Dr. L. Gregory Jones
President of Belmont University

“Our aspirations for the next decade are limited only by our imagination.

We want to be a university that aspires to big dreams–God-sized dreams. Dreams that can transform lives.”

L. Gregory Jones on Belmont's campus

Meet Greg

A celebrated speaker, author, educator and business leader, Dr. Greg Jones believes in supporting communities through hope-inspired leadership and instilling a sense of purpose and entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation. He is dedicated to collaborative bridge-building across diverse perspectives and seeks to leverage his work as a University President to form leaders of character who are committed to helping people and communities flourish.

He speaks all throughout the Middle Tennessee area and beyond on a variety of related topics and is excited about his work across campus and throughout the Nashville community. Under Greg’s leadership, Belmont is furthering its efforts to become the leading Christ-centered University in the world, radically championing the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Greg’s Writings

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Agents of Hope

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Agents of Hope

Organizations and institutions of higher learning must commit to taking actionable steps towards diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, with the understanding that memorializing and even acknowledging the past is incomplete without changing the way we approach our present and our future.  

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It’s a Team Sport

It’s a Team Sport

Unleashing creativity and innovation for regions to thrive In late October, Belmont hosted our inaugural Hope Summit—a 3-day event focused on unleashing creativity and innovation for regions to thrive. We welcomed hundreds of people interested in this...

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Latest News & Updates

Photo of a fountain and building on Belmont's campus

Opinion: Faith can help heal our polarized country | Religion News Service

Communities of faith are distinctively (perhaps even divinely) positioned to demonstrate how to build solidarity with one another. 

Dr. Greg Jones

Tennesseans should support fathers taking an active role in their children's lives | The Tennessean

Father’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact fathers and father figures have on our lives. While each of our experiences are of course unique, one truth remains – the presence of supportive fathers has proven to be a source of strength to families and children for a lifetime.

In Layman's Terms Podcast, Episode 19 | Dr. Greg Jones

Episode 19 | Dr. Greg Jones, In Layman's Terms Podcast

Steve Layman sits down with Belmont University President Dr. Greg Jones for an engaging, and wide-ranging conversation. The pair discuss Belmont legend Ben Sheppard and his rise in the NBA, embracing exciting partnerships and initiatives on campus, and staying rooted in Belmont’s ‘North Star’ of Jesus Christ.