Jessica Mendoza and Maya Johnson. (Nick Rampe) Mike Teavee, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Charlie Bucket and now Maya Johnson have all received a golden ticket. While Johnson’s ticket may not give her the chance to inherit a chocolate factory, it does mean she will be drafted into the Athletes Unlimited Softball League on May 4 as the first player from a mid-major. “It’s something that, when you’re a little girl, you grow up dreaming of,” said Johnso

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.

Images via Drew Scharnowski's and Jailyn Banks' Instagram accounts. Nearly two weeks after the transfer portal officially opened, Belmont transfers are settling in. The biggest news: Drew Scharnowski announced his committment to Duke University, and Jailyn Banks announced her's to the University of Georgia. Scharnowski, after averaging 10.7 points, six rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season for the Bruins, became one of the most coveted names in the portal and lands at

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 from Win Miller's Instagram. Win Miller will spend his last year of eligibility at Samford University. The rising senior guard played in a bench role for the Bruins, averaging 2.8 points, 0.6 assists and 0.7 rebounds per game in 8.7 minutes of action. He shot 40.5% from three and 88.9% from the free throw line this season. He joins a Bulldogs team that finished 2nd in Southern Conference play this season, finishing 18-14 overall. He is the third 2025-26 Belmont men's

Jake Maddox. (Sam Dicus) Despite leading by three runs heading into the ninth inning, the Bruins could not close the door on the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, losing 10-8 in 13 innings. Belmont’s baseball team led by five runs after four innings, six runs after six innings and led by one run with two strikes and two outs in the top of the ninth. “I felt like MTSU did a good job at the plate. They took advantage of the opportunities that we gave them, and ou

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

Sister Act Promotional Image (Nashville Repertory Theatre) Nuns, cops and mobsters enveloped the Polk Theater of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Sister Act is a musical based off of the hit ‘90s movie starring Deloris Van Cartier originally played by Whoopi Goldberg. The show starts with the main character Deloris getting into an argument with her toxic boyfriend, Curtis, and later she finds one of the members of his crew shot dead, with Curtis holding the gun. She runs

Graphics via Tyler Lundblade's X account and Sam Orme's Instagram account. Two of Belmont's top portal departures have found their new homes. Tyler Lundblade, this season's Missouri Valley Conference player of the year, will stay in-state and play for the University of Tennessee. Sam Orme, who was highly touted and was named to the All-MVC Second-Team, has committed to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Cornhuskers are coming off their first NCAA Tournament win in progra

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

Andrew Perry. (Sam Dicus) After losing the first two games, Belmont’s baseball team managed to avoid a three-game non-conference sweep against the East Tennessee State University Bucs over the weekend, losing the series 2-1. Junior left-hander Tate Marland started game one for the Bruins, and he ran into some trouble the second time through the order. ETSU’s first four hitters produced a four-run third inning on three hits, a walk and a passed ball. In the fourth, Ma

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

Photos by Nick Rampe After a season of turnover, Belmont men's basketball is finding its footing. The team has announced the returns of Jack Smiley, Cooper Haynes, Isaiah West, Eoin Dillon, Jabez Jenkins and Graydon Lemke in recent days. Additionally, three key staff changes were announced. Brendan Mullins, who spent last year as Murray State's associate head coach, will share that title with Brian Ayers at Belmont in the upcoming season. Ja'Darius Harris, who worked with Bra

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Zach Watkins) Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate Zoe Ward has wasted absolutely no time during her year-long tenure. She’s both promoting literary initiatives all over the state of Tennessee and making a name for herself as a creator and writer. Her literary initiatives focus on encouraging and uplifting young writers in their craft, while also providing supportive spaces in which they can connect with one another. “It can be really hard to find a conce

Photo courtesy of Greenroom PR (Bree Marie Fish) Belmont University alumni and country music superstar Russell Dickerson is gearing up for one of the biggest tour runs of his career. Dickerson is set to embark on the third leg of his “Russellmania” tour, featuring a stretch of headline shows and new music that continues to define his sound. Dickerson transferred to Belmont his junior year after two years at Middle Tennessee State University. The experience in Nashville mar

Freely Fest Logo (Freely Fest) Bridgestone Arena will host the inaugural Freely Fest, a musical event designed to help bridge a widening gap in constitutional comprehension among music fans. The Killers, T-Pain, and Dominic Fike will headline the sold-out festival Wednesday night. The organizers say the music is a "universal language" used to spark a much-needed dialogue about the First Amendment. Put on by the nonpartisan nonprofit Freedom Forum, the festival comes at a

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