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Annual Mass Marks 800th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Birth, National Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Schools Week
The 800th anniversary of the birth of St. Thomas Aquinas, the patron saint of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, was celebrated by the University community.

Legacy In the Making: Noah Gomes Becomes Second Generation Healthcare Professional
Senior Noah Gomes reflects on coming to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University and following in the footsteps of his family.
O'Malley Chair for Hispanic Ministry Nears $3 Million Goal
A $3 million fundraising initiative to establish the Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley Endowed Chair for the Study of Hispanic Ï㽶ÊÓƵs in America honors his decades of service to immigrant communities and to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University.
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Cardinal Preview Day
Cardinal Preview Day at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University is an immersive event designed for prospective undergraduate students and their families to explore the campus and experience university life firsthand.
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Join the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Voice Department for their production of Puccini's legendary opera 'La Bohème.'
La Bohème
Join the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Voice Department for their production of Puccini's legendary opera 'La Bohème.'
"I Bring My Whole Self" | Sr. Thea Bowman Conference
Explore the life and legacy of Sister Thea Bowman in the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Church, her connection with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Washington, D.C., and the status of her canonization.
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Look Back: Commencement Stories
In 2024, the first graduates from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s pilot program in Tucson, Arizona celebrated a milestone moment with their fellow Cardinals at Commencement.
An Encounter with Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Sisters Leads to New Tech Scholarships at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University
Where Technology Meets Purpose: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Launches AI Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is taking a pioneering approach to AI education that places human dignity at the heart of technological innovation.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University's Secret Weapon: Former FBI Agent Educates Next-Gen Public Servants
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University's politics department features an intelligence studies focus. Here's the story behind one of their newest adjunct faculty members and what he brings to the table.
New Master's Program Promotes Purpose-Driven Policymaking
This academic year, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ launched the only graduate public policy program in the Washington, D.C., region where the common good and human flourishing are at the center of the curriculum. The first cohort for the Master in Public Policy program is twice the initial enrollment goal, so it’s a focus that clearly resonates.
Campus Life
"We March as Witnesses": President Kilpatrick Rallies Campus Community
Hundreds of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University students, faculty, and staff gathered for the 2025 March for Life pep rally, demonstrating the community's strong commitment to protecting human life.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University President, Hundreds of Students to Participate in March for Life Events
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University students, faculty, and staff will join President Peter Kilpatrick at the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C., continuing the University's longstanding tradition of advocating for human dignity.
A Cardinal Light in the Political Landscape
Presidential candidate and alumnus Peter Sonski on his views of government and critical issues in America at this juncture.
Faith & Service
Advent Reflection: Seeking Light in the Darkness
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., Vice President for Ministry and Mission, invites us to reflect on how our deepest aspirations find fulfillment in the Light that breaks into the darkness of our world.
The Higher Purpose of Higher Education Celebrated at the Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
The campus community gathered for today’s Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, an annual celebration of the beginning of the academic year at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
New York's Cardinal Dolan at Eucharistic Congress: Ï㽶ÊÓƵs Must Recover Centrality of Mass
University alum shares wisdom with Church at the national gathering.
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Alumnus Father Emil Kapaun Declared Venerable by Pope Francis
Alumnus Father Emil Kapaun, M.A. 1948, a heroic U.S. military chaplain from Kansas, was declared venerable by Pope Francis Feb. 25 – putting him one step closer to canonization. He could be the first saint to be a Medal of Honor recipient.
A Research Milestone
President Peter Kilpatrick announces that Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has achieved R1 status, joining the highest tier of research universities in the United States.
O'Malley Chair for Hispanic Ministry Nears $3 Million Goal
A $3 million fundraising initiative to establish the Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley Endowed Chair for the Study of Hispanic Ï㽶ÊÓƵs in America honors his decades of service to immigrant communities and to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University.
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