BestChoiceSchools.com recently placed Belmont high on its list of the “50 Most Beautiful Urban College Campuses” in the country, recognizing the University at No. 10 among all urban universities in the United States. Understanding that college students are drawn to urban locations but still desire nature-filled settings, the website noted, “Pretty Belmont University is steeped …
Category: Principles in Action
Maymester Trips Prove to be Transformative Experiences
At the end of the spring semester, most students long for a period of relaxation, adventure and a break from hours spent at the library. But rather than immediately tackling a new job or lounging by the pool, 500 Belmont students opted to study abroad this summer, many of them choosing to travel during the …
Belmont Student Wins Outstanding Community Service Award
Social work major Bailey Hazouri won the state-wide 2015 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Student Award. Hazouri was nominated by Belmont faculty members and an application was sent by University President Dr. Bob Fisher for her continued commitment to community service. Hazouri is co-founder of the Edgehill Neighborhood Outreach Program and has been active with …
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Belmont juniors Channing Moreland and Makenzie Stokel have brought new talent, innovation and energy to Nashville’s music industry. Through their participation in Project Music, the nation’s first tech accelerator dedicated to music, the duo launched their company, EVAmore. Moreland and Stokel were eager to learn more about Project Music for their initial concept, What’s Hubbin,’ …
Enactus places fourth at National Entrepreneurship Competition
Competing against teams from colleges and universities across the country, Belmont’s Enactus team made a statement at the April 16 national competition when they came in fourth place. With 533 teams consisting of more than 16,800 students in the United States, Enactus USA held its National Exposition and competition in St. Louis, Missouri, where the …
Biology Students Study Animal Behavior With Nashville Zoo
For the students in Belmont Biology Professor Dr. John Niedzwiecki’s Animal Behavior course, spending hours each week at the Nashville Zoo was not a way to avoid studying, but a large part of their coursework. As a semester-long lab project designed to give students the opportunity to observe and research animal behavior in a hands-on …
Belmont Honored as Hall of Fame Member in Nashville’s Workplace Challenge
Nashville’s Mayor Karl Dean honored Belmont University through induction in the Mayor’s Workplace Challenge Hall of Fame, an initiative to recognize companies who have implemented continued improvements since its 2012 start. The third round of the Workplace Challenge concluded in March 2015 with 235 companies participating, representing more than 105,000 employees in Nashville. Focusing on …
Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Announces Eight Inaugural Inductees
During the McWhorter Society Luncheon on May 5, the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame announced the eight health care professionals selected as the Hall of Fame’s inaugural inductees. With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the health and health care industry, the Hall of Fame …
Students Push Nashforward, Participate in Mayoral Town Hall Debate
Belmont University and The Tennessean recently presented Nashforward, the city’s premiere mayoral debate series, with broadcast partner, WSMV-TV. The first of two debates was held Thursday, May 21 and featured Nashville’s seven mayoral candidates in a traditional debate-style event. The second debate, structured around Nashville’s ever-growing millennial demographic and organized in a town-hall style format, …
Belmont University Named a College of Distinction
Belmont University was again named among the nation’s Colleges of Distinction for providing innovative, teacher-centered undergraduate education and preparing graduates for real-world success. Based on the opinions of guidance counselors, educators and admissions professionals, the website and college guide profiles more than 220 of America’s best bets in higher education and honors colleges that excel …
Gibson Brands Funds $100,000 Innovation Initiative to Honor Les Paul’s 100th Birthday
Gibson Brands is providing a $100,000 fund to Belmont University in honor of Les Paul, whose 100th birthday would have June 9. “The Les Paul Music Innovation Award” (powered by Gibson) honors the life and contributions of Les Paul by funding research for faculty and students, inspiring the next generation of industry leaders to express …
College of Law Announces Strong Employment Rate for Class of 2014
Belmont University College of Law’s charter class continues to blaze an impressive trail for the program, with an overall employment rate of 85.7 percent for the class of 2014. This rate bests the most recent national average, as compiled by the National Association of Legal Professionals, which shows an overall employment of 84.5 percent for …
Belmont Hosts 15th Annual Family Literacy Day
More than 140 Belmont students came together at Rose Park on Saturday, April 11, to celebrate the University’s 15th annual Family Literacy Day. Held every year, the event invites families from the Rose Park neighborhood to read with Belmont students to promote literacy throughout the community. This year, more than 160 community members registered for …
Second Annual Employee Volunteer Day Harvests Good Works
Proving that many hands do indeed make light–and fun–work, more than 150 Belmont faculty and staff teamed together to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit that works to feed hungry people and solve hunger issues in Middle and West Tennessee. Belmont’s annual faculty/staff service project, which the University dubbed “It’s …
Belmont Unveils First Mobile App
Belmont released its first official mobile app, a free combination product that offers access to public Belmont information (Belmont app) as well as a secondary secure MyBelmont app for students, faculty and staff to reach their personal information on mobile platforms. A third app, for Belmont Bruins athletics, is also included. These new additions to …