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

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

SPARK banner hanging outside of McWhorter Hall. (Georgina America) From live Shakespeare performances on the lawn to graduate thesis presentations at the Janet Ayers Academic Center, students from across Belmont’s campus showcased their work at SPARK Day. “Our amazing students do incredible work throughout the year, oftentimes having projects that culminate at the end of the semester. We created spark last year as a way for students to have that chance to showcase their w

State Rep. Andy Ogles answering questions and debating politics with students. (Haley Ramsey A heated discussion broke out between state Rep. Andy Ogles and several students at a WELLCore event hosted by College Republicans on Monday morning, leading Chief of Campus Security Mark Labbé to intervene. Even before the event, the classroom reached capacity with eager students holding signs in protest, leaving even more students outside trying to get in. College Republicans hoste

The Fall Follies in Patton B13. (Abby Thomas)  If you smell laundry detergent, you’re in the right place.          In the dingy, fluorescent basement of Patton Hall at Belmont University, you can find the Fall Follies sketch comedy and improv group, rehearsing for two hours every Monday and Wednesday night. Though they may begin rehearsal by smashing rainbow confetti-filled eggs on each other’s heads, the Follies take their work seriously. New Follie Luke Anderson smashing a

Finley White, Lori Baker and Ella Bat-Ami. (Provided by Lisa Donahoo) Two Belmont students are working for foster care reform through community involvement and legislative action. “As a Christ-centered university, we are called to care for vulnerable children,” said sophomore Finley White, who works with Belmont Innovation Labs as a social entrepreneurship fellow. Finley White and freshman Ella Bat-Ami are both channeling their personal experiences in foster care to impr

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Former men’s head basketball coach Casey Alexander was the university’s highest-paid employee in 2024 with a salary of nearly $1.59 million, according to Belmont’s tax filing, which was made available on Wednesday. “Belmont aims to provide competitive compensation for every employee, providing salaries in line with market rates for a given role,” said April Hefner, associate vice president of marketing and communications at Belmont.

Maya Johnson poses with Athletes Unlimited Softball League golden ticket. (Nick Rampe) Maya Johnson's stellar career will continue after Belmont. The Bruins' ace was presented with a golden ticket from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, ensuring that she will be selected in the league's draft on May 4. "It's something that, when you're a little girl, you grow up dreaming of," Johnson said. "And then for it to actually happen, I'm still a little bit lost for words." Johns

Rendering of the planned cafeteria renovation. (Provided by Keith Chapman) Belmont Auxiliary Services unveiled full renovation plans for Harrington Place Dining Hall at a meeting on Tuesday, including a UCook station, brighter decorating and a more open floor plan. “We want to improve the student experience with a better space,” said Keith Chapman, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services. The renovation was originally scheduled for summer 2025 , but because of th

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Belmont University announced the appointment of Deborah R. Farringer as the first female dean of Belmont's College of Law. Following a national search for the replacement of Dean Alberto Gonzales, Farringer will take over his duties beginning Aug. 1. Farringer, associate dean and professor of Law at Belmont University since 2013, received her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School, and her Bachelor of Arts in history from

Graphic via Ethan Sage's Instagram account. Evan Bradds has landed his first transfer portal commit. Ethan Sage from Division II Pittsburg State University will play his sophomore season in the Bruin red, white and blue. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.2 points, 2.1 assists and 7.1 rebounds per game with the Gorillas in the 2025-26 season. He led the team in rebounds per game, minutes played per game with 33.5 and his 28 blocks also led the team. His 52% shooting percentage

Students pet a puppy from Sigma Chi event Monday morning. (Georgina America) Belmont’s Sigma Chi fraternity partnered with Big Fluffy Dog Playhouse, bringing dogs and puppies to the bell tower patio. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of Derby Days, the week-long philanthropic event hosted by Sigma Chi every year. “Just being able to see dogs on a Monday morning before you go to class is literally so much fun. There were so many people, and it was just a

Nevaeh Mock and her dog, Lottie. (Courtesy of Nevaeh Mock) When walking across Belmont’s campus, it’s common to see an abundance of dogs. While some of them are only visiting, many live on campus as emotional support animals. Emotional support animals are becoming more and more common across the nation, according to a CBS News article . This includes Belmont. “At ResLife, we want to encourage making the dorms into a home, and that includes having a support system,” said

Students evacuate the Johnson building. (Georgina America) Students evacuated the Johnson building during school hours on Thursday after a non-emergency situation set off the fire alarm. The fire alarm went off at 4:58 p.m., and students were cleared to re-enter the building fifteen minutes later once Campus Security and the Nashville Fire Department determined the cause. Belmont Campus Security and the Nashville Fire Department enter the Johnson building. (Georgina Ame

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Nashville is the No. 4 best city in the South, according to a Southern Living magazine readers’ poll with over 17,000 respondents. “Out of all the cities in the South I've been to, Nashville is definitely one of my favorites,” said freshman Ella LeGrange. Sophomore Mallory Piedmont, freshman Zion Graybill and freshman Abigail Ryan are from various Southern cities. All three said they agree that Nashville is one of the best

Belmont faculty and staff at Wellness Day. (Georgina America) From free dental checkups to massages, Wellness Day treated Belmont faculty and staff to a morning of community and self-care. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for employees to come, get engaged and to learn about how they can take care of their holistic well-being through the benefits offered to them just by being on Belmont’s campus,” said Chance Ryon, HR Operations and Engagement Manager in the Office of

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Samuel Sherman, a Belmont graduate student, U.S. Army Veteran and drummer died on Monday. Sherman was 39 years old and most known for his big heart and joyful spirit. “You’ve brought so much joy into so many people’s lives and I wish so badly that you could’ve seen it,” said Lyssa Coulter, Sherman’s fiancée, in an Instagram post. The two made music together, with Sherman being the drummer behind Coulter’s vocals. Samuel

Two freshmen in Belmont’s Curb College announced in late 2025 that they’re starting River & Row Management, an independent female-run management company. Students Emma Harger and Annie McNamara announced this in late 2025. “We want to be the first in the line of fire when it comes to safety, especially in live music. There are so many instances where you are taken advantage of, your intelligence is watered down,” Harger said. Harger has experience managing live music through

Sanaa Tripp. (Nick Rampe) Sophomore guard Sanaa Tripp has announced her plans to enter the transfer portal. "I want to genuinely thank my coaches, teammates and Bruin fans for their amazing support and love along the way," she said in a social media post. "The relationships I've built and the memories I've made are something I will cherish forever." She averaged 7.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game this season. Tripp saw a massive increase in playing