A Look Back at 2020-2021

Congratulations Class of 2021! You have made great strides since your freshman year. You learned a lot, made lifelong friends, and overcame countless challenges to make the most of your senior year. The work you did, the people you served, the friends you made — it all made a difference in forming the person you are today. Here, you’ll find photos, videos, stories, and other highlights celebrating your final year at Catholic University.

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Did you help move students in as an Orientation advisor?

Were you at the Mass of the Holy Spirit in the Basilica?

Did you see the Angels Unawares statue while it was on campus?

What did you paint on your pumpkin from Harvest Fest?

Did you attend or tune in to the candlelit Marian procession throughout campus?

Did you go ice skating on the CV basketball court during Village of Lights?

How exciting was it to be back on campus in January?

What is your favorite snow day memory?

How did it feel to take in-person classes again?

Were you able to catch some sun doing homework this semester?

Did you ever go on any cool field trips in D.C. with your classes?

Did you get ashes sprinkled on your head during Ash Wednesday Mass?

How many times did your professors hold outdoor classes?

Did you get a T-shirt at Fyre Fest?

Were you able to catch the CUA Gaels' performance at Shamrock the Block?

Did you ever hear the orchestra rehearse outdoors?

Were you surprised at how early the cherry blossoms bloomed this year?

How did your team do in intramural sports?

Did you help break ground on the campus community garden?

How many theatre productions did you attend in your four years?

What kind of service work were you involved with while at CatholicU?

Do you remember all the evenings spent playing games on the University Lawn with friends?

Did you create some Salvadorean arts and crafts for St. Oscar Romero Week?

What was your favorite game at Cardnival?

What research did you participate in during your time at CatholicU?

Relive Intramural Dodgeball

Intramural sports provide students a way to stay active and enjoy friendly competition with one another. This year's intramural dodgeball tournament showed just how fun and intense these games can get.

Women's golf team poses with championship banner

Women's golf captures first Landmark Conference championship. Read the story.

Headshots of Christina Ciola and Zack Tucker

Volleyball, football players among winners at Research Day. Read the story.

Female Catholic University cross country runners running

Cross country teams selected for USTFCCA All-Academic Teams. Read the story.

Two male athletes compete for the ball during a soccer game

Men's soccer finishes perfect season Read the story.

Men's and women's swimming teams sweep back-to-back Landmark championships. Read the story.

Football player running down the field with ball in hand

Cardinals Place 18 on NEWMAC Academic All-Conference winners list. Read the story.

LA Dodgers pose for a picture following their World Series championship

Former Catholic baseball coach makes World Series debut. Read the story.

Men's golf athletes pose for a picture with Conference trophy and banner

Men's golf team captures first Landmark Conference championship. Read the story.

Sophomore Jordyn Walker competing in triple jump

Walker breaks 54-year triple jump record. Read the story. (photo credit Lindsay Tufts)