Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Joins Belmont Faculty

Belmont University undergrads are going to be scrambling today to add another class to their course schedules upon hearing the news that Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will be joining the University’s faculty this fall as Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Politics. Following two successful terms as Nashville’s Mayor, helping to garner Music City a new and fitting “It City” moniker, Dean will leave office in late September and will assume his duties at Belmont in mid-October. His public service commitment will continue as he joins the ranks of higher education to share his expertise and insights with Belmont students.

“I’m deeply honored to be asked to join the faculty here at Belmont,” Mayor Dean said. “The opportunity to work with our city’s, state’s and nation’s future leaders is a responsibility that I take very seriously. I’m looking forward to talking to students about some of the things that I believe have made Nashville such a strong city.”

Belmont President Dr. Bob Fisher noted, “Mayor Dean’s service to our city is extraordinary, and the leadership he has shown in taking Nashville to the next level reflects the innovative, entrepreneurial, creative spirit we want to model for our students at Belmont. Having someone of his experience join our faculty is an incredible coup, and having someone of his character and friendship to this institution partner with us on educating the next generation of leaders is a rare opportunity.”

Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top “Up-and-Comer” universities by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of approximately 7,300 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. Belmont University offers 80 areas of undergraduate study, 22 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees.

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