News & Events
In loving memory of Leonard Spalding...
Bellarmine University mourns the passing of Leonard “Len” Spalding Jr. ’59, a devoted alumnus and former trustee whose generosity and leadership helped shape Bellarmine’s growth for decades.
Bellarmine earns Bronze STARS rating...
Bellarmine earned a Bronze rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, which measures environmental performance in colleges and universities around the world.
Bellarmine ranked top Kentucky university...
Bellarmine has been named the best university in Kentucky by WalletHub in its newly released 2026 rankings of the nation’s best universities.
Bellarmine affordability: scholarships...
Families comparing colleges want to know what they’ll actually pay. It's important to focus on net price – not sticker price – and use net price calculators to make it easier for students to see their personalized cost in minutes.
Bellarmine to host Deborah Cohen for...
Bellarmine welcomes historian and award-winning author Dr. Deborah Cohen as the featured speaker for the 2025 Guarnaschelli Lecture on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Frazier Hall.
Bellarmine launches $75 million campaign...
On the 75th anniversary date of its founding, Bellarmine announced the public launch of an ambitious $75 million comprehensive fundraising campaign. The effort has secured significant early support and will strengthen the university’s mission-driven impact for generations to come.
Bellarmine debuts on The Wall Street...
Bellarmine earned its first-ever placement on The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges list, debuting at number 318 in the nation on their rankings.
Bellarmine awarded $1.36 million TRIO...
Bellarmine earned a highly competitive Federal TRIO Student Support Services grant from the U.S. Department of Education, marking the first time the university has received this prestigious award.
Bellarmine and Thrive Center open healthcare...
Bellarmine has expanded its leadership in healthcare education and innovation through a partnership with the Thrive Center at the university's Watterson Medical Center.
Bellarmine reports largest first-year...
Bellarmine enters its 75th anniversary year with strong momentum, welcoming its largest first-year class since 2017 and surpassing 3,000 total enrolled students for the first time in four years.