75th Anniversary Campaign
Honoring our Past, Shaping our Future
For 75 years, Bellarmine University has transformed lives and strengthened Louisville. As we honor this legacy, we remain rooted in our proud Catholic tradition and an unwavering commitment to excellence, preparing students – mind, body, and spirit – for meaningful lives, rewarding careers, and ethical leadership. With unrivaled career outcomes, a deep commitment to student success, and a focus on innovation in a changing higher education landscape, Bellarmine is poised for even greater impact. As we look to the next 75 years, your investment empowers the next generation of leaders, strengthens our Catholic mission, fuels student success, and drives greater impact in Louisville and the surrounding region, ensuring a vibrant future for our university and the communities we serve.
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Bellarmine is committed to raising $75 million to ensure a vibrant future for the university, its students, and the community it serves.
Student Success
Support scholarships, emergency aid, wellness programs, and basic student needs to
ensure every Knight has the resources to thrive. Your gift fuels access and opportunity,
empowering students to pursue meaningful lives, and rewarding careers. Learn more.
Catholic Identity & Mission
Advance Bellarmine’s Catholic mission and academic excellence by supporting service,
faculty innovation, professional development, and transformative teaching. With your
help, we will continue to shape ethical leaders grounded in a well-rounded education
and the cherished Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition. Learn more.
Workforce Impact
Invest in career development, meaningful internships, employer partnerships, and emerging
academic programs that meet regional workforce needs. Your support helps our students
leverage Bellarmine’s superior career outcomes to become graduates who lead in fields
such as healthcare, business, education, and technology, strengthening our economy
and our community. Learn more.
Athletics Excellence
Champion Bellarmine’s continued rise in NCAA Division I athletics by enhancing student-athlete
experiences and upgrading facilities for players and fans. Your gift strengthens school
spirit and creates opportunities for Knights to succeed on the field, in the classroom,
and in the community. Learn more.
