The Catholic College of the South
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
We have a new Pope! Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him as he leads the Church through these challenging times.
Finals exam are almost complete and everyone is getting ready for Commencement on May 17th. This year’s graduating class will be the largest in Abbey history!
God Bless,
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
The campus is humming with activity and excitement as everyone prepares for the end of the school year and the upcoming commencement on May 17, 2025. Our faculty continue to shine as do our incredibly talented students.
God Bless,
Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
The end of the academic year is quickly coming to a close. There are only two weeks of regulars classes remaining followed by a week of final exams and then commencement on Saturday May 17th. There are some wonderful academic and athletic achievements in this week’s update.
God Bless,
Belmont Abbey College Recognizes Adrian Award For Teaching Excellence Recipient
Belmont, N.C. (April 11th, 2025) – Belmont Abbey College held the 34th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony on April 11, 2025, in the Haid Ballroom. Among the thirty-eight awards presented was the prestigious Adrian Award for Teaching Excellence. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adrian established the award in 1984 to recognize outstanding teaching performance by Belmont Abbey College faculty.
Belmont Abbey College encourages students to learn, seek truth, and thrive in an authentic and supportive environment—guided by exceptional faculty who lead in their fields and serve as exemplary community members. This year, the college honored Dr. Nancy Llewellyn, Associate Professor of Latin, with the Adrian Award for Teaching Excellence.
“Dr. Llewellyn has made a striking impression on campus as an exceptional teacher and mentor since her arrival in 2017,” said Dr. Joseph Wysocki, Provost at Belmont Abbey College.
A true embodiment of the Benedictine hallmarks, Dr. Llewellyn brings simplicity, enthusiasm, and depth to the challenge of teaching Latin—making a notoriously difficult subject accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. Beloved by both students and colleagues, she fosters a dynamic classroom experience rooted in active participation and deep respect for the classical tradition.
One student shared, “Dr. Llewellyn (Magistra) is an exceptional teacher with a passion for the Latin language. She encourages her students to speak only Latin in class and uses creative methods like vocabulary games to keep us engaged. She’s always available for help, and thanks to her, my understanding of Latin has grown immensely. It’s amazing to see how much of the English language is rooted in Latin. Dr. Llewellyn is a treasure at our school, and we are so fortunate to have her.”
In addition to her work at Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Llewellyn teaches Latin at the Charlotte Diocese’s St. Joseph College Seminary and is the co-founder of the Veterum Sapientia Institute, an organization dedicated to forming Catholics in their cultural and spiritual heritage through the teaching of living Latin and Greek.
The faculty at Belmont Abbey College are committed to guiding students in their pursuit of truth, excellence, and virtue. Past recipients of the Adrian Award include Dr. Thomas Varacalli, Dr. Matthew Siebert, Dr. Heather Ayala, Dr. Mike McLeod, and Dr. Joshua M. Hren—each a testament to the College’s tradition of academic distinction and transformative education.
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Dear Colleagues, Students, and Friends,
There are so many wonderful academic and extracurricular activities and accomplishments to share with you.
God Bless,
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