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Bellarmine raises $210,000 in annual...
Bellarmine University’s annual Day of Giving raised $210,914 in just 24 hours, supporting students, programs, and campus initiatives across the university. This year’s success brings the six-year campaign total to more than $1.7 million, thanks to the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends.
Bellarmine receives $105,000 grant to...
Bellarmine University has received a $105,000 grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund to expand its new Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program and improve adolescent mental health care in Louisville and across Kentucky. The funding will provide student fellowships to offset unpaid clinical training, increase access to the program, and support a community event focused on youth voices and mental health advocacy. Launched in fall 2025, the program aims to address the growing shortage of mental health providers by training clinicians with a focus on culturally responsive care and community impact.
Bellarmine receives $3.4 million gift...
A $3.4 million gift to Bellarmine University will establish a new endowed scholarship fund supporting students with demonstrated financial need
Bellarmine graduates achieve 99% success...
New results from Bellarmine University’s annual First Destination Survey show that 99% of the Class of 2025 was employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating.
Bellarmine launches updated cannabis...
Bellarmine University announced the launch of a new suite of online Cannabis Career Certificate programs, developed in partnership with Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education.
Bethany Padgett ’19/’25 appointed...
Bellarmine University has named Bethany Padgett ’19/’25 as its new Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations, leading engagement initiatives that strengthen connections among Bellarmine’s alumni and broader community.
Louisville Ballet and Bellarmine University...
Bellarmine University and Louisville Ballet have announced a groundbreaking partnership to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration: Dance designed specifically for pre-professional and professional dancers.
Bellarmine’s Doctor of Physical Therapy...
State-backed funding and KORT partnership will support full-tuition DPT scholarships Bellarmine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has received a new grant through the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund (HWIF), providing $120,000 in scholarship support for students preparing to enter high-demand physical therapy roles across the Commonwealth.
Knights Give Back: Bellarmine surpasses...
In a powerful show of alumni pride and institutional momentum, the Bellarmine community came together on Giving Tuesday to raise $63,730 in support of student success – far exceeding last year’s total by 40%.
Bellarmine introduces Child Life degree...
Bellarmine is now enrolling students for a new Bachelor of Arts in Health Care – Child Life Track, a distinctive undergraduate degree that prepares students to support the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of children and families in healthcare and community settings.