Zippia, a career search engine for recent graduates, consulted with experts in higher education across the nation for their opinions on the current direction of the job market. Graduates in 2020 entered a job market facing unprecedented circumstances and these experts weighed in on what all recent and soon-to-be graduates should expect and how best to prepare. Dr. Julia Beeman, Chair and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice here at the Abbey, was among those experts interviewed.
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Maria Kuhlman Named Murphy Osborne Award Winner
Maria Kuhlman of Belmont Abbey has been chosen as the winner of the prestigious 2020-21 Conference Carolinas Murphy Osborne Award.
A senior from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Kuhlman owns a 3.99 grade-point average as a Theology major at Belmont Abbey. She also is minoring in Psychology and Sport Management.
The Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award Winner in women’s basketball last season, Kuhlman was also a CoSIDA Academic All-District selection in the 2019-20 season.
On the court, Kuhlman was named the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year in the 2017-18 season. She has been a first team all-conference selection in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21. Kuhlman also earned all-conference honors as a third team selection in the 2017-18 season. Kuhlman was an all-region selection in the 2019-20 season.
The four-time all-conference selection is also a member of Belmont Abbey’s prestigious 1,000-point club.
Kuhlman has been strong in the community during her time at Belmont Abbey. A member of the Psychology Club and FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), Kuhlman is also serving as a compliance intern with the athletic department this semester. In addition, Kuhlman has volunteered at the Charlotte Samaritan House (short term recuperative care for the homeless) and at Mount Hollyween, which is a community event on Halloween in Mount Holly, North Carolina.
The Murphy Osborne Award is Conference Carolinas’ Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete Award.
Student-Athletes are nominated by their institutions based on their academic, athletic and service accomplishments. The Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) from all Conference Carolinas institutions submit institutional nominations and votes are cast by the FARs.
Alumna Named Jackson County Schools Superintendent
Belmont Abbey College graduate, Dr. Dana Ayers, was recently named the Jackson County Schools Superintendent. Dana studied Elementary Education during her time at the Abbey and eventually went on to pursue a Masters in School Administration and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Congratulations, Dana!
March 19th: Update from Dr. Thierfelder
Watch the latest message from the President of Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Bill Thierfelder.
Gaston County’s First Master’s Degree
Belmont Abbey College recently announced its first graduate degree program! This degree program in Health Administration is the first graduate program of many that the college plans to provide in the future. This also marks the first master’s degree available in Gaston County!
The Gaston’s Gazette’s Gavin Stewart recently marked this historical event by highlighting the Abbey’s new program.
Click here to read the Gaston Gazette’s full article.
Click here to learn more about the Master of Health Administration.
