The Nashville Scene reports on Belmont University seeking to host one of next year’s Presidential Debates – and explains why Belmont University President Dr. Robert Fisher thinks it’s good for Nashville to have two universities seeking to host a debate.

Michael J. Stabile, M.D., an anesthesiologist with Anesthesia Medical Group, and a recent graduate of the MBA program at the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, has written an op-ed on medical malpractice and why the healthcare system itself is to blame, published today in the Nashville City Paper. The piece draws on Stabile’s background as an anesthesiologist and his Massey MBA management education.

The Tennessean reports on Belmont University’s $3 million purchase of the Belmont Heights Baptist Church building and property adjacent to campus along Belmont Boulevard. The congregation will continue to use the church, but the purchase also gives the university expansion room.

The Dunn Daily Record in Dunn, N.C., reports that Kelly Van Houten, a former graduate assistant softball coach at Belmont University, has been named assistant coach for the Campbell University softball program.

“Kelly has proven to be a very dependable athlete and coach at the Division I level,” said head coach Drew Peterson. “She possesses a strong work ethic, has consistently demonstrated loyalty and teamwork, and I have no doubt she will continue with this at Campbell.” Van Houten joins the Fighting Camels after working with the Bruins for two seasons while she pursued her Masters of Education in Sports Administration.

Belmont University graduate Brad Paisley is nominated for four 2003 CMA Awards. Paisley is nominated for Best Male Vocalist, and Best Single, Song and Video for the song Celebrity. He is tied with Brooks & Dunn and Johnny Cash for receiving the second most nominations. Toby Keith leads with seven ominations.

The nominations were announced on the CBS Early Show Tuesday morning.

The News-Journal in Daytona, Fla., recently published a long profile of Belmont University student Dustin Seymour, a Daytona-area resident who is starting his sophomore year at Belmont majoring in vocal performance.

Inspired by such idols as RandyTravis, Trace Adkins, Phil Vassar and [Belmont alum Brad] Paisley, Seymour decided to attend Belmont University after graduating from Deland High School in 2002. While Belmont offers various degrees in its commercial music program