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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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Memories of 2017-2018

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.

Art student painting on the floor

Athletics Highlights

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 photo with trophy

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 group photo

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

Baseball team group photo

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

Baseball player swinging a bat

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

Men's lacrosse player in a game

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

Women's lacrosse player during a game

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

Field hockey player during a game.

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

Meet Some of Our 2020 Graduates

Deanna Greco

Deanna Greco

Biochemistry student is an advocate for inclusion.

Meet Deanna
Eric Moore

Eric Moore

Cardinal pitcher goes to France for Olympic qualifier.

Meet Eric
Saba Owens

Saba Owens

A biomedical researcher learns teamwork in an engineering lab.

Meet Saba

Engaging Students in Groundbreaking Biology Research

In 2018, we took a look at the work being done by students in Biology.