Stories of Belmont

Steve Horrell and Randy Smith discuss the day Blanton Hall burned down and the impact it had on Belmont University. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Mike Curb and Don Cusic discuss the history of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Brennan Mobley and Dr. John Gonas discuss Belmont's Enactus Team (formerly SIFE) and their world championship win in 2012. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Dr. Marcia McDonald and Dr. Mike Pinter talk about their teaching philosophies and experiences during their careers at Belmont University. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Kevin Ingram and Ron Bargatze discuss the history of Belmont University's men's basketball program. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Dr. Richard Shadinger and Drew Maddux talk about the restoration of Belmont's Bell Tower Carillon. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Betty Wiseman and Jack Benz talk about the early days of Belmont Women's Basketball. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Dr. Bob Fisher talks with Betty Smith about her father, Dr. Herbert Gabhart, the former president and chancellor of Belmont University. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Dr. Fannie Hewlett tells of her experience being the first African-American graduate of Belmont University during her Diversity Week convocation.

Dr. Bob Fisher and Pamela Johnson discuss the story behind Belmont's hosting of the 2008 Town Hall Presidential Debate. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Joy Jordan-Lake and Judy Williams discuss Susan Heron, Ida Hood and the founding of Belmont University. Editing by Olivia Drake. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Vice President and Chief of Staff, Dr. Susan West, and Telecommunications Services Manager, Gary Hunter, talk about the past, present and future of diversity at Belmont and it’s goal of becoming more diverse and broadly reflective of our local and global communities. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Current students Mikaela Clark and Zach Middleton share their stories of how they came to be students at Belmont University, their love for their University and all the things they have learned throughout their journey. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.

Laddie Neil and Mary Niederhauser share fond memories (and a few shenanigans) about their time as students at the all-female Ward-Belmont in the 1940s. Produced by StoryCorps and Belmont University with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. www.storycorps.org.