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Belmont’s Entrepreneurship Program Ranks Top 20 in the Nation Again

April Hefner
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Belmont’s Entrepreneurship Program Ranks Top 20 in the Nation Again

For the second year in a row, Belmont University’s undergraduate entrepreneurship major is among the Top 20 programs in the country for students interested in starting a new business, according to a ranking released today from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. The education services company named Belmont No. 20 on its list of 2021’s Top Schools for Entrepreneurship.

Dr. Sarah Gardial, dean of Belmont’s Massey College of Business, said, “Belmont has a highly developed entrepreneurship infrastructure – both curricular and extracurricular – to support the needs of budding entrepreneurs in colleges all across the Belmont University campus. And the ability to deliver these programs in Nashville, one of the top metro areas in the country, allows us to connect with start-ups, new technologies and emerging businesses right outside our doors.”

“The Thomas F. Cone Sr. Center for Entrepreneurship continues to expand its programming each year in support of our incredible students and the Nashville business community,” added Elizabeth Gortmaker, director of the Cone Center for Entrepreneurship. “We’re honored to deliver resources that contribute to our students’ ideas and new ventures. The continued recognition by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine is a testament to the hard work and talents of Belmont University’s students.”

Belmont represented the only school in Tennessee, and one of only eight colleges in the Southeast, to be named to the top 50 on the undergraduate programs’ list. Belmont’s prime location in Nashville makes it even more attractive for budding entrepreneurs as the city was named No. 11 on the Inc.’s Surge Cities list of Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in 2020. The publication noted that Nashville’s startup scene is “booming” for entrepreneurs working in a wide variety of industries, from fashion to health care.

Named in honor of the nationally acclaimed entrepreneur who is the only person to take three companies public at the New York Stock Exchange, the mission of the Jack C. Massey College of Business is to educate entrepreneurial and ethical future business leaders. Since launching the entrepreneurship major in 2003, it has become the largest major in the Massey College.

Entrepreneurship majors, as well as students from other programs, who are interested in starting their own businesses can receive guidance and support from the campus’ Thomas F. Cone Center for Entrepreneurship.Thomas F. Cone Sr. was chairman and president of Cone Oil Company Inc. and founder of three companies, Cone Solvents Inc., Tennessee Adhesives Co. and B&C Aviation. The Cone Center provides a clear path to equip students through ideation, launch and development and provides robust co-curricular offerings along with an emphasis on experiential learning. A few Belmont Entrepreneurship stats include:

  • Belmont entrepreneurs represent 629 businesses in 84 cities and six countries around the world
  • These start-ups have raised more than $305 million in funding
  • Approximately 3,500 square feet of prime campus retail space is reserved for Belmont students to use to develop and manage small businesses
  • Belmont hosts annual business plan and pitch competitions
  • The Hatchery, on campus co-working space, provides an office environment containing basic resources to help students develop their own entrepreneurial ventures
  • Students are advised by faculty, staff and local entrepreneurs, who are part of the Belmont Entrepreneur Network, and can learn first-hand from the Entrepreneur-in-Residence 
  • Other resources available to students include free legal clinics, accounting clinics and practicing entrepreneur roundtables

The Cone Center is scheduled to hold its second annual Belmont Entrepreneur Awards event on Dec. 15, as a virtual celebration honoring Belmont’s Top 100 alumni founders for their excellence in entrepreneurship and business. The event, which will be held at noon, will honor alumni located in 29 cities and who graduated from 31 different majors. Additional details on the event and how to attend/view will be released soon.

The Princeton Review tallied the 2021 lists based on its summer 2020 survey of administrators at more than 300 undergraduate and graduate schools offering entrepreneurship studies. More than 40 data points were analyzed for the ranking list tallies. Topics on the 60-question survey included: the percentage of faculty, students, and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors; the number and reach of mentorship programs, scholarships, and grants for entrepreneurial studies; and the level of support for school-sponsored business plan competitions.

“The schools that made our ranking lists for 2021 all offer exceptional entrepreneurship programs,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor in chief. “Their faculties are outstanding. Their courses have robust experiential components, and their students receive outstanding mentoring and networking support. We strongly recommend these fine schools to anyone considering a college major or graduate degree in this burgeoning field.”

“The pandemic has triggered a massive wave of entrepreneurial interest, and more Americans are starting businesses now than in the last decade,” said Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “That means there’s even more hunger for valuable information and insights on how to build and grow a business. We’re proud to publish this annual ranking, so that we can give future entrepreneurs guidance on the robust education programs that can help them start their journey.”

The Princeton Review has reported its lists of top schools for entrepreneurship programs annually since 2006 in partnership with Entrepreneur Media Inc., publisher of Entrepreneur magazine. An article on the lists will publish in Entrepreneur’s December issue, available on newsstands today.

Belmont Physical Therapy Shines as APTA Magazine Highlights Department, Students Receive Sara Walker Scholarships

Emma dela Pena
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Belmont Physical Therapy Shines as APTA Magazine Highlights Department, Students Receive Sara Walker Scholarships

Dr. Christi Williams, an associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Stacey Lindsley, adjunct faculty in the School of Physical Therapy, were highlighted last month in the October edition of the APTA magazine. Drs. Williams and Lindsley spent valuable time this summer focused on “finding a better way” to provide objective physical therapy assessments through telehealth methods. 

Given that the COVID-19 pandemic placed a halt on formal research studies, Williams and Lindsley performed some pilot testing of a virtual measurement technique with plans to perform a full research study once restrictions are lifted and in-person research studies are allowed to resume. 

In the meantime, the APTA magazine published their methodology to provide PT’s across the nation with ideas to improve the objectivity of the assessments they are performing virtually. To read the full article in APTA magazine, click here. 

The two winners of the Sara Walker Scholarship: Courtney Alama and Elyse Mann
Sara Walker scholarship recipients Courtney Alama (right) and Elyse Mann (left).

In addition, the Sara Pigg Walker Scholarship recipients were announced even though the annual Sara Walker Run was not able to be held in-person this year. This year’s recipients were Belmont students Courtney Alama and Elyse Mann.

Belmont PT students continued to stay involved with the organization, helping to raise money and awareness of the many missions that the Sara Walker Foundation supports.

The department thanks all the PT students for continuing to serve despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more on the Sara Walker Foundation, visit the website.

Maneno Presents at Rite Aid Leadership Academy

Haley Charlton
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Maneno Presents at Rite Aid Leadership Academy

Dr. John Maneno, PharmD, a second year fellow with Belmont University College of Pharmacy (BUCOP) and Aegis Sciences Corporation, was one of the guest speakers featured at the Rite Aid Leadership Academy on November 6-8, 2020.

This event is annually hosted by Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) during their annual conventions where select speakers are invited for the Rite Aid Leadership Academy. This workshop focuses on molding and preparing future healthcare leaders by having discussions about leadership amongst other topics. Dr. Maneno specifically spoke to attendees about “Authentic Leadership.”

Dr. Maneno was a former SNPhA member during his pharmacy school years and currently serves as mentor for the SNPhA mentoring program. He continues to give back to the organization in various ways and mentors students who are particularly interested in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Hope Campbell, an associate professor for the college of pharmacy and the Zone 2 Director for NPhA, also represented BUCOP at the conference. She also serves as the advisor for the SNPhA chapter at BUCOP. Dr. Maneno was a delegate member of Zone 2, and together, Drs. Campbell and Maneno were able to vote for policies promoted by SNPhA and NPhA that will enhance the academia experience for students, practice of pharmacy and patient care practices. SNPhA and NPhA along with other pharmaceutical organizations regularly lobby at the nation’s capital for changes in healthcare and frequently advocate for pharmacists.

Dr. Maneno will be graduating from his fellowship program May of 2021 and plans to work in the pharmaceutical industry, continue to precept pharmacy students and mentor future leaders of healthcare.

Dark Published in America Magazine

Haley Charlton
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Dark Published in America Magazine

Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts Dr. David Dark was recently published in America Magazine discussing an experience attending a “Saturday Night Live” afterparty, peer pressure and how everyone is suceptible to it, even an entire political party.

Read his most recent article here.

Songwriting Department Chair James Elliott Contributes Songs on International Album Releases

Emma dela Pena
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Songwriting Department Chair James Elliott Contributes Songs on International Album Releases

Belmont’s songwriting department chair James Isaac Elliott collaborated with Northern Ireland rock singer Cormac Nesson who recently released “Blue Beyond The Grey” on the album “White Feather.” The new release was co-written alongside the artist. 

Elliot also co-wrote the song “Running Circles ‘Round Your Memory” by award-winning Australian bluegrass artist Kristy Cox’s album “Yesterday’s Heartache.”

The new releases with Elliot can be found on all music streaming platforms.  

Coble Makes Two Presentations During Al Gore’s Climate Reality 24-Hour Event

Haley Charlton
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Coble Makes Two Presentations During Al Gore’s Climate Reality 24-Hour Event

Dr. Ann Coble, lecturer in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry, presented twice during the Climate Reality Project’s 24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Future.

This event was a global day of digital climate presentations by Climate Reality Leaders, and it took place on October 10-11, 2020. Dr. Coble trained with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project in July 2020.  Her talks were titled “What’s Up with Climate Change?” and “Climate Change and Justice.”   

Belmont Public Health Students Talk Election Day with Students of Queen’s University Belfast

Emma dela Pena
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Belmont Public Health Students Talk Election Day with Students of Queen’s University Belfast

Belmont’s Public Health Policy course presented students with the unique opportunity to learn from and discuss policy on election day with students from the Queen’s University of Belfast. 

Belmont students were assigned to choose a ‘hot topic’ from the second presidential debate, hosted at Belmont University, and present an overview of the candidates’ plans for addressing the issue to the class. The topics students chose included climate change, COVID-19 management, health care access and finance.

The course included Belfast professors Dr. Frank Key and Ciaran O’Neill and public health students Rachel Carlin, Prishaani Govender and Rupali Chauhan. Throughout the course, these students were able to discuss topics with Belmont seniors Levi Blazer, TJ Jiles, Jesslyn Sloan, Cassidy Townsend, Janae Thompson and Marisa Thompson, alongside Dr. Marquinta Harvey, assistant professor of epidemiology and Dr. Cathy Taylor, dean of the College of Health Sciences and Nursing. 

Zoom shot of Dr. Taylor
Dr. Cathy Taylor leads discussion about election day with Queen’s University students of Belfast and Belmont’s public health students.

In smaller breakout groups, lively discussion emerged on a broad range of comparisons including health care systems and cost comparisons, civil discourse strategies, health disparities, access to care and implicit bias of poverty, education, social care and support systems. 

The discussion shed insight on Belfast’s perspective on the United States election and was a reminder to Belmont students and faculty that the world, as well as Belfast, have their eyes on the U.S. election.

Belmont Alumna Writes ‘Universal Love’ Anthem

Emma dela Pena
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Belmont Alumna Writes ‘Universal Love’ Anthem

Belmont alumna Hartwell Sawyer recently wrote and produced an anthem entitled ‘Universal Love,’ which encourages unity in the midst of chaos. With a bachelor’s in commercial music, she graduated in 2009 from Belmont’s School of Music. 

Sawyer shared the reasoning and intent behind her song in an e-mail to her fans. “The beginning of this year felt like doomsday to so many people I care about – which inspired me to write a song about the invisible force that connects each and every one of us…no matter our differences,” she wrote. 

Currently living and working in Bali, Sawyer is a self-produced songwriter. Writing more than 400 songs and performing in concerts all over the world, Sawyer thanked Belmont for the education provided to her. To watch her anthem on YouTube, click here.

O’More College of Architecture & Design Celebrates 50 Years

April Hefner
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O’More College of Architecture & Design Celebrates 50 Years

This fall the O’More College of Architecture & Design at Belmont University celebrates its 50th anniversary, beginning with a social media campaign that launches tomorrow and continues for the next 50 days. Initiated on the O’More Instagram account and identified by the hashtag #OMores50DaysOfDesign, this series will comprise 50 high achievements in design—in any and all disciplines—as promoted by individual O’More students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college’s programs.

Dr. Jhennifer Amundson, dean of Belmont’s O’More College of Architecture & Design, said, “Marking the significant occasion of the College’s 50th anniversary, this project brings together a remarkable and diverse array of examples that show how much good design impacts and improves both our daily lives and extraordinary events. In addition to celebrating design, because it is the product of 50 faculty, staff, students and alumni of the College, it’s a digital gallery of what has made O’More successful all these years—the fantastic people who have worked and studied together.”

The original O’More College of Design was founded in 1970 by Eloise Pitts O’More, a Ward-Belmont graduate who also trained in Paris and New York for interior design. Her goal was to establish a school that would foster and preserve her passion for design and design principles. With an aim to provide a student-centered environment that cultivates the power of design to transform, O’More offered programs in fashion design, fashion merchandising, graphic design and interior design for more than four decades at its Franklin, Tennessee-based campus. O’More long held connections to Belmont, including via an articulation agreement in the 1980s in which O’More students could take their general education requirements at Belmont while Belmont students could take interior design and historic preservation courses at O’More.

The College officially merged with Belmont University in 2018 and added a new undergraduate major in architecture this fall, the first and only architecture education program in Middle Tennessee. (The graphic design program has since moved to Belmont’s Watkins College of Art.) O’More’s programs are housed in more than 22,000 square feet in Hitch Hall, which was transformed into a state-of-the-art design education space by O’More faculty who provided all aspects of the design, finishes and furniture selection. Within these spaces, the College’s 150+ students have access to cutting-edge equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutter, high-speed plotters, EFI/Optitex computerized pattern-drafting and 3D virtual fit software and hardware, and industry-standard manufacturing equipment. 

The 50 Days of Design Instagram campaign will run Nov. 13-Dec. 31. There will be a post each day from individuals affiliated with O’More, and each post will depict a significant designed object along with text as to why it was chosen. 

Spring, Stewart Present Paper to Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association

Emma dela Pena
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Spring, Stewart Present Paper to Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association

Professor of Sociology Dr. Ken Spring and Professor of Creative and Entertainment Industries Dr. Sarita Stewart worked collaboratively to create a paper entitled “Bonnaroo University: Pedagogy of a Music Festival,” based on their experience teaching the University’s program “Belmont at Bonaroo.” The two co-presented the paper at the MEIA Summit, Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association. 

The University program “Belmont at Bonnaroo” provides hands-on experience for students interested in festival culture and music research. Stewart and Spring lead the program by teaching co-curricular classes “Research Methods and Festival Culture” and “Sociology of Music.” Students then get the chance to apply what they have learned in class to the real-world music festival, Bonnaroo which takes place every year in Manchester, Tennessee. 

students at Bonnaroo
Belmont students at the academic immersion program, “Belmont at Bonnaroo.” Disclaimer: Photos were taken pre-COVID.

To read more about the program, read “Bonnaroo U.? Belmont Students Prep for Second Year of Unconventional Study Away Program.”

Dr. Spring has been a part of Belmont since 2002 and has been interviewed by over 20 local and national news publications. In addition, he’s appeared in several documentaries that have aired on various television platforms. As a professor in the Curb College, Dr. Sarita Stewart values working with both undergraduate and graduate students. She is an entertainment researcher with interests in music consumption, video games, artist fandom and mood management.

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