Colorful and eye-catching, graphic novels are a unique medium found in library collections. Graphic novels span genres from classical literature to science fiction to even nonfiction. The Panels with Purpose display showcases these unique works in our collection. The display includes graphic novels and graphic novels studies, all of which can be checked out at Read More

A new exhibition featuring material from Catholic University’s Rare Books Collection is now open in Mullen Library’s May Gallery. Devotion in Print: Catholic Women and Their Books, 1500-1800 explores women’s roles in transforming the written and printed word in the early modern era across multiple genres and disciplines. Far from being passive observers and consumers, Read More

Metro first opened its doors on March 27, 1976… but Washington DC’s complicated story of public transportation, and the debate over how big the city should grow, began long before then. Before there was the Metro that we hold dear, streetcars connected downtown DC with Brookland and Catholic University, and the location of today’s Brookland-CUA Read More

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