Sign above a door to Betty's Market. (Olivia Abernathy) Betty’s Market, Belmont’s on-campus marketplace, won a Gold Award in the “Retail Sales: Marketplace of the Year” category from a national organization that oversees university dining. Located in Wiseman Hall, Betty’s Market opened last year, serving as an option for students who don’t want to eat in the dining hall and don’t have time to run out to a grocery store. It sells snacks and drinks in addition to pantry staple

Big Thief at the Ryman Auditorium on Aug. 23. (Louise Geri) Excitement emanated through downtown Nashville as fans entered Big Thief’s second Nashville show of the Somersault Slide 360 Tour on Aug. 23, taking place at the Ryman Auditorium. Word had spread over the 24 hours between this show and the last one, held on Aug. 22, about the brand-new album being debuted at these shows. This was more than just a debut; it was the filming of a movie. A film crew interviewed fans outs

Ginny after finally making it back home. (Provided by Phil Shay) Phil Shay, Belmont University‘s senior director of development for Curb College, was mowing his lawn one minute. The next he was searching the neighborhood for a missing tortoise. The clue to its disappearance was waiting at the bottom of his backyard gate. A bendable piece had been pushed upward just enough for Ginny to squeeze through. For an animal known for moving slowly, Ginny managed to disappear surprisi

Bruins keep Thundering Herd from scoring (Sam Dicus) Belmont’s women’s soccer team let a 3-1 advantage slip away in the second half of Thursday’s match, resulting in a 3-3 draw with Marshall University. The Thundering Herd’s two second-half penalty kicks spoiled the Bruins’ night in front of their largest home crowd of the season. “They play a completely different game than we play. We’re a feisty team, and those calls and those fouls were just unlucky,” said junior forward R

​ The first It Must Be Wednesday of the semester. (Alex Zock) A recurring Belmont favorite began today with the first It Must Be Wednesday of the 2026-2027 school year. It Must Be Wednesday gives freshmen to graduate students a chance to mingle with each other, with student organizations, and Nashville local businesses. “I love the free coffee, but I just like to meet like all the vendors,” said Belmont senior Suzanna Porter. She said she uses the event to expand her networ

Dolly Parton speaking at Belmont University. (Bree Fabbie) Country music’s sweetheart, Dolly Parton, died at the age of 80. She left an impact on the world through her music, philanthropy and her larger-than-life personality. “Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy that will shape lives for generations to come,” President Greg Jones said in a statement. “Through her talent, generosity and unwavering belief in others, she inspired people around the world to dream bigger and live

The salad bar in Harrington Place Dining Hall. (Olivia Abernathy) Belmont University spent the summer renovating Harrington Place Dining Hall, and the new look includes longer tables, a more open floor plan and a UCook station. “A lot of people don't like the consolidated tables, but I'm all for making new friends,” said sophomore Edward Smith. “I've met 95% of my friends in the caf, and I don't think that's going to change. I think it's cool whatever they want to do, as long

Former Curb College dean Brittany Schaffer. (From a press release on cmaworld.com) The former dean of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, Brittany Schaffer, will begin transitioning into her new role as CEO of the Country Music Association on Sept. 8. “Country Music meets people where they are, and it changes lives every day. That starts with songwriters and artists and everyone who carries this music to fans around the world. Serving them is the honor

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) For the first time in 284 days, Belmont’s men’s soccer team will be playing in front of a home crowd. The Bruins’ season kicks off Thursday in an in-state matchup against the University of Memphis Tigers at E.S. Rose Park. Belmont will look to improve upon a 2025 season in which the team went 8-3-6, but lost in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Soccer Championship. That team came firing right out of the gate, ra

Belmont's College of Medicine. (Provided by Belmont University) Belmont's Frist College of Medicine has been placed on probation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and will remain on preliminary accreditation. "The LCME determined that the College is not currently in full compliance with certain accreditation standards and has placed the program on probation while those issues are addressed," said Belmont in a statement emailed to the Vision on Aug. 14. Belmont dec

Belmont's unveiled this year's theme at the opening convocation. (Ava Burns) Belmont President Greg Jones challenged all 9,026 students, the largest student body in the school’s history, to unleash hospitality with love. “My hope for you and my invitation to all of us is, let's see ourselves as porters opening doors and welcoming people and being welcomed, finding opportunities to receive and offer hospitality,” said Jones at the opening convocation on Wednesday. The univers

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Belmont University women’s soccer returns to E.S. Rose Park on Thursday for its second home match of the season and its first since students returned to campus. The Bruins will host the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in hopes of building some momentum in the young season. With two games already out of the way, Belmont is still searching for its first win of the season after a scoreless draw against Tennessee Technological Uni

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Arch Madness is getting a makeover. Since 1991, St. Louis has been the home of the Missouri Valley Conference’s men’s basketball tournament, but this season, the women’s tournament will be joining its male counterpart in the Gateway to the West. “Change is never easy, but having the entire MVC men's and women's basketball championships under the Arch Madness umbrella and turning it into a week-long celebration of our conference benef

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) After a week of preparation and competition, Makalyn Heaslett and Charlotte Witt, both representatives of Nashville, were crowned Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee Teen respectively. The Fisher Center hosted the Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee Teen pageant for the second year in a row from June 18-20. Heaslett received over $15,000 in scholarship money, a place in America’s 250 parade in Pennsylvania and the opportunity to represen

Mobile Credentials are now available on both smartphones and smartwatches. (Posted on Instagram by @belmontu) Belmont officially launched mobile credentials for Belmont students and faculty on June 1 to bring more sustainability, convenience and security to campus. “We’re making the student experience a lot more seamless and convenient because we don’t have to have the burden of physically carrying around a card,” said Shumaila Gilani, a 2026 graduate. While mobile crede

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) A dismissed College of Medicine student is suing Belmont University and an anatomy professor for allegedly refusing to honor her accommodations and for unwelcome sexual advances, according to a federal lawsuit. Ilyana Ilieva filed a $5.5 million lawsuit alleging that Belmont did not follow the Americans with Disabilities Act and that professor of anatomy Dr. Ryan Splittgerber “used his position as a professor with authority over her t

At the bright and early hour of 7:30 a.m., one Belmont student gave up extra sleep and the first morning of Easter break with loved ones for a family he’d never met. With a phone wedged in between his shoulder and cheek, junior Jacob Bealle grasped a thick strap and pulled a shiny, sky-blue Cirrus SR 22 Turbo into the orange cast of morning sunlight. The sun just made its full appearance above the hangars at John C. Tune Airport, and already, his plane rolled onto the

Model Bridge at the West End section. (Trey Sullivan) The roar of the engine echoes throughout the Tennessee countryside as a train travels from Chattanooga to Nashville. On its journey, the it passes under tunnels, over bridges and through small towns. The train moves at a consistent pace in order to make it to its destination. It is crucial the train makes it in time, as it plays a key role in society. The year is 1957; the Louisville and Nashville Railroad has just

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Five vehicles were broken into in the Curb Garage during the climax of the storm Monday night, as part of a larger pattern of vehicle break-ins across Nashville. “The safety of our campus community is our highest priority, and that includes keeping you informed of significant security concerns when they arise,” said Campus Security in a campus-wide email sent on Thursday. Security cameras found that the first suspect is “a male

University President Greg Jones at the State of the University address. (Olivia Abernathy) Belmont is currently facing financial challenges, but officials are optimistic for the future with new plans in place to conserve money. “Belmont is extremely well-positioned to navigate stormy waters, but if we’re going to navigate them, we have to be clear-eyed,” said Josh Yates, executive vice president for strategy and innovation at the annual State of the University address Wedne