The Office of Campus Security (OCS) is transitioning its fleet of patrol vehicles from Ford Crown Vics to more fuel efficient and economical Ford Fusion Hybrids as part of the department’s commitment to Vision 2020. The lower fuel costs, in conjunction with decreased maintenance costs and improved resale value, are expected to result in significant …
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Masters of Science in Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate
Since 2004, all graduates of Belmont’s Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP), totaling 150 students, have passed the nursing certification exam on their first attempt. The 2015 class of 28 graduates passed the exam this spring.The School of Nursing began offering its MSN degree 20 years ago and with …
Students Raise $47K for St. Jude
While most were sound asleep in their beds Jan. 30, 2015, more than 110 Belmont students were wide awake, playing games and raising more than $47,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, appropriately named “Up ‘Til Dawn,” started at midnight and lasted until 6 a.m. Saturday morning. St. Jude is Belmont’s Greek Life …
Belmont Welcomes Neighbors for Annual Community Day
As a show of gratitude to its neighbors in Metro Council Districts 17, 18 and 19, Belmont University hosted the community to watch the men’s basketball team play Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) rival UT Martin Jan. 22, 2015 for the University’s seventh annual Community Day. With more than 1,000 neighbors in attendance including students from …
Belmont Applies to Host Presidential Debate in 2016
On Jan. 12, 2015, Belmont University confirmed that it will apply to host a 2016 presidential or vice presidential debate and will officially submit its proposal to the Commission on Presidential Debates prior to the March 31 deadline. Belmont previously hosted the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate, moderated by NBC News’ Tom Brokaw, between then …
Worship Grant Inspires Campus Community
Following a submission from Associate Professor of Theology Dr. Steve Guthrie, Belmont University was awarded a $14,300 “Vital Worship” grant in Summer 2014 from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship with funding provided by the Lilly Endowment. Connected in part to the opening in August of Belmont’s new Chapel, the grant focuses on two broad …
School of Nursing Reuses Simulation Equipment, Saves Thousands of Dollars
With the popularity of nursing on the rise, Assistant Nursing Professor Dr. Beth Hallmark said her interest in Belmont’s sustainability efforts began when she started to notice the increase of nursing students and the sheer volume of supplies needed.Simply recycling the equipment used by students wouldn’t have been adequate, since a large part of the …
Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs Granted CCNE Accreditation
Belmont’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) was granted full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s (CCNE) Board of Commissioners. The University began its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to DNP program in the fall of 2012 with 5 students. In the fall of 2013, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to …
Enacts Partners with Math Program to Teach Children STEM Skills
On Nov. 3, 2014, Belmont Enactus—a student organization dedicated to using entrepreneurial actions to transform lives and build a better, more sustainable world—partnered with If I Had a Hammer to host a build on Belmont’s campus with a local 5th grade class serving as the construction crew. If I Had a Hammer is an applied mathematics …
Bridges to Belmont, Metro Agencies Host Rose Park Halloween Bash
The Bridges to Belmont Scholars Council partnered with Metro Parks and Recreation, Edgehill Family Resource Center and MDHA’s Resident Association at Edgehill Apartments to host the fourth annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 31. With approximately 300 neighbors in attendance, the event allowed children an alternative, safe way to celebrate the holiday with activities including corn …
Foreign Ambassadors Visit Belmont as Part of ‘Experience America‘ Tour
Oct. 29-31, 22 foreign ambassadors representing countries spanning six continents were welcomed to Nashville on a tour sponsored by the State Department. The goals of their trip to Music City included seeking to build new economic partnerships and learning about the unique culture of Nashville and the many benefits of doing business here, in one …
College of Theology and Christian Ministry Hosts Regional Festival for Academy of Preachers
Belmont’s College of Theology and Christian Ministry hosted a Regional Festival for the Academy of Preachers on campus Oct. 24-25. The Academy of Preachers is an organization that seeks to inspire young adults ages 14-28 to explore their call to gospel preaching. The Academy hosts three regional festivals throughout the country and one national festival …
Curb College named a Top Music Business Education School by Billboard Magazine
Belmont University’s Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business has been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities to learn about the music industry, according to a recent survey on music business education conducted by Billboard Magazine. The survey highlights universities and other educational institutions giving students the opportunity to learn about the …
Biology Faculty Learn Latest Genomic, Bioinformatics Technologies
On Aug. 13-14, 2014, Drs. John Niedzwiecki, Roger Jackson and Chris Barton, of the Biology Department, attended the iPlant Bio Genomics in Education Workshop hosted at Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Ala. At the workshop the doctors learned strategies for incorporating the latest genomic and bioinformatics technologies and methods for the undergraduate classroom. …
Belmont University Named a College of Distinction
Belmont University was again named among the nation’s Colleges of Distinction for providing innovative, teacher-centered undergraduate education and preparing graduates for real-world success. Based on the opinions of guidance counselors, educators and admissions professionals, the website and college guide profiles more than 220 of America’s best bets in higher education and honors colleges that excel …