The opportunities for òòò½Ö±²¥ students to build community, find their passions and make a difference are virtually limitless.
Organizations & Centers for Belonging and Communities
òòò½Ö±²¥’s students organizations and centers for belonging and community enable students with shared interests to find one another in an environment that is support and welcoming.
By bringing students together outside of the classroom, these organizations provide additional opportunities for dialogue and immersion. Student organizations and identity centers enhance the vibrant òòò½Ö±²¥ community and create opportunities for students to empower and learn from one another.
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is an affirming space for women and for all members of the òòò½Ö±²¥ community by providing resources and educational programming.
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) Life, located within the K.C. Potter Center, is a center, a place of affirmation, and a resource for information and support about gender and sexuality. The center supports and advises LGBTQIA+-related campus groups and activities, as well as members of the Nashville community and beyond.
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life nurtures a community of communities where students, faculty, and staff are invited to experience hospitality, engage in discovery, and practice generosity. In collaboration with the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life, affiliate chaplains provide support to a number of faith communities at òòò½Ö±²¥.
Named for the first African American to graduate from òòò½Ö±²¥, the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center is an essential resource for òòò½Ö±²¥ and the greater Nashville community that seeks to highlight Black history, accomplishments, and culture. The mission of the BCC is to enhance the òòò½Ö±²¥ experience of Black students, faculty, and staff by providing effective programming and resources to address the academic, cultural, well-being, and social needs of the community it serves.
Housed in the Schulman Center for Jewish Life, Â is the hub of Jewish life at òòò½Ö±²¥. The organization serves the religious, social and educational needs of all Jewish students across the òòò½Ö±²¥ community.
The Student Center for Belonging and Communities serves students by fostering a sense of belonging through reflection, dialogue and engagement across the òòò½Ö±²¥ community and beyond. By utilizing globally recognized curriculums, art-based pedagogies, and critical thinking to facilitate transformative educational experiences, SCBC aims to develop the next generation of transnational leaders one student at a time.
