#GregJones

Feb 4
3 min

OPINION: Masks are a must, not a maybe

As an omicron tidal wave wallops Belmont, COVID-19 case numbers are surging at the university like never before. We knew this would happen. We knew this would be another semester deeply affected by coronavirus. The highly contagious variant “will ultimately find just about everybody,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told the Center for Strategic and International Studies. But many students and faculty at Belmont still refuse to do even the bare minimum when it comes to mitigating the effec

VIDEO: Students react to Belmont’s new seal and mission statement

Jordan Shatto

Jan 28
1 min

VIDEO: Students react to Belmont’s new seal and mission statement

VNN’s Lillie Burke shared Belmont’s new seal and mission statement with various students to hear their initial response. — Posted by Jordan Shatto. #GregJones #LetHopeAbound #seal #video #studentreaction #studentvoices

University leadership proposes new seal, mission statement putting Christ at the center of Belmont

Anna Jackson

Jan 28
2 min

University leadership proposes new seal, mission statement putting Christ at the center of Belmont

Change is coming to Belmont in the form of a new university seal, mission statement and vision statement, proposed to faculty in an email Wednesday. The new media refocuses the university’s public message of Christ-centeredness. Belmont’s proposed seal features a cross, along with the words “Christ at the center.” The new mission statement also replaces “student-centered” with “Christ-centered” as the priority of the university in a statement that has already been updated on

Jordan Shatto

Jan 27
1 min

What Does the ‘L’ Stand For?

What DOES the “L” stand for in Dr. L Gregory Jones? Watch until the end to find out! Thank you to the Bruins who participated in this segment. In order of appearance: Kelly Embom, Rebecca Moler, Lauren Herring, Officer Malcolm McDole, Kim Ruiz, Brandon Kelly and Marcus Knight. #GregJones #justforfun #video #whatdoesthelstandfor

President Jones shares grand, Christ-centered visions for the future of Belmont in inaugural address

Sarah Maninger

Nov 8, 2021
2 min

President Jones shares grand, Christ-centered visions for the future of Belmont in inaugural address

With the presidential medallion glinting around his neck, Belmont’s President Greg Jones invited the university and the Nashville community to join him in letting hope abound. At his inauguration ceremony Friday afternoon, Jones summed up his hopes for the university: that it would be Christ-centered and continue to have God-sized dreams. The ceremony focused on Jones’ acknowledgement of the university’ spast and his vision for the future. His address was filled with gratitud

VIDEO: Students and staff reflect on inauguration week

Jordan Shatto

Nov 8, 2021
1 min

VIDEO: Students and staff reflect on inauguration week

VNN’s Kailee Doherty spoke with Belmont students and faculty members to hear about what they took away from President Jones’ inaugural events. — PHOTO: VNN’s Kailee Doherty interviews student Kayleigh Zubrod about her favorite part of the inauguration festivities. VNN / Jordan Shatto. This video was posted by Jordan Shatto. #GregJones #LetHopeAbound #kaileedoherty #video #carnival #Jonesinauguration #NMAAM

Higher education is a driving force in Nashville

Allynne Miller

Nov 5, 2021
2 min

Higher education is a driving force in Nashville

Nashville’s colleges and universities are responsible for equipping their students with the tools to change the world. “We need to ensure that we are bringing our fantastic graduates to the table to develop solutions to Nashville and middle Tennessee problems,” said Dr Candice McQueen, president of Lipscomb University McQueen was one of five leaders who gathered Thursday to discuss the importance of collaboration and community impact in the higher education. Many of the panel

President Jones lifts up ‘Let Hope Abound’ inaugural theme in chapel service

Connor Daryani

Nov 3, 2021
2 min

President Jones lifts up ‘Let Hope Abound’ inaugural theme in chapel service

President Greg Jones’ 3-day inauguration celebration kicked off Wednesday with a message of hope, unity and Christ-centeredness at Belmont. Taking the stage for a chapel service in Massey Performing Arts Center, Jones echoed his inaugural theme of “Let Hope Abound,” encouraging those in attendance to learn to live together, not just side by side. “My hope for this campus the next three days and for the rest of our year and for all the time we’re here together, is that we will

Belmont makes the move to greener valleys, departing OVC for Missouri Valley Conference

AJ Wuest

Sep 28, 2021
2 min

Belmont makes the move to greener valleys, departing OVC for Missouri Valley Conference

Belmont confirmed the university will leave the Ohio Valley Conference to join the Missouri Valley Conference, as announced by President Greg Jones in a Tuesday morning press conference. Following the report speculating the switch, it is confirmed that Belmont Athletics will be leaving the OVC for the more competitive MVC effective July 1, 2022. “Joining the MVC will elevate our level of competition, enhance our recruiting and increase our opportunities for national exposure,