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January 9, 2009

BELMONT NEWS


Belmont President Bob Fisher Named Tennessean of the Year
Fisher4.jpgBelmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher was named Dec. 28 as the 2008 Tennessean of the Year by Nashville’s daily newspaper The Tennessean. The newspaper pointed to the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate and how the event brought a national spotlight to Nashville as part of the reasoning behind Fisher’s nomination. In addition, the article noted how Fisher has raised Belmont's profile since his arrival in 2000, increasing enrollment from 3,000 to 5,000 students, launching new programs in health sciences and pharmacy, and working with recording-industry mogul Mike Curb to build the state-of-the-art Curb Event Center, site of the debate.

"While my name may be on the award, this is really an honor for everyone who cares about Belmont,” Fisher said. “The success of Belmont University is driven by the extraordinary spirit and hard work of our faculty and staff and by students who see themselves as partners in our efforts to build a great university."

Other nominees this year included the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who were awarded a National Medal of Arts this year; Dr. James Hildreth, a Meharry faculty member who announced a potential breakthrough in the battle against AIDS; Jennifer A. Pietenpol, the director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center who was recently appointed to a six-year term on the National Cancer Advisory Board; and Pat Summit, head coach of the University of Tennessee women's basketball team who led the Lady Vols to a second consecutive national championship in the 2007-08 season. Click here for more on this story.

Visual Sociology Class Blogs From India
3152718631_2e4a0279c3.jpgA group of Belmont students and faculty studied abroad in India for the first time in university history over the holiday break. The class, "Visual Sociology: Exploring India and the Self," challenged students to use photography to understand themselves and the vibrant country of India.

The group's itinerary was scheduled to include travel to several cities in northern India and possible visits to sites of historical significance such as the Taj Mahal and the Ganges river as well as other cultural heritage sites. Sociology Chair Dr. Andi Stepnick and her class are scheduled to return to the United States today. Click here to read blog entries from this Study Abroad trip.

Bruins Debut 'Inside Belmont Athletics'
Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday the debut episode of its athletic department magazine program, "Inside Belmont Athletics." "Inside Belmont Athletics" will be Bruin fans' premier source for game highlights, student-athlete feature stories and news and notes. An extension of the comprehensive coverage provided on belmontbruins.com, "Inside Belmont Athletics" will air free of charge on the Atlantic Sun Conference's online video streaming service provider, ASun.TV. Click here for more on this story.


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