November 15, 2002

Catholic U. Pulls Out of Association of American Universities

Citing differences in mission, the Catholic University of America has withdrawn from the Association of American Universities, a group that now contains 62 elite research institutions. The university and the AAU said the split was amicable.

"There are no hard feelings," said Victor Nakas, the university's executive director of public affairs. "We're moving on different trajectories." The university adopted a new strategic plan last December that emphasizes work in the humanities and

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