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Homecoming Highlights

Belhaven University Homecoming Highlights

Student Directed 'One Act' Theatre Festival

On November 24th and 25th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., the Theatre department will host an evening of short plays staged by the students from the Directing...

Visit Belhaven on the November 14th "Discover Day" for Prospective Students

Experience the difference first-hand during our upcoming Discover Day on November 14, 2008.

"The Chopin I Love" Faculty Recital

Dr. Stephen Sachs, Music Department Chair and Professor of Piano, presents “The Chopin I Love,” a piano recital.

Arts Discover Day is October 17

Don’t miss Arts Discover Day Fall 2008, geared towards students interested in any of our five Arts programs.

Back to Belhaven - Homecoming 08

All alumni, current students, faculty and staff are invited “Back to Belhaven” for this year’s Homecoming, so mark your calendars...

Admission to Online Program Filling Fast

Receive a free Belhaven College Flash Drive if you apply to Belhaven Online and meet all admission requirements by September 16, 2008.

Blazers Back in Action

Blazers Back in Action as Five of our teams are about to kick off their 2008-2009 season.

Belhaven Reveals Student Bloggers

Belhaven President, Dr. Roger Parrott, made his first blog post on June 12 of this year, and a month later, had seen visitors from nearly 1000...

Joshua Squad's Belize Mission a Success

Belhaven’s performing arts ministry team, the Joshua Squad, recently returned from a 10-day trip to Belize.

Belhaven Offers Theatre Camp in July

Belhaven’s Theatre Department is sponsoring a summer theatre camp for children and students, ages 4-7 and 3rd -12th grade.

July 18 is Transfer Pre-Registration

Orientation

Belhaven Announces Adult Program Deadlines

The Belhaven Adult Degree Programs in Jackson, Memphis and Houston, have released information and dates for upcoming events and registration...

Spring Semester Examination Schedule

Review the spring 2008 semester exam schedule.

Belhaven Music Department Celebrates Easter Season with Concert, Visual Arts Performance

The Belhaven Music Department presents, “An Evening of Diamonds IV,” part of the Preston Chamber Music Series.

Men's Basketball Cracks Top 20 in National Poll

The Belhaven men’s basketball team jumped into the 19th spot in the latest edition of the NAIA Division I Coaches’ Top 25 poll.

Belhaven Represented at Various Presbyterian Assemblies

After attending the PCA General Assembly, June 10-13, Belhaven will move to the 29th Evangelical Presbyterian Church, General Assembly, at Fourth...

Belhaven College Junior Places Third in Regional Voice Competition

Belhaven College junior, placed 3rd at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Regional Competition.

Belhaven a "Best Buy" Institution

For nine years Belhaven has been recognized as one of America’s Best College Buys, and seeks to continue making college an affordable option...

Belhaven's Fall 2008 Chapel Schedule and Speakers Announced

This fall’s schedule features various leaders and ministers from Jackson and surrounding areas.

Belhaven Connections Headed to Africa

Belhaven students and faculty left May 28 on an 18 day ambassadorial mission to Africa with Belhaven Connections, an ongoing Belhaven College...

School of Business Introduces MPA Program

School of Business Introduces MPA Program

Music and Dance Events Planned for First Week of April

Don't miss the Music and Dance Events Planned for First Week of April 2008

March 28 is Belhaven College "Discover Day" for Prospective Students

March 28 is Belhaven College "Discover Day" for Prospective Students

MPA Info Session Scheduled

MPA Info Session Scheduled

Generations perform Handel's

Generations of Belhaven singers will join together to perform Handel’s historic Baroque masterpiece.

Seven Lady Blazers Earn GCAC Honor

The Belhaven women soccer team had seven players receive Gulf Coast Athletic Conference recognition for their efforts during the 2008 season.

highlights a Belhaven Christmas Tradition

Belhaven’s oldest and most famous tradition–the Singing Christmas Tree–is highlighted in the December 2008 edition of Southern...

Five Blazers Earn Mid-South Conference Honors

Five Belhaven football players received honors for their play in the Mid-South Conference West Division, as announced in Louisville, Kentucky.

Two Faculty Members Welcomed to Belhaven’s “Legacy of Learning”

Dr. Sandra L. Rasberry and Dr. Elizabeth B. Williford join forty-two other faculty members who have devoted twenty years or more of teaching...

Belhaven College Receives 2008 Best of Memphis Award

Belhaven College has been selected for the 2008 Best of Memphis Award in the Colleges & Universities category by the U.S. Local Business...

Concerts on Stage given by Douglas Eltzroth and Cynthia Newland

Douglas and Cynthia will present original compositions of music and dance, offer highlights from their recent international ministry trip.

Dr. Audrey Kelleher, has been named the new vice president of Adult and Graduate Marketing and Development

Dr. Audrey Kelleher, has been named the new vice president of Adult and Graduate Marketing and Development.

School of Business Launches New MPA Program

School of Business Launches New MPA Program

Blazer Soccer Team Offers Assistance to Storm Damage Victims

The Belhaven Blazer Soccer team spent several days providing assistance to storm victims in North Jackson after the April 4 tornadoes that ravaged...

Belhaven Prepares for Opening of 2008-2009 School Year

Belhaven College is in the midst of making final arrangements to welcome incoming freshmen and transfers, as well as returning upperclassmen, to...

Summer Athletic Camps at Belhaven College

It time for summer athletic camps at Belhaven College! Operated by qualified, professional coaches and team members, our camps are formatted to...

Belhaven Professor Presents Public Lecture in response to Humanities Teacher Award

Dr. Westley Busbee, Political Science Professor and Chair of the History and Political Science Departments and Division of Humanities, has been...

Belhaven Biology Seminar Uses “Science to Help the Poor”

The Belhaven College Biology Department is proud to present the second of four sessions in their Fall Seminar study.

Belhaven Professor Featured at Walter Anderson Museum of Art

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs, Miss., announces the opening of Gretchen Haien – Photographs from SeaZen and Interior...

Creative Writing Program Celebrates Successful Year

The Belhaven College Creative Writing program celebrated a banner year of student and faculty accomplishments during the 2007-2008, academic session.

Belhaven Baseball Players Win Awards

Belhaven Blazer, Brent Hudson of Biloxi, and teammate, Reg Ott of Osyka, earned the 2008 Region XIII Gold Glove Awards

April Arts Events Continue

Don't miss the Arts Events happening in April on the Belhaven Campus.

Belhaven Celebrates Chandelier and Art Exhibit with Evening Reception

Saturday, April 12, the Belhaven Art Department will honor two senior students, and formally unveil the newest addition to the Bitsy Irby Visual...

American Guild of Organists Invite Belhaven Choirs to Perform in Vocal Arts Concert

Belhaven College Choirs, along with student and faculty soloists, present Haydn’s famous wartime choral work, Missa in Angustiis in...

Belhaven Undergrads Awarded High Honors at Mississippi Academy of Sciences Conference

Amongst stiff competition from 600 students and faculty gathered at the Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, four Belhaven Biology majors...

Belhaven Fall Dance Concert

Belhaven Fall Dance Concert

Classroom Leadership Scholarship Announced

Belhaven College will offer a Classroom Leadership Scholarship to help full-time teachers attain a graduate degree in education.

Houston Campus holds Annual Christmas Gala

Houston Campus holds Annual Christmas Gala

Dates Announced for Dance Auditions

The Belhaven College dance department has released dates for the upcoming school year’s dance program auditions.

Memphis Campus benefits "Purses & Pumps" and "Toys for Tots"

Belhaven College, Memphis, is offering free professional gift wrapping for items donated to the Dress for Success “Purses & Pumps”...

Belhaven College Announces Hurricane Recovery Grant for Houston Campus Students

Belhaven College Announces Hurricane Recovery Grant for Houston Campus Students

Belhaven Baseball Teams Up With United Blood Services

Belhaven College Baseball team held their annual Blood Drive at Smith-Wills Stadium and broke a record of giving with 32 pints of blood.

Belhaven College Orchestra Concert: Two Performances in One

On November 4th, the Belhaven College Chamber Orchestra will present two famous works.

Professor Chosen to Present at Christian Business Faculty Association Conference

Associate Professor of Business Administration, Dr. Garry Rollins, will present his paper, “Preparing Students as to be Salt and Light in the...

Belhaven Celebrates Excellence in Athletics Day

Belhaven College continued it’s tradition of honoring student athletes for their academic and athletic achievements during, “Excellence...

Department of Exercise Science Presents Seminar

The Belhaven Department of Exercise Science is offering a fun, informative seminar to students and faculty, entitled, “Doc, How Come?”.

Homecoming '08 Around the Corner!

Alumni and friends, mark your calendars–this year’s homecoming, “Back to Belhaven,” is set for October 23-25.

Belhaven Theatre's Season Premiere

The Belhaven College theatre department presents its season opener, Ecclesiastes on September 16-20, 2008.

Biology Department Offers Seminar Series

The Belhaven College Biology Department is hosting a lecture series on some of today’s pressing topics and legislation in the medical and...

Belhaven Launches New Athletics Website

Just in time for the the fall, Belhaven College introduces a sleek new athletic website.

Arts Events Return with Fall Semester

Students, faculty and staff are getting back in the swing of things on campus at Belhaven, and that also means our annual, Arts Ablaze calendar is...

Freshmen and Transfers Begin Fall Orientation on August 16

With the 2008-2009 academic year only six weeks away, Belhaven College is busy making preparations for returning students and those entering campus...

Blazer Baseball Coach Earns Place in Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Belhaven Baseball Coach, Hill Denson, will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame during the upcoming August 1 ceremony.

Linda Phillips Nominated for Women in Higher Education Award

Linda G. Phillips, assistant vice president for Institutional Advancement at Belhaven, was recently nominated for the Women in Higher Education...

June 20 is Freshman Pre-Registration

Incoming freshmen who have been accepted to Belhaven College are encouraged to attend Pre-Registration on Friday, June 20, 2008.

Belhaven Commencement Honors Graduates

Belhaven College celebrated 125 years by graduating bachelor’s and master’s degree students during Spring Commencement services,...

Belhaven College Brings to Life in April Production

April is a flood with events at Belhaven College, including the theatre department’s presentation of Tennessee Williams’ classic, The...

Belhaven College To Dedicate Entergy Pavilion

Belhaven College will unveil the new outdoor Entergy Pavilion, honoring the long-standing relationship between Entergy Mississippi and Belhaven...

Belhaven Softball Team Outreach

The Belhaven Athletics program is devoted to developing more than just the athletic abilities of its players.

Belhaven Houston Provides Free Training to Area Churches

The Houston campus is lending their faculty expertise to the staff and members of local churches by providing free professional development training!

Belhaven Senior Dance Concert Celebrates Graduating BFA Candidates

Eight BFA Dance graduates proudly present their senior projects in a two night performance.

Students Helping Students: Belhaven Given Money, Support to Peers at Tornado Ravaged, Union University

Students, faculty and staff at Belhaven College rose to the “Gift Card Challenge” and raised over $3500 in personal donations for...

Belhaven Theatre, , Transports Audience to 18th Centry Venice

The Belhaven College Theatre Department introduces, Servant of Two Masters, a classic Italian Renaissance comedy.

Belhaven Students to Participate in Ethics Symposium

Dr. Ervin Martin, Associate Professor of Business Administration, will lead four Belhaven students to the annual Ethics Symposium

Belhaven College President Shares "Worldview Matters" in Blog

The President’s Reflections: “Worldview Matters,” is the newest feature of the Belhaven website.

Institutional Award

Belhaven College has been named a Champions of Character Institution from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Read about Belhaven Alumni, Joel Bomgar

Read about Belhaven Alumni, Joel Bomgar in the linked article.

From the Cover story of Christianity Today,"How Entrepreneurs are Building the Kingdom by Building Businesses"

From the Cover story of Christianity Today,"How Entrepreneurs are Building the Kingdom by Building Businesses"

Three Blazers Qualify for National Championship Meet

Three Lady Blazers qualify to run in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships on November 22, 2008.

Belhaven "Discover Day" is September 19

Prospective undergraduate and transfer students have various opportunities throughout the year to visit Belhaven’s campus and the first of...

Belhaven Faculty Expanding

Belhaven welcomes twelve new faculty members, including a Vice Provost and Dean, to the 2008-2009 Academic Year.

Perspectives Course Offers Spiritual Enrichment for the Community

Beginning January 20th, Belhaven is once again offering the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course in conjunction with First...

Belhaven Hosts Storling Dance Theater "Underground"

Belhaven Hosts Storling Dance Theater "Underground"

Belhaven Hosts Alumni Breakfast at PCA General Assembly

Belhaven College graduates, parents and friends are invited to attend an Alumni Breakfast, hosted as part of the 36th Presbyterian Church in...

This Week in Belhaven Arts

Check out many of our outstanding arts events happening the week of April 10, 2008.

2008 News

Orlando Campus hosts Christmas Celebration

On Tuesday, December 9th, Belhaven College, Orlando, will celebrate the season with an open house for prospective students.

Belhaven Theatre presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

From October 23rd-November 1st, the Belhaven College Theatre department will present “Much Ado About Nothing."

Belhaven Alumnus Wins Coveted New York Bankruptcy Competition

Tray Hairston, a 2006 M.B.A. graduate of Belhaven College was part of the winning team at the 16th Annual Chief Judge Conrad B. Duberstein National...

Prospective Students on board for "Outlook Day"

Prospective Students on board for "Outlook Day"

Upcoming Arts Events, Fall 2008

Don't miss out on Arts Events taking place Fall semester 2008.

Sculpture Celebrates Belhaven Artistic Legacy

In April, Belhaven Art Department will unveil a new light sculpture in the Bitsy Irby Rotunda.

Incoming Belhaven Freshman Accepted to Italian Opera Workshop

Elizabeth Williams will arrive at Belhaven College in August, ready to begin her freshman year studying opera, but first shell spend July at the...

Houston Campus Hosts Fall Festival

On October 25th, the Houston campus will be celebrating their first Fall Festival with over 40 volunteer vendors.

Colette Correa Awarded Earl G. Graves Scholarship

Colette Correa, an MBA student, was chosen to receive the Earl G. Graves Scholarship, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of...

MBAs Finish in Top 5 percent in National Simulation Game

Belhaven’s most recent MBA class scored in the top 5 percent in national competition with other MBA students from graduate schools around the...

Belhaven Summer Classes Announced

Belhaven College offers students three chances during the summer to complete degree requirements, or work on credits for the upcoming 2008-2009...

Joshua Squad Takes Mission to Belize

Belhaven news article from 2008

Belhaven Students Take Advantage of Summer Study Abroad

As part of our International Studies program, six students are currently working toward completion, or are in the midst of various programs.

International Christian Leader at Campus Day of Learning

Dr. Billy Jang Hwan Kim, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), will speak at Belhaven Campus Day of Learning.

Belhaven Orlando Offering Career Seminars

The Orlando campus of Belhaven College is sponsoring two career seminars in the month of October, with more to follow through the rest of the...

Belhaven Alum Celebrated During PCA General Assembly Week

Robertson, a graduate of Belhaven College, will be the featured guest at two PCA events in the month of June. A compilation of essays entitled, The...

A Rich Tradition: December Graduation marks 126th Year of Commencement Exercises

Students and their families gathered for the 126th year of Belhaven College’s commencement exercises, held on December 13, 2008 at Thalia...

Belhaven Gallery to feature Lea Barton, renowned Mississippi Artist

From December 4, 2008 to January 19, 2009, the Gallery will showcase All That I Can’t Leave Behind, a collection of works by acclaimed...

Red, Blue, and You

On October 24th, The Belhaven College School of Business will host a forum on the 2008 Presidential Election.

Belhaven Football Prepares for Rival, Millsaps

The Blazer football team will play its third game of the season, and first home match, against city rival, Millsaps College, on Saturday, September...

Belhaven Offers Marching Band Camp to Student Musicians

Dr. Paxton Girtmon announces the Belhaven Blazer Marching Band Camp, being held August 11-20 at the Center for The Arts and Newell Field.

Belhaven Adult Program Events Announced

The Belhaven College Adult Degree Programs in Jackson, and branch campuses in Memphis and Houston, have released information and dates for upcoming...

Campuses Prepare for Commencement Activities

Belhaven College President Elected to NAICUS Board of Directors

Belhaven College President, Dr. Roger Parrott, has been elected to the board of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities...