A with Martin Schlag, author of Handbook of Catholic Social Teaching: A Guide for Christians in the World Today and The Business Francis Means: Understanding the Pope’s Message on the Economy, which are both published by The Catholic University of America Press.

     

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  • ‘Savior General’ Petraeus Gave Us the Wrong Bible

    William Smith, managing director, Center for Statesmanship, published an article in the American Conservative about counterinsurgency strategy.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    Sex, gender, religion: Scholars discuss possible 'reformation'

    David Cloutier, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in a National Catholic Reporter story about sex, gender, and religion.

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  • Michael Root, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic-Lutheran dialogue: Progress, not perfection

    Michael Root, professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on Catholic-Lutheran dialogue.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    Scholars Debate Impact of Pope Francis’ Statement on Death Penalty

    David Cloutier, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about Pope Francis’ recent statement on the death penalty.

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  • Cara H. Drinan, J.D. Headshot

    We failed Robert Pruett from childhood on. Then Texas executed him.

    Cara Drinan, professor, law, published commentary in USA Today on Robert Pruett, a man recently executed in Texas.

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  • Frederic Sautet, Ph.D. Headshot

    Foreign lessons

    Frederic Sautet, associate professor, management, was interviewed by Le Nouvel Economiste about economic and policy reforms in Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden, and how they can be used as models for France.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Making and Renewing Vows

    University President John Garvey published commentary in Catholic News Service on making and renewing vows.

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  • Greed Is Not Good, But Profit Should Be

    William Bowman, dean, business, published commentary in the Stream on Charles Koch and the Good Profit Conference.

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  • Christopher Ruddy, Ph.D. Headshot

    Ad Orientem Posture Given New Life in Nebraska

    Christopher Ruddy, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story ad orientem worship.

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  • Hurricane Management: Leadership and Followership in Dealing With Disaster

    Jack Yoest, clinical assistant professor, business, published commentary in the Stream on hurricane recovery. 

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  • Whole-life perspective: How one young activist thinks about social justice

    Jeanne Marie Hathway, sophomore theology and philosophy major, published commentary with Catholic News Service on the whole life perspective.

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  • How parishes can help address the epidemic of domestic abuse

    Catholic News Agency reprinted an article written last year on how parishes can help combat domestic violence. It mentions a symposium that took place at Catholic University, and a toolkit available through Catholics for Family Peace, Education, and Research Initiative, which is housed within the National Catholic School for Social Service.

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  • Campus Notebook

    John Golin, professor, biology, and Ann Corsi, professor, biology, were mentioned in a National Catholic Reporter Campus Notebook brief for their recent grants from NIH totaling more than $1 million.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Charles Koch: Cronyism Distorts Economy, Undermines Small Business Potential

    Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, interviewed Charles Koch at the Good Profit Conference. The interview was published by Real Clear Politics.

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  • EWTN News Nightly

    Robert Warren, associate professor, accounting, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly about Trump’s proposed tax plan.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    HHS Relief for Religious Nonprofits Finally in Sight

    Robert Destro, director, Institute for Policy Research, and professor, law, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on new religious freedom protections.

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  • Analysis: GOP plan to simplify taxes could put charitable giving at risk

    Roger Colinvaux, professor, law, was quoted in an Associate Press on Trump’s new tax plan and how it could affect charitable giving.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Koch, Turkson speak at Catholic University's 'Good Profit' conference

    Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, was quoted in a National Catholic Reporter story about the Good Profit Conference.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Religious right notches gains under Trump

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was quoted in a Hill story on gains during Trump’s administration for the religious right.

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  • Core Principles on Campus

    The Catholic Standard used a photo of Catholic University students at the March for Life with a column by Archbishop Donald Wuerl on “Core Principles on Campus.

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  • How the United States plans to trap its biggest stash of nuclear-weapons waste in glass

    Ian Pegg, director, Vitreous State Laboratory, was quoted in a Nature article on storing nuclear waste in glass.

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    Las Vegas: Trauma real even when not acknowledged, psychologists say

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, research associate professor, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on trauma.

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  • Review: Catholic University of America’s Chamber Orchestra Performs an Evening of Music by Rossini, Bizet and de Falla by Natalie Barsoum

    DC Metro Theater Arts reviewed a performance by the Chamber Orchestra at the Former Spanish Ambassador’s Residence this month.

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  • Luther: 500 Years After

    Reinhard Huetter, professor, theology, was quoted in a The Catholic Thing story on Martin Luther.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    New religious freedom protections draw praise from experts

    Robert Destro, director, Institute for Policy Research, and professor, law, and Mark Rienzi, professor, law, were quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on new religious freedom protections.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Michael Novak’s Spirit of Democratic Capitalism Remains Essential for Our Time

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, published commentary on Michael Novak in First Things. 

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  • Nora M. Heimann, Ph.D. Headshot

    Kresta in the Afternoon

    Nora Heimann, chair, art, appeared on Kresta in the Afternoon to talk about the importance of arts in Catholic education.

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  • How business can be a force for good

    Relevant Radio covered The Good Profit Conference. The conference was also covered in Commonweal.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    How should a Catholic respond to mass shootings?

    David Cloutier, associate professor, theology, was interviewed by Catholic News Agency about civility and gun control.

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  • Andrew Simpson, D.M. Headshot

    Chaplin's "The Immigrant" arrives in Columbia

    Andrew Earle Simpson, professor, music, was featured in a Baltimore Sun article about an upcoming concert in Columbia, Md., that will feature an original score he composed for the Chaplin short film “The Immigrant.”

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    Vatican needs boots on the ground to promote child safety, expert says

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, research associate professor, was interviewed by Crux on child safety.

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  • ‘Lucky’ director John Carroll Lynch on life, death — and Harry Dean Stanton

    The Washington Post published an interview with drama alumnus John Carroll Lynch in the Style Section.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    President John Garvey on The Busted Halo Show

    University President John Garvey appeared on the Busted Halo radio show where he talked about the University, and recent current events.

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  • John K. White, Ph.D. Headshot

    Service vs. selfishness: Pope preaches potential of 'noble' politics

    John Kenneth White, professor, politics, and V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, were quoted in a Catholic News Service story on noble politics.

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    Church more aware of crime, harm of child abuse, top Vatican official says

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, clinical associate professor, theology, was quoted in an America story on how the Church is more aware of crime and abuse.  

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Justices’ New Term: Christian Cake-Shop Case Is Key Religious-Freedom Test

    Robert Destro, professor, law, and director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about upcoming supreme court cases.

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    Understand the research that led the Nobel Physics of 2017

    Duilia de Mello, Vice Provost and Dean of Assessment, and professor, physics, was quoted in an O Globo story on the Nobel Prize in Physics.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    President of Catholic University of America warns against “echo chamber” in public life

    University President John Garvey was interviewed in Crux about how colleges should be places where there can be civil exchanges of ideas, debates, and discussions.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Pope Francis sends prayers to victims of Las Vegas massacre

    University President John Garvey was quoted in a Crux round up of Catholic responses to the shooting in Las Vegas. He was also quoted in stories in Catholic News Service and the Tablet.

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  • Ernest Suarez, Ph.D. Headshot

    A Conversation With ALSCW President Ernest Suarez, Part 2

    Ernest Suarez, David M. O'Connell Professor of English and chair of the English department, was interviewed in a two-part piece in Oxford University Press’s OUPblog about the life of a literary academic.

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

    Missal labyrinth, or the vagaries of liturgical translation

    Rev. Michael Witczak, associate professor, liturgical studies, was quoted in a La Vie article about Pope Francis’s motu proprio on liturgical translations.

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  • Domestic abuse: A parish response

    Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research Initiative were profiled in a Catholic News Service column on domestic abuse.

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  • From Swiss Guard to Christian Educator: One Man’s Journey to Obey God

    Mario Enzler, finance professor and M.E.A.M. Program director, was interviewed by The Stream for a story about his life and work.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Questions Abound Regarding Future of the JPII Institute in Washington

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, systematic theology, and Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, were quoted in a National Catholic Register story about the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.

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  • Daniel F. Attridge, J.D. Headshot

    Catholic University of America law school receives $1.4 million in gifts

    Daniel Attridge, dean, law; Sarah Duggin, professor, law; Mark Rienzi, professor, law; and Cara Drinan, professor, law, were quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald story about recent gifts to the law school totally $1.4 million.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    "Dogma Lives Loudly"

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, systematic theology, was interviewed on the Drew Mariani Show about the phrase “dogma lives loudly” in the wake of a nomination hearing for federal appellate-court nominee Amy Barrett. 

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  • Catholic Bishop says debate over racism more complicated than statues

    A lecture by Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville, Ill., to social work graduate students and faculty was covered by Crux. The story also ran in the Tablet.

    The bishop's talk and the National Catholic School of Social Service teach-in on combatting racism were covered by Catholic News Service and mentioned in a Crux story.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Leeway in liturgical language?

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, published commentary in Our Sunday Visitor explaining the recent change to canon 838 of the Code of Canon Law. He was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on Canon 838.

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    The hidden world of addiction and recovery among women religious

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, research professor, was quoted in a Global Sisters Report story on addiction and recovery services for women religious.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    South Korea to Send Humanitarian Aid to North, Keeping Diplomatic Channels Open

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, and fellow, Institute for Policy Research, was quoted in a Voice of America story on diplomatic relations between South and North Korea.

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

    Diocese Names Board to Oversee Clergy Sex Abuse Allegations

    Eileen Dombo, professor, social work, was named to a panel to oversee clergy sex abuse allegations in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese. The Associated Press reported on the panel. 

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  • G. Grayson Wagstaff, Ph.D. Headshot

    Sistine Chapel Choir comes to Catholic University of America

    Sophomores Cecilia Leskowicz and Katarina Ivancik were quoted in a WJLA story on the masterclass by the Sistine Chapel Choir.

    Grayson Wagstaff, dean, music, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story previewing the Sistine Chapel Choir performance. Quotes from that story were published in a story at Aleteia.

    Wagstaff and Timothy McDonnell, director, choral studies and the Institute of Sacred Music, were interviewed on EWTN News nightly about the concert.

    McDonnell, Nora Heimann, chair, art, and University President John Garvey were interviewed for a review of the concert in National Catholic Register.

    Catholic News Service covered a workshop taught by the maestro of the choir. The concert by the Sistine Chapel Choir was reviewed by Washington Classical Review. 

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Why We Should Care About ‘Human Ecology’

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, and fellow, Institute for Human Ecology, published an article on Human Ecology in The Stream.

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  • Claes G. Ryn, Ph.D. Headshot

    Trump’s UN address reflects tensions of Catholic social teaching

    Claes Ryn, professor, politics, and director, Center for the Study of Statesmanship, was quoted in a Crux story on President Trump’s address to the UN.

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    Lars Larson National Podcast

    Jack Yoest, assistant professor, management, was interviewed on the Lars Larson Show on President Trump's Chief of Staff, John Kelly, using Completed Staff Work (min. 57).

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  • Students for Life Launch 'Sock It to Planned Parenthood' Campaign

    Samuel Matthews, freshman, was quoted in a Townhall story on the Sock it to Planned Parenthood campaign by Students for Life.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    In Key Supreme Court Case, Department of Justice Backs Christian Baker

    Robert Destro, professor, law, and director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story about a lawsuit involving a Christian baker and a same-sex wedding.

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    It's not the end of the world this weekend

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was quoted in an Independent Mail story on some claims that the world will end in coming weeks.

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  • Jack Yoest, M.B.A. Headshot

    As White House Chief of Staff, Gen. John Kelly is Using Same Tactic That Won WWII

    Jack Yoest, assistant professor, management, analyzed the management style of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly in the Stream.

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  • Millennial Pro-Lifers Are Lights Amid the Darkness

    Lawrence Grayson, visiting scholar, philosophy, published commentary in National Catholic Register about millennial pro-lifers.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    The prerogative power belongs to kings, not presidents

    University President John Garvey’s monthly Catholic News Service column on “The prerogative power belongs to kings, not presidents” was published.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    In bid to amend Communications Decency Act, Congress must side with trafficking victims

    Mary Leary, professor, law, published commentary in The Hill on the Communications Decency Act and trafficking victims. Leary was also quoted in an Ars Tehnica story on the CDA, and in Bloomberg News. She co-wrote an op-ed in Huffington Post with alumnus Kevin Ryan on trafficking victims. 

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  • Ph.D. Paves Seminarians’ Path to the Catholic Priesthood

    Seminarian Jaime Maldonado-Avilés was interviewed for a National Catholic Register story about seminarians pursuing holy orders after earning a Ph.D.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    What would Jesus do about ‘Dreamers’? Not what Trump did, Christian leaders say

    Joseph Capizzi, director, Institute for Human Ecology, was quoted in a Yahoo! News article about the Christian defense of DACA. He was also quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on DACA.

    Matthew Green, professor, politics, was quoted in an Angelus News story on DACA.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Amy Barrett, a faithful judge

    University President John Garvey published commentary in the Washington Examiner on the Amy Barrett, a Catholic federal judge nominee. President Garvey's op-ed was cited in articles at CatholicCulture.org and America Magazine, and an editorial in the Examiner. He was also interviewed for a story in The Atlantic. His quote in America was referenced in a Deseret News story. President Garvey appeared on Fox New's Journal Editorial Report. 

    Catholic News Agency published a story that quoted President Garvey's commentary, and quoted Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology.

    Pecknold was also quoted in a National Review story, and published commentary in the Wall Street Journal. 

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Defying Vatican, Belgian religious brothers will continue to offer euthanasia

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on Belgian Brothers of Charity announcing they will continue offering euthanasia. His quote also appeared in a Spanish-language AP story. 

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope Francis questions whether Trump is really ‘pro-life’

    Jay Richards, research professor, was quoted in a Washington Times story about republicans and the pro-life label.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    John Garvey on DACA-ENN 2017-09-01

    University President John Garvey appeared on EWTN News Nightly to talk about DACA and immigration reform in light of Catholic teaching. He was quoted in Crux and Catholic News Agency on DACA. He appeared on Relevant Radio's Morning Air (min. 42:10). His statement on DACA was mentioned in an America story.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Garvey: Francis fosters new look at Church authority and higher education

    University President John Garvey published a Q&A with Crux about the Pope Francis Effect in Catholic higher education in America.

    The July interview was referenced in a September Crux story on the anniversary of the Land O'Lakes statement. 

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN Live - 2017-09-06 - Jay Richards

    Jay Richards, research professor, business, appeared on EWTN Live to talk about business and economics from a Catholic perspective.

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  • Hope is not selfish, it seeks the good of the whole community

    David Elliot, assistant professor, moral theology, was interviewed in Crux on hope in today’s world.

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  • Catholic Identity College Guide

    The Catholic University of America was listed in the National Catholic Register’s Catholic Identity College Guide.

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  • G. Grayson Wagstaff, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pope’s Choir Visits US for First Time in Decades

    Grayson Wagstaff, dean, and Timothy McDonnell, director, choral studies and the Institute of Sacred Music, were quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the upcoming visit of the Sistine Chapel Choir.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    At Mass of the Holy Spirit, cardinal encourages CUA students to share faith through actions

    University President John Garvey was quoted in the Catholic Standard’s coverage of the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

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

    New Ukrainian Catholic bishops in U.S. envision a missionary church

    Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, dean, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on new Ukrainian Catholic bishops in the U.S.

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  • Kurt Martens, J.C.D. Headshot

    Argentine pastoral letter: ‘Accompaniment’ in marriage must be faithful

    Kurt Martens, professor, canon law, was quoted in a Crux story on an Argentine pastoral letter on Amoris Laetitia.

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  • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D. Headshot

    Nationals players share their faith with the community at Faith Day

    Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, research professor, theology, and Catholic chaplain of the Washington Nationals, was quoted in an Arlington Catholic Herald story on the Nationals’ Faith Day.

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  • Rev. Jude DeAngelo, M.Div. Headshot

    Make a joyful sound at Catholic University

    Rev. Jude de Angelo, chaplain, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story on Force of Habit, a band consisting of four Dominican sisters who lived on campus, Fr. Jude, and a Dominican friar.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    Meet the most powerful man in the House

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a CNBC story on Mark Meadows. 

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  • Claes G. Ryn, Ph.D. Headshot

    War without End Amen

    Claes Ryn, professor, politics, and director, Center for the Study of Statesmanship, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan. 

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  • The rise of the ‘alt-right’ – how should the Church respond?

    Phillip de Mahy, doctoral candidate, politics, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on the “alt-right.”

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  • Aaron Dominguez, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN Live - 2017-08-23

    Aaron Dominguez, dean, arts and sciences, was the guest on EWTN Live.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Polyamory and the American mainstream

    John Grabowski, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story on polyamory.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Total Solar Eclipse Is an Encounter With the Creator, Invitation to Discovery: Jay Richards

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was quoted in a Christian Post story on the solar eclipse.

     

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    Eclipses, religion and a man named Termite

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was interviewed by a USA Today network paper on the solar eclipse and it’s links to religion.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    EWTN Pro-Life Weekly

    John Grabowski, associate professor, moral theology, appeared on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly to talk about the link between contraception and abortion in the UK.

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  • V. Bradley Lewis, Ph.D. Headshot

    North Korea: Could a First Strike Be Just?

    V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, published commentary in National Catholic Register on whether a military strike on North Korea could be classified as just.

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  • Matthew Green, Ph.D. Headshot

    For Bobby Scott, a District Carved in Calm

    Matthew Green, associate professor, politics, was quoted in a Roll Call story on Rep. Robert C. Scott, a Virginia democrat, who recently held a town hall.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic responsibility toward hunger

    David Cloutier, associate professor, moral theology, was interviewed by Catholic News Service’s digital team on Catholics’ responsibility to help the hungry. He was also quoted in a print story.

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  • Sandra L. Hanson, Ph.D. Headshot

    Science called a pipeline that ‘leaks’ women and girls

    Sandra Hanson, professor, sociology, was quoted in a Record story on girls in science. It was on a talk she delivered at the Louisville Free Public Library.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Taking the Dog for a Walk

    University President John Garvey’s August column for Catholic News Service reflected on walking dogs, and walking with Christ.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    Just-war tests not met in North Korea situation, ethicists say

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, and Joseph Capizzi, director, Institute for Human Ecology, professor, moral theology, were quoted in a Catholic News Service story on just war theory and North Korea.

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  • EWTN Pro-Life Weekly

    Catherine Pakaluk, assistant professor, economics, was interviewed on EWTN Pro-Life Weekly about St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein).

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea

    Joseph Capizzi, director, Institute for Human Ecology, professor, moral theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on how to resolve conflict with North Korea.

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  • Mary G. Leary, J.D. Headshot

    Chamber Joins In Opposition Of Sex Trafficking Bill

    Mary G. Leary, professor, law, filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court last year. She was quoted in a Law 360 article on the important need for the CDA to be clarified in the common sense narrow approach proposed by Senator Portman.

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  • Venigalla B. Rao, Ph.D. Headshot

    Anthrax & Plague: How 1 Vaccine Could Protect Against 2 Bioterror Threats

    A study involving the Department of Biology was reported on in Live Science. The study found that one vaccine can potentially protect against two of the biggest bioterrorism threats - plague and anthrax.

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  • Chuan Pu and Missile Launches

    David An, doctoral candidate, politics, was interviewed by NTDTV about North Korean missile tests in the West Pacific.

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  • How to View the Solar Eclipse Without Damaging Your Eyes

    Michael Kirk, researcher, physics, was quoted in a Health article on how to safely view the eclipse.

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  • Nora M. Heimann, Ph.D. Headshot

    Pray for Artists

    Nora Heimann, chair and professor, art, was on EWTN News Nightly about the relationship between art and the Catholic Church

    She was also interviewed for EWTN Radio's Morning Glory Show on Pope Francis's message to artists and the connection with environmental care. 

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  • Time to Re-Boot the War Debate in Congress`

    William Smith, research fellow and managing director, Center for the Study of Statesmanship, had an op-ed published in The American Conservative about rebooting the war debate in Congress.

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  • Rise of the Young Traditionalists

    Friar Israel Sebastian N Arauz-Rosiles, O.F.M. Conv., seminarian, was quoted in a National Review story on the rising number of young traditionalist Catholics.

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  • The Personal Is Always Political: A Conversation with David Walsh

    David Walsh, professor, politics, talked about his latest book, Politics of the Person as the Politics of Being, in an podcast produced by Liberty Law Talk, a feature of the online Library of Law and Liberty.

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  • Sandra Barrueco, Ph.D. Headshot

    Padres tienen que involucrarse

    Sandra Barrueco, associate professor, psychology, was featured in an El Pregonero story about how immigrant parents need to be involved in order for their children to succeed academically.

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  • Students embark on ‘Summer By Rail’ journey at Penn Station

    Caitlyn Boyle and Victoria Principato were mentioned in a Metro story on their “Summer by Rail” trip across the United States by Amtrak, that will end with them arriving in Washington, D.C. for the start of the school year.

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  • Trevor Lipscombe, Ph.D. Headshot

    David Jones, British chemist and ‘court jester in the palace of science,’ dies at 79

    Trevor Lipscombe, director, The Catholic University of America Press, was quoted in a Washington Post obituary of British chemist David Jones.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on President Trump’s ban of people who identify as transgendered from serving in the military.

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  • Robert A. Destro, J.D. Headshot

    Kurdistan: A proven sanctuary and ‘safe haven’ for refugees

    Robert Destro, professor, law, and director, IPR; and Carole Leary, co-director with Destro of the Iraqi Kurdistan Religious Freedom Project; published commentary in the Washington Times on refugees in Kurdistan and how to protect Christians in the Middle East.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Relevant Radio - July 26, 2017

    Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, was interviewed on Relevant Radio about business and the school’s upcoming Good Profit conference.

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    10 brasileños, que te harán creer en la ciencia nacional

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was listed as one of “10 Brazilians that will make you believe in national science” in Pysnnoticias.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    Charlie Gard’s fate was at mercy of British government, not parents

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was quoted in a Washington Times story on the Charlie Gard case and parental rights.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    Nation's capital remembers former US Opus Dei head

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on the legacy of Fr. Arne Panula, former U.S. vicar of Opus Dei, and director of the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C.

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

    Chester Bennington's death puts spotlight on suicide and mental health

    David Jobes, professor, psychology, completed a study in 2014 indicating that suicide rates fell after the death of Kurt Cobain in 1994. The study was referenced in a Duetsche Welle story on the death of Chester Bennington.

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  • Andreas Widmer, M.A. Headshot

    Freedom From or Freedom For?

    Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, published an essay on economic freedom with the Heritage Foundation.

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  • ‘Great War’ Brought US Catholics Into Mainstream

    W. John Shepherd, associate archivist, was quoted in a Catholic News Story article that was reposted by The Tablet on World War I and Catholics. It was originally published in 2014.

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  • Melissa Moschella, Ph.D. Headshot

    Euthanasia mindset looms over disabled baby's legal fight, ethicist warns

    Melissa Moschella, assistant professor, philosophy, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story on parental rights of a baby born with a disabling medical condition.
    Bob Destro, professor, law, and director, IPR, was quoted in an Our Sunday Visitor story about Charlie Gard and parental rights.

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  • Julia Young, Ph.D. Headshot

    Mass deportation isn’t just inhumane. It’s ineffective.

    Julia Young, assistant professor, history published commentary in The Washington Post on why deportation is ineffective.

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  • Carlos Reimers, Ph.D. Headshot

    2017’s Best & Worst Places for First-Time Home Buyers

    Carlos Reimers, assistant professor, architecture, was interviewed by WalletHub for a story giving advice for first time homebuyers.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    What Civilta Cattolica’s analysis of US Christianity missed

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency critique of Civilta Cattolica’s analysis of US Christianity. He was also quoted in a Catholic World Report analysis of the piece. 

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Bishops Call for Nuclear Elimination but Forget Need for Modernization and Maintenance

    Joseph Capizzi, director, Institute for Human Ecology, and professor, ethics, published an article in Providence on the bishops’ call for nuclear elimination.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Anniversary of Land O'Lakes Statement on Catholic Universities

    University President John Garvey published commentary in the National Catholic Register on the 50th anniversary of the Land O'Lakes Conference. He was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the response to the statement and was mentioned in an Our Sunday Visitor story on the statement. 

    The University and former president Bishop David M. O’Connell were mentioned in an America story on the statement.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    The company of good people

    University President Garvey’s monthly Catholic News Service column was on the company we keep.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Benedict Option Relies on an 'Off-Kilter Emphasis' on Sexual Sin

    Joseph Capizzi, director, Institute for Human Ecology, and professor, moral theology, was quoted in a PJ Media story about a July 12 discussion at the National Press Club titled “Responding to the Benedict Option.” Capizzi participated in the discussion.

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  • Our choice: Life over death

    Lawrence P. Grayson, visiting scholar, philosophy, published commentary in Our Sunday Visitor on society’s disregard for life.

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  • John S. Grabowski, Ph.D. Headshot

    Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

    John Grabowski, associate professor, moral theology and ethics, was quoted in a Catholic News Agency story about comments by Melinda Gates who has said that she is “optimistic” the Catholic Church will change church teaching on contraception in order to help women in developing countries.

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  • Images of Faith Preserved at Capitol Attest to Role of Religion in U.S.

    Timothy Meagher, associate professor, history, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story about artwork in the nation’s capital that highlights the influence of religion in U.S. history.

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  • Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Catholic Church says no to gluten-free communion. Here’s why.

    Chad Pecknold, associate professor, theology, was quoted in a Washington Post story on the substance of bread and wine used at the Eucharist.

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  • Bad Multiculturalism in College, Bad Foreign Policy in Real World

    William Smith, research fellow and managing director of the Center for the Study of Statesmanship, published an op-ed in The American Conservative on bad multiculturalism being taught in colleges.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Relevant Radio Drew Mariani Show - July 10

    Joseph Capizzi, professor, moral theology, director, Institute for Human Ecology, was interviewed about nuclear weapons on the Drew Mariani Show. 

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  • Duilia de Mello, Ph.D. Headshot

    Upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse thrills astronomers and parishioners

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story about the upcoming solar eclipse on Aug. 21.

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    Should the works of mercy come with free swag?

    David Cloutier, associate professor, moral theology, was quoted in a U.S. Catholic story on charitable consumerism.

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  • Antonio F. Perez, J.D. Headshot

    EWTN News Nightly - 2017-07-05

    Antonio Perez, professor, law, was interviewed on EWTN News Nightly on Just War Theory and North Korea.

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

    Avoiding sexual assault: How parents can discuss a tough topic with kids

    Eileen Dombo, associate professor, social work, was interviewed by WTOP on how to talk to children about avoiding sexual assault.

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  • Frederic Sautet, Ph.D. Headshot

    Libérons la croissance française en nous inspirant des politiques qui ont sauvé la Nouvelle-Zélande

    Frederic Sautet, associate professor, published an op-ed in l’Opinion using New Zealand economic reform as a possible model that France should consider today.

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  • In Fourth of July ceremony, 22 immigrants become U.S. citizens

    Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla, research associate, Institute for Astrophysics and Computational Sciences, was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article for being one of 22 people who became naturalized citizens on the fourth of July.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Archbishop Lori: Like Doubting Thomas, God frees us from fear for mission

    University President John Garvey was quoted in Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore’s homily for the closing Mass of the USCCB’s Fortnight for Freedom.

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  • How Are Priests Trained?

    Deacon Andrew Clyne, seminarian, wrote about priestly formation for Our Sunday Visitor’s The Catholic Answer.

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

    Eucharist and Ecology?

    Msgr. Paul McPartlan, Carl J. Peter Professor of Systematic Theology and Ecumenism, published an article in Our Sunday Visitor’s The Catholic Answer on the ecological crisis as a spiritual crisis.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Is There Pro-Life Research for Alzheimer’s Disease?

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, spoke on EWTN’s Pro-Life Weekly on care for the elderly.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    The wisdom of calling God our Father

    University President John Garvey’s June column for Catholic News Service, “The wisdom of calling God our Father,” was published.

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  • Winergy, architecture and design for Pantelleria

    Lavinia Fici Pasquina, associate professor, architecture, was mentioned along with her students in several Italian publications about “Winergy,” an exhibition of student work in Piana di Ghirlanda.

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  • Jay W.  Richards, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Joe Pags Show | Jay Richards on the Republican-led House panel voting to gut Dodd-Frank

    Jay Richards, assistant research professor, business, was interviewed on Newsmax to discuss Dodd-Frank.

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  • The Sanctification of Work

    Max Torres, director of management, was interviewed on Kresta in the Afternoon on the sanctification of work.

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  • Michael  Kimmage, Ph.D. Headshot

    Marshall Plan's 70th anniversary witnesses crack in US-Europe alliance

    Michael Kimmage, professor, history, was interviewed on CGTN TV on the Marshall Plan’s 70th anniversary.

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  • Rev. Jude DeAngelo, M.Div. Headshot

    Author says rosary 'can help us achieve peace in the world'

    Rev. Jude DeAngelo, chaplain, and Victoria Conaway, recent graduate, were quoted in a Catholic News Service story on praying the rosary. Conaway was also interviewed for a video to accompany the story.

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  • The Drew Mariani Show - Jun 20, 2017

    Laurance Alvarado, lecturer, management, was interviewed on June 20 on The Drew Mariani Show program on Relevant Radio about the Whole Foods/Amazon merger.

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  • Print Books vs. Ebooks: Who's Up, Who's Down, and Where Are We Headed?

    David Shumaker, clinical associate professor, library science, published an article on print books v. ebooks in Information Today.

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  • V. Bradley Lewis, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Roots of Polarization: Politics Without Morality and the Transcendent End

    V. Bradley Lewis, associate professor, philosophy, published commentary in the National Catholic Register about political polarization.

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  • Noonan: Pick up a book and change your world

    Commentary on Peggy Noonan’s commencement address was published in USA Today network papers. An excerpt was published by the New York Times in a wrap up of commencement speeches, and it was also referenced in a LI Herald op-ed

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  • David Cloutier, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Ignatian Option

    David Cloutier, associate professor, moral theology, published a review in Commonweal of "Building a Bridge" by Rev. James Martin, S.J.

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  • Where Are They Now: Mark Weber

    Mark Weber, executive in residence, business, was profiled as a featured executive in the WashingtonExec.

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  • The Drew Mariani Show - Jun 15, 2017

    Stewart McHie, MSBA program director, was interviewed on June 15 on The Drew Mariani Show program on Relevant Radio about Fox dropping their "fair and balanced" slogan because it was so readily mocked. He discussed advertising and how repetition, even of false claims, has the ability to change people's minds.

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  • For Ward Centre singers, ‘Everything Old Is New Again’

    The International Centre for Ward Music Studies at Catholic University was mentioned in a Catholic Virginian story about the Ward Centre of Richmond.

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  • Lucia Silecchia, J.D. Headshot

    Elderly at special risk in a “throwaway culture”

    Lucia Silecchia, professor, law, published commentary in Crux on the United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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  • Andrew Yeo, Ph.D. Headshot

    People-to-People Engagement with North Korea

    Andrew Yeo, associate professor, politics, published a blog with the Peterson Institute for International Economics on engagement with North Korea.

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  • Julio Bermudez, Ph.D. Headshot

    What will future houses of worship look like?

    Julio Bermudez, associate professor, architecture, published commentary with Religion News Service on the future of sacred spaces.

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  • Morning Glory discusses classical architecture with James McCrery

    James McCrery, assistant professor, architecture, appeared on the EWTN radio show Morning Glory to talk about classical architecture.

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  • Joseph E. Capizzi, Ph.D. Headshot

    Catholic social thought leaders join dicastery to promote human dignity

    Joseph Capizzi, executive director, Institute for Human Ecology, was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on promoting Catholic social teaching.

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    Crise afugenta cientistas e transfere pesquisas do Brasil: "Na penúria"

    Duilia de Mello, professor, physics, was interviewed by UOL on the crisis in Brazialian economy and scientists leaving the country.

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  • Michael  Pakaluk, Ph.D. Headshot

    Trump and Laudato Si'

    Michael Pakaluk, professor ad interim, accounting ethics, published commentary in the Boston Pilot on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.

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  • Michael  Kimmage, Ph.D. Headshot

    It’s time to take the idea of the West back from the populists

    Michael Kimmage, professor, history, published commentary in the Washington Post on populism and the idea of the West.

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  • How Millennials Are Reinventing the Priesthood

    Nicholas Morrison, philosophy major and seminarian at the St. John Paul II Seminary, was quoted in a Time story on millennials and the priesthood.

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  • Rev. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D. Headshot

    The Priests Who Pastor Beyond Retirement

    Rev. Paul Sullins, research professor, sociology, was quoted in a National Catholic Register story on priests who pastor beyond retirement.

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  • Why the pope is wrong about “speculators”

    Luanne Zurlo, assistant professor, finance, published commentary in Crux on the Pope’s comments on speculators.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    Politics and the virtue of charity

    University President John Garvey published commentary in National Catholic Reporter on the Knights of Columbus.

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  • Hillary Clinton is starting a social welfare group. What does that mean?

    Roger Colinvaux, professor, law, published an article in The Conversation on the difference between social welfare nonprofits and charities.

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  • Ecumenical leaders call for context, nuance in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue

    The Arlington Catholic Herald and Catholic News Service produced several stories covering the conference commemorating the 500th anniversary of the reformation, which was co-sponsored by Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Catholic University's School of Theology and religious Studies, the Vatican's Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences, and the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

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  • A decade of championing Church teaching on economics, immigration, and poverty

    Stephen Schneck, former director of IPR, was interviewed by Crux for a story on his years at the head of the institute and its history.

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  • Mark L. Rienzi, J.D. Headshot

    White House Acts to Roll Back Birth-Control Mandate for Religious Employers

    Mark Rienzi, associate professor, law, was quoted in a New York Times article on plans to roll  back federal requirements on religious employers to provide birth control through insurance plans.

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  • John Garvey, J.D. Headshot

    College presidents appeal to homeland security for student migrants

    University President John Garvey was quoted in a Catholic News Service story on college presidents appealing to Homeland Security to protect student migrants.

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  • Rev. D. Paul Sullins, Ph.D. Headshot

    Nebraska Senator Warns of ‘Peter Pan Epidemic’: Should Catholics Worry?

    Rev. Paul Sullins, research professor, sociology, and Andreas Widmer, director, entrepreneurship, were quoted in a National Catholic Register story on the “Peter Pan Epidemic.”

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