Abbey Excellence
The Belmont Abbey College Journal of Exceptional Achievements
Commitment to Science
The National Catholic Register recognized Belmont Abbey College as a faithful Catholic college committed to the true study of science. The article lists The Abbey alongside other Catholic colleges, noting our upcoming addition of CaroMont Health's hospital and quoting our own Dr. Heather Ayala, chair of the Biology department. Dr. Ayala notes that our
Abbey Alums Inducted in to Hall of Fame
Two graduates of Belmont Abbey College have been honored by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB). Dick Harlow, class of 1974, and Steve Ohnesorge, class of 1978, have both been inducted into the NCAB Hall of Fame. This award is given to North Carolina residents who have made significant contributions to broadcasting in the state.
Member of Board of Trustees Performs Invocation at U.S. Senate
We were excited to learn that a member of the Belmont Abbey College, Board of Trustees was invited to do the invocation at the U.S. Senate on November 19, 2019. Monsignor Marcaccio is a tremendous supporter of our college and it’s a blessing to have him on our board. Here his invocation at the
Learn. Seek. Thrive.
Belmont Abbey College Launches New Brand and Online Campaign Attempting to define our college with a simple phrase and theme is inherently challenging. The hope being that where we land and where we take our brand is a direction that will both encapsulate a clear definition that is unique
Professional Grounds Management Society Honors Belmont Abbey College
FOREST HILL, MD (October 2019) -- The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) recognized Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, with an Honor Award in the Society's 2019 Green Star Awards competition. The award was given in the University and College Grounds - Small category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Winners were honored during the Society's 2019
Abbey Debate Wins St. Anselm College Tournament
The Belmont Abbey Debate Team returned this weekend after competing at St. Anselm College. The team competed in both IPDA and Lincoln Douglas, earning a team sweepstakes award in each format and winning the IPDA division. In Lincoln Douglas, the team took second place overall in competition with Lafayette College (first place), Capital University, Penn State
Women’s Soccer Receives Pinnacle Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Belmont Abbey is one of 20 women's soccer programs nationwide to receive inaugural Team Pinnacle Awards, the United Soccer Coaches announced today. Thirty-three high school teams and two men's teams also received the award for the 2018-19 academic year for achieving a high level of fair play, educational excellence and success
Honors College Lauded by The Imaginative Conservative
The Honors College at Belmont Abbey College has been garnering attention for its focus not only on career readiness, but on preparing students for a well-lived life. The program is conducted in an atmosphere that encourages growth in faith and virtue while studying great minds and exploring the contemporary crises that shape our current culture.
Belmont Abbey Debate Wins Second Place
Belmont Abbey Debate kicked off our 2019-2020 season in a tournament hosted on our campus this weekend! The Queen City Debates welcomed Appalachian State University (NC), the University of the Cumberlands (KY), and Davis and Elkins College (WV) to begin the season with six rounds of IPDA public debate before breaking to octofinals in an
Dr. Ward Featured on Charlotte Talks
Our Criminal Justice department is full of experts in the field, like Dr. Stephen Ward. Dr. Ward was featured on WFAE's Charlotte Talks discussing how violent crime cases are dismissed and why. Listen to the full conversation on Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins by clicking here and playing the October 8th Podcast: Why Are Gun Charges
College Night Hosted by the CLT, Belmont Abbey College, and the CiRCE Institute
On Tuesday, November 5th, Belmont Abbey College is partnering with the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and the CiRCE Institute to meet with high school students and their parents from all over the Charlotte metro area. This event will be held on the Belmont Abbey College campus, but colleges from all over will be present to
Belmont Abbey College Recognized Again by U.S. News & World Report
BELMONT, N.C. (September 9, 2019) Today U.S. News & World Report recognizes Belmont Abbey College as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South, one of the Best Values, and one of the Best in Undergraduate Teaching in the 2020 edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. The recognition places it among
Honors College is a Hidden Gem
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has recognized the Honors College at Belmont Abbey as one of ten programs in its new “Hidden Gems” initiative. ACTA defines hidden gems as “exceptional programs around the country that deserve the attention of students who want to get an outstanding education at a reasonable price.” This
Dr. Patrick Wadden Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Ireland to Carry Out Research on Medieval Irish History
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Wadden, Associate Professor of History at Belmont Abbey College, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Ireland in Celtic Studies. Dr. Wadden will conduct research at the School of Celtic Studies, Dublin Institute
BAC Recognized with Top Honors at PBL National Leadership Conference in San Antonio
Luke Glunt Taylor McEachern Jillian Culbertson and Jimmy Hartley Chandler Echols (July 10, 2019)—More than 2,000 of America’s best and brightest college students traveled to Texas to Create. Lead. Inspire. as they competed for the opportunity to win more than $114,000 in cash awards. The Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Dr. Feay Expert on Notre Dame Fire’s Historic Impact
Belmont Abbey History Professor, Dr. Troy Feay is an expert on French History. The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France was of great concern to him, as well as all Catholics and those who are inspired by the great monument. Dr. Feay has been cited as an expert by many news outlets
State Champions at Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference
Belmont Abbey College Garners Numerous State Championships at Phi Beta Lambda 2019 State Leadership Conference Belmont Abbey’s Phi Beta Lambda does it again! Colleges and universities from all over North Carolina convened at the 65th Annual State Leadership Conference to compete. Phi Beta Lambda chapters from schools such as
Fall Brings Belmont Abbey College Recognition by U.S. News & World Report
Once again U.S. News & World Report has recognized Belmont Abbey College as one of the top Liberal Arts colleges in the South Region. In addition, the publication recognized the Abbey as one of the region’s top values and #3 for Best Undergraduate Teaching in the region. In an era when the majority of colleges
Phi Beta Lambda
PBL ( Phi Beta Lambda) is the collegiate chapter of FBLA ( Future Business Leaders of America). Dr. Brad Frazier is the BAC advisor to PBL. The 2017-2018 National Leadership Conference (NLC) was held 6/23 - 6/26. During the conference, students compete in a number of Business, Accounting, and Economic events. Seven BAC students,
Throwback End of the Year Edition
Here's a look back at some of the major highlights of this past Academic Year. We're so excited for what 2018-2019 brings! Abbey Players Verity A Christmas Carol Wait Until Dark Godspell Awards Academic Awards We are so excited