Abbey Excellence
The Belmont Abbey College Journal of Exceptional Achievements
The Cardinal Newman Society Features the Achievements of The Abbey
The 2020-2021 school year was one like no other. Belmont Abbey College pushed through to maintain the community and culture that has always been present while still taking steps to ensure the safety of each and every family represented on our campus. And while it might have looked a bit different, it was still a
Forming Future Leaders of Healthcare, Online at the Abbey!
Here’s a surprising stat: jobs in health administration are expected to grow eight times more than all others on average from 2019 to 2029. Maybe more surprising? The median pay for those jobs (in 2019) was $100k! (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) If you’re a Catholic healthcare professional during this opportune time, now is
Honors College Newsletter
Find out what has been going on in the Honors College over the last few months! Read the Newsletter Here
Academic Awards List Spring 2021
Listed are those who were awarded Dean's List and President's List for Spring 2021. The President's List is for students with a 4.0 GPA. The Dean's List is for students with a 3.4 GPA. President's List Dean's List
Academic Awards Ceremony 2021
On April 13th a momentous occasion took place in the Haid Ballroom: the 30th Annual Academic Awards ceremony,led by our President, Dr. Thierfelder. One of the awards given out was the Adrian Award for Teaching Excellence, which was established in 1984 with the support of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adrian to recognize and reward
Belmont Abbey College Announces New Online Undergraduate Degree Programs
Today, Belmont Abbey College announces its first undergraduate online degrees in Business, Accounting, and Interdisciplinary Studies. These programs, already leading programs for the college for residential and commuter students, will now be fully accessible online. The Abbey Online program now brings an education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition to students seeking the greatest in
Belmont Abbey Debate Finishes in Top 30% at Nationals
Belmont Abbey Debate concluded its 2020-2021 season this weekend at the IPDA National Championship. This year, the tournament welcomed over 300 competitors, ranging from state schools like UCLA and the University of Florida to private schools including St. Anselm College and Patrick Henry College. After completing eight preliminary rounds, all of our students were
Practically Pursuing Wisdom at the Abbey’s Honor College
How does the Honors College at the Belmont Abbey College help our students open up a life well-lived? By opening up the Great Books! The uniqueness of the Abbey Honors College experience is found in our Great Books curriculum — unlike most educational programs, we don’t rely on your typical textbooks. Instead, we turn
The Completion Of New Residence Hall
Belmont Abbey College announces the completion of the newest addition to its campus, a 136-room residence hall. The largest capital investment in the college’s history, the new hall primarily serves upperclassmen but also adds new classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces. MKC Architects designed the new building to mirror the Gothic architecture prominent on the
Dr. Thierfelder Speaks at Catholic Men’s Conference
On March 20th, the Diocese of Charlotte held their 11th annual Catholic Men's Conference. It was held both in person at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte and virtually. President of Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Bill Thierfelder, was a keynote speaker at this event. Watch Dr. Thierfelder's complete talk on YouTube. Click here to read
Belmont Abbey Debate Competes at Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Online Tournament
The Belmont Abbey Debate Team most recently competed at the Pi Kappa Delta National Comprehensive Tournament. While our main national competition will occur April 9-11 for IPDA Nationals, three of our students also participated in the virtual PKD format. The tournament welcomed approximately 270 debate students from across the country, and featured several state
Dr. Beeman Featured on Expert Panel
Zippia, a career search engine for recent graduates, consulted with experts in higher education across the nation for their opinions on the current direction of the job market. Graduates in 2020 entered a job market facing unprecedented circumstances and these experts weighed in on what all recent and soon-to-be graduates should expect and how
Maria Kuhlman Named Murphy Osborne Award Winner
Maria Kuhlman of Belmont Abbey has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious 2020-21 Conference Carolinas Murphy Osborne Award. A senior from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Kuhlman owns a 3.99 grade-point average as a Theology major at Belmont Abbey. She also is minoring in Psychology and Sport Management. The Conference Carolinas Elite 23
Gaston County’s First Master’s Degree
Belmont Abbey College recently announced its first graduate degree program! This degree program in Health Administration is the first graduate program of many that the college plans to provide in the future. This also marks the first master's degree available in Gaston County! The Gaston's Gazette's Gavin Stewart recently marked this historical event by
WBTV Features Belmont Abbey College Connect
Belmont Abbey College Connect is a partnership between Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College assisting students in completing their four-year degree. Recently, Dr. Travis Feezell, Belmont Abbey College Provost, was interviewed on WBTV to discuss this historic partnership. Click here to watch the full segment on WBTV. Click here to learn more about Belmont Abbey
Carolina Catholic Radio Network Features Belmont Abbey College
On March 1st, Carolina Catholic Radio Network featured Belmont Abbey College in their Carolina Catholic News Update. The update highlighted the Abbey's Jump Start program and the recent announcement of Belmont Abbey College Connect program in conjunction with Gaston College as well as the recent presentation given by President Bill Thierfelder on the history of
Kurated Noire Launched by Abbey Alum
Abbey Alumnas, Jennifer Joyner, recently launched Kurated Noire, an art collecting and interior design business, alongside her daughter, Kadijah, right here in Gaston County! Jennifer studied business during her time at the Abbey and after 25 years of corporate and higher education experience, launched her business in June of 2020. Click here to read
Glorifying God with Athletics at The Abbey!
At the Abbey, we believe that in all things God may be glorified. We find this glory especially revealed in the development of the whole person. We live out our mission of developing the total person, in mind, body and spirit, in many ways - just ask Pope Saint John Paul II! “Sports contribute
10th Annual NCICU Ethics Bowl
The Belmont Abbey College Debate Team participated in the 10th Annual NCICU Ethics Bowl February 20th, focusing on compassionate decision-making in the context of a pandemic. Our students represented Belmont Abbey as a panel, weighing issues about vaccination policies and equity in public school education. The final presentations balanced ideal goals of government agencies with
A Classical Descent into ‘The Underworld’
Honors College Seminar Series: A Classical Descent into 'The Underworld' Featuring Dr. Joshua Hren discussing Gioia's "The Underworld" Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST “When we praise a poet,” says T.S. Eliot, too often we isolate out those aspects of his verse which resemble least anyone else’s—which depart most