A Look Back at 2017-2018

Graduates of 2021, you've made history in your time at Catholic University. The work you did, the people you served, the friends you made, the way you rose to new challenges, the fun you had — it all made a difference. Through Thursday, we'll take a look back at one academic year each day. Here, we've shared photos, video, stories, and other highlights celebrating what you've experienced.

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Large group of students pose for a photo at Cardinal Fest

Remember catching up with friends at Cardinal Fest?

What was your first class of the semester?

How many crabs did you eat with fellow grad students at Crab Fest?

Bishop Braxton speaks to a group of students

Were you in the crowd when Bishop Braxton spoke to students?

How long did you keep your cactus from Fall Festival?

Actor John Carroll Lynch teaching drama students

Were you there when actor John Carroll Lynch led a class for drama students?

Students delivering food to the homeless

How often did you go on a homeless food run?

What was the first thing you ate at Murphy's when it opened?

Did you score a hole in one playing mini golf in the House?

What advice did you take away when Carly Fiorina spoke to business students?

Did you make new friends at Little Sisters of the Poor?

Did you dance the night away at Noche de Calavera?

Students handing out candy to neighborhood children on Halloween

Remember when President Garvey dressed up as Dumbledore for Halloween on Campus?

Did you share a meal with your friends before leaving for Thanksgiving?

Did you catch a ride on the horse-drawn carriage during the Village of Lights?

How many times did you fall while skating in the Pryz Food Court?

Students working at a computer and laughing

Did you come up with a solution for D.C.’s homeless population during the University's first-ever hackathon?

Where did you volunteer during the MLK Day of Service?

Did you participate in the March for Life?

Remember praying during the annual St. Thomas Aquinas Mass?

Do you still have the bae you built?

Did you see the dragon during the Chinese New Year celebration in the Pryz?

What did you wear to the Motown-themed party held by the Black Student Alliance?

What was your favorite song to sing at the open mic nights?

Did you learn a step or two during the ceili with the CUA Gaels?

Did you and your friends attend Arabian Nights?

Did you present at Research Day?

Student running an inflatable obstacle course

How did you do in the obstacle course during Wellness Day?

Do you still have your T-shirt from Luaupalooza 2018?

Relive a Music Workshop with the Pope's Choir

Maybe you were in the audience when the Sistine Chapel Choir led a music workshop on campus in September 2017. The choir was in town to perform at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Read the story.

A Brand New School

The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art opened in summer 2018.The new school united the departments of Drama and Art and the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music in an effort to foster cross-disciplinary efforts and anchor the University’s commitment to the arts in a new way.

Read the story

Student-athlete playing with a kid during the University's Field Day

Catholic Athletics receives NADIIIAA Community Service Award of Merit. Read the story.

Men’s swimming team wins second straight Landmark Conference Championship. Read the story.

Member of men's swimming team in the water

McCarthy earns Landmark Rookie and Swimmer of the Year honors. He is the first male swimmer since 1997 to qualify for NCAA Championships. Read the story.

Women’s lacrosse team wins 5th consecutive Landmark Championship, 10th overall. Read the story.

Baseball sweeps Scranton to win its 5th Landmark Conference Championship. Read the story.

Brennan Cotter named Catholic University's second-ever All-American in Team’s Division-III era. Read the story.

Men’s lacrosse attacker Bennett Bradley earns USILA/Nike All-America Honors. Read the story.

Women’s lacrosse junior Erin Dugan named to IWLCA All-American 2nd Team. Read the story.

Field hockey senior Kelly Cousoulis earns NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination, 2nd All-American Honor. Read the story.