Gratitude is the heart of the Benedictine experience, and the Stole of Gratitude makes that heart visible for all to appreciate. At Commencement exercises, undergraduates of Benedictine University don the Stole of Gratitude as a prominent feature of their academic regalia. Designed in rich Benedictine red with the historic University seal, the Stole is a tangible sign of the support, encouragement, and prayers that make every Benedictine story a success story.