In episode 2 of Conversatio, Mary Imparto is joined by Dr. Matthew Siebert and Dr. Michael Watson for an in-depth conversation about how environmental ethics intersect with politics and economics.
Abbey News
Highlights from Fr. James Raber O.S.B. Ordination with Bishop Michael Martin
On Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Brother James was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ, becoming Fr. James, surrounded by friends and family of Belmont Abbey College. Please join us in prayer for Fr. James as he begins his new priestly ministry as a Benedictine Priest!
Belmont Abbey College Celebrates Inaugural Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Belmont Abbey College Celebrates Inaugural Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Belmont, N.C. (August 28, 2024) – Belmont Abbey College celebrates a significant milestone with its inaugural commencement ceremony for graduate students, which will take place on August 31, 2024. The ceremony honors the first graduates of the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA), and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN) programs. Additionally, Belmont Abbey will award degrees to the third and fourth graduating cohorts of its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program.
The fifty-two inaugural MBA, MAL, MSDA, and MSN graduates represent professionals who are poised to assume leadership roles in their respective fields. Graduates of the MBA program at Belmont Abbey possess great business insight, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical decision-making. The MAL program prepares students to be effective business professionals who foster strong ethical and transformational leadership within organizations. The MSDA program meets the growing demand for data analytics professionals by providing graduates with exceptional skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, all rooted in Catholic social thought. The MSN degree equips nurses with sound moral formation, advanced skills, integrating specialty concepts, nursing science, and translational science to excel in multifacitated roles within the ever-changing field of healthcare.
Belmont Abbey also honors the achievements of sixteen graduates from its MHA program. Now in its third year, the program has built a strong track record of graduating exceptional healthcare leaders who are able to successfully manage the complexities of modern healthcare administration.
Dr. Bill Thierfelder, President of Belmont Abbey College, expressed his joy and appreciation for the graduating class. He said, “This commencement ceremony is much more than a celebration of academic achievements; it’s a tribute to the dedication, sacrifice, integrity, and resilience of our students, our exceptional faculty, and the unique way Belmont Abbey’s Catholic and Benedictine values have prepared its graduates for success in both their professional and personal lives.”
Dr. Brad Frazier, Director of Graduate Programs at Belmont Abbey College, added, “Today, we honor the dedication, perseverance, and vision of our graduate students. We are thrilled to see them embark on their professional journeys, confident that they are equipped to lead and make impactful contributions to their communities and organizations.”
Belmont Abbey College will hold the commencement ceremony in the Haid Ballroom. Dr. Thierfelder will address the graduates and their families, and Abbot Placid Solari will lead the Benediction. The event will be a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff who have contributed to the success of these graduate programs.
For more information about Belmont Abbey College’s graduate programs, please visit https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/graduate.
Press Inquiry Contact: Sarah Bolton, sarahbolton@bac.edu or 704-461-7016.
Pursuing Truth in Today’s Society
In the first episode of Conversatio’s fifth season, Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski and Fr. Thomas Petri, President of the Dominican House of Studies, sit down to discuss pursuing truth in today’s society. They explore St. Thomas Aquinas’s understanding of truth and contrast it with the contemporary concept of “personal truth.”
Patti Wheeler: Motorsports Pioneer
Motorsports broadcasting pioneer Patti Wheeler ’86 shares an inside look at the industry, the legendary Wheeler family, and the challenge of being a woman in a male-dominated field. Learn how her Abbey experience led to a groundbreaking career that has paved the way for generations of motorsports professionals.
Patti was recently featured in our Belmont Abbey Magazine. Read the full magazine.
