Dr. Jimmy Davis was quoted in a recent article by NPR – WBUR. In a piece entitled “What College Freshmen are Reading,” Davis talked about Belmont’s First Year Seminar film series. Davis is the chair of the committee that selects the films and an instructor in First Year Seminar.
On November 16-18, Belmont University’s speech and debate team competed at the “Tennessee Porch Swing” tournament held by Carson-Newman University and Berry College. Results from the weekend were as follows: Sophie Lamkin – After Dinner Speaking, Top Novice Marissa Avnaim – Extemporaneous Speaking, Top Novice Alexander Baynum – Informative Speaking, 3rd Place; Impromptu Speaking, 3rd …
This week, student editor Regan Meyer spoke with senior Olivia Graul about her current internship with Vera Wang as well as her time studying with Belmont East in New York City. Below is the transcribed interview: Regan Meyer: What is your major? Olivia Graul: I am a Corporate Communication Major, Marketing minor. RM: What grade are you …
On Tuesday, professor Jeremy Fyke and his COM 4340 class (Corporate Training and Development) had class at the Bridgestone Corporate Tower in downtown Nashville. The class was given four presentations from professionals covering different areas of the business, including the head of training in manufacturing, the manager of learning technologies on the retail side, and …
Lambda Pi Eta hosted the semi-annual COM 1100 Speech Contest on Thursday evening, October 25th. A semi-final round was held on Monday, October 21, and six finalists were chosen to compete in the final round. The six finalists presented their informative speeches on a variety of topics. Lambda Pi Eta officer, Michael Payne, was the …
Are you stressed out? In need of some interpersonal bonding? Join us for a hike at Radnor and soup after at Dr. Vaughn’s house. Wednesday, November 7th, 4 p.m. – rsvp to Michael Payne (let us know if you need a ride!) This is open to all majors, minors and friends!
This week, student editor Regan Meyer is back with another “Internship Spotlight” profile with senior Emily Whitcomb, who interned at Nashville Soccer Club this summer. Below is the transcribed interview*: RM: What grade are you in at Belmont? EW: [I am a] Senior RM: What is your major? EW: Corporate Com with a minor in Marketing …
This weekend the Belmont Speech, Theatre, and Debate Team participated in their first tournament of the semester at the University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the results: Tournament @ University of Southern Mississippi Grace Friedman – Quarter-finalist, JV IPDA debate Tyler Redmon – Semi-finalist, JV IPDA debate; 3rd place overall IPDA speaker Jace Wilder – …
On Thursday, September 27, Belmont’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta inducted 27 new members. Lambda Pi Eta (LPH) is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Lambda Pi Eta has over 400 active chapters at four-year colleges and universities worldwide. It was founded in 1985 at the University of Arkansas and …
On Sunday, September 23rd, our very own Dr. Jeremy Fyke, assistant professor in Communication Studies, completed his second Spartan Race. The Spartan Race has events of varying distances, and this year Fyke completed the Spartan Super, covering 8.25 miles and 28 obstacles including a 15-foot rope climb, 8-foot-wall jump, monkey bars, 90-lb sled pull, 110-lb …