Belmont breaks ground on Wedgewood Center

As columns began to emerge at the Baskin Law Center, Belmont and community officials broke ground on an even larger building less than a block away Friday. The groundbreaking was the first official event for the future building on Wedgewood and 15th avenues, tentatively called the Wedgewood Academic...

May 4th, 2012 | News | Read More

Bald and bold: Freshman shaves head to raise money for cancer research

As Belmont freshman Megan Richardson went home for Easter break, she pictured family dinners and game nights, but not her family maintenance man believing she was her father’s son instead of his daughter. While she wasn’t expecting to be mistaken for a boy in her own home, Richardson wasn’t surprised...

April 26th, 2012 | News | Read More

Study says earlier classes equal higher grades

Students who take classes earlier in the day receive higher grades than students who choose to sleep in, according to a recent study by psychologists at St. Lawrence University in New York. The study said the early class time forces students to get up earlier and maintain a normal and structured routine...

April 26th, 2012 | News | Read More

Powell to speak at MPAC in May

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will speak at Belmont May 30 as part of a Nashville Public Library lecture series. Powell served as U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. He was also the first African-American to serve in that position or as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...

April 25th, 2012 | News | Read More

Ministry seeks to to awaken a generation

It is 9 p.m. on Saturday night. Local streets are packed as many head downtown to Music City’s liveliest dance clubs and music venues. At the same time, another large group of young adults in south Nashville also spends the evening singing, dancing and clapping, but theirs is done in worship. This...

April 18th, 2012 | News | Read More

East! Hipsters, artists, families coexist across the river

On the other side of the river, away from downtown, is a historic and eclectic part of the city, East Nashville. This area has embraced its history. There are still painted signs on buildings from the mid-20th century, bungalow-style houses, and old buildings like the Fluffo factory. Even the high school...

April 18th, 2012 | News | Read More

Lots of land: Belmont continues campus expansion

A warning horn sounds. Five minutes later, the ground rumbles and shakes the surrounding buildings. Blasting. It’s a part of daily life for the students of Belmont, almost unnoticeable. That’s not the case for the university’s residential neighbors. “You can always notice it,” said longtime...

April 18th, 2012 | Featured News, News | Read More

NYC & LA programs have record demand

After expanding their class offerings, Belmont East and West has received more applications for next fall than ever before. Until this year, it was much more difficult for students outside the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business to participate in the program that allows Belmont students...

April 18th, 2012 | News | Read More

Rose Park closer to acceptance

At 7 a.m., the walk begins. Daylight is just emerging from dawn, but members of the Edgehill/Rose Park Walking Club are already out and ready for a few laps around the Rose Park outdoor track. The walkers aren’t the only ones who make it to the park this early. On another day, the Belmont women’s...

April 18th, 2012 | News | Read More

German house will return to campus

The Max Kade House, once a German culture living experience at Belmont, is coming back to campus next fall in the brand-new Dickens Hall. The soon-to-be-finished apartment suite will be open to five females, a mix of German and American students wanting to make German a part of their everyday lives....

April 17th, 2012 | News | Read More

Calling all procrastinators! Convo still available

Graduation is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing – seniors will be scrambling for the convo they need to graduate. Luckily, there are still a few areas that can be completed before these soon-to-be graduates walk across the stage. If Academic Lecture convo is where you’re...

April 17th, 2012 | News | Read More

Movements and libraries convo set for Friday

After a year dominated by social-media led protests in Egypt, Syria and the United States, many might assume libraries could be the last place to go during one of these movements. According to Amanda Click, a University of North Carolina student who worked as a librarian in Cairo during the Egyptian...

April 12th, 2012 | News | Read More

Fisher addresses growth limits at convo

Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher wasn’t above asking students to come to one of his “Ask Dr. Fisher” convos Wednesday morning. “Y’all looking for a convo?” he said to several students as he closed a door to the Massey classroom holding the Q&A. Once the event began, Fisher...

April 11th, 2012 | News | Read More

TBI report shows campus crime rise

Correction appended The rate of criminal offenses at Belmont is growing at a higher rate than its rising population, according to campus crime numbers released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The new TBI annual report, required by Tennessee legislation for all colleges and universities in the...

April 10th, 2012 | Featured News, News | Read More

LGBT group focuses on creating ‘open environment’

Goofy topics and laughs and giggles are the only thing happening as 20 students move University Ministries’ furniture around to form a circle late on a Friday afternoon. The 4 p.m. meeting is late, “like usual.” Some chair shuffling takes place while the stragglers seat themselves for the weekly...

March 28th, 2012 | News | Read More