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Feb 01, 2022

New Program Gives Eligible D.C. Residents $8,000 Tuition Assistance At Three Local Universities

The new city program targets low-to-moderate-income students studying information technology, health science, or education.

Jul 28, 2020

Howard University Joins American, Georgetown, Catholic and GWU In Backtracking Reopening Plans

Four D.C. universities have canceled in-person classes following an uptick in COVID-19 cases locally and nationwide.

Jul 02, 2020

D.C. Universities Plan For An Unpredictable Fall As Coronavirus Cases Surge Nationwide

“You should assume everywhere you go, every room you’re in, every surface you touch, is infectious,” a public health expert says of students’ return to campus.

Jun 15, 2020

D.C. College Students Are Pushing For Fewer Police On Campus

Students at American University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University and Catholic University of America have all written to their schools asking for on-campus police reforms.

Nov 26, 2018

Catholic University Dean Steps Down In The Wake Of Tweets Disparaging Kavanaugh Accuser

After a sabbatical next semester, William Rainford will return to the staff as a professor.

Sep 28, 2018

Update: Catholic University Suspends Social Work Dean Who Disparaged Kavanaugh Accuser On Twitter

Social work students are planning to protest and demand his resignation on Monday.

Sep 12, 2017

Here’s Where D.C.-Area Schools Stand On The Latest U.S. News College Rankings

Georgetown ranked the highest among D.C. schools, retaining its 20 spot from last year.

Oct 14, 2016

Catholic University Graduate Sues, Says School Mishandled Her Rape Case

Erin Cavalier says she was raped on campus by a football player in 2012.

Oct 17, 2014

Catholic University Approves Rescheduled Event On Gay Rights And Democratic Party

It was postponed over questions of LGBT advocacy.

Oct 02, 2014

Catholic University Postpones Screening Of Milk Over Questions Of LGBT Advocacy

The issue was a poster that promoted the screening as a kickoff to LGBT Awareness Month.

 
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