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Alumnus Elected Alpha Man of the Year by Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Alumnus Elected Alpha Man of the Year by Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Belmont alumnus Reverend Andre’ Waller was recently selected as Alpha Man of the Year by the Tau Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Each year, Tau Lambda has a Founders’ Day Scholarship Luncheon at which members are presented with scholarships and highlighted for their work.

Waller shared, “We have over 150 members in our chapter, so this award is an incredible honor. It was such a pleasant surprise to hear my bio read, as I am just one in less than a handful of members that are Belmont alumni.”

Alpha Man of the Year is considered the most coveted honor bestowed on a member of the Tau Lambda chapter. The recipient of the award must be nominated and voted on by the brotherhood, as well as meet a number of criteria including having leadership positions and projects implemented on behalf of the chapter, personal integrity, new and creative influences to chapter initiatives and contributions to community service beyond his profession, among others.

Rev. Waller will now represent the Tau Tambda chapter at the district, regional and national levels in the Brother of the Year competition for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Sophomore Wins Emerging Talent Award in Lotte Lenya Competition

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Sophomore Wins Emerging Talent Award in Lotte Lenya Competition

Katie Yeomans, a sophomore musical theatre major from Franklin, Tennessee, received an Emerging Talent Award in the prestigious Lotte Lenya Competition put on by the Kurt Weill Foundation.

Yeomans submitted a video performance of an aria, composed by Kurt Weill, as well as two musical theatre selections. Yeomans began studying voice with Erica Aubry, instructor of musical theatre, when she was in high school.

Last year, Kaylee Tarrell, musical theatre major and student of Aubry, also won an Emerging Talent Award.

Belmont Coaches Share BOLD Leadership Insight with Students

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Belmont Coaches Share BOLD Leadership Insight with Students

Belmont’s Office of Leadership Development (BOLD), in partnership with Belmont Athletics, recently held “Leadership Lately” sessions from the women’s and men’s basketball coaches, Bart Brooks and Casey Alexander. Each semester BOLD hosts “Leadership Lately,” an interactive overview of socially responsible leadership, for graduate and undergraduate participants to learn how various BOLD leadership competencies are used by successful leaders in Nashville.

Alexander shared the example of Steph Curry being lightly recruited but still able to become the “greatest shooter in NBA history” through his desire to improve. He also examined his insight on positive influence. “The most influential people in your life are the five that you have the most contact with. So surround yourself with the right people.”

During Brooks’ session, he shared how a leader needs to instill a mindset of “growth and change.” He further discussed that a leader needs to “take care of the team but focus on strengths.” He told a story of hiring staff to focus on the data and finances so he could focus on his strength of coaching.

Coach Bart Brooks talks with students
Coach Bart Brooks talks with students

When asked what the biggest take away was from the Leadership Lately experience, one student said, “Listening to Coach Alexander reminded me that you have to lead yourself before you can lead others. He knows who he is.”  Another student added, “It was cool listening to Coach Brooks be open about how he wanted to hire people to do the jobs he wasn’t good at. Sometimes I forget that being a leader isn’t about doing everything.”

Students most appreciated listening to the presenters and their different backgrounds as well as being able to learn how to apply the leadership lessons the coaches shared in their own lives.

Graduate Assistant Logan Monday said, “Leadership Lately provides speakers that have demonstrated leadership in their profession and shares insights for students to apply in their own life.”

Logan Monday
Graduate Assistant Logan Monday

Leadership Lately is a program in the Believing Emergent Leader Level of Engagement in BOLD. The next sessions will be Fall 2020.

Upcoming events include BOLD’s Tower Talk on Monday, February 24 and the Campus Wide Student Leadership Awards on Wednesday, April 15.

Click here to learn more details about the upcoming Tower Talks Event.  More details will be published later about the Campus Wide Student Leadership Awards as the date comes closer.

Belmont Law: No 6 in the Nation

April Hefner
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Belmont Law: No 6 in the Nation

Proving again that Belmont Law is truly setting the bar for legal education, the college finished sixth in the nation for first-time bar passage rates for the 2019 calendar year, according to statistics just published by the American Bar Association. Joining Belmont Law in the top 10 are stalwarts Harvard, Yale and Duke along with the University of Virginia. Of the 80 alumni who took the bar last year, 77 Belmont graduates passed the exam on their first attempt for 96.25% success rate, soundly besting the statewide average of 80.56% for first-time pass results.

Belmont Law Dean Judge Alberto Gonzales said, “We are very proud of our graduates’ success on the bar exam. Every faculty and staff member at Belmont Law is unequivocally committed to preparing our graduates to be practice-ready attorneys. The consistently successful results posted by our graduates on the bar exam and the College’s strong employment record indicate Belmont Law is succeeding in that mission.”

With the national average for 2019 for first-time test takers at 79.64%, Belmont Law graduates are performing significantly higher than students from most of the nearly 200 law schools reporting to the ABA. In addition, Belmont alumni are finding meaningful work with the Class of 2018 scoring a record-breaking employment rate, an impressive 96%.

These are just a few of the many recent highlights within Belmont’s College of Law, which also enjoyed a visit last February from the Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, who participated in a 45-minute conversation with Belmont Law Dean Alberto Gonzales in front of an audience of Belmont Law students, invited dignitaries and local judges. A few other accolades and accomplishments of the last year include:  

Curb College Students, Faculty Participate in Regional Emmy Awards

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Curb College Students, Faculty Participate in Regional Emmy Awards

A group of Belmont media studies, motion pictures and audio engineering technology students recently served as production assistants for the Feb. 15 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards. Held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Belmont Instructor of Journalism/Cinema, Television, & Media Jennifer Duck served as a presenter for the awards show, while students Nathan Stultz, Caitlin Alexander, Stacia Foresta, Holly Vonder, Katie Knipper and Alexandria Evelyn volunteered as PAs.

Nashville Soccer Club Announces Song from Alumni Band Judah and the Lion as Club Anthem

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Nashville Soccer Club Announces Song from Alumni Band Judah and the Lion as Club Anthem

As Nashville welcomes its first major league soccer team this year, the Nashville Soccer Club, Nashville staples are rallying together to give the team a true Music City welcome. The Club just announced that their club anthem will be “Never Give Up on You” by Belmont alumni band Judah and the Lion.

The team will begin play in the league in 2020 as a continuation of the USL club of the same name and will play home matches at Nissan Stadium.

For its home opener on February 29, Nashville Soccer Club is going all-out with a star-studded cast performing before the start of the game against Atlanta United, including a set by Judah and the Lion. The band’s 20-minute performance, which will include the anthem, will take place after both teams leave the field following warm-ups.

Following the anticipated entrance of both teams on the pitch, American singer and actor Charles “Chip” Esten will perform the National Anthem. Esten, a soccer advocate himself, was a key supporter of the #MLS2Nashville campaign that brought MLS to Music City.

As Nashville SC players set up on the pitch to kick off their inaugural season in MLS, fans will want to pay attention to The Backline section where rock artist Lzzy Hale will be the first to perform the Gibson Guitar Riff. The Gibson Guitar Riff is a special ritual that will showcase different artists throughout the season as they increase the energy by riffing live on an NSC customized Gibson guitar right before kickoff.

To get tickets to the game, visit the Nashville Soccer Club’s website.

Heard, Alumna Co-Author Article for International Environmental Science Journal

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Heard, Alumna Co-Author Article for International Environmental Science Journal

Dr. Matthew Heard, assistant professor of biology, co-authored an article entitled “Variation in the presence and abundance of anthropogenic microfibers in the Cumberland River in Nashville, TN, USA” with recent biology graduate Lina Said (’19) in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 

This article was the first study to examine how microplastics and other microscopic pollutants are impacting the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research is an international journal that covers all areas of environmental science and related subjects with an emphasis on chemical compounds. 

To read the article, visit https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-020-08091-x.

Belmont Vision Brings Home 11 Awards from 2020 Southeast Journalism Conference

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Belmont Vision Brings Home 11 Awards from 2020 Southeast Journalism Conference

The Belmont Vision, Belmont University’s student news organization, celebrated its many achievements last week at the 2020 Southeast Journalism Conference. The conference was held at the University of Southern Mississippi from Feb. 13 – 15.

At the on-site sweepstakes competition, the Belmont Vision placed third overall. Dorren Robinson, instructor of media studies and the Belmont Vision faculty advisor, was honored with the Journalism Educator of the Year Award at the Best of the South banquet held on Friday evening.

“I’m so incredibly proud of Dorren for winning Journalism Educator of the Year,” said senior Tina James. “It is so well-deserved, and my heart was just swelling with love and pride for her. She’s taught me so much, and getting to experience that moment with her is something I’ll never forget.”

Competing with more than 31 colleges and universities, the Belmont Vision won six awards in the Best of the South competition including content published on the Belmont Vision’s site from November 2018 to November 2019. Joe Bendekovic and Justin Wagner both placed in the Top 10 for Best News Writer. Bronte Lebo won seventh place for Best Arts and Entertainment Writer. Steven Boero won second place for Best Sports Writer. Caitlin Alexander placed in the top five for Best Television News Feature Reporter. Colby Crosby won ninth for Best Press Photographer.

“I am unbelievably proud of my staff for the amazing work they’ve done,” shared Belmont Vision editor Steven Boero. “The Best of the South represents our hard work and dedication all year. It’s so wonderful to see my colleagues be rewarded.” 

On Robinson’s award, Boero added, ” I can’t think of anyone who is more dedicated to her classes and her students. Dorren deserved this award more than any teacher or adviser I’ve ever had. She works just as hard as us and is always there to make sure we are growing as writers, reporters and people.”

During the on-site competition, members of the Belmont Vision staff won five awards from more than 150 competitors and 31 schools. Sarah Lawson won first place for Copy Editing. Marissa Avnaim won second place in TV Anchoring. Tina James won third place for Public Relations. Evan Dorian won third place for Sports Writing. Rob Redel won second place for Current Events.

“Winning third place in Public Relations was a pivotal moment in my college career,” said James. “Competing at this conference as a senior was a test to see if I truly got everything I wanted out of my education to successfully apply skills outside the classroom. It was a wonderful feeling to know that all of my preparation, practice and much more paid off.”

Belmont Welcomes Hughes, Deans for Post-Graduate Fellowship Programs in College of Pharmacy

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Belmont Welcomes Hughes, Deans for Post-Graduate Fellowship Programs in College of Pharmacy

After an extensive interview process, two students have been selected for Belmont’s post-graduate fellowship programs, housed in The Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center within Belmont’s College of Pharmacy. These two-year fellowships are designed to provide pharmacists with an intensive program focused in drug information, evidence-based practice, corporate management, teaching and research. 

Chelsa Deans from the University of Tennessee has been selected for the Clinical Pharmacist Fellowship in Drug Information with Belmont and Aegis Sciences Corporation. 

Chelsa Deans
Chelsa Deans

Sally Hughes from Washington State University has been selected for the Clinical Management Fellowship in Drug Information with Belmont and HealthTrust. 

Sally Hughes
Sally Hughes

Both fellows will begin their program in June 2020 within the Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center under the mentorship of Genevieve Lynn Engle, PharmD. Fellows complete their training at Belmont University the first year and then with the corresponding corporate sponsor during the second year of the program.

Dr. Bernard Turner, Tim Stewart Appear on cityCURRENT

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Dr. Bernard Turner, Tim Stewart Appear on cityCURRENT

Dr. Bernard Turner, director of the social entrepreneurship program, and Tim Stewart, director of service-learning, recently taped a segment on service-learning and social entrepreneurship for cityCURRENT, a weekly radio show in Nashville.

The cityCURRENT Radio Show airs across all five collective radio stations in Nashville each Sunday morning. The show features interviews with a combination of business and community leaders who discuss significant efforts, trends, lessons learned and ways to make an impact across Middle Tennessee.

Turner and Stewart discussed Belmont’s social entrepreneurship program and its involvement with service-learning, as well as the distinction between community service and service-learning.

Tim Stewart Headshot
Tim Stewart

The cityCURRENT summary explained, “Social entrepreneurship students will participate in service-learning, an internship and an extended capstone project in the senior year. Through these components, the liberal arts and entrepreneurship content is integrated with the experience and service that characterizes the practicing social entrepreneur.”  

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