“We are a Christ-centered, student-focused community, developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and transformational mindset, eager and equipped to make the world a better place,” reads Belmont University’s new mission statement. If this university wants to continue on this new “Christ-centered” trajectory, the past actions of recently returned trustee Lee Beaman directly conflict with President Greg Jones’ vision for Belmont’s future. During his highly publici

Lee Beaman is back on the Belmont University board of trustees following his highly publicized divorce — a proceeding filled with allegations of verbal and sexual abuse from his fourth wife, Kelley Beaman. The Nashville automobile mogul and conservative political donor stepped away from the board in 2018 after divorce court documents filed by Kelley Beaman alleged physical and emotional cruelty by Lee Beaman throughout their 17-year marriage. Kelley Beaman’s 20-page divorce b