The Catholic University of America celebrated its annual Commencement ceremonies May 13 with thousands in attendance. The day was a dream come true for families and students. University photographer Patrick G. Ryan captured many of those joyful moments. Relive them with this gallery featuring some of his favorite shots.
Some of The Unforgettable Images From Commencement 2023
When the University President Moves You In
After months of planning, family cars roll onto The Catholic University of America’s campus packed with must-haves for their students, draw to a stop before the assigned residence hall and — the University’s president steps forward to unload the car.
The Professor Who Turned the Camera on Mental Health in College Sports
Before he was a professor at The Catholic University of America, Glenn Østen Anderson, M.St, MFA, was an elite track and field athlete who knew what it felt like to feel the pressure of performance on meet-day. His experiences as an athlete are at the heart of MindU, his new documentary short film on mental health in college athletics — partially filmed on the University’s campus and now showing at universities and at academic conferences nationwide.
Snapshots of Summer: More Than Fun in the Sun
The Catholic University of America’s wide range of summer camps and institutes make campus a center for exploration for high schoolers exploring potential majors, adventures abroad for current Cardinals, professional development for adults, and more.