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Abbey Excellence

The Belmont Abbey College Journal of Exceptional Achievements

Phi Beta Lambda Championships

Since 2017, Belmont Abbey students have been competing in the State and National Phi Beta Lambda Championships. Due to concerns with the ongoing pandemic, this year’s championships looked a little bit different and was the first time that all of the PBL Competitions were virtual instead of in person. Despite these new challenges, the

Nursing Program Launches This Fall!

We are thrilled to begin our first semester of classes for Belmont Abbey College’s new healthcare degree —  a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This program will give students a liberal arts core and the knowledge and tools they need to serve their communities in the medical field. Belmont Abbey College will admit

Constitution Day

Constitution Day Dr. Joseph Wysocki, Director of the Honors College, was featured on the CLT Journal addressing the topic, Why Constitution Day Matters. Click here to read the full article, Why Constitution Day Matters. This article precedes the upcoming presentation, Hamilton: Beyond the Music. A presentation and Q&A by Dr. Bradford Wilson on Alexander Hamilton.

Hamilton: Beyond the Musical

Hamilton: Beyond the Musical A Constitution Day Event Thanks to a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center, the Honors College and the CLT (Classic Learning Test) will be co-sponsoring an online Constitution Day event open to all BAC faculty and students, as well as the general public. In this webinar, Dr. Bradford

Lease Agreement with CaroMont Health

Belmont Abbey Announces Lease Agreement with CaroMont Health Belmont, NC, Sep 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southern Benedictine Society and Belmont Abbey College announce the official signing of the lease agreement between CaroMont Health, Inc., and the Southern Benedictine Society of North Carolina, Inc., for the construction of a hospital on the

Abbot Placid’s 40 Years of Ministry

On July 28th, our own Abbot Placid was featured in the Catholic News Herald as he reflects on 40 years of priestly ministry. Abbot Placid writes about his childhood, his family, the influences in his life, and some of his experiences over the last four decades. Join with us as we honor the last

Got Monks?

A few years ago, we ran an awareness campaign based on the familiar slogan for the dairy industry “Got Milk?,” using instead “Got Monks?” Yes, you might roll your eyes at our use of this silly phrase, but it certainly did catch people’s attention. After all, our students quickly get used to seeing monks

A Look Back at Commencement 2020

Over recent weeks, academic institutions nation-wide have conducted “virtual” commencement ceremonies. In that spirit, Belmont Abbey College welcomed its 142nd class of graduating seniors into the ranks of the Crusader Alumni. The Abbey received significant media coverage for our unique celebration.

Named College of Distinction

Belmont Abbey College has been recognized for its honorable commitment to engaged, experiential education by Colleges of Distinction, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary as a one-of-a-kind guide for college-bound students. Colleges of Distinction boasts its longstanding support for student-centered schools that traditional rankings often overlook. As an institution whose primary goals are based on

Local Media Coverage for 2020 Commencement

The 2020 Belmont Abbey College Commencement Ceremony was unlike any other. The graduates were not assembled on campus in front of the basilica, as has been the tradition for many years. They were sitting in front of their computers, televisions, and smartphones, participating virtually. The staff and faculty of Belmont Abbey College went to