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Psychological Science Professor Dr. Timothy Schoenfeld published an article with neuroscience major Chance Swanson in Biomolecules. The article, entitled "A runner's high for new neurons? Potential role for endorphins in exercise effects on adult neurogenesis" extensively reviewed current literature to understand how endorphins, often credited for the infamous "runner's high," may instead be helpful in promoting the creation of new neurons in the brain. These new neurons are thought to contribute to learning, memory and positive mood states, all things that exercise enhances.

Nicholas Arbogast, an economics major in the Jack C. Massey College of Business, recently published a paper in the journal Issues in Political Economy (IPE). In the published article titled "Examining the Effectiveness of Official Development Assistance in Sub-Saharan African Countries," appearing in the July 2021 issue of the journal, Arbogast noted that the effectiveness of foreign aid to lower income countries has often been thought to be somewhat ambiguous. Though additional funding may help to drive economic development, this may skew wealth distribution in low-income countries and drive political corruption.

Belmont students introduce Nashville to their new mayor by publishing candidate profile pieces in The Tennessean.

A total of 6 students from Belmont University recently earned their Certificate in Principles of Public Relations, confirming knowledge of the basic principles necessary for entry into the public relations profession.

Belmont University's delegation to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature won Best New Delegation at the recent meeting of the collegiate mock legislature tournament. The delegation drafted a bill altering the landscape orientation of licenses for drivers under the age of 21, making it decreasingly likely that a retailer, for example, would mistake the age of a customer.

Eight students were recently selected to participate in Belmont University's charter "Boulevard Team," a group of students who were chosen following an application, interview and skills test to assist the Office of University Marketing in the planning and implementation of Belmont social media and digital marketing initiatives. Applications were open to all Belmont undergraduate and graduate students with skills in content planning and creation for social media, web and video.