Rome biblical, Eastern institutes merged with Gregorian University March 18, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, News, Vatican, World News At the request of Pope Francis, three Jesuit-run institutions of higher learning in Rome — the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical Oriental Institute — will formally become one university in May.
Catholic identity at heart of Catholic University’s new ‘Lead with Light’ brand March 18, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News The Catholic University of America launched a new “Lead with Light” brand March 18 to emphasize the institution’s focus on Christ and bringing his light to the world through vibrant community life and academic excellence.
Sister Sharon Slear advances passion for women’s empowerment March 12, 2024By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools It’s no stretch to call School Sister of Notre Dame Sharon Slear a crusader for empowering women and the underdog.
New Catholic trade schools prepare vocational careers and spiritual vocations March 12, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Schools, World News Students pursue paths in construction, business, education and information technology. Graduates gain a foundation — once certified — for jobs immediately upon graduation or college study.
NDMU, Maryland University of Integrative Health move closer to merger February 6, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Notre Dame of Maryland University moved a step closer to bolstering its health sciences curriculum, announcing Feb. 6 the completion of a change-in-ownership step with Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Pope to Notre Dame: Religion ‘essential’ in forming minds and hearts February 1, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Catholic universities are called to contribute to the growth of the intellectual tradition of the church as well as the hearts of their students, forming them into agents of good, Pope Francis told the University of Notre Dame’s board of trustees.
Mount St. Mary’s awarded state grant for School of Health professions January 31, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News A $1 million state Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund grant will support Mount St. Mary’s University and the Daughters of Charity in turning an underutilized wing of the Daughters’ St. Joseph House in Emmitsburg into the university’s new School of Health Professions, according to a news release from the university.
Catholic U. ends contract with professor over ‘abortion doula’ guest lecturer January 31, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Respect Life, World News The Catholic University of America has ended its contract with a psychology professor who recently invited a self-described “abortion doula” to address a class of students.
Operation TEACH enriches participants professionally, spiritually January 29, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Operation TEACH (Teachers Enlisted to Advance Catholic Heritage) is a post-graduate service and educational program that supports Baltimore area Catholic schools while giving novice educators a chance to earn an advanced degree at Notre Dame of Maryland University.
New ‘deeply Catholic’ university focused on science and tech gets ready to launch January 28, 2024By Kevin J. Jones OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News Catholic Polytechnic University, a new Catholic university focused on STEM education and research, aims to enroll its first class of students this fall. The Los Angeles-area university seeks to provide students a unique “deeply Catholic” postsecondary education that excels in science and technology.
Catholic universities must be more than a business, pope says January 19, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Respect for the dignity of every person and for his or her values is as much a part of the identity of a Catholic university as faith is, Pope Francis said.
Loyola University Maryland acknowledges historical ties to slavery, calls for continued examination January 18, 2024By Adriana Montes Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice Loyola University Maryland officially acknowledged its historical ties to slavery with the Jan. 17 release of a comprehensive 27-page report detailing the Baltimore university’s connections to the slave trade.
