Commencement is the pinnacle of every academic year at Catholic University. And gathering on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to celebrate and honor more than 1500 graduates was one for the books!
Here are few visual highlights of all the events that happened leading up to the graduation ceremonies, from the Nursing School pinning to Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and the main grand event on May 16. Some of the best moments in photos from Patrick Ryan and Denny Henry.
Best-of 2026 Commencement Week: Photo Round-up
A grand scene on the steps of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception: Catholic University of America's 2026 Commencement exercises, May 16.
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.
Can AI Ever Be Human?
A June 11 campus conversation sparked by a new Catholic University of America Press book, Can AI Ever be Human? Consciousness Explored, turned into something far bigger: a wide-ranging dialogue about artificial intelligence, human dignity, and the soul of a new papal encyclical.
National Summit of Faith-based Colleges and Universities Models Campus Culture of Civil Dialogue
Civil dialogue experts from across the country gathered at The Catholic University of America to discuss how faith-based colleges and universities can foster conversation rather than polarization. This public session, held on June 8 in Heritage Hall, was part of the third annual convening of the American Council on Education’s Commission on Faith-Based Colleges and Universities.