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Belmont University is a private Christian university located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1890, it is known for its strong programs in music, business, and health sciences.

History[edit]

Belmont University was originally founded as the Belmont College for Young Women in 1890 by Susan L. Heron and Ida B. Hood. The college merged with Ward Seminary in 1913 to become Ward-Belmont College, a women's junior college. In 1951, the school became coeducational and was renamed Belmont College. It achieved university status in 1991.

Academics[edit]

Belmont University offers over 90 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate programs. The university is organized into several colleges, including the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Sciences and Mathematics, the Jack C. Massey College of Business, the College of Music and Performing Arts, and the College of Health Sciences and Nursing.

College of Health Sciences and Nursing[edit]

The College of Health Sciences and Nursing at Belmont University offers programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social work. The college is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to interprofessional education.

Campus[edit]

The Belmont University campus is located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, and features a blend of historic and modern architecture. Notable buildings include the Massey Performing Arts Center, the Beaman Student Life Center, and the Gordon E. Inman Center.

Athletics[edit]

Belmont University is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. The university's sports teams are known as the Belmont Bruins.

Notable Alumni[edit]

Belmont University has a number of notable alumni, particularly in the fields of music and entertainment. Some of these include:

Trisha Yearwood, country music singer
Brad Paisley, country music singer
Lee Ann Womack, country music singer
Josh Turner, country music singer

External Links[edit]

[Official website](https://www.belmont.edu/)
[Belmont University Athletics](https://www.belmontbruins.com/)

Belmont University Seal Full Color 2022

Belmont University Seal Full Color 2022
Belmont University Full Color Logo

Belmont University Full Color Logo
Belmont Tower and Carillon 2014 Nashville Tennessee
Nashville's First Radio Station
WTN EVula 097
WTN EVula 084
Alberto Gonzales
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+'''Belmont University''' is a private [[Christian university]] located in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Founded in 1890, it is known for its strong programs in [[music]], [[business]], and [[health sciences]].
-{{Infobox university
-| name = Belmont University
-| image = Belmont_University_logo.png
-| motto = From Here to Anywhere
-| established = 1890
-| type = Private
-| president = Dr. Greg Jones
-| city = Nashville
-| state = Tennessee
-| country = United States
-| students = 8,400
-| campus = Urban
-| website = [https://www.belmont.edu belmont.edu]
-}}
-'''Belmont University''' is a [[private university]] located in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Founded in 1890, it is known for its strong programs in [[music]], [[business]], and [[health sciences]].
 == History ==
-Belmont University was originally founded as [[Belmont College]] for Young Women in 1890 by [[Susan L. Heron]] and [[Ida B. Hood]]. In 1951, it became coeducational and was renamed Belmont College. It achieved university status in 1991.
+Belmont University was originally founded as the [[Belmont College for Young Women]] in 1890 by [[Susan L. Heron]] and [[Ida B. Hood]]. The college merged with [[Ward Seminary]] in 1913 to become [[Ward-Belmont College]], a women's junior college. In 1951, the school became coeducational and was renamed Belmont College. It achieved university status in 1991.
 == Academics ==
-Belmont University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is particularly renowned for its [[Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business]], which is one of the leading programs in the country for [[music business]] education.
+Belmont University offers over 90 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate programs. The university is organized into several colleges, including the [[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences]], the [[College of Sciences and Mathematics]], the [[Jack C. Massey College of Business]], the [[College of Music and Performing Arts]], and the [[College of Health Sciences and Nursing]].
-=== Colleges and Schools ===
+=== College of Health Sciences and Nursing ===
-* [[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences]]
+The [[College of Health Sciences and Nursing]] at Belmont University offers programs in [[nursing]], [[occupational therapy]], [[physical therapy]], and [[social work]]. The college is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to [[interprofessional education]].
-* [[College of Sciences and Mathematics]]
-* [[College of Health Sciences and Nursing]]
-* [[College of Pharmacy]]
-* [[College of Theology and Christian Ministry]]
-* [[Jack C. Massey College of Business]]
-* [[College of Visual and Performing Arts]]
 == Campus ==
-The university's campus is located in the heart of Nashville, providing students with access to a vibrant city known for its [[music industry]] and [[cultural events]]. The campus features a blend of historic and modern architecture, with facilities such as the [[Massey Performing Arts Center]] and the [[Beaman Student Life Center]].
+The Belmont University campus is located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, and features a blend of historic and modern architecture. Notable buildings include the [[Massey Performing Arts Center]], the [[Beaman Student Life Center]], and the [[Gordon E. Inman Center]].
-== Student Life ==
-Belmont University offers a variety of student organizations, including [[Greek life]], [[student government]], and numerous [[clubs and societies]]. The university emphasizes community service and encourages students to engage in [[volunteer work]] and [[service learning]].
 == Athletics ==
-Belmont's athletic teams are known as the [[Belmont Bruins]]. The university competes in the [[NCAA Division I]] and is a member of the [[Missouri Valley Conference]].
+Belmont University is a member of the [[NCAA Division I]] and competes in the [[Ohio Valley Conference]]. The university's sports teams are known as the [[Belmont Bruins]].
 == Notable Alumni ==
-Belmont University has produced many notable alumni, particularly in the fields of music and entertainment. Some of the university's distinguished alumni include:
+Belmont University has a number of notable alumni, particularly in the fields of music and entertainment. Some of these include:
-* [[Trisha Yearwood]], [[country music]] singer
+* [[Trisha Yearwood]], country music singer
 * [[Brad Paisley]], country music singer
 * [[Lee Ann Womack]], country music singer
+* [[Josh Turner]], country music singer
 == External Links ==
-* [Official website](https://www.belmont.edu)
+* [Official website](https://www.belmont.edu/)
-* [Belmont University Athletics](https://www.belmontbruins.com)
+* [Belmont University Athletics](https://www.belmontbruins.com/)
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
 [[Category:Universities and colleges in Tennessee]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1890]]
 [[Category:Private universities and colleges in the United States]]
+[[Category:Christian universities and colleges]]
 [[Category:Belmont University| ]]
+{{nt}}
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+File:WTN EVula 097.jpg|WTN EVula 097
+File:WTN EVula 084.jpg|WTN EVula 084
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