Dr. Greg Jones
Belmont University
In the heart of Nashville at Belmont University, a story of visionary leadership is unfolding under the guidance of Dr. Greg Jones. Since June 2021, Greg has been leading Belmont with an infectious enthusiasm, shaped by a rich background in academic leadership and a deep commitment to faith and innovation.
An avid sports fan and grandfather of four, Greg’s career trajectory has been marked by a desire to foster abundant life for all people. Before his time at Belmont, Greg was the longtime dean of Duke Divinity School and served in leadership roles at Duke and Baylor Universities. Today, his ambition for Belmont is clear and compelling: to position the university as the world’s leading Christ-centered university, a beacon of hope in an ever-changing world.
This commitment to hope, fueled by the University’s faith-animated mission, is driving incredible initiatives across campus that are focused on helping people and communities flourish. Ongoing key initiatives include deepening the formation of character and skills for the workplace among students, the recent launch of the Creative Arts Collective — a major nationwide initiative in Christianity and the arts made possible by Lilly Endowment, the continued efforts of the Belmont Innovation Labs, which are focused on social impact/entrepreneurship and the opening of the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. These projects combine academic rigor with creative zeal, embodying Greg’s “traditioned innovation” philosophy, a blend of historical wisdom and forward-thinking creativity.
Convening is central to Belmont’s strategy under Greg’s leadership; gathering diverse voices to tackle global challenges.
At Belmont’s annual Hope Summit, thinkers and doers across disciplines converge to transform dialogue into actionable change, igniting social innovation and human resilience.
As Greg leads Belmont into a new era, he does so with a clear-eyed vision of nurturing leaders, solving complex problems and championing the flourishing of communities. His leadership is more than a role; it’s a mission to inspire, engage and transform — across Belmont’s campus, throughout Nashville and beyond.
Belmont’s journey ahead is about nurturing “God-sized dreams;” dreams that promise transformation and hope, and then executing on those dreams. This vision encapsulates the Belmont spirit: a place where faith, innovation and action converge to create a brighter, more hopeful future for all.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
615-460-6000
belmont.edu
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