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H. Joseph Yost, Ph.D. Appointed Senior Vice Provost for Research

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Washington, D. C., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A world-renowned scientist and researcher, H. Joseph Yost, Ph.D. has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice provost for research at The Catholic University of America, where he will lead efforts to expand the University’s research capabilities and build upon the rich research tradition of the 137-year-old institution.

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  • Washington, D. C., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A world-renowned scientist and researcher, H. Joseph Yost, Ph.D. has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice provost for research at The Catholic University of America, where he will lead efforts to expand the University’s research capabilities and build upon the rich research tradition of the 137-year-old institution.
  • Yost is coming to Catholic University from the University of Utah School of Medicine bringing more than three decades of teaching and research experience.
  • He is currently the Richard L. Stimson presidential endowed chair, vice chairman for basic science research in the department of pediatrics, and professor of neurobiology and anatomy.
  • “I am honored and deeply grateful for the opportunity to help build The Catholic University of America to a top tier research university.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Exploring the Global Decline: The Catholic University of America Hosts Crucial Discussion on Falling Birth Rates

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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WHAT: The Catholic University of America School of Theology’s Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) and The Catholic Project will host a discussion on falling birth rates and their implications for the family.

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  • WHAT: The Catholic University of America School of Theology’s Institute for Human Ecology (IHE) and The Catholic Project will host a discussion on falling birth rates and their implications for the family.
  • The event, titled "The Population Bust: Falling Birth Rates and the Family," will explore why the world's birth rates are declining and what actions can be taken to address this trend.
  • WHERE: Heritage Hall, Father O’Connell Hall at The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064

Catholic University Research Day Presents Bold Student Ideas and Innovations That Have Impact

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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“The ideas and innovations discovered as a result of the work students do for Research Day will have a profound impact on their academic and professional careers,” said Provost Aaron Dominguez.

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  • “The ideas and innovations discovered as a result of the work students do for Research Day will have a profound impact on their academic and professional careers,” said Provost Aaron Dominguez.
  • Research Day reflects the mission of Catholic University  — the second oldest research university in the country and the first U.S. Catholic research university —  by encouraging curiosity and discovery that both enlightens and contributes to practical applications for the common good.
  • "Scholarly research involves studying what others have done, investigating new ideas and new approaches, and sharing our results with others,” said Herrmann.
  • “I'm honored to be part of Research Day, and I'm looking forward to learning about what our students have discovered and the innovations that they're creating."

Catholic Approaches to Migration Realities: April 11 Conference

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Washington, D. C., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Debates about federal border policy and the growing movement of people across borders globally, including encounters of migrants at the U.S. -Mexico border in 2023, indicate fresh approaches are needed to address this global humanitarian crisis.

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  • Washington, D. C., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Debates about federal border policy and the growing movement of people across borders globally, including encounters of migrants at the U.S. -Mexico border in 2023, indicate fresh approaches are needed to address this global humanitarian crisis.
  • El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz and Peter Kilpatrick, President of The Catholic University of America, are headlining a national conference, “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond: Catholic Approaches to Migration,” on April 10 and 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
  • Sponsored by Catholic University and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the gathering on the University campus is bringing Church, nonprofit and academic experts together to discuss the lived experience of immigrants, roots of Catholic engagement with immigration, advocacy and policy priorities that reflect the Church’s concerns for human dignity, and a path forward for Catholic organizations working with migrants and refugees.
  • “By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we can more fully explore the multifaceted challenges the Church and nation face,” said Stacy Brustin, director of the Immigration Law and Policy Initiative at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, and one of the event organizers.

Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen” to be Catholic University’s 2024 Commencement Speaker

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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  • Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
  • Roumie also starred in the 2023 movie, “Jesus Revolution.”
    In addition to his work as an actor, Roumie is actively involved with his Catholic faith.
  • Catholic media have recognized him as a leader of the faith, with Our Sunday Visitor naming Roumie to a list of Catholics of the Year in 2022.
  • The Commencement ceremony will be held on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

The Catholic University of America Unveils Lead with Light Brand

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Washington, D. C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catholic University of America, with its new Lead with Light brand — complete with uplifting messages and dynamic imagery that reflects the vibrancy of life on campus — is creating greater awareness of an academic institution that has called Washington, D.C., home for 137 years.

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  • Washington, D. C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catholic University of America, with its new Lead with Light brand — complete with uplifting messages and dynamic imagery that reflects the vibrancy of life on campus — is creating greater awareness of an academic institution that has called Washington, D.C., home for 137 years.
  • “Our new brand platform, ‘Lead with Light,’ encapsulates who we are as an institution, highlighting our dedication to academic excellence, a warm and welcoming community, and where Christ is at the center of everything we do,” said University President Peter Kilpatrick.
  • Additional elements of the brand — including merchandise and marketing materials — will roll out through the year, culminating in the brand defining the look and feel of the University.
  • “The result of our collective two-year conversation about who we are and how we are perceived is Lead with Light — a brand that truly reflects who we are as The Catholic University of America.”

MEDIA ADVISORY: NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament Opens Play at The Catholic University of America March 1 and 2, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Catholic University of America will serve as a site for the opening round of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament, with Catholic University playing on Friday, March 1.

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  • The Catholic University of America will serve as a site for the opening round of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament, with Catholic University playing on Friday, March 1.
  • Catholic University plays Worcester State at 5:45 p.m. on March 1
    The 2024 NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament kicks off this weekend, March 1 and 2, with Catholic University playing host to the first and second rounds of the tournament.
  • On Friday, Rowan plays Carnegie Mellon at 3:15 p.m. and Catholic University plays Worcester State at 5:45 p.m.
    On Saturday, the winners of those two games will play at 5:45 p.m.
    Catholic University enters the tournament as champions of the Landmark Conference, boasting a record of 24-3.
  • And the University is hosting the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013.

Implications of Generative AI on U.S. National Security National Conference

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has significant implications for U.S. national security, yet the conversation around this topic has been fragmented.

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  • Washington, D. C., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has significant implications for U.S. national security, yet the conversation around this topic has been fragmented.
  • Now national military, policy, and technology professionals will delve deeply into how AI is reshaping the national security landscape during a Jan. 31 public conversation, “ Generative AI and National Security .” A keynote and panel conversations will cover the short- and medium-term implications of generative AI for America’s national security.
  • “AI's rapid evolution, and particularly the rise of generative AI like Open AI’s ChatGPT, is transforming the national security field.
  • Fostering responsible, inclusive discussions on generative AI, especially regarding ethics and security, is critical to navigating obstacles and providing solutions in this ever-changing landscape."

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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The presentation aligns with the university’s commitment to fostering awareness and understanding of pivotal moments in history.

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  • The presentation aligns with the university’s commitment to fostering awareness and understanding of pivotal moments in history.
  • Rachel Swarns, known for her expertise in historical narratives, will share insights into the resilience, love, and faith exhibited by the families whose stories are chronicled in her book.
  • The presentation will be followed by a light reception and book signing, offering an opportunity for further engagement with the author.
  • For press inquiries or to request an interview with Rachel L. Swarns, please contact: Nicole Germain (443-540-3121) at [email protected] .

Dorothy Dress to be Auctioned to Support the Rome School of Music, Arts, and Drama

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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In April 2022, the University announced that it had partnered with Bonhams, an international auctioneer, to display and auction the dress that the University had been given to the Catholic University by Mercedes McCambridge.

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  • In April 2022, the University announced that it had partnered with Bonhams, an international auctioneer, to display and auction the dress that the University had been given to the Catholic University by Mercedes McCambridge.
  • Today, that same judge again denied the plaintiff’s claims and dismissed the Plaintiff’s request to amend her complaint and refile the case.
  • This Catholic University dress has been matched to a specific scene in the movie: when Dorothy faced the Wicked Witch of the West in the witch’s castle.
  • Hartke when he was the head of the Catholic University Drama Department with the intention it be used to support the Catholic University drama department.