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Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.

University of St. Thomas -Houston Offers Master of Arts in John Paul II Studies

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas Houston (UST) has a Master of Arts in John Paul II Studies Program that is the first of its kind.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas Houston (UST) has a Master of Arts in John Paul II Studies Program that is the first of its kind.
  • The John Paul II Institute at UST administers this Interdisciplinary study of the thought of John Paul II using philosophy, theology, literature and history.
  • "The capstone experience is a study abroad course where you follow the footsteps of John Paul II in his native Poland."
  • As the second longest reigning Pope in modern history, John Paul II had a decisive influence on the Church and the world.

St. Mary's University raises $165 million through The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Four years later, the University not only met its initial goal, but it also surpassed the goal by $35 million to raise $165 million.

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  • Four years later, the University not only met its initial goal, but it also surpassed the goal by $35 million to raise $165 million.
  • On Friday, March 25, St. Mary's University San Antonio's first institution of higher learning and the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest celebrated the historic achievement of The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign and its donors at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.
  • "With our campaign objectives reached and surpassed, it's worth asking: Why was The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign so successful?
  • '60), honorary co-chair of The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign, has continuously shared his success with his alma mater.