BELMONT — Students, alumni and supporters of Belmont Abbey College will notice some changes when as they return to campus this fall. The college recently unveiled new academic and athletic logos that reflect the Benedictine college’s history and unify its branding.
“The new marks are part of an effort to build a national brand for Belmont Abbey College,” said Rolando Rivas, Belmont Abbey College’s director of marketing and communications, in a recent release.
“We want to inspire a new generation of young men and women to choose the Abbey. With these fresh, cohesive marks, we feel we’re clearly communicating our history, principles and our beliefs. The consistency between the primary marks will also help us more efficiently build awareness for the college.”
The new academic logo intends to convey both the Benedictine roots of the private Catholic college west of Charlotte, as well as its tradition and history, with its founding year of 1876 clearly represented. The logo also highlights the most recognizable architecture on the college’s campus: Mary, Help of Christians Basilica. Additionally, the new mark with its shield and custom typeface evokes the excellence and virtue the college hopes to instill in its students, echoing its mission to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so “that in all things God may be glorified.”
The college also updated its electronic media, rolled out new stationery and updated logos across the campus. It updated its athletic uniforms and has stocked new apparel and other merchandise in its bookstore.
In addition, several campus facility updates have taken place. Upgrades to the library and bookstore, plus a “Gratitude Bell” and a new bridge leading to the residential side of campus are noticeable improvements.
New athletic teams have been added for the fall in cycling, bowling, field hockey, competitive cheer and a triathlon team.
Belmont Abbey College has added new staff as well. To serve the new St. Joseph College seminarians, the college has hired a new philosophy chair, Matthew Siebert. Heather Ayala has been hired to teach biology.
A new resident director, Amanda Bambury, has also come on board. Billy Taylor has been hired as the new basketball coach. Makiem Miller will serve as the new police chief and campus safety director.
— Catholic News Herald
Belmont Abbey College
Home to more than 1,700 students, Belmont Abbey College is a Benedictine liberal arts college that believes in the development of the whole person – mind, body and spirit – so that “in all things God may be glorified.” Its mission is to provide an education that will enable students to lead lives of integrity, succeed professionally, become responsible citizens and be a blessing to themselves and others.
With its intimate, historic setting and a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, Belmont Abbey College has become one of the most recognized Catholic campuses in the United States.
Founded in 1876, the college began as a small monastery and school that has grown to become the pride of the local Catholic community for its commitment to high academic standards and its Benedictine heritage.
The college also boasts a vibrant Adult Degree Program for students aged 23 or older, which is a major draw for those wishing to change careers or continue their education. Both day and evening courses are available, with majors such as Liberal Studies, Accounting, Business Management, Elementary Education (K-6) and Psychology. The college also has a satellite campus at Charlotte Catholic High School for those in the Charlotte metro area wishing to take classes closer to home.
— Emily Williams, correspondent
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