2014 Belhaven Fall Chapel Schedule
Every week, chapel at Belhaven University is a time for students to worship, discover, and experience the living relationship we have with Christ.
Articles from the year
Campus News
Belhaven Houston Adds New Degree Programs
Belhaven Houston has added new programs to its degree offerings on campus.
Communication
2014 Media Ethics Conference
The Belhaven University Department of Communications will host the 2014 Media Ethics Conference on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Dance
Community Dance Concert 2014
The Belhaven University Community Dance Concert will be held on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on...
Joni Eareckson Tada at Belhaven University
Belhaven University hosted an uplifting night with author, speaker and artist Joni Eareckson Tada. This free event on Saturday, March 1 was in the...
Music
Student Composer Concert XIII
The Student Composer Concert XIII will be a special performance showcasing several arrangements of music from Belhaven student composers.
Campus News
Head Coaches Reach Milestones
Join us in congratulating Coach Hill Denson and Coach Levi Patton, for recent milestone achievements in their sports careers.
Campus News
Exhibition at Belhaven to Feature Students Artwork
The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for the Belhaven Visual Art Department and will showcase a variety of...
Belhaven Enrollment Highest in History
Belhaven University�s fall enrollment shattered all previous records with a total of 4,215 students.
Communication
Dr. Hayes-Anthony Selected for Teacher Award
Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Professor and Chair of the Communications Department, is the 2014 winner of the Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher...
Campus News
Belhaven Orlando Campus To Honor Graduates
The Orlando campus will celebrate their graduating students during the Belhaven Orlando Commencement on December 11, 2014 at First United Methodist...
Campus News
Belhaven Atlanta Honors Graduating Students
The Belhaven Atlanta Commencement will honor its graduating students on December 4, 2014. The graduation ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke...
Music
Ensembles Present 2014 Instrumental Arts Concert
The 2014 Instrumental Arts Concert on Tuesday, November 18 will feature Belhaven Wind, Percussion Jazz, Jazz and Classical Guitar Ensembles.
Theatre
Belhaven Theatre Presents The God Committee
Money, medicine and morality collide in the Belhaven Theatre Department's play, The God Committee.
Campus News
2014 Freshmen B&U Day
Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars and make sure you dont miss B & U Day on Thursday and Friday, June 5-6.
University Accolades
Belhaven University Relations Wins 11 Awards in Competition
The Belhaven University Relations Office claimed 11 awards in the senior division of the 2014 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi...
Campus News
Belhaven University Summer Events for 2014
The Belhaven Summer Events page will keep you updated on the many exciting things happening on campus through the months of May - August.
Campus News
National Honor Society Inducts New Belhaven Members 2014
Students from the Belhaven University Adult Studies program were inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL), the national honor society for...
Elementary Education
Dr. Sandra Rasberry Retires from School of Education
After 26 years of devoted service at Belhaven University, Dr. Sandra Rasberry is retiring at the end of this academic year.
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Students Win First-Place Awards
Two students from the Belhaven Creative Writing Department won first-place in this year’s Southern Literary Festival at the University of...
Campus News
Building Dedication To Honor Dr. Howard J. Cleland
In memory of Dr. Howard J. Cleland and his leadership that changed the face of this University, Belhaven has named the Student Affairs building...
Alumni News
Giving Made Easy Through AmazonSmile
Have you ever wanted to give, when you can’t? Now you can! Through AmazonSmile you can now give back to Belhaven University students at no...
Music
Best of Belhaven Showcases Top Music Performances 2014
Best of Belhaven will feature a wide variety of musical performances from the gifted students in <a...
Campus News
2014 Belhaven University Career Fair
The 2014 Belhaven Career Fair is this Thursday, February 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center. This career fair draws top...
Accounting
Accounting Major Awarded Top Scholarship
The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) awarded Meredith Keeton, a prestigious scholarship that is offered to one...
Campus News
Belhaven Orlando Offers New Degrees
Belhaven Orlando has added three new programs to its degree options on campus. The new degrees include: Bachelor of Science in Management with...
Campus News
Transfer B and U Day 2014
Transfer B&U Day is on July 18, 2014 and is a time set-aside for all new transfer students to help them prepare for their first semester at...
Music
Bright Lights on Broadway
The concert Bright Lights on Broadway will feature some of the best music from Broadway on April 12.
Marie Hull Society for the Arts
Officials at Belhaven University announced a major cultural project named in honor of one of its most distinguished alumnae, famed Mississippi...
Head Football Coach Hal Mumme Promotes MSA Program
Belhaven Head Football Coach Hal Mumme believes that success in the classroom is just as important as success on the field and that is why he chose...
Psychology
Psychology Degree Now Available Online
Belhaven University has expanded its online offerings and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology is now available for students who are want to...
White House Recognizes Belhaven for Innovative Science Education
Today, President Obama, the First Lady and Vice President Biden will recognize Belhaven University for its commitment to increase the number of...
Dance
Arts Events
Students Feature Choreography in DOXA Concert
The DOXA Dance Concert on November 20-21 will highlight the creative choreography and performances of emerging students from the Belhaven Dance...
Belhaven University Applies For NCAA Division III Membership
The Belhaven University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to approve application for NCAA Division III membership as Belhaven’s future...
Dance
Dance Ministry Ensemble Concert 2014
The Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of worship through dance from the Dance Ministry Ensemble on February 13-15.
Music
Opera for Grown-Ups:
Dr. Christopher Shelt and Belhaven Vocal Arts will present a hilarious opera for grown-ups; <em>A Game of Chance</em> will premiere on...
Chapel
2014 Spring Chapel Schedule
Belhaven University is pleased to announce its 2014 Spring Chapel Schedule. The purpose of chapel at Belhaven is to bring together the entire...
Fall Discover Day 2014
Belhaven’s Discover Day on September 26 is a day set aside for interested high school students who are interested in learning more about...
Theatre
Night of One Acts To Spotlight Short Plays
The Belhaven Theatre Department is pleased to present its annual Night of One Acts at 7:30 p.m. on November 20-21 at the Black Box Theatre in the...
Business Administration
Business Executives Mentor Belhaven University Students
Top executives are mentoring students from Belhaven University’s School of Business through its new Executive in Residence program. This once...
University Accolades
Belhaven Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts
Belhaven University Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts
Campus News
Belhaven Online Offers Lower Tuition for Military
Belhaven University was once again named a military friendly school for its longstanding commitment to military professionals and is now offering a...
Music
Instrumental Arts Concert To Feature Belhaven Ensembles
The Instrumental Arts Concert on April 5 will feature Belhaven’s Wind, Percussion Jazz, Jazz and Classical Guitar Ensembles.
Accounting
Belhaven Online Now Offers Certificate in Accounting
Belhaven University Online is now offering a Certificate in Accounting for students who wish to add skill and experience toward their degree.
Social Work
Social Work Club Serves Community
Students majoring in social work at Belhaven were actively involved in service projects this past semester through His Hands His Feet.
Communication
Communication Majors Work with ESPN at Sugar Bowl
There is nothing bigger in college football than the bowl season, and Belhaven University communication majors Kelsie Hughes and Drew Garnder were...
Music
Ben Burge Named Director of Marching Band
Belhaven University announced that Ben Burge has been named the Director of Marching Band.
Elementary Education
MED in Reading Literacy Offered at Three Campuses
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of a new degree now offered at three of our branch campuses. A Master of Education in...
Music
Music Faculty Lead Mission Trip to Austria
Dr. Stephen and Carolyn Sachs led Belhaven music students and alumni on a choir mission trip to Austria over the summer.
Music
Student Composers Concert
The Belhaven Composers Forum invites you to an interactive showcase of engaging new works by Belhaven student composers on Thursday, March 6 at...
Belhaven President Honored with Image Award
Belhaven University President Dr. Roger Parrott was honored for his contributions to education in Mississippi at the 11th Annual Image Awards...
Graduation
2014 Belhaven University Honors Convocation
The Belhaven University Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year top performing students on April 15, 2014 at the...
Commencement To Honor Belhaven University Graduates
Belhaven University will honor its adult, online and graduate students at commencement on Saturday, December 13, 2014. The Jackson Commencement...
Welcome Week 2014 at Belhaven University
Belhaven University’s Welcome Week will begin on Saturday, August 16 and we are looking forward to having our students back on campus for an...
Campus News
Belhaven Chattanooga Adds Seven New Degrees
Belhaven Chattanooga has added seven new programs to its degree offerings on campus. The new degree programs include:
Music
Composers Orchestral Reading to Feature Student Work
Belhaven Senior and music major Ellen Wise will have her work featured at the Composers’ Orchestral Reading Session on Tuesday, April 15 at...
Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day at Belhaven
Belhaven University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day on Monday, January 20 is a time for students and faculty to serve and give...
Calder Named Belhaven Eighth Women Basketball Coach
Belhaven University and Vice President for Athletics Scott Little are pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Calder as the next head coach for...
Music
Best of Belhaven II Features Top Performances
The second installment of the 2014 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Art (Visual)
Guest Artist Exhibition to Feature Photography of Jeremiah Ariaz
Belhaven Visual Art Department will display the photography of guest artist Jeremiah Ariaz in the Bitsy Irby Gallery from October 18 to November 28.
Belhaven Named College of Distinction
Belhaven University was honored for the fifth consecutive year as a College of Distinction . The 2014-2015 College of Distinction designation is...
Campus News
Atlanta Campus Adds Three New Degrees
Belhaven University Atlanta campus have added three new programs to its degree options on campus.
Dance
Belhaven Dance Ensemble To Debut Spring Concert
The Belhaven Dance Ensemble will present A Time For Ballet and A Collection of Contemporary Dance as two separate concerts for the spring of 2014....
Campus News
Advance Registration for May and Summer Classes
A new academic term is quickly approaching and that means advance registration for May and summer classes will open on the week of March 24-28.
Music
Gloria in Excelsis: A Christmas Celebration
Belhaven Choral and Vocal Arts will present Gloria in Excelsis: A Christmas Celebration at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Saturday,...
Athletics
Blazers Name Hal Mumme Head Football Coach
Belhaven University and the Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Hal Mumme will be the next Head Football Coach.
Tenured Belhaven University Faculty
Belhaven faculty members are representatives of the mission, vision and commitment to excellence in academics at this University. This year, seven...
2014 Summer Sports Camps at Belhaven University
The Belhaven Athletics Department will host a variety of summer sports camps for 2014 that include soccer, basketball, tennis and football. Campers...
Arts Events
Arts Discover Day 2014
Arts Discover Day on November 14 will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University thriving School of the Arts. This day is an...
Campus News
An Evening with Joni Eareckson Tada
Belhaven will host an uplifting night with author, speaker and artist Joni Eareckson Tada. She was paralyzed from a diving accident at the age of...
Belhaven Takes Top 100 Educate To Career Distinction
Belhaven University was ranked as a top 100 university in the outcome-based, Educate To Career (ETC) College Rankings for 2015.
Dance
Fall Dance Concert 2014
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department.
Events
2014 Fall Discover Day
Discover Day on October 17 is for interested high school students who want to learn more about Belhaven University and experience all that Belhaven...
Service
Red Bus Project To Visit Belhaven Campus 2014
The Red Bus Project is coming to the campus of Belhaven University on October 1 for its national tour. The British...
Art (Visual)
Belhaven University Now Offers BFA in Visual Art
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) approved Belhaven University’s request for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art.
Athletics
Dishong Named Director of Athletics Communication
Belhaven Vice President for Athletics Scott Little announced the hiring of Benjamin Dishong as the new Director of Athletics Communication.
Campus News
Belhaven Administrator Honored as "Top 40 Under 40"
A Belhaven University administrator is among those being selected for one of the state’s top honors for young professionals. Chad Wallace will...
Music
Amy Houghton To Perform for Faculty Guitar Recital
Ms. Amy Houghton, Classical Guitar Professor, will showcase her guitar talent and perform on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belhaven...
Music
2014 Strings and Orchestras Concert
Faculty and student instrumentalists from Belhaven�s Music Department will gather for the 2014 Strings and Orchestras Concert on Friday,...
Events
Spring Discover Day at Belhaven University 2014
Belhaven University's Discover Day on February 14 is our open invitation for any and all interested high school students to visit and...
Campus News
Belhaven Online Ranked Top 100 in the Nation
For the second consecutive year, Belhaven University Online was named “Best Online Education Program” by <em>U.S. News & World...
2014 Belhaven University Family Weekend
The 2014 Belhaven University Family Weekend will be here soon and current students, parents and siblings are invited to enjoy a weekend full of...
Campus News
Belhaven Chattanooga Adds Two New Degrees
Belhaven Chattanooga has added two new programs to its degree options on campus.
Track and Field Athletes Compete for First Time
The Blazer Men�s and Women�s Track and Field had a historic day on Saturday, March 1 and competed in their inaugural track and field...
Music
Belhaven Violinists Accepted to Juilliard and Rice University
Senior Jocelyn Zhu and recent graduate Shellie Brown (�12) have been accepted with scholarships to two of the most elite master degree...
Business Administration
Nelson Promoted to President at Pinnacle Trust
The Board of Directors at Pinnacle Trust promoted Belhaven University alumnus Jeremy Nelson (’04) to President of the comprehensive financial...
Nursing
School of Nursing Approved and Will Begin in the Fall
Belhaven University�s School of Nursing received approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for its Bachelor of...
Graduation
Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony 2014
Graduating students from Belhaven University will be honored at the Jackson Commencement Ceremony on May 3, 2014.
Music
Faculty Concert Features Dr. Shelt with Students
Past and present Belhaven music students will join together with Dr. Christopher Shelt, Professor of Music, on March 4 for a special concert...
Belhaven Named Military Friendly School for 2015
Belhaven University is nationally recognized for its service to the U.S. military and was awarded the prestigious title of 2015 Military Friendly...
University Accolades
Belhaven Selected as Top School for Educating Military 2014
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Belhaven University the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges &...
U.S. News Names Belhaven a 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans
U.S. News Names Belhaven University a 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans for the second year in a row.
Nursing
School of Nursing Now Offers RN to BSN Path
The Belhaven University School of Nursing is now offering a RN to BSN online program. If you are a practicing registered nurse, holding an...
Campus News
Helpful Information for Incoming Belhaven Students
The Belhaven Office of Student Life complied a helpful newsletter for incoming freshmen and transfer students
Campus News
Elizabeth Spencer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Elizabeth Spencer (�42), a revered Southern author and Belhaven alumna won the Rea Award for lifetime achievement in short fiction along...
Arts Events
Debuts at Belhaven University
Curtains - A Musical will debut at Belhaven’s Blackbox Theatre on February 13-22. Based on the book by Rupert Holmes and set in 1959, this...
Events
2014 Belhaven Career Boot Camp
Career Services is hosting its annual Belhaven Career Boot Camp for our traditional students on February 13 in the Student Center.
Arts Events
Little Opera for Children:
Belhaven is proud to present the Little Opera for Children: <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em> on January 17-18 at the Belhaven...
Music
Belhaven Students Take Top Honors in Singing Competition
Eighteen Belhaven University Vocal Arts students competed successfully at the National Association of the Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition...
Sports Administration
Sports Administration Hosts 3rd Annual Capstone Conference
The Belhaven Sports Administration Department and School of Business</a> will present the 3rd Annual Belhaven University Capstone Conference...
Music
Belhaven Faculty Percussion Recital
The Faculty Percussion Recital on April 3 will feature Mr. Owen Rockwell, Adjunct Professor of Music, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts...
Biblical Studies and Ministries
Belhaven Online Offers Certificate of Biblical Studies
Belhaven University Online now offers a Certificate in Biblical Studies for students who desire a deeper understanding of Scripture.
Student Handbook
The 2014-2015 edition of The Kilt was released. It provides students with a description of the services available on campus and covers a variety of...
Accounting
Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting Now Available
Belhaven University has added a Bachelor of Science in Accounting to its online offerings. Students who earn an accounting degree are in high...
Accounting
2014 Archives
Music
Evening of Diamonds To Feature Music from Claude Bolling
Jazz meets classical at Belhaven next Preston Chamber Music Series. An Evening of Diamonds I - Claude Bolling Extravaganza takes place on Saturday,...
Campus News
Belhaven Memphis Commencement 2014
Belhaven University Memphis will honor its graduating students on May 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church,...
Campus News
Belhaven University Houston Commencement
Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on April 25, 2013. The Belhaven Houston Commencement starts at 7:00 p.m....
Theatre
Belhaven Theatre Department Presents
The play <em>Last Train to Nibroc</em> will debut at the Belhaven Blackbox Theatre on April 1-5 with a matinee performance at 2:00 p.m....
Biblical Studies and Ministries
Introduction to International Mission Class Now Available
Every fourth semester, Belhaven Biblical Studies offers Introduction to International Mission, a survey of the major areas of mission studies.
Campus News
Student Makes Top 20 List for Gratitude Project
Justin A. Smith, a Belhaven Chattanooga student earning a Bachelor of Science in Management, made <em>Chattanooga Most Wanted: 20 Under...
Music
Belhaven Hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing
The Belhaven University Music Department is proud to host this year’s National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition on March...
Art (Visual)
Faculty Concert to Promote Art Exhibition
Dr. Melissa Thorson Hause will perform original songs in a gallery concert entitled “Passages and Places” at the Bitsy Irby Rotunda on...
Memphis and Desoto Campuses Add New Degrees
Belhaven University Memphis and Desoto campuses have added new programs to their degree offerings. Belhaven Memphis now offers three new degrees...
Music
2014 Symphony Orchestra Concert
Belhaven 2014 Symphony Orchestra Concert on Friday, November 14 will present Tchaikovsky magnificent Symphony No. 5. This free concert will have a...
Events
2014 Belhaven University Service of Dedication
Belhaven University faculty, staff and friends joined together on Wednesday night, August 13 for the Service of Dedication in the Center for the...
Music
America Oldest Singing Christmas Tree Is At Belhaven
Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree began in 1933 and is the first and oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree event in the country. This year will mark...
Campus News
Belhaven Science Discover Day
High school students and their parents are invited to attend Belhaven’s Science Discover Day on February 7, 2014. This day will be similar to...
Music
Belhaven Music Presents Guest Piano Recital
The Belhaven University Department of Music is pleased to present a special guest piano recital by Mr. Tim Dail on Saturday, August 30. Dail will...
Campus News
Belhaven University Atlanta Commencement
The Belhaven Atlanta Commencement will honor its graduating students on May 9, 2014. The graduation ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of...
Belhaven University Village Construction Progress
Construction on the Belhaven University Village began over the summer after a $4 million dollar gift from Belhaven friends and supporters, Robbie...
Campus News
Green and Gold Week at Belhaven University
This week is packed with plenty of exciting home sports action, as our spring Green and Gold Week kicks off on Tuesday, April 1 and runs through...
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Concentration Available Through Belhaven Online
A Bachelor of Science in Management with Criminal Justice Concentration is now available through Belhaven University Online.
Dance
Belhaven Alum Awarded Fulbright Arts Research Grant
Stephanie Miracle (04) was awarded a U.S. Fulbright Research Grant to study dance in Germany. This prestigious grant enabled her to spend a year at...
Dance
Belhaven Hosts USA International Ballet Competition
Belhaven University will again host the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) as its International Village from June 14-29. Belhaven is a...
Alumni News
Art (Visual)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Honor Alum
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Belhaven alum Andrew Camenisch (’98) at the annual Scientific and Technical Awards...
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Department Hosts Tony Woodlief
Belhaven University Creative Writing Department will host writer Tony Woodlief for a reading tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Center...
New Blazers Dance Team Forms
Belhaven is proud to introduce the new Blazers Dance Team. The dance team will perform with the Belhaven Marching Band at football games and...
Spring Semester Orientation for New Belhaven Students
Belhaven University will welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 12, 2015. Belhaven New...
Campus News
Adult and Graduate Program Adds New Degrees
Belhaven University’s Adult and Graduate program in Jackson has added three new programs to its degree offerings on campus.
Campus News
Students Inducted into Sigma Zeta National Honor Society
Belhaven Students from the <a href="http://www.belhaven.edu/academics/science.htm">School of Science and Mathematics</a> were...
MSL with Ministry Concentration Now Available Online
Belhaven Online is now offering a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) with a ministry concentration.
Theatre
Arts Events
Tartuffe Premieres at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre
The Belhaven University Theatre Department production of the French comedy Tartuffe by Moliere will premiere on November 12-15.
Campus News
Four New Degrees Available at Belhaven Orlando
Belhaven Orlando is pleased to announce the addition of four new degrees to its on campus offerings. The programs include: Associate of Arts in...
Arts Events
Faculty Art Exhibition Goes on Display
For the first time at Belhaven, talented faculty from the Visual Arts Department will be displaying their artwork for the public. The Belhaven...
Campus News
Chattanooga Campus To Honor Graduates
The Belhaven Chattanooga Commencement will honor its graduating students on December 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Brainerd Baptist Church.
Campus News
Mississippi Arts Leader Brings Expertise to Belhaven University
Jack L. Kyle has joined Belhaven University as Senior Director of Arts Development and Chair of Arts Administration. Kyle brings with him a vast...
Creative Writing
Belhaven Welcomes Poet Catherine Pierce
The Belhaven Creative Writing Department will welcome poet Catherine Pierce on campus January 27, 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater.
Campus News
All Sons & Daughters To Perform at Belhaven
Belhaven University is proud to present All Sons & Daughters live at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on February 6, 2013. The show is open...