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President Kilpatrick: Students Make Catholic University What It Is
Pope Leo appoints Patrick Kelly to Vatican Dicastery
Pope Leo appoints Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and a trustee of The Catholic University of America, as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life
Catholic University Researchers Earn Funding and Awards for AI-Related Research
College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing faculty and students are receiving grants and awards to advance their studies of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on discovery and innovation in other fields
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.
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The opening of classes at Catholic University on August 31 marks the beginning of the academic year. We welcome new and returning students with orientation activities, academic advising, and events designed to help acclimate to campus life.
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Anisa Ellis Gives Back to Cardinal Community
The Catholic University of America Joins Elite Space Research Consortium
The Catholic University of America was elected to join the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a prestigious consortium of 124 higher education institutions that are leading advances in space science and technology.
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Catholic University, NCBC Partner on Master’s in Moral Theology/Ethics
Students who earn a certificate in health care ethics from the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) can now transfer six credits toward a master’s degree in moral theology/ethics at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Students Revive Robotic Arm Considered by NASA to Build International Space Station
A small team of students revived a robotic arm first developed by Engineering Dean Emeritus and Professor Charles Cuong Nguyen as proof of concept for technology that was used by NASA to build the International Space Station. Their ingenuity brought this foundational robot back to life, setting a vital milestone for ongoing research.
Talk of the Campus: Making Waves
This past fall semester and into the winter season, Architecture Associate Professor Tonya Ohnstad led an effort to construct “The Wave.” This prototype is a first-of-its-kind structural system, developed with graduate student Dave Stephen in collaboration with Mike Graves of industry leader DSI Spaceframes.
Campus Life
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.
Nunc Coepi: Faith, Family, and Football with QB Philip Rivers
On April 9, Campus Ministry hosted former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, to speak for this year’s final CUA on Tap session. This event was Rivers’ second time speaking at a University event—the first was his address at the 125th Annual Commencement Ceremony in 2014.
Annual Global Fest Celebrates International Connections
Global Fest is an annual opportunity that brings together students from around the world for intercultural exchange and connections. The March 26 event featured hula dancing, student performances, local cuisine and more in the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center.
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Pope Leo appoints Patrick Kelly to Vatican Dicastery
Pope Leo appoints Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and a trustee of The Catholic University of America, as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life
Alumni Saints Among Us
In 2025, Pope Francis elevated Father Emil Kapaun’s journey to sainthood to “Venerable” — and here, we are telling his story.
President's Note: True North
In 1941, our alumnus Venerable Fulton J. Sheen published A Declaration of Dependence. With prophetic clarity, Sheen’s Declaration helps us see that the founders’ claims about the “self-evident” fact that we have all been created by God rests upon a tradition that preceded them by 18 centuries. This role is one our Church has continuously played in the American drama.
University News
Professor Re-appointed to International Council for Catechesis
Jem Sullivan, associate professor of practice, catechetics, has been re-appointed by Pope Leo XIV to a second term as a consultor member on the Vatican’s International Council for Catechesis in the Dicastery for Evangelization.
AI and the Meaning of Work: September 2026 Symposium
Artificial intelligence and its relationship to, and impact on, work will be explored through the lens of Catholic social teaching in an upcoming symposium organized by the Leonum Institute for AI and Emerging Technologies at The Catholic University of America. The Word on Fire Institute is a cosponsor.
New Dean, Vice Provost and Program Leadership Appointments
In a message to the University on July 7, Aaron Dominguez, executive vice president and provost for The Catholic University of America, announced new dean appointments, vice provost changes, and new directors for the University’s Cornerstone and Honors programs.
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Land of Possibility: America at 250
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th birthday. A quarter millennium ago, Catholics in this new republic made a wager that faith and freedom could not only coexist but also enrich each other. That wager is still open, and how we answer it matters more than ever.
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