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Congratulations to Bellarmine alumna and former member of the Bellarmine women’s soccer team, Polly Marino ’19, who has ...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to Bellarmine alumna and former member of the Bellarmine women’s soccer team, Polly Marino ’19, who has been named one of Cynopsis’ 2026 Top Women in Media!

Polly, a Producer of Digital Media at FOX Sports, was recognized in the Rising Stars category, which celebrates emerging leaders bringing fresh perspectives, creativity and innovation to the media industry.

We’re proud to see a fellow Knight making her mark in the world of sports and digital media. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Polly!

Every gift made during Athletics Month of Giving helps provide opportunities for our Knights to compete at the Division ...
09/29/2026

Every gift made during Athletics Month of Giving helps provide opportunities for our Knights to compete at the Division I level while growing as students and leaders. Support all of our student-athletes today and help us continue pursuing excellence.

GO KNIGHTS!

https://connect.bellarmine.edu/g/amog

Thank you to everyone who laced up their running shoes and participated in the 2026 Bellarmine 5K, the Run for Ryann (sp...
09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who laced up their running shoes and participated in the 2026 Bellarmine 5K, the Run for Ryann (sponsored by L&N Federal Credit Union)! We had 241 runners join us in-person and virtually during Run for Ryann Week as well as 68 sponsors.

Tonight, we’re proud to celebrate Russell F. Cox '22 HON., who will be recognized as our 2026 Knight of Knights at the 2...
09/24/2026

Tonight, we’re proud to celebrate Russell F. Cox '22 HON., who will be recognized as our 2026 Knight of Knights at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

Russell Cox, President and CEO of Norton Healthcare, is a member and past chair of Bellarmine’s Board of Trustees. He has been a dedicated partner and advocate for Bellarmine for more than two decades. Through his leadership, Norton Healthcare and Bellarmine have built a transformational partnership supporting nursing education, sports medicine, campus wellness, and workforce development.

Cox also has contributed 16 years of service to Bellarmine’s Board of Trustees, helping advance the university’s mission and strengthen its impact on students and the Louisville region.

We look forward to honoring Russ for his extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

We’re proud to celebrate Al '72 & Mary Jo '74, '84 Burke, who will be recognized as our 2026 Alumni of the Year at the 2...
09/23/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Al '72 & Mary Jo '74, '84 Burke, who will be recognized as our 2026 Alumni of the Year at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

The Burkes are devoted Bellarmine alumni whose decades of service and generosity reflect their gratitude for the education and community they found on campus. Al played baseball for the Knights and later returned to serve as an admissions counselor and head baseball coach. Mary Jo earned two Education degrees from Bellarmine and taught in Louisville schools for 35 years.

Together, the Burkes have supported scholarships, athletics and annual giving, including helping establish an endowed scholarship for students with financial need. They also serve as ambassadors for Bellarmine’s 75th anniversary comprehensive campaign.

We look forward to honoring Al & Mary Jo for their extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

We’re proud to celebrate Major General (Ret.) Edward W. Tonini ’68, who will be inducted into the Scarlet & Silver Socie...
09/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Major General (Ret.) Edward W. Tonini ’68, who will be inducted into the Scarlet & Silver Society at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

Edward “Ed” Tonini is a distinguished Bellarmine alumnus whose military career spanned nearly five decades. Rising from the enlisted ranks of the Kentucky Air National Guard, he later served as Kentucky’s 51st Adjutant General, leading the state’s Army and Air National Guard through deployments and emergency response efforts.

A proud member of the Bellarmine Class of 1968 and the Gallery of Distinguished Graduates, Tonini remains a dedicated supporter of Bellarmine, helping establish the Mother Teresa Legacy Endowment Fund to expand experiential learning opportunities for students.

We look forward to honoring Ed for his extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

🎉 Bellarmine University is proud to celebrate our new partnership with Louisville Ballet!Join us on September 26 at 7:30...
09/21/2026

🎉 Bellarmine University is proud to celebrate our new partnership with Louisville Ballet!

Join us on September 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amy Cralle Theatre for NEXT: CREATE, an inspiring performance featuring seven world premieres by the talented dancers of the Louisville Ballet Studio Company. This event highlights the creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence that are at the heart of our new Arts Administration: Dance degree program.

🎟️ Tickets are just $25 ($12 for students). Click the link below and get yours today and support the performing arts while celebrating this exciting collaboration!

https://tinyurl.com/ceujevzh

We’re proud to celebrate Father Clyde F. Crews '66, who will be the recipient of the Monsignor Alfred F. Horrigan Distin...
09/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Father Clyde F. Crews '66, who will be the recipient of the Monsignor Alfred F. Horrigan Distinguished Service Award at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

Clyde Crews is a beloved Bellarmine alumnus, priest, educator, and historian with decades of service to the university.

A longtime Theology professor, he also served as academic dean, department chair, director of the Thomas Merton Center, university historian, and archival coordinator. Crews has preserved Bellarmine’s story through his authorship of In Veritatis Amore, a concise history of the university.

We look forward to honoring Clyde for his extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

We’re proud to celebrate Alli Truttmann ‘06, who will be inducted into Bellarmine’s Gallery of Distinguished Graduates a...
09/20/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Alli Truttmann ‘06, who will be inducted into Bellarmine’s Gallery of Distinguished Graduates at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

Alli Truttmann is a Bellarmine alumna, entrepreneur, and educator. She founded Wicked Technologies in 2008, developing moisture-wicking sleep products and leading the company to win Louisville’s Venture Sharks competition and gain national exposure on QVC.

Truttmann also returned to Bellarmine as an adjunct Psychology professor and served on the Alumni Association’s board. During her time as a student at Bellarmine, she played on the women’s soccer team.

We look forward to honoring Alli for her extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

We’re proud to celebrate Jim Mattingly ‘01, who will be inducted into Bellarmine’s Gallery of Distinguished Graduates at...
09/19/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Jim Mattingly ‘01, who will be inducted into Bellarmine’s Gallery of Distinguished Graduates at the 2026 Knight of Excellence!

Jim Mattingly is a Bellarmine alumnus and accomplished finance executive who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Saint Xavier High School. Previously, he held senior leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BrightSpring Health Services, where he helped lead the company through its transition to a public company.

Mattingly has remained deeply engaged with Bellarmine as a former President of the Alumni Board of Directors and current member of the University’s Board of Trustees.

We look forward to honoring Jim for his extraordinary professional achievements, leadership, and lasting impact at Knight of Excellence.

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