Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., has named its new $87 million multifunctional complex after the CEO of Nashville-based Hospital Corporation of America and his wife, according to a news release from the college.
Here are three things to know about the complex.
1. Named in honor of longtime trustee and Bridges to Belmont Endowed Scholarship creators, the new R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center will house the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, the media studies program and a new 950-seat cafeteria.
2. The 134,000 square foot JohnsonCenter boasts $3.6 million in technology resources and specialized equipment to serve students majoring in entertainment industry studies (EIS), music business, audio engineering technology, songwriting, motion pictures and media studies.
3. In the news release, HCA Chairman and CEO Milton Johnson, who also serves as a Belmont trustee, said of the center, "Belmont is a world-class learning environment experiencing tremendous growth, and it is a privilege for Denice and me to be a part of the school's tradition of excellence. This new center will help Belmont provide its students with the technology and other resources needed to become the best in their fields, while also enhancing campus life for all students. As longtime supporters of the University, we look forward to seeing continued growth and success at Belmont."
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