Belmont Abbey alumni Steve Ohnesorge has been a journalist for more than 40 years, but he’s never taken a journalism class. He graduated from the Abbey with a degree in Business Administration and landed a job at WBTV when Gerald Ford was president. Throughout his career, he covered news for Western Carolina and was known for quickly building strong relationships with members of the military.
Student Outcomes
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!
Kurated Noire Launched by Abbey Alum
Abbey Alumnas, Jennifer Joyner, recently launched Kurated Noire, an art collecting and interior design business, alongside her daughter, Kadijah, right here in Gaston County!
Jennifer studied business during her time at the Abbey and after 25 years of corporate and higher education experience, launched her business in June of 2020.
Click here to read the Gaston Gazette’s full account of Jennifer’s story.
Abbey Alum Combines Baseball & Faith
Abbey Alumni John Cuppett felt a call to the priesthood at a young age, but had another love he didn’t want to lose – baseball. During his time attending Belmont Abbey College, John discovered that baseball was not a hindrance to his call, but an opportunity and recently entered St. Joseph College Seminary.
John was recently interviewed by The National Catholic Register. Click here to read the complete interview.