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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.

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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.

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NPR College Podcast Challenge Top 10 Finalist

Noah Kammer was named a Top 10 Finalist in the NPR College Podcast Challenge, a national competition recognizing outstanding student podcasting. His project, Death of the Narrative, stood out for its strong storytelling and high-quality production.
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Academic Award - Apr 10

Belmont University Psych & Neuroscience Student Sharpens Skills and Networks at Distinguished Conferences

Each year, approximately 40 Belmont students from the psychological sciences and neuroscience programs travel to conferences across North America. Senior Caroline Avery found the confidence to call herself a 'scientist' through presenting psychology and neuroscience research at these prestigious events.
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Academic Award - 2025 Mar 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont University Student Ellis Stafford Presents Research at Undergraduate Symposium'.

Belmont University Student Ellis Stafford Presents Research at Undergraduate Symposium

Belmont University's annual Science Undergraduate Research Symposium showcased more than 200 student researchers who presented their findings to peers, professors and others across campus. Poster sessions and oral presentation sessions were held for various departments including biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, psychology and neurology.
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Academic Award - 2025 Mar 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont University Student Jessica Samir Presents Research at Undergraduate Symposium'.

Belmont University Student Jessica Samir Presents Research at Undergraduate Symposium

Belmont University's annual Science Undergraduate Research Symposium showcased more than 200 student researchers who presented their findings to peers, professors and others across campus. Poster sessions and oral presentation sessions were held for various departments including biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, psychology and neurology.
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Academic Award - 2025 Mar 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont University Computer Science Undergraduate Presents Research at Top-Tier International Conferences'.

Belmont University Computer Science Undergraduate Presents Research at Top-Tier International Conferences

While opportunities to present their research at prestigious international conferences are typically reserved for Ph.D. candidates and faculty at major research institutions, Belmont University students are gaining valuable experience and networks undergraduates.
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Academic Award - 2025 Mar 5

Belmont University Neuroscience Student Sharpens Skills and Networks at Distinguished Conferences

Each year, approximately 40 Belmont students from the psychological sciences and neuroscience programs travel to conferences across North America. Senior Sinead C. Mukolo-Villegas found the confidence to call herself a 'scientist' through presenting psychology and neuroscience research at these prestigious events.
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Academic Award - 2025 Mar 5

Scholarship and Awards Day Award

Honors are bestowed upon students who have dedicated themselves to successful scholarly pursuits, inspired creativity within their fields of study or peer groups and served one another with a heart that champions Jesus. Twelve awards were given, all of which recognize an admirable individual willingness to go above and beyond the norm.
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Academic Award - 2024 Apr 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Lydia Camp Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Grant '.

Lydia Camp Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Grant

May 2024 Belmont University graduate Lydia Camp was recently awarded a Fulbright program grant to study in Spain at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Camp will study a combination of economic history, sociology and political science in a two-year Master of Social Sciences program.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont University Earns MVC All-Academic Award'.

Belmont University Earns MVC All-Academic Award

Belmont University has been awarded the 2022-23 Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award. The University has now claimed a conference academic achievement award 20 of the last 22 academic years.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont University Earns MVC All-Academic Award'.

Belmont University Earns MVC All-Academic Award

Belmont University has been awarded the 2022-23 Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award. with 31student-athletes carrying a perfect 4.0 GPA for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Watkins College of Art Students Win Multiple Local ADDY Awards'.

Watkins College of Art Students Win Multiple Local ADDY Awards

Nine students within Belmont University's Watkins College of Art-Bella Pace, Bella Stern, Celine Sanderson, Ally Zylstra, Grace Swing, Caleigh Furyk, Sophie Elizondo, Zack Ford and Ella Virostek- received awards at the 58th Annual Nashville American Advertising Awards on February 25th, 2023. The event is designed to showcase the work of and bridge the gap between student and professional designers.
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Academic Award - 2023 Mar 22
Representation of the achievement named 'Belmont Celebrates Student Achievement with Scholarship and Awards Day'.

Belmont Celebrates Student Achievement with Scholarship and Awards Day

Belmont University recently celebrated scholastic achievement with its annual Scholarship and Awards Day, an event held each spring to recognize top student talent.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 13

Belmont University 2022 Student-Athlete Awards

Belmont University Athletics recently celebrated the Bruin Choice Awards recognizing the top achievers in the areas of completion, academics and community service.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 6

Belmont Celebrates Student Achievement with Scholarship and Awards Day

Belmont University recently celebrated scholastic achievement with its annual Scholarship and Awards Day, an event held each spring to recognize top student talent.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 16
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Belmont Celebrates Student Achievement with Scholarship and Awards Day

Belmont University recently celebrated scholastic achievement with its annual Scholarship and Awards Day, an event held each spring to recognize top student talent.
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Academic Award - 2017 Apr 19
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Belmont Celebrates Student Achievement with Scholarship and Awards Day

Belmont University recently celebrated scholastic achievement with its annual Scholarship and Awards Day, an event held each spring to recognize top student talent.
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Academic Award - 2016 Apr 21
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Belmont Student Wins Nashville's Next Entrepreneurship Award

Belmont student Tim Downey made an impact at Nashville's 2014 Next Awards when he was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jan 5

Belmont Science Students Win Awards for Poster Presentations

Five Belmont students recently received recognition for the quality of their poster presentations at the 123rd Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. The goal of the Tennessee Academy of Science is to promote scientific research, communication between researchers and the diffusion of knowledge concerning science in Tennessee. Students had the opportunity to share their work with fellow students and professors at colleges and universities throughout Tennessee, including Vanderbilt, Lipscomb
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Academic Award - 2014 Jan 10
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