Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tenn., Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
(see more)Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tenn., Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.
For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
Belmont Students Aid in Audio Recording for Midsouth Emmy Nominated Project
Belmont University audio engineering technology students Rashod Addison, Chris Bienvenu and Nathaniel Buzzutto handled the audio recording for MidSouth Emmy-nominated "Requiem for Colour: A Journey through Lament and Joy." The students helped capture a complex, televised performance for both broadcast and a future album release, gaining real-world experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
Belmont Students Place at 2025 Design it Forward Competition
Watkins College of Art students from Belmont University earned top honors at the 2025 Design it Forward competition, showcasing their creativity, collaboration and professional excellence in a one-day nonprofit campaign challenge.
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Dec 4
John Needham (Fort Worth) wins $2500 at Belmont University Business Pitch Competition
Students at Belmont University pitched their business ideas to univeristy professors and a distinguished panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to support their innovative business ideas.
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Nov 19
Maddie Miles (Hutto) wins $1000 at Belmont University Business Pitch Competition
Students at Belmont University pitched their business ideas to univeristy professors and a distinguished panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to support their innovative business ideas.
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Nov 19
Nashville Local Peter Gorgey wins Sullivan Award and $1000 at Belmont University Business Pitch Competition
Students at Belmont University pitched their business ideas to univeristy professors and a distinguished panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to support their innovative business ideas.
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Nov 19
Daniela Drukteinis (Ft. Lauderdale) wins "People's Choice" and $250 at Belmont University Business Pitch Competition
Students at Belmont University pitched their business ideas to univeristy professors and a distinguished panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to support their innovative business ideas.
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Nov 19
Alayna Rindler (Versailles) wins $1500 at Belmont University Business Pitch Competition
Students at Belmont University pitched their business ideas to univeristy professors and a distinguished panel of judges with the hopes of winning money to support their innovative business ideas.
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Nov 18
Belmont Students Reimagine Streets with Winning [PARK]ing Day Design
Belmont University architecture students' "Symphony of the Senses" transformed a Germantown street in Nashville, TN into a playful, sensory-rich community gathering space.
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Nov 10
Belmont University Illustration Student Joanna Wu Creates Community Mural Honoring Negro Leagues Legacy
Joanna Wu, an illustration major at Watkins College of Art, illustrated a vibrant mural at E.S. Rose Park in Nashville's Edgehill neighborhood that celebrates the local legacy of the Negro Leagues. Her design, selected from among student submissions in collaboration with Metro Arts Nashville and Metro Parks Nashville & Davidson County, incorporates imagery of community landmarks, the famed player Norman "Turkey" Stearnes and the inventive spirit of children who played baseball with makeshift equipment.
Aubrey (Nicole) Dittmar on The Voice
Aubrey Nicole is making her mark on the national stage while navigating college.
Belmont Students Reimagine Childcare Facility in Hickman County
Belmont University students partnered with United Way to redesign an old skating rink into a future childcare facility for Hickman County families.
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Nov 10
Ellie Thompson works on the DOLLY musical
Selected for a once-in-a-lifetime fellowship, Belmont University students worked alongside professionals on DOLLY: A True Original Musical, shaping skills and career goals they'll carry far beyond campus
Belmont students works on the DOLLY musical
Selected for a once-in-a-lifetime fellowship, Belmont University students worked alongside professionals on DOLLY: A True Original Musical, shaping skills and career goals they'll carry far beyond campus.
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Nov 6
Hudson Blake works on the DOLLY musical
Selected for a once-in-a-lifetime fellowship, Belmont University students worked alongside professionals on DOLLY: A True Original Musical, shaping skills and career goals they'll carry far beyond campus.
Cece Twohey works on the DOLLY musical
Selected for a once-in-a-lifetime fellowship, Belmont University students worked alongside professionals on DOLLY: A True Original Musical, shaping skills and career goals they'll carry far beyond campus
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Nov 6
Margo Dobbs works on the DOLLY musical
Selected for a once-in-a-lifetime fellowship, Belmont University students worked alongside professionals on DOLLY: A True Original Musical, shaping skills and career goals they'll carry far beyond campus.
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Nov 6
Mercy Bustamante
As a senior nursing student at Belmont University, Mercy was completing a clinical rotation at TriStar Centennial Medical Center when a Code Blue alarm sounded. She stepped in, performed CPR under pressure, and helped restore the patient's pulse - an outcome she attributes to her Belmont training, her instructor's mentorship, and her own readiness to act.
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Nov 6
Belmont University Student Orchestra Performs with Andrea Bocelli
More than 50 Belmont University orchestra students and members of student performance group Chorale experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Oct. 16 - performing alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at Belmont's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.
Men's Basketball Earns NABC Academic Awards
Belmont University received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award and had seven student-athletes named to the NABC Honors Court - Tyler Lundblade, Aidan Noyes, Jake Dykstra, and Aidan Braccia, as well as graduates Isaiah Walker, Carter Whitt, and Brody Peebles.
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Jul 30
Men's Basketball Student Athletes Named to NABC Honors Court
Belmont University received the National Association of Basketball Team Academic Excellence Award and had seven student-athletes named to the NABC Honors Court.
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Jul 30
Volleyball Earns AVCA 2024-25 Team Academic Award
The Belmont University volleyball team was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for receiving the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT.
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Jul 30
Belmont University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List Honorees
Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean's List.
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May 15
Belmont University Students Present Online Safety Research on Capitol Hill
Belmont University Global Honors students from four majors have turned a class project into national advocacy. Their research on online child safety led to a Capitol Hill presentation and a meaningful partnership with the Wired Human Youth Coalition.
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May 8
Belmont University Student Students Contribute to Milestone Fashion Event
Belmont University's O'More College of Architecture and Design represented both the hard work of the students as well as the legacy that O'More has crafted since the very first fashion show 25 years ago.
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May 7
Nine Belmont University Students Selected as Second Cohort of Dolly U Fellows
Nine undergraduate Belmont University students from across disciplines have been selected as the second cohort of Dolly U Fellows, working directly with the Broadway-bound production "DOLLY: An Original Musical."
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May 5
Belmont University Student Olivia Patterson Recognized for Voter Registration, Education and Turnout Efforts
Belmont University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) honored Olivia Patterson as part of the fourth annual ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
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Apr 23
Belmont University Student Marco Cassar Wins Over $2K for Business Pitch
Ten Belmont University students across multiple disciplines, including Marco Cassar, pitched their businesses to a panel of guest judges in a competition for cash prizes at the Buntin Pitch Competition, April 8. Cassar placed first with his business Knit to Knit and took home $2,500.
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Apr 22
Belmont University Student Sabrina Oostburg Wins Over $1K for Business Pitch
Ten Belmont University students across multiple disciplines, including Sabrina Oostburg, pitched their businesses to a panel of guest judges in a competition for cash prizes at the Buntin Pitch Competition, April 8. Oostburg placed second and won the People's Choice award with her business NIL Roadmap and took home $1,750.
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Apr 22
Belmont University Student Macey Mefferd Wins $1K for Business Pitch
Ten Belmont University students across multiple disciplines, including Macey Mefferd, pitched their businesses to a panel of guest judges in a competition for cash prizes at the Buntin Pitch Competition, April 8. Mefferd placed third with her business Fork & Flash and took home $1,000.
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Apr 22
Belmont University Student Rob Thomas Shares Insights on Fraternity Life
Rob Thomas, member of Phi Kappa Tau, found leadership experience through involvement in Fraternity Life at Belmont University.
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Mar 19