As we begin the107th season of the National Football League (NFL) this September 9, 2026, I could not help but reflect upon another special day, May 12, 1990, when the NFL, Catholic University, and my life converged as commencement activities celebrated graduates and honored distinguished guests and speakers. As a newly hired junior archivist amongst 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

Premiering 60 years ago on September 8, 1966, Star Trek has continued to entertain and inspire generations of sci-fi fans the world over. Its pop cultural reach extends across regions, the decades, and even into the campus and archives at CatholicU… John T. Dugan, MFA ’48 – Star Trek Scriptwriter by Peter Goodman, Cataloging and Read More

They say curiosity gets cats into trouble. At Mullen, we think it leads to better questions. A new academic year is the purrfect time to poke around, get your bearings, and find out what you’ve been missing. Whether you’re new to campus or returning to familiar territory, consider this your invitation to explore, ask questions, Read More

Catholic University’s Rare Books Department, part of Special Collections, had another great year with targeted acquisitions via purchase, with eight items from five national and one international professional book sellers. Four of our recent wares are detailed below; two others were discussed in a recent post about the generous bequest of Msgr. Robert Trisco, and Read More

One hundred twenty six years ago in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Frances Cunningham, later known as Mother Demetrias, noticed the children of color in her neighborhood had no access to religious education so she began teaching them on the front steps and in the basement of the church. Eventually the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Read More

Like many cultural heritage institutions across the United States, we have been eagerly anticipating this year’s 250th anniversary of American independence. We have prepared articles, exhibits, and planned our personal holiday celebrations. But before we part ways for the long holiday weekend and head to our various parades or barbecues, we wish to give a Read More

When opening a book, typically the first page one encounters is the title page – a separate page that offers several pieces of information about the work, including the title, author name, and publisher information. The presence of a title page seems rather intuitive, but that assumption underlies how common the title page has become Read More

The World Cup kicks off today! For the first time since 1994 the tournament is back in the United States with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. The first match starts at 3pm between host nation Mexico and South Africa. Over the next month Argentina will look to defend its title, while historic football giants like Brazil Read More

Summer is a season for winding trails, starry skies, and stories shared around the fire. Pack your backpack and stop by Mullen, where resources, recommendations, and new discoveries are waiting around every bend. Whether your summer takes you across mountains or just across campus, we’re here all summer long to help you find your way Read More