Abbey Excellence
The Belmont Abbey College Journal of Exceptional Achievements
Gaston Gazette Features Belmont Abbey Connect
On Tuesday, February 9th, Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College officially joined together to assist students in obtaining their Bachelor's degree. Belmont Abbey Connect is a new initiative that will provide a seamless transition for Gaston College students to move forward at Belmont Abbey College to complete the required courses for their Bachelor's degree.
Gratitude for God Has a Sound on Our Campus
Here at the Abbey, we show thanks for God’s gifts in a unique way - and you can actually hear it! “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” - G.K. Chesterton A central fixture of our campus is the aptly named Gratitude
Sol Eichner, Concert Pianist
Sol Eichner, concert pianist, to perform on Arts at the Abbey January 25th Arts at the Abbey enters 2021 with a program featuring romantic piano music and jazz-influenced compositions. Entitled a “Rachmaninoff Sandwich”, the program has four of Rachmaninoff’s magnificent preludes interspersed with music by Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and the Russian contemporary composer
Dr. Hren Published in First Things
Dr. Joshua Hren wears many hats at the Abbey. He's the Assistant Dean of the Honors College, an Associate Professor of English, and faculty Advisor for Agora. Dr. Hren has many ongoing writing pursuits (you can peruse many of them by clicking here) and was recently featured in First Things magazine with a piece
Crossroads Fall 2020
Read our latest edition of Crossroads. Click here to read past editions.
Campus Air Gets an Upgrade
At Belmont Abbey College, the health of our students, faculty, staff, and community are of the highest priority. That is why our maintenance department set out to upgrade the air quality in our campus buildings. Their team has been tirelessly working in conjunction with Global Plasma Solutions to install bipolar plasma ionization units throughout
A Big Year at the Abbey!
At Belmont Abbey College, our mission is that in all things God may be glorified. Our excellent faculty and staff have dedicated their lives to living out that mission of the Abbey and overcoming the unique challenges we face today. That’s why this past fall we were happy to welcome our largest ever new
BAC in CLT’s Top Ten
Belmont Abbey College was listed in the top ten schools for the Classic Learning Test! The CLT (Classical Learning Test) is an alternative college entry exam accepted by the Abbey. It can by taken alongside or as an alternative to similar standardized testing, such as the SAT or ACT. Belmont Abbey College ranked
The Little-Known Benefits of a Catholic Education
As the great teacher John Henry Newman said, in seeking a Catholic education you will develop “the power of viewing many things at once.” Believe the late saint: contrary to popular culture, Catholic colleges consistently rank as among the most diverse, inclusive, and tolerant of all higher learning institutions in the US. What does
Free Virtual Seminar on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Free Virtual Seminar on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to Celebrate the Epiphany January 6th from 8-9:30pm Join Dr. Joseph Wysocki, Dean of the Honors College for a reading seminar entitled On the Bard’s Comedy! Register Today
More Than Just a Place to Get Your Degree
If you’re struggling to choose a college, remember you’re not alone. Every year over 10 million people going through the admissions process ask themselves the same question: “Which college is right for me?” During these uncertain times, answering that question can be even harder! Contrary to popular culture, higher education is more than a
Belmont Abbey Recognized for Fall Efforts
Belmont Abbey College received a visit from our friends at PBS Charlotte WTVI to discuss our plans and preparations for opening this Fall, and how our semester has progressed. Provost, Dr. Travis Feezell, and junior, Grace Hetzel, were interviewed and both recalled their Fall 2020 experience at the Abbey. Watch this inspiring story recapping our
Belmont Abbey Debater Named Third Place Speaker at St. Anselm
The Belmont Abbey College Debate Team took two of our second-year students to compete at the virtual St. Anselm College tournament last weekend. Overall, the tournament welcomed 20 schools from across the country. This included several fellow Northern Tier Debate Conference institutions, from Penn State University to Hillsdale College. Isabella Barrett competed in IPDA, while
Our Professors Are The Best. Hands Down.
The faculty at Belmont Abbey College continues the tradition of personal attention and academic excellence begun in 1876 by the first scholar-monks of Belmont Abbey. Our faculty understand that our mission is “to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that God may be glorified” under the guidance of “the Catholic intellectual
Abbey Debate Conclude in Top 10 at BGSU Cyber Falcon Tournament
The Belmont Abbey Debate Team competed this weekend in the Bowling Green State University Cyber Falcon Tournament. The competition welcomed students from 41 schools across 18 states to compete synchronously online. While team sweepstakes specific to debate are not available for the tournament, our students did well individually as we continue to adjust to the
Belmont Abbey Student’s Life Shows Impact of Operation Christmas Child
Marvellous Okkonne, a student at Belmont Abbey College, has spear headed the Abbey's involvement with Operation Christmas Child, a ministry that impacted him greatly in his own childhood. Marvellous was recently featured in the Gaston Gazette regarding his own experience with Operation Christmas Child and the work he is now doing on our Abbey
Providing Young Mothers With A Home and Education
Rooted in the Benedictine charism of hospitality, Belmont Abbey College is honored to welcome college-aged pregnant women through a special organization called MiraVia. The Benedictine monks donated the land for a 10,000-square-foot facility that provides housing, babysitting, life-skill classes and more for young mothers. These women have the opportunity to stay at MiraVia until
The Unmistakable Elements of Belmont Abbey College
At our college, we have many kinds of students, and our overarching environment of wonder is present for everyone. Young adults living on campus, a student who is commuting, or a non-traditional student taking classes at night, all have the same opportunity to seek the truth, to learn inside and outside of the classroom,
Going Back To School As A Working Adult
You’ve decided to return to college to advance your education and your career. That’s great news! Congratulations on taking this exciting step to invest in your future. That being said, if you’re like the thousands of other “non-traditional” students, you could use some strategies to figure out how to pursue your education and your