Biology Department

Student Organizations

*see Events & News page for club meeting dates and club activities


Beta Beta Beta Biological Honorary Society
This student organization provides opportunities for students to learn about careers, to have social events, to develop leadership skills, and to provide service to the community in areas of biological importance. Dr. Steve Murphree serves as the faculty advisor for this organization.

Beta Chi
This student organization's purpose is to promote research in the area of biochemistry and molecular biology through seminars and laboratory opportunities, while providing a social setting for networking and volunteering.  Dr. Rachel Rigsby serves as the faculty advisor for this organization.

Our Natural Environment (O.N.E.)
Belmont's Environmental Club provides interaction with students across campus who are interested in environmental issues. Activities include river clean-ups, exotic plant removals, Earth Day awareness events, nature hikes and environmentally-focused guest speakers. Dr. John Niedzwiecki serves as the faculty advisor for this organization.

Theta Epsilon Tau
This Pre-Health Student Association provides instruction and information for students preparing for careers in the health sciences. Dr. Nick Ragsdale serves as the faculty advisor for this organization.  Theta Epsilon Tau is on Facebook!


Tri-Beta Biological Society
 Annual Plant Sale

 The plant sale profits are used to fund field trips and projects for Tri-Beta   

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O.N.E. Club Coordinates Recycling on Move-In Day
The Belmont O.N.E. Club coordinates a recycling effort on move-in day.  The O.N.E. Club made arrangements with Metro Public Works to have large recycling machines on campus.  Students and biology faculty members, Dr. Steve Murphree and Dr. Darlene Panvini, work all day to move boxes and other recyclables to the bins.