The HUB: Office of Hope, Unity & Belonging (The HUB)

A place where you can belong

Belmont University is committed to fostering an environment of hope, unity and belonging and actively promotes a welcoming campus culture. An outpouring of our Christ-centered mission, we believe creating an environment of true belonging begins with recognizing each person’s divine worth and calling.

The HUB Mission & Leadership

The Office of Hope, Unity and Belonging (HUB) cultivates a campus culture that engages every person with dignity as an image bearer of God. HUB staff coordinate programs to equip the Belmont community to grow in ever-deepening practices of hospitality and to inspire an environment of belonging, all grounded in Belmont’s Christ-centered identity. As part of the Office of Missional Initiatives, the HUB partners with University Ministries, the University’s 12 colleges and other units across campus to explore the rich intersections of spiritual and cultural wellness by promoting love of God and neighbor.

The Office of Hope, Unity & Belonging is led by Vice President of Hope, Unity & Belonging Dr. D’Angelo Taylor.

The HUB’s Programming & Initiatives

The HUB collaborates with students, faculty and campus partners to design and support programming, gatherings and shared practices that cultivate community and connection. HUB initiatives that foster Belmont’s commitments to hope, unity and the dignity of every person include:

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Unlikely Friends

Unlikely Friends helps us navigate difficult conversations with family, friends, strangers and peers. Through meaningful dialogue, reflection and sharing meals together, students learn practical tools to communicate with respect and empathy — even when perspectives differ. The program encourages you to explore how your own story shapes the way you see the world while creating space to connect with others through curiosity, understanding and community.

Students lead a worship service on a stage at Belmont University, singing and playing instruments beneath projected lyrics inside a large indoor venue.

The Biblical Roots of Cultural Wellness

The Biblical Roots of Cultural Wellness highlights how Christian scripture calls us to honor human dignity, practice hospitality, pursue justice and live in reconciled community across differences. This initiative connects faith and practice by grounding cultural awareness and belonging work in biblical principles that support flourishing for every person.

Two student dancers perform a traditional folklórico-style dance in red and black costumes on Belmont’s campus, posing mid-movement near a brick plaza and fountain.

Affinity Month Programming

The HUB works collaboratively with campus partners to lead and support affinity month programming that educates, celebrates and amplifies the histories and contributions of diverse communities, grounded in our Christian commitment to dignity, love and respect for all people. Through coordinated campus-wide events and experiences, these observances foster belonging, cultural understanding and shared learning across the university community.

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Mentorship Programming (Flourishing Together)

The HUB partners with campus units through the Flourishing Together Task Force to build coordinated mentoring networks that connect students with faculty, staff, alumni and peer leaders who support their academic, spiritual, personal and professional growth. Through these cross-campus collaborations, mentoring becomes a shared responsibility that strengthens belonging, increases student success and deepens community across the university.