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Alumnus Inducted into Up With People Songwriters Hall of Fame

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L to R: Linda Cates with her husband, Bill
L to R: Linda Cates with her husband, Bill

Bill Cates, a 1971 Belmont alumnus, was recently inducted into the Up With People Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 50th reunion celebration in Orlando, Florida.

Before finishing his degree at Belmont in, Bill traveled with the newly-formed cast of Sing Out ’66, a musical demonstration that performed across the globe and was eventually re-branded as Up With People.

Cates had been a part of Nashville’s songwriting mill of the ’60s, signed by the legendary Buddy Killen of Tree Publishing. After Sing Out ’66 came through Nashville, 600 Middle Tennesseans came together to write and produce their own show in Belmont’s gymnasium. Cates and friends directed and led the production of Sing Out South and traveled all over Tennessee sparking other Sing Outs. The song “Do You Really Care,” now in the Baptist Hymnal, was the final tune in the show and became part of  “Good News,” a musical created for church groups.

The next summer, Cates joined the international cast to write and direct their show. He contributed on several of the show’s most loved and long lasting tunes like “Morning of Time,” “The Wonder of It All” and “With Everything Changing.” Paul Colwell, one of the creators of UWP, said at the induction, “He writes with a warmth and a passion and his tunes are always memorable.”

Alumna Published in Forensic Science Review

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Achievers.AliFosterBelmont College of Pharmacy 2012 alumna Dr. Ali Foster’s “Metabolism and Disposition of Prescription Opioids” was recently published in Forensic Science Review.

Dr. Foster is a Clinical Scientist with Aegis Sciences Corporation in Nashville.

Belmont Receives $95,000 Grant to Support Success of Student Veterans

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Belmont Receives $95,000 Grant to Support Success of Student Veterans

In an announcement today from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Belmont University was awarded a $95,000 Tennessee Veteran Reconnect Grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The program is designed “to accelerate the success of veterans already enrolled on Tennessee campuses and create favorable conditions to recruit new student veterans. Ultimately, it is the goal of this program that Tennessee be the premier state in the nation for student veteran success.”

“We’re thrilled to have been awarded the Veteran Reconnect funding so that we can build capacity to support our student veterans,” said Dr. Mimi Barnard, Belmont’s associate provost for interdisciplinary studies and global education who will serve as the grant’s project director. “Our faculty and staff appreciate the sacrifices and commitments made by those who serve in the armed forces, and this grant will allow us to create programming and services that will assist them as they pursue degrees that lead to meaningful careers, stronger communities and a more competitive Tennessee.”

The $95,000 grant Belmont received is part of a $1 million award from THEC to 11 community colleges and public and private universities across the state. Since Belmont’s Yellow Ribbon Program was implemented in 2010, student veteran enrollment has nearly quadrupled, and military family enrollment has more than doubled. Belmont participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program at the highest level, matching the remaining tuition and mandatory fees in full that are not covered  by the Post 9/11 benefit for all undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

In Belmont’s grant proposal, four areas were identified in which the University seeks to focus additional attention and resources: Learning Support, Community Building, Career Advancement and Communication to Internal and External Stakeholders. The Belmont Veteran Reconnect Initiative will provide a series of services, events and programs that will accelerate the success of veterans already enrolled and create favorable conditions to recruit new student veterans. For example, one part of the initiative, “Operation Graduate,” offers a comprehensive curriculum plan that is designed for student success within the parameters of the individual’s major, time, benefits, etc. and would include academic coaching with a mentor. In addition, a special Bruin Vet Orientation and Welcome Dinner is planned for student veterans and their families during the University’s Welcome Week this fall. A signature and unique component of Belmont’s Veteran Reconnect Program is a tailored convocation series to provide relevant, compelling programming specific to the assimilation needs of returning service members.

Other colleges and universities receiving funding included Chattanooga State Community College, Columbia State Community College, East Tennessee State University, Jackson State Community College, Lipscomb University, Maryville College, Middle Tennessee State University, Northeast State Community College, University of Memphis and Volunteer State Community College. The full press release from Governor Haslam’s office can be found here.

About the Tennessee Higher Education Commission
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is the state’s coordinating agency for higher education. Guided by the Public Agenda for Tennessee Higher Education, THEC oversees an array of finance, academic, research and consumer protection initiatives that promote student success and support the State’s completion agenda for postsecondary education. THEC actively seeks to develop policy recommendations, programmatic initiatives, and partnerships that increase educational attainment in the state while improving higher education access and success for all Tennesseans.

August Commencement Ceremony Graduates 220 Students

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August Commencement Ceremony Graduates 220 Students

Belmont University held its summer 2015 commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students at 5 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Curb Event Center and celebrated the graduation of a total of 223 students. During the graduation ceremony, 84 undergraduate, 105 master’s and 34 doctoral degrees were conferred.

Dr. Robert C. Fisher, president of the University, presided over the event. Dr. Ben Curtis, College of Theology and Christian Ministry professor of religion, presented the commencement address. Curtis is the 2014-2015 Presidential Faculty Achievement Award recipient, a title awarded for the outstanding contributions he has made to student success.

Cunin Realizes Childhood Dreams Working on Vans Warped Tour

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Cunin Realizes Childhood Dreams Working on Vans Warped Tour

From the young age of 13, rising junior and music business major Maggie Cunin knew she wanted to work for the Vans Warped Tour. This summer, Cunin made her childhood dreams a reality as she served as the tour’s volunteer coordinator, directing 30 to 50 volunteers each day.

“Starting in eighth grade, I got my hands on every book, documentary, magazine… anything that could teach me more about working on the Vans Warped Tour. Eventually, those led me to learning about the music business program at Belmont University. Once at Belmont, I was able to dive into the resources in Nashville, and I met some truly wonderful people,” she said. “Warped Tour’s production company has offices in Nashville, and through a Belmont event, I was able to meet Allison Skiff who handles Tour Marketing and Sponsorship for Warped Tour. I honestly owe her everything.”

The Vans Warped Tour is a traveling music festival where more than 70 bands travel to 40 cities. Kevin Lyman, the tour’s founder, and Lisa Brownlee, tour manager, have been involved for the tour’s 21-year history, and Cunin said she has had the chance to learn from the best through her work with the duo. The tour’s mission relies heavily on non-profit organizations, service and making a difference in the lives of others.

Maggie CuninCunin tries to catch her favorite bands’ sets – Moose Blood, PVRIS and The Kenneths – as often as she can, but she has quickly learned that no day on tour is the same. Her morning starts when she wakes up on a tour bus with 16 other people and ends about twelve hours and miles later, with many surprises thrown in along the way.

Two great lessons have resonated with Cunin through this experience, one being the importance of flexibility. “Working on Warped Tour combines the challenges of an office job with the physical demands of working in 90+ degree heat every day. I have learned to be more direct, more assertive and a better listener. Even in stressful situations, a positive attitude and the ability to be flexible can conquer just about anything,” she said.

The second comes from slowing down and enjoying her time as a student. “I have the rest of my life to enjoy the workforce but such a short time to enjoy learning in a University environment. I think as students we often feel so pressured by ourselves to have five internships and two jobs, but my experience at Warped Tour has taught me to really enjoy being a student.”

In her position, Cunin recruits volunteers from the crowd to cater food in exchange for a backstage pass. She often sees fans’ eyes light up when, backstage, they realize they can make a career out of their passion – music. “I love meeting fans  and hearing stories of what Warped Tour means to them. Answering questions and being a friend to tour attendees is such a joy for me. If I can help my volunteers have the best Warped Tour of their lives– to me that is a success.”

Cunin is also the production staff coordinator in Belmont’s Showcase Series and the event manager at Curb Café, which she says has given her the skill set to handle situations on the road. From small things like learning proper walkie-talkie communication, to larger situations like handling dissatisfied show attendees, Cunin said she owes her knowledge of live events to her time at Belmont.

“My advice to a fellow student interested in working for a large music tour would be to approach every single challenge with an attitude of gratitude. Feelings of entitlement or poor work ethic are not appreciated out on the road. If you have a willingness to learn and a respect for those around you, that is instantly noticed and goes a long way,” she said. “Rather than focusing on “networking,” focus on building genuine two-sided relationships with those in your field, and never forget to follow up with a ‘thank you.’ All of these skills become sharpened over time, and I believe that they serve students and fellow music-business hopefuls well.”

In the future, Cunin hopes to continue working in music and touring and is currently looking into the agency side of the music industry- specifically sponsorships and branding for artists. “Being on a music tour has been my goal for years now, so the fact that I am truly getting to live my dream is pretty surreal. My favorite part about touring is the fact that the people I tour and work with every day have truly become my family,” she said. “I have never experienced that kind of camaraderie in my entire life.”

Students Present Research at Los Alamos National Laboratory Symposium

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Students Present Research at Los Alamos National Laboratory Symposium

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Duane Hatch and two Belmont students, Ambrose Rice and Ryan Agh, spent 10 weeks at a Department of Energy national laboratory this summer engaged in a research project as a part of the DOE’s Visiting Faculty Program, which Hatch was selected for. On August 4, the students presented their research posters at the 15th Annual Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Symposium. The annual event brings together more than 150 students from universities all over the U.S. and is intended to broaden students’ expertise to prepare them for careers in the science and nontechnical fields. 

Agh, a rising senior chemistry major, presented a poster titled “Towards the Concise Syntheses of Selenium- and Tellurium-Containing Tryptophan Analogs for the Elucidation of Protein Structure and Function” and won first place in the research poster competition. Rice, a rising junior biology major, presented a poster titled “Enzymatic Synthesis of Unnatural Amino Acids and Their Bio-incorporation into Selected Proteins.”

Above image: Ryan Agh presents his award-winning research poster. 

Keen Interviewed on WPLN

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Dan KeenCurb College of Entertainment and Music Business Professor of Music Publishing Dan Keen was interviewed on local NPR station, WPLN, July 31 to talk about Spotify’s list of the “Nashvillist Artists.” Spotify has started compiling playlists for cities across the world compiled of songs that are distinctive of their respective towns.

Keen said he feels that Nashville’s list under represents Christian artists. “We are the world’s center of Christian music here,” said Keen.  “We’re not satellite offices from some office in New York or LA. Christian music is centered here,” he said.

Princeton Review Recognizes Belmont on ‘Best in Southeast’ List

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Princeton Review Recognizes Belmont on ‘Best in Southeast’ List

Belmont University is one of the best colleges in the Southeast according to The Princeton Review. The well-known education services company lists Belmont among its 140 “Best in the Southeast” recommended schools in the “2016 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature, posted on August 3.

Belmont Sign Glamour ShotThe Princeton Review editors made their selections based on data collected from a survey of administrators at several hundred colleges in each region, as well as staff visits and the perspectives of college counselors and advisors whose opinions the company solicits.

“We chose Belmont and the other outstanding institutions on this list primarily for their excellent academics,” said Princeton Review’s Senior VP-Publisher Robert Franek. “We also gave careful consideration to what students enrolled at the schools reported to us about their campus experiences on our student survey for this project. We designed our 80-question survey to include questions that prospective applicants might ask on a campus visit. Only schools that permit us independently to survey their students are eligible to be considered for our regional ‘best’ lists, and only schools at which we see a strong level of satisfaction among their enrolled students – whom we consider their customers – make it to our final slate of regional ‘best’ college selections.”

About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school-bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The Princeton Review is headquartered in Natick, MA and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit www.princetonreview.com. Follow the company on Twitter @theprincetonrev.

Alumna-Owned Biscuit Love Earns ‘Best Sandwich of 2015’

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Sarah Hadzor Worley, a 2013 liberal studies and 2015 Master’s of accountancy graduate and co-founder of Biscuit Love, has recently made headlines with the restaurant’s creation, The East Nasty. Named as bon appetit’s “Best Sandwich of 2015,” this menu item uses one of Nashville’s favorites – fried chicken. Add aged cheddar and sausage gravy, and you’ve got this award-winning delicacy.

As bon appetit said, “How good is it? Let’s just say hour-plus waits on the weekends at this breakfast-and-lunch spot in the Gulch neighborhood are not unheard of. We’d gladly join the line for just one bite of Karl and Sarah Worley’s monument to excess: a slightly-crunchy-on-the-exterior, fluffy, buttery biscuit topped with a ridiculously good piece of fried chicken, which is swaddled in rich sausage gravy, then topped with (you guessed it) the other half of the biscuit. Is it insane to even call this a sandwich? Definitely—that’s why we love it.”

But the hits don’t stop there. Biscuit Love was also included on bon appetit’s recent rankings of “America’s Best New Restaurants,” a list comprised of the truly original, innovative and unexpected across America. According to the organization’s listing, the restaurants all have something in common – “flat out deliciousness.”

Worley said she and her husband, Karl, are both culinary school graduates, so moving into the restaurant business was born out of their shared love for entrepreneurship. Obtaining business degrees after culinary school was an intentional decision to reach their goals sooner. “As for the biscuits, that came from our love of the south, southern food and Nashville.”

With the impressive lists of restaurants included in this year’s ranking, Worley said she and her team are honored to be included. And as for her recommendation for the best item on the menu? Biscuit Love’s hot chicken biscuit – the Princess – or an old tried and true favorite, the hash.

Drs. O.C. and Linda Ferrell Join Massey College of Business as Distinguished Chairs of Ethics

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Drs. O.C. and Linda Ferrell Join Massey College of Business as Distinguished Chairs of Ethics

Linda Ferrell OC FerrellEsteemed experts in marketing and business ethics, Drs. O.C. and Linda Ferrell recently joined the faculty of Belmont University’s Massey College of Business as University Distinguished Chairs of Business Ethics. The couple team teaches courses and will lead graduate-level students in subjects like Leadership and Ethics, Sales Management and Marketing Management, among others.

Dr. Joe Alexander, associate dean of the Massey Graduate School of Business, said, “There are significant milestones on any journey to build a nationally-ranked business school, and our hiring of the Ferrells certainly qualifies as one of those major mile marker events. Both O.C. and Linda are nationally recognized as preeminent scholars and leaders within their disciplines, and we are ecstatic that they have chosen to continue their academic careers with us here at Belmont. Our students will ultimately be the real winners in this deal.”

“Over the years we have had several opportunities to speak at Belmont events and to classes,” the Ferrells noted. “During our last trip we spoke as part of the Edward C. Kennedy Center for Business Ethics speaker series and had lunch with Mrs. Helen Kennedy. It was a special experience. We saw the impact that Belmont is having on students and the business community. We felt our experiences and interest meshed very well with this type of environment.  We would like to build upon the excellence that has been established in the business ethics area and add to the great work that Harold Fogelberg [director of Belmont’s Center for Business Ethics] and others are doing to advance business ethics education and effectively reach out and support the business community in their endeavors to build high integrity organizations.”

With a B.A. and an MBA from Florida State and a Ph.D. in marketing from Louisiana State, Dr. O.C. Ferrell most recently served as a University Distinguished Professor, Professor of Marketing and Creative Enterprise Scholar at the University of New Mexico. He works with Linda to co-manage a $2.5 million grant for business ethics education at the University of New Mexico provided by the Daniels Fund. He is past president of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association and chaired the American Marketing Association Ethics Committee twice. He serves as a board member for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust and

serves on the advisory board of Savant Learning. His academic research focuses on ethical decision making, stakeholder relationships and social responsibility. Dr. Ferrell is the co-author of 20 books and more than 100 articles. He is co-author of leading textbooks in Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Ethics, Introduction to Business and Business and Society. His articles have been published in the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, AMS Review, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and Academy of Management Executive as well as other journals. He is also writes the Wall Street Journal weekly business ethics reviews and summaries with over 6,000 global subscribers to this feature.

With a B.A. and an MBA from Illinois State and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Memphis, Dr. Linda Ferrell most recently served as Professor of Marketing and Creative Enterprise Scholar at the University of New Mexico. She is president of the Academy of Marketing Science. She serves on the board of directors of Mannatech (a NASDAQ-listed company operating in the health and wellness industry), advisory board of Savant Learning, NASBA Center for the Public Trust board, board and executive committee of the Direct Selling Education Foundation, and on the Cutco Vector College Advisory board. Her research interests include marketing and society, social responsibility and business ethics education. She has published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, AMS Review, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management, Journal of Macromarketing, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Teaching Business Ethics, European Journal of Marketing and Case Research Journal as well as others. She is co-author of Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases, Business and Society, Business and Society, Management and Business in a Changing World. She also serves as an expert witness in cases dealing with business ethics disputes and has assisted companies in the development of their ethics and compliance programs.

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