For three-quarters of a century, Bellarmine University has transformed lives, anchored our community, and shaped ethical leaders. Rooted in our proud Catholic tradition, we prepare students — mind, body, and spirit — for meaningful lives and rewarding careers.
The Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future campaign is a bold effort to ensure a vibrant future for the next 75 years and beyond.
Its goal: $75 million to fuel student success and drive greater regional impact.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF OUR FUTURE
Your investment directly accelerates progress across four critical areas:
Student Success
Empowering every Knight to thrive
Scholarships • other student support • wellness programs
Catholic Identity & Mission
Deepening our heritage and academic excellence grounded in the Catholic intellectual
& spiritual tradition
Community service programs • faculty innovation • professional development
Workforce Impact
Fueling the regional economy
Career development • internships • corporate partnerships • academic programs
Athletics Excellence
Championing our rise in NCAA Division I
Student-athlete support • Facilities upgrades
“Without scholarships, I would probably not be at Bellarmine, maybe not even be in
a Catholic or faith-driven college at all. Donors are dream makers, life changers,
and the reason stories like mine are possible.”
— Tania Vergara-Gongora, senior marketing major from Louisville
“Financial support makes it possible to provide a highly personalized Bellarmine education
at a cost that is in line with the price of attending a public university. I challenge
all graduates with the means to do so to join me in making this investment in Bellarmine’s
students.”
— Anonymous Donor & Trustee, funded a new scholarship
Join Us
Every gift directly shapes the next generation of leaders.