The days and weeks before Christmas at Catholic University is a time to balance prayer and study, fun and finals. The lighting of the University's official Christmas tree, the Annual Christmas Concert for Charity, the living nativity, Advent devotions, and residence hall parties gave students opportunities to relax amidst the end-of-semester projects, papers, and exams.
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Prominent Catholic scholars and clergy will gather at The Catholic University of America on Jan. 10 for a special conference, “Erroneous Autonomy: The Dignity of Work.”
Read More“Living Laudato Si’” is the theme for Catholic University’s 2015-2016 Annual Report.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America is now home to one of North America’s most important collections of Ethiopian religious manuscripts, thanks to a generous donation from Chicago collectors Gerald and Barbara Weiner. The handmade manuscripts, which originate from Ethiopia and which date back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, include more than 125 Christian manuscripts, 215 Islamic manuscripts, and 350 “magic” scrolls.
Read MoreCardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, opened his Catholic Channel radio show earlier this week with the words: “Coming to you from the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. … ”
Read MoreNotable Catholics Robert F. Comstock and Sandra Andreas McMurtrie were honored on Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, as recipients of the Patronal Medal, an award that recognizes a person’s contributions toward the advancement of Marian devotion, theology, and general appreciation of the place of Mary in the life of the Church.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced today a unique partnership to accelerate small business growth in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. As a part of this partnership, The Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics will launch ICIC’s Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program for the first time in the D.C. area in 2017.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, has appointed Monsignor Ronny Jenkins, associate professor of canon law, to be the dean of the School of Canon Law, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Read MoreHow does religious liberty differ in America and France? And what can be learned from the ideals of each country’s revolutions? Those were the questions explored during a student-led mock policy briefing held at The Catholic University of America last week.
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The Catholic University of America has named alumnus Mike Gutelius, B.A. 1992, as the 30th head football coach in the history of the Department of Athletics program.
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Thousands gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a night of sacred holiday music during the 27th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity.
Read MoreUniversity President John Garvey was honored on behalf of The Catholic University of America Dec. 2, as part of Special Olympics D.C.’s 32nd annual Night of Trees Gala. The award was given in honor of the University’s “long history of friendship and support” shown to Special Olympics D.C.
Read MoreThe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named James H. Howard Jr., who is the Wylma R. and James R. Curtin Professor emeritus of psychology, as a fellow for his study of the effects of aging on learning in older adults.
Read MoreRetired U.S. Air Force general and former CIA director Michael Hayden challenged perceptions about the stability of the world in a talk last week at The Catholic University of America.
Read MorePresident John Garvey is among more than 70 Catholic higher education leaders who have signed a statement of solidarity with students in their communities who have qualified for the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program).
Read MoreCatholic University’s location in Washington, D.C., provides its students with many unique opportunities to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to the real world.
Read MoreThe D.C. Metro Theatre Arts website praised the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music’s production of The Outcasts of Poker Flat, a new American opera written by music school professor Andrew Earle Simpson.
Read MoreThe perilous state of Christianity in the Middle East was the topic of discussion on Nov. 17, as Chaldean Bishop Francis Y. Kalabat, eparch of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of Detroit, addressed members of the Catholic University community.
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tim Busch told an audience at Catholic University that people “can always be successful in communion with God and His plans.”
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America’s Institute for Human Ecology (IHE), in collaboration with the United States Naval Academy (USNA), held a workshop this week at the University on applied ethics.
Read MoreThe Benjamin T. Rome School of Music takes audiences back to the tumultuous days of the California Gold Rush with The Outcasts of Poker Flat, an original American opera written by music school professor Andrew Earle Simpson. The show will be performed in Ward Recital Hall from Nov. 17 through 20.
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To date, three of the clients served by Catholic University law school’s Innocence Project Clinic & Clemency Project have had their sentences commuted. In August, President Barack Obama granted commutation of sentences to 111 federal prisoners. One of those was Timothy L. Tyler whose application for commutation was submitted to the president by the clinic.
Read MoreAs Iraqi government forces continue their offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the world is reminded of the violence and persecution that has affected Christians in the Middle East. Forced to abandon their homes, some are displaced within Iraq, and many have immigrated as refugees to other Middle Eastern countries, the United States, and elsewhere in the world, struggling to preserve their culture and languages.
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The Catholic University community gathered to remember alumnus Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of God, country, and his fellow soldiers.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, issued a statement about the election and civil discourse.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America men’s basketball team played its season-opening exhibition game at the University of Notre Dame .
Read MoreWhen it comes to delivering homilies, Catholic clergy should focus on honesty, humility, and delivering a message their parishioners can relate to.
Read MorePhotojournalist and activist Eman Mohammed delivered a presentation to students, faculty, and dignitaries on Nov. 1 in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center.
Read MoreAn alumnus and former student athlete of The Catholic University of America has committed $100,000 to establish the Franny Murray Endowment for the University’s Department of Athletics.
Read MoreCatholic University’s Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR) hosted two separate events this week examining the election from a Catholic perspective.
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The D.C. Metro Theatre Arts website praised the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music’s recent production of City of Angels.
Read MoreJosh Shepperd, assistant professor of media and communication studies, was recently appointed the 2017 Sound History Fellow for the Library of Congress's National Recording Preservation Board.
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John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, gave an exclusive interview to Christopher White at Crux, the first half of which runs today. “By pretty much any standard one cares to cite, President John Garvey of The Catholic University of America is among the more intriguing figures on the U.S. Catholic landscape these days,” says White.
Read MoreInfluential thinkers in the social sciences gathered at The Catholic University of America on Oct. 27 for a daylong conference exploring the growing international awareness surrounding human rights in North Korea.
Read MoreWith the presidential election less than two weeks away, Catholic University students are more interested than ever in learning about campaign politics. Every four years, John White, professor of politics, offers Pol 405: National Elections to educate students about the process of electing the country’s next commander in chief.
Read MoreHistorian Eamon Duffy was honored as the recipient of this year’s Johannes Quasten Award on Oct. 20, during an award ceremony held in Caldwell Auditorium. The only award given annually by the School of Theology and Religious Studies (STRS), the Quasten Award recognizes excellence in scholarship and leadership in religious studies.
Read MoreThe Musical Theatre Division of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music kicks off its 30th anniversary this year with its fall musical, City of Angels, to be performed at The Catholic University of America’s Hartke Theatre Oct. 28 through 30.
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Eminent Irish historian Eamon Duffy will be honored at The Catholic University of America on Thursday, Oct. 20, as the recipient of this year’s Johannes Quasten Award.
Read MoreAffordable Colleges Online has ranked The Catholic University of America Online Master of Science in Nursing program fifth in the nation.
Read MoreAndrew Yeo spoke about the future of democracy in Korea during the 2016 John Oh Memorial Lecture on Oct. 13.
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Two events this month will offer opportunities to explore issues pertaining to democracy and human rights on the Korean Peninsula. Andrew Yeo, director of Asian studies and associate professor of politics at Catholic University, has helped to organize both events, which are hosted by the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR) at Catholic University.
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As Americans decide who to vote for this election season, many will look to their faith in making this decision.
Read MoreAaron Dominguez, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, was elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) this month for his physics research pertaining to particles and fields.
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The Catholic University Department of Drama presents its theatre schedule for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Read MoreCatholic University actors will portray the lives and loves of Romantic Age poets Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley as part of the fall show, taking place in Hartke Theatre Oct. 13 through 16.
Read MoreThe Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents its 2016-2017 schedule of performances.
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For the fifth year in a row, The Catholic University of America campus has been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation with its Tree Campus USA recognition.
Read MoreStudents and faculty from the Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance divisions will switch roles on Sunday, April 10, to participate in the Opera & Musical Theatre Soiree.
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Today, the new and improved engage.catholic.edu debuts.
Read MoreWorld-renowned pianist Santiago Rodriguez will perform a concert of the music of Alberto Ginastera in celebration of the 100th anniversary of classical composer’s birth.
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While many Americans are focused on the final stages of the presidential election, five individuals will discuss what comes after the results are counted. In response to a national conversation that is marked — regardless of affiliation — by divisive rhetoric and broken exchange, The National Review Institute and Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies (IPR) at The Catholic University of America will host a conversation calling for renewal as it applies to the national political conversation.
Read MoreOver 80 employers and 400 students gathered in the Great Room of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center Friday, Sept. 30, for the fall career fair hosted by the Office of Career Services.
Read MoreThe Washington Post's Dan Steinberg profiled interim head football coach Bill Bachman, who left one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious law firms, Williams & Connolly, to pursue his true passion of being a coach.
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During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Catholic University’s Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research Initiative is offering a toolkit with resources for abuse victims and organizations that support them.
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Thanks to an anonymous donation of $2.5 million, The Catholic University of America Athletics Department will renovate the Raymond A. DuFour Center with construction scheduled to begin this winter.
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The Catholic University of America has experts from various backgrounds and fields of study available to discuss the 2016 presidential election. Each source has extensive media experience.
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Thanks to an anonymous donation of $2.5 million, The Catholic University of America Athletics Department will renovate the Raymond A. DuFour Center with construction scheduled to begin this winter.
Read MoreAndrew Yeo, an associate professor of politics and a fellow at the Institute of Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was named to a $1.2 million research task force organized by the Office of the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) to study the internal and regional relationships of North Korea.
Read More“To be invited into friendship with Jesus and one another, we need to understand Jesus first.” That was the message for The Catholic University of America last week, as Rev. James Martin, S.J., addressed a room packed with students during a CUA on Tap talk Sept. 22 in Caldwell Auditorium.
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At the blessing of Catholic University’s campus near the Vatican, University Provost Andrew Abela described the efforts that led to the center as “first and foremost God’s work.”
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Faculty members from several schools at The Catholic University of America are available to comment on stories related to the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the effects they have had on the United States and the world.
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The Catholic University of America community will gather to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Great Upper Church.
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In response to the Holy Father’s call for training, the National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America and its partners will host a symposium Hope, Help, And Healing: A Catholic Response to Domestic Abuse and Violence on July 7 and 8.
Read MoreOn Sunday, Sept. 25, The Catholic University of America will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Granados’s death with a concert of his best-known works by faculty members from the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music and guest performers from several Latin American and Caribbean countries.
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In celebration of Saint Teresa of Calcutta’s recent canonization, more than 600 members of The Catholic University of America community will answer the call to #FindYourCalcutta by participating in a day of service honoring her legacy on Sunday, Sept. 18.
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Chellsie Memmel, 2008 Olympics winner of the Silver Medal for the Best All Around in women’s gymnastics, will go for the gold when she makes her theatrical debut in the world premiere of Mary Eberstadt’s The Loser Letters at Catholic University’s Hartke Theatre Sept. 29 through Oct. 9.
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Three scholars shared their support for the Catholic Church’s teachings on human sexuality and contraception during a Sept. 20 press conference.
Read MoreAddressing an audience that filled Caldwell Auditorium, scholar Leon Kass argued that the Internet creates a barrier to true friendship and romantic relationships.
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On Tuesday, Sept 20, Catholic scholars will release a statement with more than 400 signatories that strongly supports the Church’s teaching on human sexuality, as articulated in the 1968 papal encyclical Humanae Vitae.
Read MoreMichael Novak, former ambassador to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, has joined The Arthur and Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the University’s Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics as a distinguished visiting fellow.
Read MoreAidan Byrnes, a junior philosophy major, opened Catholic University’s Mother Teresa Day of Service Sunday, Sept. 18, with the words of the saint: "You can find Calcutta all over the world, if you have eyes to see."
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America, under the leadership of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), organized Crabfest, the annual kick-off party for graduate students.
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Zion Evrony, former Israeli ambassador to the Vatican, has joined The Catholic University of America faculty as a visiting assistant professor.
Read MoreZion Evrony, former Israeli ambassador to the Vatican, has joined The Catholic University of America faculty as a visiting assistant professor.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America opened the Center for Cultural Engagement, a center created to facilitate cross-cultural communication, awareness, and appreciation on campus.
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University faculty and administrators gathered in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to welcome the Class of 2020 at Freshman Convocation.
Read MoreAfter months of writing and editing, Rebecca Dzida received a rare opportunity earlier this month: the chance to hear her written words performed live within the halls of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America hosted 43 Brazilian students, as part of the summer research internship program managed by the Center for Global Education and the School of Engineering.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, issued a statement on 9/11 Anniversary.
Read MoreEmmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Gary Sinise will receive the 2017 James Cardinal Gibbons Medal, the Alumni Association’s highest accolade.
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The newly renovated, inviting space in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center features several large screen televisions, cozy seating, a fireplace, a pool table, and a sound system for entertainment.
Read MoreRecalling Pope Francis’s visit last year to The Catholic University of America, Cardinal Donald Wuerl encouraged members of the campus community to put their faith into action on Sept. 8, during the University’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreStudents from all classes gathered for the kick-off-the-year party, Fall Fiesta Tuesday, Sept. 6. Organized by the Office of Campus Activities and by the Program Board, Fall Fiesta was chock full of food, drinks, a bounce castle, a photo booth, a live performer, skee balls, and coveted free t-shirts.
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Misterwives and Royal Teeth will play at Capital Fest 2016, an annual concert for students. Organized by Program Board, a student organization that plans major events on campus for undergraduate students, the concert will be held Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the McMahon parking lot and will feature food trucks and special treats.
Read MoreSeniors Matt McMahon and Emily Merkel dedicated nearly their entire summers to better themselves as part of an exclusive service program that prepares college students for potential entry into the Marines.
Read MoreSeniors Matt McMahon and Emily Merkel dedicated nearly their entire summers to better themselves as part of an exclusive service program that prepares college students for potential entry into the Marines.
Read MorePresident Obama granted commutation of sentences to 111 federal prisoners. One of those was Timothy L. Tyler whose application for commutation was submitted to the President by The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law's Innocence Project Clinic & Clemency Project. Professor J.P. "Sandy" Ogilvy contacted Tyler in the Federal Correctional Institution of Jesup, Georgia by phone to inform him of his commutation.
Read MoreThis summer senior Madeline Traylor started her day by hitting the snooze button a couple of times before getting up for her full-time internship with Cox Graae + Spack Architects in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Read MoreBlessed Teresa of Calcutta — known to most of the world simply as Mother Teresa — will be canonized a saint by Pope Francis on Sept. 4. This Fall, Catholic University is celebrating its many ties to the humble nun.
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Parishioners at Catholic churches around the country are asked to give generously to the National Collection for The Catholic University of America.
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Nearly 800 first-year and transfer students moved into the residence halls at Catholic University with help from 80 student volunteers, who carried boxes and suitcases, and went all out to make the new students feel welcome.
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The Catholic University of America re-launched CUAcardinals.com, completely overhauling the official athletic website of Cardinals Athletics.
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Approximately 800 new students and their families are joining the Catholic University family starting Thursday, Aug. 25, during Orientation 2016.
Read MoreAll Catholic University of America students currently studying at the Rome Center in Rome, Italy or who are traveling in Italy with the Honors Program are safe and accounted for.
Read MoreA group of 17 Catholic University students traveled to Krakow, Poland, as part of a pilgrimage organized by the Office of Campus Ministry. In addition to attending World Youth Day, the students also visited Rome and the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland.
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In July Catholic University hosted two institutes for high school students interested in drama and musical theatre.
Read MoreCatholic University's men's basketball team will play at Notre Dame in November.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America has launched the Center for Cultural Engagement with the mission of helping students develop a sense of self, sense of place, and sense of responsibility.
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Catholic University President John Garvey described the late Franny Murray, who served the Department of Athletics for 70 years, as a man of wisdom who was “a father to the students who needed one.”
Read MoreFrancis E. “Franny” Murray — a fixture of The Catholic University of America Department of Athletics for 70 years — died Aug. 4, 2016, at the age of 94.
Read MorePope Francis has appointed John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, to the Board of Directors of the Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).
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More than 350 social workers and social services providers gathered at The Catholic University of America earlier this month for a symposium exploring how the Catholic Church can best support victims of domestic violence.
Read MoreMore than 50 teenagers from across the country gathered at The Catholic University of America in June for the University’s first annual Light the World! Institute, which explored the relationship between theology and everyday life.
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The National Catholic School of Social Service is rated favorably in five college rankings, including being recognized by the Social Work Degree Guide as the #1 Catholic college social work degree program in 2015.
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Law students from The Catholic University of America spent three weeks studying in Rome as participants in the International Human Rights Summer Law Program offered by the Columbus School of Law.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America mourns the passing of Carmen Hernández, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way.
Read MoreAs the world grieves over the latest, terrible violence and death inflicted on so many innocent people in Nice, France, we offer our solidarity with these latest victims of terrorism while we proclaim our hope in the transforming power of Christ’s love.
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The University’s first annual Light the World! Institute brought more than 54 teenagers from around the country to campus to learn about theology in everyday life and to explore the nation’s capital.
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The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling this week on Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a challenge to the constitutionality of two provisions of a law in Texas which regulates abortion.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, issued a statement asking for prayers for the victims of the shooting in Orlando.
Read MoreCatholic University has received six awards from the Catholic Press Association (CPA).
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, has appointed Deborah Brown as assistant vice president for Advancement Services, effective June 27, 2016.
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Evan Cole, a recent graduate from Catholic University's School of Architecture and Planning, was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq. His road to recovery is the subject of an NBC Nightly News segment.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, has appointed Vincent Kiernan as dean of the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies, effective June 27, 2016.
Read MoreA pastor’s job extends far beyond nurturing souls. Oftentimes, running a parish involves keeping an entire physical and spiritual community afloat — paying bills, meeting fundraising and membership goals, and managing a full staff of employees and volunteers.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of the United States announced that it is vacating the prior decisions of the lower courts in Zubik v. Burwell, the HHS contraceptive mandate case of which the University is a plaintiff.
Read MoreWith one day left before Commencement, students of The Catholic University of America spent Friday looking back on their accomplishments with gratitude and prayer.
Read MorePresident John Garvey announced today that The Catholic University of America has hired Margaret Carney, AIA, as the new associate vice president for facilities planning and management, effective July 11, 2016.
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Four faculty members at The Catholic University of America were honored for teaching excellence May 3 during the Spring Faculty Luncheon held in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center.
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The Catholic University of America women’s and men’s lacrosse teams won Landmark Conference championships on Saturday.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America women’s lacrosse team is heading to the third round of the NCAA Division III Tournament after beating Messiah College 15 to 9 at Cardinal Stadium on Sunday, May 15.
Read MoreJohn Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, has appointed Bill Warren, as an associate vice president for University Advancement, effective April 18. Prior to joining the University community, Warren served as vice president of development for the National Geographic Society.
Read MoreAndy Youniss has played guitar at the House of Blues and the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. He’s opened for world-famous musicians like Aerosmith, Maroon Five, Elvis Costello, Elton John, and Fun. And he’s done it all as part of his job as president and CEO of a computer programming company, Rocket Software.
Read MoreOn Sunday, April 23, The Catholic University of America's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) joined forces with Campus Ministry's Brookland Outreach to host their third annual Brookland Field Day at Cardinal Stadium.
Read MoreCardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and Chancellor of The Catholic University of America, will address students Wednesday, April 27
Read MoreFollowing an eight-month-long national search, John Garvey, President of The Catholic University of America, has appointed Aaron Dominguez, as dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2016.
Read MoreMore than 200 years after it was first published, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice continues to permeate pop culture. From film adaptions and web series to comic strips and zombie-ridden spin-offs, this classic story is embraced by a new generation of readers.
Read MorePhysicists at The Catholic University of America Institute for Astrophysics and Computational Sciences can continue to make strides in scientific understanding thanks to a recent NASA grant for more than $29 million.
Read MoreThree professors were honored April 15 for their scholarly achievement. This year the annual provost’s award ceremony for outstanding accomplishment by faculty was held in conjunction with Catholic University’s first Research Day, a daylong celebration of scholarship by students, faculty, and staff across disciplines.
Read MoreThe Catholic University of America announced today that it has received six commitments totaling $47 million for the operational needs of the School of Business and Economics and other University academic programs.
Read MorePope Francis released his apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”) on Friday, April 8. Since then, faculty members from three schools at The Catholic University of America have been in demand with reporters seeking expert commentary and clarity on the document.
Read More“I want you to love somebody. You can convince yourself you’ll ‘get back’ to your loved ones. There’s no ‘getting back.’ Bad things do happen. You turn around to look back and they won’t be there.”
Read MoreWhen one thinks of cutting edge university research, test tubes and laboratory coats likely to mind. But at The Catholic University of America, leaders in scholarly research can be found in all of its 12 schools and 22 research facilities.
Read MoreStudents and faculty from the Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance divisions will switch roles on Sunday, April 10, to participate in the Opera & Musical Theatre Soiree.
Read MoreOn Friday, April 8, The Catholic University of America welcomed students admitted to the Class of 2020 for an up-close look at the people and programs on campus.
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Catholic University has experts available to comment on the role of families in the Church, Church teachings on divorce and remarriage, the importance of marriage preparation programs, raising and educating children, and canon law.
Read MoreFollowing a nationwide search, President John Garvey announced today that The Catholic University of America has hired Bill Bowman as the new dean of the School of Business and Economics.
Read MoreIn the business world, where money and profits are often the ultimate goal, the principles of Catholic social teaching such as solidarity or caring for the poor may fall by the wayside.
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The National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) ranked 47th on the U.S. News & World Report 2016 rankings for the Top 50 Best Schools of Social Work.
Read MoreThe National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) ranked 47th on the U.S. News & World Report 2016 rankings for the Top 50 Best Schools of Social Work.
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Kunal Shroff, high school senior and lab assistant in Catholic University’s Department of Biology, won the third-place medal of distinction for basic research for his work on Huntington’s disease at the award ceremony for the Intel Science Talent Search earlier this month.
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The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies honored two of the country’s most influential Catholics during its annual dinner March 19.
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CUA had representatives both inside and outside of the Supreme Court during the March 23 oral arguments of a case that involves the implementation of a controversial mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read MoreKunal Shroff, high school senior and lab assistant in Catholic University’s Department of Biology, won the third-place medal of distinction for basic research for his work on Huntington’s disease at the award ceremony for the Intel Science Talent Search earlier this month.
Read MoreCUA had representatives both inside and outside of the Supreme Court during the March 23 oral arguments of a case that involves the implementation of a controversial mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies presents an interdisciplinary conference on "Rebuilding Trust."
Read MoreThe Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies presents an interdisciplinary conference on "Rebuilding Trust."
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Approximately 150 students gathered March 21 in front of the Office of Campus Ministry on a cold and windy night for an annual Catholic University tradition — the Way of the Cross.
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Today the Supreme Court of the United States heard the oral arguments of the co-plaintiffs in Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, et al. v Sylvia Matthews Burwell, et al., against the implementation of the mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services that would require The Catholic University and other religious organizations to provide health insurance coverage for surgical sterilization, prescription contraceptives, and drugs that cause early stage abortions. A decision by the Court is expected before the end of this term.
Read MoreToday the Supreme Court of the United States heard the oral arguments of the co-plaintiffs in Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, et al. v Sylvia Matthews Burwell, et al., against the implementation of the mandate by the Department of Health and Human Services that would require The Catholic University and other religious organizations to provide health insurance coverage for surgical sterilization, prescription contraceptives, and drugs that cause early stage abortions. A decision by the Court is expected before the end of this term.
Read MoreApproximately 150 students gathered March 21 in front of the Office of Campus Ministry on a cold and windy night for an annual Catholic University tradition — the Way of the Cross.
Read MoreStand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and his wife and creative partner, Jeannie Gaffigan, will address the Class of 2016 at The Catholic Catholic University of America Commencement Ceremony on May 14.
Read MoreStand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and his wife and creative partner, Jeannie Gaffigan, will address the Class of 2016 at The Catholic University of America Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14.
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This week, more than 250 business, faith, and academic leaders are gathered at The Catholic University of America for a three-day conference on human ecology — the systematic study of humans and their interactions with one another and the world around them.
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Murphy’s, a new lounge and restaurant in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, will open in fall 2016.
Read MoreMurphy’s, a new lounge and restaurant in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, will open in fall 2016.
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The Catholic University of America will operate on a normal schedule Wednesday, March 16, 2016. WMATA has announced a 29-hour shutdown of all Metrorail services beginning at midnight tonight for emergency inspections, until 5 a.m. on Thursday, March 17. According to its website, Metrobus and MetroAccess will operate on a normal schedule.
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Senior English major Michaela Shea, who spent her spring break on Catholic University’s mission trip to Jamaica, shares a reflection on the experience.
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The Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies will honor two of the country’s most influential Catholics during its annual dinner March 19.
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President John Garvey served as grand marshall of the 45th Annual St. Patrick's Parade of Washington, D.C.
Read MoreOn Sunday, March 13, President John Garvey served as grand marshall of the 45th Annual St. Patrick's Parade of Washington, D.C.
Read MoreSenior English major Michaela Shea, who spent her spring break on Catholic University’s mission trip to Jamaica, shares a reflection on the experience.
Read MoreThe Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies will honor two of the country’s most influential Catholics during its annual dinner March 19.
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A New campus lounge is coming in fall 2016 to Pryzbyla Center.
Read MoreThe Drama department and Irish Studies program collaborate to host staged readings to commemorate Easter Rising of 1916.
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President John Garvey will serve as grand marshall of the 45th Annual St. Patrick's Parade of Washington, D.C.
Read MoreAudiences have the opportunity to experience the works of two operatic masters in one evening as the music school presents a double-bill of La Serva Padrona and Gianni Schicchi.
Read MoreThe world-renowned classical vocalist will share her expertise with musical theatre and vocal performance students.
Read MoreThe world-renowned classical vocalist will share her expertise with musical theatre and vocal performance students.
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Two Theological College seminarians were among those who served the funeral Mass for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia last month.
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James Dewey-Rosenfeld, who has previously worked at Babson College, will be the new dean of undergraduate admissions.
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A one-day symposium will explore the political, theological, and scientific backgrounds, contributions, and implications of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si'.
Read MoreThe first Catholic University Research Day will take place on April 15, 2016. It is a day for the University community to learn about and celebrate the exciting scholarship being done by our faculty and students.
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Given by South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, archbishop of Durban, Feb. 18, 2016
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South African cardinal says racial reconciliation is only possible where there is respect for human dignity and equality.
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Otis Milton Smith served with the Tuskegee Airmen, was the first African-American justice to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, and the first black vice president and general counsel at General Motors. Now Smith is the subject of a Black History Month display at the Columbus School of Law.
Read MoreSister Maria Hanna, prioress of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in Iraq, had a decision to make. The Islamic State’s killing campaign across the Nineveh Plain threatened the primarily Christian community of Qaraqosh outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Aug. 7, 2014
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President John Garvey announced today that the University has hired Jacquelyn Malcolm as the new associate vice president for marketing and communications, effective March 15.
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Classes are meeting in a completely new, modern laboratory that opened this month in the Department of Biology.
Read MoreThe Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents Hugue Leclère performing works by Chopin, Liszt, and Mussorgsky.
Read MoreThe Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a master class by Renée Fleming, one of the most acclaimed singers of our time.
Read MoreThe Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a master class by American classical cellist Lynn Harrell.
Read MoreClasses are meeting in a completely new, modern laboratory that opened this month in the Department of Biology.
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The St. Maximilian Kolbe, O.F.M. Conv., Relic Tour is making its lone stop in the Washington, D.C., area at The Catholic University of America Feb. 17 through 19.
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Plays written by M.F.A. playwriting candidates will tackle issues of racial injustice, addiction, and the search for something better this month at Hartke Theatre.
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The Catholic University of America mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
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In a talk sponsored by the Provost's Office, Vatican Economist Joseph F.X. Zahra said financial reforms should support the common good.
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South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, archbishop of Durban, will speak on racial reconciliation on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and will deliver the annual Cardinal Dearden Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Read MoreSenior John Sygar, who studies in the Music School, was among the talented local performers to receive a nomination this week for the 2016 Helen Hayes Awards.
Read MoreAudiences will experience an inventive take on storybook characters this month as the Music School presents its spring production, Into the Woods.
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Catholics for Family Peace has become part of the National Catholic School of Social service.
Read MoreCatholics For Family Peace, an education and research ministry dedicated to helping people use Catholic teachings to recognize and respond to domestic abuse, has joined the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS) at Catholic University.
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Given by Rev. Peter John Cameron, O.P., editor-in-chief of Magnificat. Jan. 28, 2016
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Members of the University community were encouraged to take solace in God's love during CUA's annual Mass honoring Thomas Aquinas.
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The Napa Institute and The Catholic University of America School of Business and Economics are hosting a conference titled “Human Ecology: Integrating Business and 125 Years of Catholic Social Doctrine” March 16 through 18, at CUA in Washington, D.C.
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Michaela Shea, a senior English major, reflects on the MLK Day of Service.
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The Catholic University of America and the Dominican House of Studies, in association with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), will kick off the second semester of the academic year and National Catholic Schools Week at the annual University Mass on the patronal feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Carlos M.N. Eire, a Yale University professor and National Book Award winner, will talk about how his experiences as a Cuban-American contribute to his faith on Monday, January 25.
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President John Garvey announced today that the University has hired Elise Italiano as the new Executive Director of University Communications, effective Feb. 15, 2016.
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This year, students from Catholic University will lead the March for Life, but pro-life ministry is a year-round movement at the University.
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The following Catholic University professors are available to serve as experts on issues related to bioethics, the pro-life movement, and other topics related to the respect of life.
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Catholic University is aiming to send more than 800 members of its community into D.C. neighborhoods to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Read MoreThe University has received a grant of $565,689 to educate high school students about theology in daily life.
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Joseph F. X. Zahra, a Maltese economist who has played a key role in putting the Vatican’s financial house in order, will speak at CUA about the progress of reform efforts.
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Joseph F. X. Zahra, a Maltese economist who has played a key role in putting the Vatican’s financial house in order, will speak at CUA about the progress of reform efforts.
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President John Garvey announced today that the University has hired Robert M. Specter as the new Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
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President John Garvey announced today that the University has hired Robert M. Specter as the new Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
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