ATCHISON, Kan. — Christopher White recently earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. The college graduated 424 students during ceremonies on May 13, 2023. The graduates heard from Leonard Leo, chairman of CRC Advisors and the Federalist Society, who delivered the Commencement Address.
He spoke about the life of St. Benedict, one of the patron saints of Benedictine College, the fall of the Roman Empire, and how monasteries rose up to help the people in the surrounding areas. He told the graduates to focus on the larger picture of St. Benedict’s story, and not dwell on only certain parts. He said the bottom line was that St. Benedict sought to do God’s will.
Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas. The school is proud to have been named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report as well as one of the top Catholic colleges in the nation by First Things magazine and the Newman Guide. It prides itself on outstanding academics, extraordinary faith life, strong athletic programs, and an exceptional sense of community and belonging. It has a mission to educate men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.