Belmont's College of Medicine. (Provided by Belmont University) Belmont released significantly more specific information on why the College of Medicine's accreditation status was placed on probation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and what it’s doing to improve. This information was in response to nine pages of anonymous letters sent to the Vision, local media, Provost David Gregory and President Greg Jones. Neither Belmont nor the Vision were able to identify

On the corner of Lafayette Street and Charles E Davis Boulevard stands Church of the Messiah. Most mornings the area may not look like anything special, but not on the morning of Sept. 17. On the outside of the building, a line of people sit on a nearby curb. Some talk to others in line, some keep to themselves. As they wait, a man sets up a unit that sits at the far-right side of the parking lot. Both the unit and the truck it’s connected to are decorated with the same word

Attendees at the Art & Wonder festival. (Kate Basler) This weekend marked the first annual Art & Wonder Festival at Belmont, which showcased music, dance, film, writing, studio art and photography celebrating the Christian story. "We want people to be uplifted and find more meaning and value in their faith and creativity and art," said Nick Baird-Chrisohon, associate director of programming for the Creative Arts Collective, the group which organized and hosted the festival. T

Yurial and Aaron Espinoza at a Hispanic Student Association event (Olivia Edwards) For Derek Vasquez, Hispanic Student Association president, the next three weeks’ celebration is an opportunity to celebrate his culture and the Hispanic community. “The fact that we have a whole month to celebrate us Hispanics, it means a lot,” said Vasquez. “Even though there are a lot of laws and rules that want us out of the country, there’s still a month for us, you know?” Belmont Univers

Dr. Mary Ann Pethel, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and former Congressman Joe Kennedy III at the inaugural On Common Ground conversation Belmont’s On Common Ground conversation series kicked off on Monday with a conversation between two former politicians on the rule of law and the future of politics in America. The conversation was between former U.S. Attorney General and former dean of Belmont’s law school Alberto Gonzales and former Congressman Joe Kennedy

Belmont's Jack C. Massey building. (Olivia Abernathy) Belmont was not included in either Time magazine’s 2026-2027 list of the 500 best universities in the country or Niche’s top 20 colleges in Tennessee. While these lists help guide upcoming students to universities, Belmont’s exclusion will not change its student-focused approach, said Belmont Provost David Gregory in a statement. Gregory declined to be interviewed in person. “Instead of chasing any single publication’s ra

The logo for the new BELL Core curriculum. (Provided by Dr. Amy Hodges Hamilton) Starting in the fall of 2027, Belmont students will no longer be required to take Interdisciplinary Learning Communities or wellness classes. “I think wisdom is obviously the center of everything we do... I do think we focus on the importance of character and the idea of finding purpose and meaning, and I think we can do even better. And I hope that this curriculum does that,” said Dr. Amy Hodges

Student workers in one of the Learning Centers. (Olivia Abernathy) Belmont has increased the baseline pay for its student workers from $10 an hour to $13 – but office budgets haven’t increased to match. “When pay increases by 30%, everything we can do decreases by 30%,” said Michael Hudson-Wood, director of learning support. Budgets were finalized in June, but the pay change wasn’t communicated until late July. Because of this, managers are cutting students’ hours, and many s

Belmont is adding a B.F.A. in Animation and Media Arts. (From https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2026/animation-media-arts-release.html) The next Walt Disney could be a future Belmont Bruin. Belmont announced a new Animation and Media Arts B.F.A. which allows students, for the first time, to express their artistry through animation on Belmont’s campus. This is a collaboration between the Watkins College of Art and the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Busines

Belmont students and faculty at Bonnaroo. (TJ Samuels) Bonnaroo, Nashville’s biggest music festival, has been canceled for next year, leaving Belmont’s Bonnaroo U to find ways to adapt. The festival was canceled so the farmgrounds can recover from heavy rainstorms, said Bonnaroo U officials in an Instagram post on Aug. 21. “That land’s been hit pretty hard… So, it’s probably a good time for them to rethink the direction. I know whatever the case might be, based on our relati

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

​ 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'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) 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