A group of Belmont art students spent five days in a masterclass earlier this month as they learned from artist experts Kelly Diehl and Belmont alumna Elizabeth Williams, owners of studio New Hat. Invited by Assistant Professor of Art Christine Rogers, the New Hat duo spent time educating students on the process of creating wallpaper, …
Month: October 2018
Students Inspired by ‘Storyteller’ Nikki Giovanni
“I am a storyteller more than a poet,” award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni said to students during her recent visit to Belmont. Throughout her time on campus, Giovanni shared not only poems with students, but also stories and wisdom from her life. Originally from Knoxville, Giovanni attended Fisk University in Nashville where she became involved in …
YouTube Personality Hannah Ashton Sets Sights on Growing as an Entrepreneur
While most freshmen in college are trying to navigate challenging academics, expand social circles and embrace new-found independence, Knoxville-native Hannah Rodriguez is juggling all of that while also running her own company. The freshman entrepreneurship major is the creator of Hannah Ashton Content, a source for online mentoring and social media growth consultation. For more information, …