Belmont News

Cornwall, Entrepreneurship In the News
Dr. Jeff Cornwall, director of Belmont University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and author of the popular weblog “The Entrepreneurial Mind”, has begun writing a regular column for The Tennessean, Nashville’s daily newspaper. Cornwall’s column focuses on issues facing new business owners and would-be owners. Click here to read Cornwall’s inaugural column that ran Sunday. The Center For Entrepreneurship was recently featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal. The article addressed the growing number of entrepreneurship programs in colleges and universities nationwide. Cornwall was quoted in the story and Belmont’s “hatchery” program was highlighted for its innovative approach to teaching and supporting young entrepreneurs. Click here to read the article.
Tennessee First Lady Delivers Women’s History Month Keynote Address
Andrea Conte, First Lady of Tennessee, spoke at Belmont University this morning, delivering the keynote address of Belmont’s Women’s History Month activities. Wife of Tennessee governor Phil Bredesen, Conte spoke on her work restoring and preserving the Tennessee Residence. To read more, click here. Upcoming Women’s History Month events include:
Patricia Yancey Martin, “Social Justice and Rape Work: Has Feminism Failed Rape Victims?” – Monday, March 6, 10 a.m., Multimedia Hall, Lila D. Bunch Library and Reverend Gloria White-Hammond, National Chair, Million Voices for Darfur – Wednesday, March 28, 10 a.m., Boardroom, Jack C. Massey Business Center
Second Fiddle Emerges As ‘Idol’ Contender
Belmont alumna, Melinda Doolittle (’99), advanced to the top 10 on the hit show, American Idol. The Tennessean reported Tuesday on Melinda Doolittle, an early favorite on the current season of the No. 1 television show, “American Idol”. Click here to read the article.