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MVC Announces Changes to Arch Madness

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Arch Madness is getting a makeover. Since 1991, St. Louis has been the home of the Missouri Valley Conference’s men’s basketball tournament, but this season, the women’s tournament will be joining its male counterpart in the Gateway to the West.“Change is never easy, but having the entire MVC men's and women's basketball championships under the Arch Madness

Fisher Center Hosts Miss Tennessee Pageant

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After a week of preparation and competition, Makalyn Heaslett and Charlotte Witt, both representatives of Nashville, were crowned Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee Teen respectively. The Fisher Center hosted the Miss Tennessee and Miss Tennessee Teen pageant for the second year in a row from June 18-20. Heaslett received over $15,000 in scholarship money, a

Mobile Credentials Launch at Belmont

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Belmont officially launched mobile credentials for Belmont students and faculty on June 1 to bring more sustainability, convenience and security to campus. “We’re making the student experience a lot more seamless and convenient because we don’t have to have the burden of physically carrying around a card,” said Shumaila Gilani, a 2026 graduate. While mobile

Belmont Sued by Former Student

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A dismissed College of Medicine student is suing Belmont University and an anatomy professor for allegedly refusing to honor her accommodations and for unwelcome sexual advances, according to a federal lawsuit.Ilyana Ilieva filed a $5.5 million lawsuit alleging that Belmont did not follow the Americans with Disabilities Act and that professor of anatomy Dr.

Jacob Bealle: Founder and CEO of Props For A Purpose

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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

Railroad Club Chugging Along Like It's 1957

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The roar of the engine echoes throughout the Tennessee countryside as a train travels from Chattanooga to Nashville. On its journey, the it passes under tunnels, over bridges and through small towns. The train moves at a consistent pace in order to make it to its destination. It is crucial the train makes it in time, as it plays a key role in society. The ye

Vehicle Break-ins Strike Curb Garage

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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 sen

Belmont Plans for Future Finances

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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 t

Belmont Hosts Second Annual SPARK Symposium

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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

Andy Ogles' Visit to Belmont Sparks Controversy

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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.

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