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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.

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.

Rob Thomas, member of Phi Kappa Tau, found leadership experience through involvement in Fraternity Life at Belmont University.

Read how Fraternity & Sorority Life hugely impacted Belmont University student Annelise Wilson who is a member of Phi Mu and the former president of the Panhellenic Council.

Belmont University student Jay Bracy is the polemarch or president of his chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC. Even as a sophomore Bracy understands the transformative impact leadership has on students and on creating a healthy and welcoming culture of belonging on campus.

Belmont University students Christiana Allison, Kylie Campbell, Logan Applin, Finn McGinnis, JW Smith and Benedict Yancey performed in the main cast for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's production of "Pride and Prejudice." Savannah Raeder, Lindsay Weidenfeller, Xander Kline and Michael Shelley were understudies.

Junior theatre student at Belmont University Keira Maupin gained experience as the assistant costume designer for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's production of "Pride and Prejudice."

Belmont University's Watkins College of Art students made a powerful showing at this year's local American Advertising (ADDY) Awards, with five students collectively bringing home an impressive array of honors. Kaleb Cruz earned recognition from a panel of judges from the industry.

Belmont's Watkins College of Art students made a powerful showing at this year's local ADDY Awards, with five students collectively bringing home an impressive array of honors. Kaleb Cruz, Izzi Marino, Lainey Holland, Rachel Harrell and Halle Harris all earned recognition from a panel of judges from the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As Belmont concludes its Black History Month 2025 celebration, one student leader stands at the intersection of community building and cultural celebration. Esther Gitimu, junior public health major and president of the Black Student Association (BSA), embodies the transformative power of finding and fostering belonging on campus.

This year, Belmont University provided 24 students with the opportunity to work at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles through Service Corps, a student organization that provides experiential learning in the entertainment industry. Davaja Rivers, co-creative director of the organization, had dreamed of attending the Grammys since childhood.

For most college students, escorting music's biggest names down the red carpet at the Grammy Awards remains a dream. But for members of Belmont's Service Corps, it's reality. This year, Belmont provided 24 students with the opportunity to work at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles through Service Corps, a student organization that provides experiential learning in the entertainment industry. Ben Stafford, now co-creative director of the organization, has now been able to attend and assist at the Grammy Awards three times.

For most college students, escorting music's biggest names down the red carpet at the Grammy Awards remains a dream. But for members of Belmont's Service Corps, it's reality. This year, Belmont provided 24 students with the opportunity to work at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles through Service Corps, a student organization that provides experiential learning in the entertainment industry. Lilly Marie Smith, now president of the organization, applied to join Service Corps her freshman year hoping to find hands-on experience in the music industry. This student-led group of volunteers dedicates their time and energy to assisting with numerous high-profile entertainment industry events. Members gain excellent resume building and networking opportunities and leadership roles. Past events include the Tony Awards, Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, CMA Fest, the Academy of Country Music Awards and many more.

Classical bass performance major Cameron Bertolet took the stage to perform in Russell Dickerson's newest music video, "Bones (Wedding Version)."

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

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."

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

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.

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.