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Archives and Special Collections Holdings: Belmont University's Presidents

Belmont University Presidents

Belmont College for Young Women 1889-1913

                     

Ms. Susan L. Heron and Miss. Ida E. Hood - Founders and Co-principals: 1889-1913

 

Ward-Belmont 1913-1951:

President Ira Landrith: 1913-1914

 

Dr. John Diell (J.D.) Blanton: President 1914-1933

 

Dr. John Wynne Barton: 1933-1936

 

Andrew Bell Benedict:1936-1940

 

Dr. Joseph E. Burke: 1940-1945

 

Dr. Robert C. Provine: 1945-1951

 

Belmont College 1951-1992

Mr. John Cottrell, Dr. Warren F. Jones, and Dr. Clarence P. Denman, The Tower, 1951. 

Dr. Warren F. Jones - Acting President 1951, He was also President of Union University in Jackson, Tn at the same time.  While he was at the other university, Dr. Clarence P. Denman, acting dean of Belmont College, served as President.  

Dr. Clarence P. Denman, Interim President (Fall 1951-Sumer 1952) 

 

Dr. R. Kelly White: 1952-1959 

 

Dr. Herbert Gabhart: 1959-1982

 

Dr. Bill Troutt: 1982-1999*

*During President Troutt's time in office, Belmont College became Belmont University. 

 

Belmont University 1992 - Present Day

Dr. Bob Fisher: 2000-2021

 

Dr. Gregory Jones: 2021-Present