Abbey Excellence
The Belmont Abbey College Journal of Exceptional Achievements
Making a Home in College
In the news and on social media, one hears about the utilitarian purpose of higher education: Go to college so you can find a good job after graduation. While that is certainly a crucial aspect of college, we’d like to make the case that it is so much more than a means to an
Crossroads Spring 2020
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The Crusader April 2020 Issue
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President Thierfelder Interviewed by EWTN
President of Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Thierfelder, was interviewed by EWTN. Watch the video below.
Founder’s Day 2020
Abbot Placid Solari, O.S.B. offers a special message to our alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, students, and benefactors as part of the 144th anniversary of Belmont Abbey College’s founding on April 21, 1876. The Monks of Belmont Abbey continue to hold you in prayer daily. For special prayer intentions for you and your
Honors College Awarded Conference Grant by the Lilly Fellows Program
The Honors College at Belmont Abbey has been awarded a grant by the Lilly Fellows Program to host a regional conference in spring of 2021. The conference, entitled “The Drama of Atheist Humanism,” will be the first in a series of undergraduate student-focused conferences tied to the Honors College’s senior year curriculum focused on the
How One Catholic College Shapes Intellectual Pursuits
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition goes back thousands of years. Doctors of the Church and other saints provided the faithful with plenty of material that both challenges and encourages us toward a better understanding of how faith and reason work together. Sadly, many universities lack an understanding of the truths laced throughout the Catholic intellectual
Lacrosse Coach, Chris Barrett
Belmont Abbey College's Men's Lacrosse Coach, Chris Barrett, recently chatted with US Lacrosse Magazine about the season that his team had this year and the season that could have been. The team was undefeated and headed toward continued victory when their season was unceremoniously cut short as a cautionary measure during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Discover A Catholic Gem In The Heart Of The Bible Belt
Nestled in the outskirts of Charlotte, N.C., lies a gem of Catholic history unknown to the majority of America’s Catholics. Belmont Abbey’s Basilica of Mary Help of Christians was built in 1892, and today serves as the beating heart of Belmont Abbey College, and the axis around which the monks of Belmont Abbey organize
FOCUS Missionary: Daniel Torres
Belmont Abbey College graduate, Daniel Torres '17, is now serving as a FOCUS Missionary in Houston, Texas. The Cardinal Newman Society is publishing a series titled, "Profiles in Faithful Catholic Education," and honored Torres with the opportunity to be featured. In the article, Torres credits his education at Belmont Abbey College for a "...profound intellectual
God’s Blessing
Marvellous, a sophomore at Belmont Abbey College, has been volunteering with Operation Christmas Child's shoebox program for the past year. When he is not in class or running at a track meet, he is traveling around the United States telling his story about how God has blessed his life. We sat down with Marvellous
How The Catholic Faith Shapes Our College
Belmont Abbey College is deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. So, what exactly does that mean for students? It means wrestling with fundamental questions about life, meaning, and human dignity in the classroom, yet never leaving faith out of the conversation. Our students are able to challenge and encourage each other in meaningful
New Textbook by Business Faculty Members
Recently, two faculty members from our Business Department, Bennett Quillen and Brad Frazier, PhD, published a new textbook, "Management: A Practical Guide." This book is not just intended for the current business student, but for anyone who finds themselves in a Management role. Frazier and Quillen, along with their co-author Keith Rickman, have over
25th Best Business School
Belmont Abbey College was ranked the 25th best business school by Study.com. After evaluating hundreds of schools, Belmont Abbey College was selected based on academic and career resources for business students, the quality of education, and program accessibility, among other factors. Our business department has recently experienced awesome growth in their program offerings. We
Abbey Alum Named a Living Legend of Aviation
William Garvey, Belmont Abbey College class of 1968, was recently inducted into the "Living Legends of Aviation." Garvey, who majored in History during his time at the Abbey, went on to become the Editor-in-Chief at Business & Commercial Aviation Magazine, a leading publication for aviation operators. In January, Garvey was inducted at the annual ceremony,
BAC Takes 2nd at Ethics Bowl 2020
The Belmont Abbey Ethics Bowl Team returned Saturday evening after competing at the annual North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities 2020 Ethics Bowl. The competition focused on ethics in agriculture, exploring issues from animal welfare standards to agricultural regulations. Our team included senior Adrianna Hodges and freshmen Daniyil Potapenko, Isabella Barrett, Paloma Shrauder, and
Speaker Maria Abbe for Winter Wellness Challenge
It's Week 2 of our Winter Wellness Challenge and this week's challenge is based on physical wellness. One of the events for this week is a seminar with Belmont Abbey College alum, Maria Abbe '13. Maria is an RRCA certified run coach, writer, and speaker and is the founder of RunningMyselfTogether, a ministry dedicated to
Academic Awards List Fall 2019
Listed are those who were awarded Dean's List and President's List for Fall 2019. President's List Dean's List
Debate Earns Individual and Team Honors at Bowling Green State University
The Belmont Abbey Debate Team attended the Bowling Green State University competition in Bowling Green, Ohio just prior to the Thanksgiving break, and we recently received our team’s full results. The university hosted two one-day tournaments in the IPDA format. Participating teams included Hillsdale College, Kent State University, DePauw University, John Carroll University, and
Our Tuition Freeze Receives Recognition
For the 2013-2014 Academic Year, Belmont Abbey College slashed tuition prices by 33%. And in the six years since, the tuition has remained the same. This is something that is not so uncommon in current trends at large, public universities, but it's a practice that many small, private schools would fear implementing. Not Belmont Abbey