Alumni Testimonials
The Center
"I could not have asked for a better undergraduate experience than what I received at Belmont University. when I first started I was not really sure what I wanted my major to be. It was after Dr. Cornwall did a presentation on the Entrepreneurship Program that I knew what my calling was. Majoring in Entrepreneurship has been one of the most beneficial decisions I have made so far. Not only did it teach me how to start and run my own business but I received one-on-one advice from one of the best entrepreneurs in the field. I felt that all of the faculty were pushing me to succeed in every aspect of life and this support system was crucial during undergrad. I can proudly say that, since graduation, I have continued to work for myself in real estate, and can now say I am a 'multi-million dollar producer' in only 3 years in the field! I accredit this success to Dr. Cornwall and his staff at Belmont University."
--Aleah Armstrong
Entrepreneurship Major, Class of 2006
Student-run Businesses
"Being a manager at Feedback Clothing Co., the student-run clothing store, has been an incredible opportunity. When I started working there a year and a half ago, I had no idea how to run a clothing store. But, being in charge of buying, managing, and marketing has taught me so much. I definitely feel better prepared about opening my own clothing store after I graduate. I don't think there's really any better way to learn how to run a business than actually doing it. It's also helped me realize how hard having my own business wil be, but that there is nothing else I would rather do."
--Emily Swinson
Class of 2008, Entrepreneurship Major and Fashion Design Minor
"As a co-manager of one of the Center's six student-run businesses I have had the opportunity to experience hands on what it is like to run a retail establishment. The lessons I have learned are invaluable and I feel better prepared to start my career... Dr. Cornwall gave me a level of responsibility that I would have never gotten at this point in my career; he challenged me and showed me that it okay to make mistakes as long as I learn from them."
--Michelle Wilkerson
Class of 2008, Entrepreneurship Major
Hatcheries
"I utilized the Hatchery in our student life center, I attended roundtable groups, was part of the clubs and went on several different trips to compete and network with other young business professionals. The faculty didn't just tell me what I needed to do, but they showed me how to do it, make it better, and design my business to be ready for future growth. [Since graduation] I have had an explosive growth in clientele, interest from investors, and have had growth in revenue. I know that my education has been the foundation of how I run my company."
--Cameron Powell
Founder, River Rock Media Group Inc.
"Having Belmont as 'my office' for these last few years has really allowed me to focus my energy on projects and get geared up for the future, all with the support of my peers and advisors."
--Nathan Baker
Class of 2008, Journalism Major
