Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Talley, President of Belmont Abbey College
Belmont Abbey College, situated in the picturesque mountains near Charlotte, North Carolina, was founded 150 years ago by Benedictine Monks seeking a place where scholarship and faith could thrive. Its new President, Dr. Jeffrey Talley, calls it a “gem of a place – a beautiful school focused on Christ.”
Recognized as one of the Top 20 Best Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report, as well as Cardinal Newman Society for its strong Catholic identity, Belmont Abbey hosts an active monastery which welcomes students and visitors to daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, confession, and adoration. The Benedictine monks are a vital part of the campus, teaching and mentoring students.
Dr. Talley is an experienced leader who has had an expansive career in both the academic and business worlds, including decorated military service. Having worked with young men and women for decades, he seeks to help them understand how to think, communicate, and lead, all while being grounded in a strong, ethical core. Belmont Abbey does just that with strong, competitive academic and NCAA Division II athletic programs. For every ten students, there is one professor who knows them by name. Students thrive in an environment where they become family.
Guest biography: Dr. Jeffrey W. Talley, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired) joined the Army in 1981 and after 34 years of dedicated service, received two Army Distinguished Medals and three Bronze Star Medals, retiring as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Dr. Talley’s civilian career consists of a portfolio of academic, business, and government experiences. Notably, he received numerous prestigious teaching appointments at Universities of Notre Dame, Southern Methodist, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Southern California. He and his wife, Linda, recently relocated to the Belmont/Charlotte area from Arizona. They have four grown children and ten grandchildren. A devoted Catholic, Dr. Talley has been a Benedictine Oblate for almost 40 years.
Resources:
Belmont Abbey College website
Belmont Abbey YouTube videos
Belmont Abbey College on Cardinal Newman Society's "Recommended Colleges" list
Belmont Abbey College article regarding U.S. News & World Reports' Best Colleges report
Belmont Abbey College news release regarding U.S. News & World Reports #1 in Undergraduate teaching