Bellarmine University has launched a $75 million capital campaign to mark its 75th anniversary. The campaign, titled “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future,” aims to support four main areas: student success, Catholic identity and mission, workforce impact, and athletics.

According to a statement from the university, the campaign “will expand scholarships, faculty support, mission-related work, career development opportunities, and Division I athletics facilities.” The initiative is intended to strengthen resources for students and enhance the university’s role in the Louisville region.

Dr. Susan M. Donovan, president of Bellarmine University, said in the release, “This campaign reflects the spirit of Bellarmine at 75 — honoring our legacy while building a vibrant future. It is about ensuring every student has the support to thrive in mind, body, and spirit, while preparing talented graduates who strengthen Louisville and the region. The campaign will enable us to more fully support students through an affordable private education that prepares them for unrivaled career outcomes and a purposeful life.”

The university reported that during the campaign’s quiet phase, it raised over $50 million from alumni, trustees, and other supporters.

Mike Hobbs, an alumnus and university trustee, commented on his involvement: “I give to Bellarmine because I believe in its mission with my whole heart. I’ve seen firsthand the return on that investment — not in dollars, but in graduates who are changing the world. Bellarmine gave me more than an education — it gave me a foundation for a meaningful life. If you’ve watched a young person’s life transform here, then you know why this campaign matters.”

More details about the campaign are available at www.bellarmine.edu.