The dean of Georgetown University’s law school said the Jesuit institution will not alter its curriculum formed in Catholic teaching despite a threat from the District of Columbia’s acting top prosecutor.
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Mount St. Mary’s offers screening of movie on Mother Cabrini, champion of immigrants
Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg presents a screening March 21 of the award-winning 2024 film “Cabrini.”
Gudziak: Ukraine ‘can give America hope to not be afraid’ of living out Gospel call
Through its trust in God, even amid the horror of war, “Ukraine can give America hope to not be afraid” of living out the call of the Gospel, said Metropolitan Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
North Carolina’s Belmont Abbey College expands its footprint in Washington
Belmont Abbey College has announced plans to expand its footprint in the nation’s capital in a project aimed to amplify faithful Catholic voices in media, politics and culture.
Notre Dame of Maryland University earns national leadership award
Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Board of Trustees was honored with a 2025 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership recognizing higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.
Summer camps combine academics with fun for a glimpse of Catholic colleges
For 50 high-achieving high school students, the First Ascent program at Mount St. Mary’s University last summer was more than just a week on the Emmitsburg campus. It was a glimpse into college life, complete with academics, community building and personal growth.
Father Michael Romano appointed next rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Board, announced Feb. 18 that he has appointed Father Michael M. Romano as the next rector of the seminary, effective in July 2025.
Catholic research institutions among those concerned about future of NIH funding
Ongoing uncertainty about funding from the National Institutes of Health could imperil medical research at academic institutions all over the country, including Catholic institutions, multiple sources told OSV News.
Catholic University recognized with ‘elite’ R1 research designation
The Catholic University of America in Washington has now been granted an elite R1 research designation, joining six other Catholic institutions holding that status, the university announced Feb. 13.
Cardinal Tobin orders review of Seton Hall president’s actions regarding McCarrick
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., announced he has engaged a law firm to investigate whether the current president of Seton Hall University, Msgr. Joseph R. Reilly, “acted appropriately” regarding disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
Coming home to a community of faith at Naval Academy
When Una Johnson arrived in the fall of 2023 at the Naval Academy in Annapolis from her home in Washington state, she was struck by the number of her classmates attending Catholic liturgies.
Catholic U., facing $30M deficit, considers ‘three main changes’ to academic operations
The Catholic University of America in Washington will look into consolidating some academic departments, as part of a recently announced effort to address a $30 million budget deficit.