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Junior commercial viola performance major George Graefen took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

Guaduate commercial composition and arranging student Kate Ward took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

Junior commercial violin performance major Tessa Dalton took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)".

Belmont University student Elijah Morman (Lumberton) performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Morman performed three songs - along with two fellow students of Belmont's Black Student Association - that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength."

Belmont University student Elana performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Purvis performed three songs that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength," including an original.

Belmont University student Naari Kenebrew performed in a Student Artist Gallery Exhibition during the 2025 MLK Week celebration. Kenebrew performed three songs that reflected the week's theme, "Renew Your Strength."

Over the holiday break, Belmont introduced new charging spaces for students on the go - a new student venture called Plug. Plug was made possible by junior business student Abdul Abdurasulov who partnered with the Thomas F. Cone Sr. Center for Entrepreneurship to take actionable steps in bringing power banks to campus. Plug power bank stations offer a portable power bank sharing service where chargers can be rented for convenient usage at the rate of $2 an hour, or $6 a day. The idea stemmed from a trip last summer to his family's home in Uzbekistan, where power bank stations are regularly found at local coffee shops, restaurants and cafes.

Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List.

Soft lighting, tactile objects and soothing sounds offer a place on campus for emotional wellness and self-regulation to support neurodivergent students.

Business systems analytics and management double major Jess Finny has fully embraced student life from participating in InterVarsity with University Ministries to joining the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and serving as a student leader on the Orientation Council in Belmont's Towering Traditions new student orientation program. Finny has not only excelled socially and academically but she has also found success as an entrepreneur, creating Chechi's Chai.

Belmont University junior Emmy Moyen [CITY] offered her country music talent to "Songs for the Holidays," a special edition of the acclaimed music series "The Song."

More than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville." Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. This year marks the first time the event has been available on a global streaming platform. A showcase of Belmont's musical talent through an array of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites, this tremendous opportunity exemplifies the enduring value of a Belmont education.

Senior vocalist reflects on four years of 'Christmas at Belmont'

How an intentional audition process led one classical voice major to the "Christmas at Belmont" stage

Student instrumentalist Emily Okamura's role in the annual Christmas celebration and performance.

Biannual pitch competition empowers student entrepreneurs to turn ideas into reality

Annual pitch competition empowers student entrepreneurs to turn ideas into reality

More than 600 student musicians and vocalists at Belmont University to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont Live from Nashville."

Law school is known for being a time of incredible growth and incredible stress. Belmont's College of Law mitigates the stressful part of the experience through its peer mentorship program, which creates spaces for students to talk through their stressors and build a sense of community.

Each year, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board awards scholarships to students pursuing an education in accounting and auditing. This year it was awarded to graduate accounting student Elena Steffa. The $15,000 award encourages students to take their education to new heights.

Each year, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board awards scholarships to students pursuing an education in accounting and auditing. This year it was awarded to accounting and finance double major Gunnar Jauch. The $15,000 award encourages students to take their education to new heights.

For many aspiring scientists, the opportunity to conduct meaningful research often feels like an academic process reserved for graduate students. However, at Belmont University, students like Brady Pinter are proving that substantive, student-led research can commence long before a student receives his or her undergraduate degree.

Belmont University student Kayley Tigges is tired of hearing the response, "Well it's good to have a back-up plan," after sharing with someone that she is a psychology and songwriting double major. The junior does not look at one major as the best possible outcome and the other as a safety net, but rather both as pursuits of something she loves and is unwilling to compromise on.

For the past year, the Tennessee Music Therapy Task Force included a special representative - Belmont senior music therapy major Cassie Shearer, who served as the student liaison.

Senior Lauren York has always had a passion for nature. Raised in the small town of Rome, Georgia, she is no stranger to life on farms, being around animals and observing how the outdoors provide. As an environmental science major today, she is actively working to give back to nature in return.

For most attendees, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is a chance to enjoy performances by their favorite artists, camp under the stars and immerse themselves in a vibrant festival community. But for pharmacy students Cailey Henderson and Megan Joosse, it became an unexpected classroom for learning about harm reduction and whole-person care in non-traditional settings.

As a junior sport administration major and Division I athlete on Belmont's track and field team, Oostburg has already gained impressive experience in the sports industry. This summer, Sabrina traveled to Paris, France to work at the 2024 Olympic Games through an international sport business program.

When Belmont pharmacy student Kaylee Heflin set foot on Capitol Hill for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Conference, she had one mission in mind - to promote better patient care and pharmacy services for communities across Tennessee and beyond.

Rising junior Mary Margaret Jones never expected her Maymester trip to the Netherlands to make a lasting impact on her day-to-day life and open a pathway for her to effect small change that is making a big impact.

Hayley Newton, a senior faith and social justice major at Belmont, is leveraging her passion for art to address social inequalities and restore dignity to marginalized groups. As a staff member at Room In The Inn, Newton uses art to ethically share stories of those experiencing homelessness. Looking ahead, Newton hopes to bring theatre into incarcerated spaces to restore humanity and dignity to justice-impacted populations while fostering practical skills.