professional school of the university.
=== 21st century ===
By the early 21st century, the university had over 6,000 students from all 50 states and around the world. In 2018, the university experienced some challenges as administrators worked to reduce a $3.5 million deficit. Some faculty objected to the draft plan and voted "no confidence" in the president and provost.
On September 22, 2021, it was announced that John Garvey would be stepping down as President of Catholic University on June 30, 2022.
== Knights of Columbus ==
The Knights of Columbus and Catholic University of America have a history of "a close and supportive relationship" that dates almost to the founding of the university.
In 1899, the National Council of the Knights of Columbus established a Knights of Columbus Chair of American History at the university. More than 10,000 Knights were on hand on April 13, 1904, to present a $55,633.79 check ($1,399,831.80 in 2012 dollars) to endow the chair.
In December 1904, Cardinal Gibbons appealed …
