As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the nation is looking back on its history, institutions, and peoples. During the spring semester 2026, Special Collections will showcase highlights from the University’s collections, reflecting on the founding and ensuing generations of Americans. Beyond giving examples of our national history, the Read More

For more than a century, Catholic University has drawn remarkable individuals who have shaped its culture, inspired its students, and enriched its archives. The latest exhibit in the John K. Mullen of Denver Library’s May Gallery celebrates a sample of the luminaries who have led with light in their fields and in their lives. This Read More

Working in Special Collections is a joy, but it is not without its terrors. The persistent challenge of preserving collections for long-term access requires vigilance, patience, and the courage to face entropy each and every day. This semester – just in time for Halloween – you can experience some of the chills that archivists face Read More

Women artists have long been overlooked in the art world, their contributions often overshadowed or excluded from dominant narratives. Adjusting Our Focus: Contemporary American Women in the Visual Arts brings attention to six artists with ties to the DC area, whose works span painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Though they worked across the last century, their Read More

Higher education attracts passionate and vocal thinkers. Across the country, campuses have long been centers of activism, where students, faculty, and staff engage with the social, political, and cultural issues of their time. At CU, this tradition is no different—students have raised their voices in response to national movements such as the fight for civil Read More

On display in the May Gallery now is our fall 2024 exhibit, Elections: Then & Now. Elections come and go. Key issues or concerns often carry through though specifics vary depending on the date and state of affairs.  This exhibit highlights some past views on civil rights, immigration, the environment, labor, and misinformation/disinformation and invites Read More

On display in the May Gallery now is our Summer 2023 exhibit, Spotlight on Success: Luminary Alumni. Since its founding in 1887 as a graduate institution, The Catholic University of America has added many new programs and concentrations. Our student body has grown to include more undergraduates and the student body has become much more Read More

Sit Down and Stand Up: Women of Action in the Civil Rights Movement is on display in the Mullen Library Lobby near the 1st Floor Computer Lab. Although the effects of the Civil Rights Movement truly came to light in the 1950s when speeches and protests were finally heard and acted on by the American Read More

On October 27, 1922, the first issue of the CatholicU student-run newspaper, The Tower, was published. A four-page issue, it introduced itself to the campus with a focus on local events and academic fare. Named after the turret-like tower of Gibbons Hall – the paper’s first editorial offices – it has continuously operated for the Read More