24 Jun 2026

Belmont University Celebrates 2026 Commencement

By Jasmine Simmons

Belmont President Dr Greg Jones addressing graduating Class of 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2026) — Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, in the Curb Event Center.

Across four ceremonies, the University collectively recognized more than 1,500 candidates among Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral candidates in its 2026 commencement proceedings.

21 May 2026

Local Students Among Belmont University's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 21, 2026) — Belmont University released the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University's 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition.

"The Dean's List recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that is both personal and shared across our community," said Dr David Gregory, provost and executive vice president for academic excellence.

05 Mar 2026

Belmont University Student Musicians Join Andrea Bocelli on Tour

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 5, 2026) — Olivia Bastin of Muscatine, Iowa, was among more than 85 Belmont University student musicians from the University Orchestra and Chorale who took the stage alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in February, performing in the Nashville and Birmingham stops of his "Romanza — 30th Anniversary World Tour."

23 Oct 2025

Local Muscatine Student Performs with Andrea Bocelli During "Hope Transforms" Campaign Launch at Belmont University

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (October 23, 2025) — As one of the more than fifty Belmont University orchestra students and members of the student performance group Chorale, Olivia Bastin experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opport

15 May 2025

Alisande Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, Achieves Spring 2025 Dean's List at Belmont University

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 15, 2025) — Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Approximately 47% of the University's 6,912 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2025 Dean's List, including Alisande Rapps (Geneseo).

20 Dec 2024

Belmont University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List Honorees

By Jasmine Simmons

Belmont University's fall commencement ceremony held in the Curb Event Center

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 20, 2024) — Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List.

06 Dec 2024

Local Muscatine Student to Perform in “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville” Streaming on Amazon Music and Prime Video

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 6, 2024) — Belmont University's Olivia Bastin will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville."

10 Oct 2024

Belmont University's Olivia Bastin of Muscatine, Iowa, to Perform in “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville” Concert, Streaming Live on Amazon Prime and Twitch

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (October 10, 2024) — Belmont University's beloved annual concert tradition, "Christmas at Belmont Live from Nashville," will be live-streamed for the first time through Ama

09 May 2024

Belmont University Announces Spring 2024 Deans List Honorees

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 9, 2024) — Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Approximately 44% of the University's 7,338 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2024 Dean's List.

Victoria Cocquit of Geneseo (61254)

Samuel Curry of Rock Island (61201)

Kacie Knary of Moline (61265)

Alisande Rapps of Geneseo (61254)

Eric Raya of Moline (61265)

Ava Rowland of Bettendorf (52722)

16 Apr 2024

Belmont Student Leadership Awards Honors Samuel Jenkins of Moline, Illinois, as a Campus Community Builder

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (April 16, 2024) — More than fifty students and organizations were recognized for their leadership on campus at the 2024 Belmont Student Leadership Awards (BSLA) through the Division for Student Formation Wednesday, April 10.

Representing a wide range of disciplines and interests, BSLA celebrated the contributions students made to the Belmont community.

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