Catholic Universities Archives

Cardinal Turkson urges graduates to impact troubled world

May 4, 2021

The head of the Vatican’s justice, peace and human development efforts urged over 700 graduates of the University of Saint Francis to follow the example of their school’s namesake and the advice of the pope who shares his name.

By Don Clemmer

Several Catholic colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations in fall

Apr 28, 2021

As Catholic colleges grapple with how to reopen in the fall, many are already saying they will require their students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and some schools are also mandating that staff members be vaccinated.

By Carol Zimmermann

University to change some procedures after report on composer David Haas

Apr 9, 2021

An independent investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Catholic music composer David Haas in the years he held summer music programs at St. Catherine University in St. Paul shows that some members of Haas’ Music Ministry Alive team found his conduct uncomfortable, or were aware of “general comments” about his behavior.

By Joe Ruff

Creighton expands to Phoenix, adding health sciences campus

Apr 6, 2021

Jesuit-run Creighton University’s new $100 million, 180,000-square-foot health sciences campus in Phoenix, scheduled to open for classes this fall, is welcome news not only to patients but to those who plan a career in medicine.

By Jeff Grant

Graduate program aims to reverse decline seen in Catholic art, literature

Apr 6, 2021

The creation of a new master’s of fine arts degree program in creative writing at the University of St. Thomas in Houston marks a breakthrough in a resurgence of Catholic literary arts, said its founders.

By Mike Mastromatteo

In pandemic year, Catholic colleges get that their students are stressed

Mar 28, 2021

While the coronavirus pandemic upended most aspects of college life this past year, its impact on students’ mental health has had Catholic college and university leaders looking for new ways to reach students and get resources to them.

By Carol Zimmermann

St. Bonaventure University president dies of COVID-19 complications

Mar 4, 2021

Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died of COVID-19 complications March 1. He was 62.

By Catholic News Service

Boston College theologian being investigated for alleged sexual assault

Mar 3, 2021

Boston College is investigating the chairman of its theology department after a former classmate at the University of Notre Dame accused him of sexually assaulting her.

By Catholic News Service