School of the Arts Releases Spring 2019 Arts Ablaze
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester of Arts Ablaze will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions,...
2019 News
Articles from the year
Campus News
Registration for Spring Semester 2020 to Open Soon
Traditional students can register the week of October 28-November 1 and plan their 2020 Spring Semester at Belhaven University.
Campus News
Event To Prepare Students for Science Careers
Belhaven Career Boot Camp: Health and Sciences is a day of networking, panel discussions, and mock interviews for traditional students, majoring in...
Campus News
Belhaven Named One of America Best Online Colleges
Belhaven University has again earned a national distinction for its award-winning online degree program.
Belhaven Chattanooga Campus To Celebrate Graduation
Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 7...
Music
"Handel Messiah: After the Hallelujah" to Premiere at Belhaven
The Belhaven Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present "Handel Messiah: After the Hallelujah" on Monday, April 15.
Theatre
Pop-Up Theatre Performance Premiering at Belhaven
The Belhaven Theatre Department will present a series of short plays in different locations throughout the main Belhaven campus and Jackson area.
Career Bootcamp to Prepare Students for Life After College
Students are invited to Belhaven Career Bootcamp: Business and Arts on Thursday, March 21 in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.
Belhaven Class of 2019 To Celebrate Graduation
Graduating students will be honored at Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony May 4, 2019 at Thalia Mara Hall, 255 East Pascagoula Street.
Music
Marching Band Uses Music to Spread Christmas Cheer
The Belhaven Marching Band brought some holiday cheer to patients at Children of Mississippi Hospital.
University To Celebrate 87 Years of Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree
Belhaven University is home to the oldest singing Christmas tree tradition in the United States. For the past 87 years, thousands of students and...
Exhibition to Feature Culmination of Artwork
Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Bailey Hughes and Rachel Townsdin.
Creative Writing
Belhaven Best Creative Writers Share Their Works
Creative writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the student...
Fighting AIDS in Africa, One Child at a Time
Belhaven alum Tanya Weaver 91 is fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. She is the executive director of American Foundation for Children with...
Tartan
Mississippi Biologist Uncovering Kale Cancer-Killing Effects
Belhaven University Professor of Biology Dr. Elizabeth Brandon and a team of student researchers are discovering foundational research toward a...
Homecoming Weekend 2019 to Welcome Back Alumni
Reunions, recreation, and reminiscing are at the forefront of Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2019, happening November 8-9.
MSU and Belhaven University Partner for Dual Degree Program
Top officials from Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering and Belhaven University School of Science and Arts signed an...
English
Spencer The Light in the Piazza Debuts in London
The influence of Belhaven alum and Mississippi author Elizabeth Spencer 42 is reaching all the way to London, England.
Music
Student Composers to Present New Music
Belhaven Student Composer Concert XXI will be a special performance showcasing several arrangements of music from students earning a Bachelor of...
Graphic Design
Students to Learn from Area Best Graphic Designers
Belhaven Graphic Design Department will host Monster MERGE 2019, the American Advertising Federation of Jackson (AAFJ) idea-exchange event.
Dance
Mississippi Dancers Unite for Night of Dance at Belhaven
The 2019 Community Dance Concert, September 21 at 7 p.m., is a special one-night performance for both students and the community to experience the...
Campus News
Houston Students To Be Honored In Commencement
Belhaven University Houston will honor its graduating students on April 26, 10 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8300 Katy Fwy,...
Belhaven Atlanta Students to Celebrate Graduation
Students from Belhaven University Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on May 18, 2019.
New Certificates Program to Advance Legal Careers
Belhaven University is partnering with the Center for Legal Studies to provide legal studies certificates to its students.
Hall of Fame Coach Hill Denson Announces Final Season
Blazers Head Baseball Coach Hill Denson has announced that 2019 will be his final season of coaching.
Nominations for 2019 Alumni Awards Now Open
Belhaven University is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Belhaven Alumni Awards. A total of thirteen awards will honor alumni during the...
U.S. News Honors Belhaven University with Multiple Awards
U.S. News & World Report honored Belhaven University with several awards for its excellence in higher education.
Business Administration
Belhaven Launches Degree in Multibillion-Dollar Hospitality Industry
Belhaven University is now helping students advance into the multibillion-dollar industry of hospitality and is introducing its new Bachelor of...
Sherry Overby To Lead Human Resources at Belhaven
Sherry Overby 04 was named the new Belhaven University Director of Human Resources and will bring over 15 years of insight and experience to the...
Local High Schoolers Become Scientists for a Day
Science and math students from Jackson Prep, Clinton High School, Hartfield Academy, and St. Augustine School attended Belhaven Big Stem Event and...
Belhaven Partners with Steve Wozniak EdTech Company Woz U
Woz U, Steve Wozniak Education-as-a-Service company, is partnering with Belhaven University to transform the lives of individuals by offering...
Discover Day Opens Campus to High Schoolers
Belhaven University Discover Day is October 11, 2019. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get an inside look...
Biology
EasyKale Labs LLC and Belhaven Partner for Cancer Research
EasyKale® Labs and Belhaven University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on cancer research.
Chapel
Special Guest Speakers Scheduled for 2019 Fall Chapel
Belhaven University 2019 Fall Chapel will bring together the entire campus in a shared spiritually enriching hour that encourages a collective...
Campus News
2019 Summer and Fall Registration is Now Open
Traditional students can register this week, March 25-29, and plan their 2019 Summer and Fall Semester at Belhaven University.
Graphic Design
Emerge Exhibition to Feature Top Graphic Designers
The Graphic Design Department will host the exhibit "Emerge," featuring the work of student designers.
Alumni News
Giving Campaign Raising Funds for Student Scholarships
Belhaven University launched the Keep the Waters Flowing campaign to raise funds for student scholarships.
Music
Best of Belhaven Showcases Top Music Performances
The Belhaven Music Department will showcase some of the top student performances in one concert. The second installment of Best of Belhaven is...
Majors Fair to Showcase Belhaven Fields of Study
Belhaven will host its annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 24 at 12 p.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.
Art (Visual)
New Exhibition to Showcase Senior Artwork
Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Alyse Bloodworth, Samantha Hamlin, Anna Newcomb, and Genie...
Belhaven Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for June
Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for Belhaven Freshmen Orientation on June 13-14, 2019.
Elementary Education
Belhaven Awards Longtime Educator with Honorary Doctorate
Belhaven President Dr. Roger Parrott awarded longtime educator Ms. Bettye H. Quinn 58 an honorary doctorate during the University commencement...
Music
Concert to Feature Best Musical Performances of Semester 2019
Every semester, the Belhaven Music Department showcases some of the top performances in one outstanding concert.
Nursing
Alum Serves in Elite Flight Nurse Squadron
At any moment, Alex Harvey 17 could get an urgent call that has life or death consequences. He is part of an elite unit of flight nurses with the...
Dance
2019 Spring Dance Concert to Feature New Choreography
Belhaven University dance faculty and guest artists are collaborating for the 2019 Spring Dance Concert.
Orientation to Welcome Belhaven New Transfer Students
New transfer students will prepare for their first semester at Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day on June 7, 2019.
Social Work
President of NASW Visits with Belhaven Students
The Belhaven Social Work Department recently hosted Dr. Kathleen Wehrmann, president of National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Music
Best of Belhaven Concert to Showcase Top Performances
The 2019 Best of Belhaven performance is Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Campus News
NAMI Awards Belhaven Provost For Leadership in Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honored Belhaven University Provost Dr. Brad Smith for his commitment to mental health in Mississippi.
Business Administration
Alum Graduates from FBI, Serves and Protects Public
Belhaven alum Charles W. Haynes 11 graduated from the FBI National Academy in June 2019. He is using his skills and knowledge to serve and protect...
Computer Information Systems
New Degree Prepares Students for Tech Jobs
Belhaven University has recognized the opportunities this growing field provides for its students and is responding by offering a Bachelor of...
Music
Orchestra and Strings Concert to Feature Masterworks 2019
Belhaven finest classical musicians will take the stage and offer a masterful orchestra and strings concert on Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. in the...
Creative Writing
Author and Alum Angie Thomas Returns to Talk New Book
Angie Thomas 11, New York Times bestselling author, will return to her alma mater to celebrate the release of her second book, On the Come Up.
New Online Classes Open to Undergraduate Students in the Summer
Undergraduate students can register for summer online courses that can be taken anywhere. Belhaven Online allows you to attend class and complete...
Music
Humanities Teacher Award to Honor Dr. Sauerwein
Professor of Music Dr. Andrew Sauerwein received the prestigious 2018-2019 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award.
Events
Mental Health Lectures To Culminate with Amy Simpson
To conclude the speaker series "Mental Health and the Bible," Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel will host author,...
High Schoolers To Become Belhaven Students for a Day
Belhaven first Discover Day of the semester is February 15, 2019. This special day is for high schoolers interested in learning about and...
Belhaven University Reaching out to Help Argosy Students
Belhaven University is ready to help the more than 16,000 students that have been adversely impacted by the abrupt closure of Argosy University...
Dance
Dance Concert to Celebrate and Highlight New Choreography
New choreography, with styles from classical and contemporary ballet to modern dance, will be showcased at Belhaven 2019 Fall Dance Concert.
Tartan
Belhaven Releases New Issue of Alumni Magazine
The new issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available.
Music
Music Styles Mix for 2019 Instrumental Arts Concert
Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert is Thursday, April 11 and will feature everything from Baroque to Twentieth-century music, highlighted by the...
Dance
Ensemble Performance to Use Dance as Worship
Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present three nights of worship through dance, February 14-16.
Employers to Visit Campus for Annual Career Fair
Belhaven will welcome employers and post graduate educators for the 2019 Belhaven Career Fair, happening February 28.
Theatre
The Skin of Our Teeth To Premiere at Belhaven
Thornton Wilder The Skin of Our Teeth will premiere February 15-23, 2019 at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre.
Mississippi Humanities Award Presented to Dr. Kristen White
Dr. Kristen K. White, chair and assistant professor of Belhaven Intercultural Studies Department, was awarded the prestigious 2020 Mississippi...
Music
Belhaven Music Majors Earn Top Honors at Festival
This past semester, two music majors and one alum from Belhaven University Strings Program competed against some of the country most prestigious...
Art (Visual)
Art Exhibit Celebrates Best from Student Artists
The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for Belhaven Visual Art Department and will celebrate the hard work and...
Creative Writing
Visiting Poet Amy Fleury to Share Expertise
Belhaven Creative Writing Department will host poet and fiction writer Amy Fleury for a reading of her published works on Monday, March 4.
Welcome Week Launches New Academic Year
Belhaven Welcome Week is August 16 and will mark the beginning of the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week of exciting events.
Arts Events
Arts Discover Day to Welcome Students to Campus
Arts Discover Day on November 15, 2019 will give students who are interested in the arts a look into what makes Belhaven a premier Christian arts...
Mental Health Expert to Speak at University
As part of the speaker series "Mental Health and the Bible," Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel will host mental...
Biblical Studies and Ministries
Alum Helps Churches Gain Momentum
Eric Smith 04 has always had a desire to see the church grow and thrive.
Biblical Studies and Ministries
Belhaven Offers Program to Help Rural Pastors
Belhaven University is looking for pastors who have a passion for rural and small-town ministry for a two-year fellowship called the Rural Pastors...
Campus News
Belhaven Awarded for 22 Years of Top Christian Education
Belhaven was awarded a national honor for its commitment to Christian higher education.
Phi Theta Kappa Awards Belhaven for Helping Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has honored Belhaven University for its dynamic pathways that support transfer students.
Dr. Antwon Woods Honored with 40 Under Forty Achievement Award
The Network Journal has named Dr. Antwon D. Woods, Belhaven Chair and Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Sport Management, a...
Victor Hu to Speak at Belhaven Graduation Ceremony
Investor, company builder, and advisor Mr. Victor Hu will be the honored speaker at Belhaven University 2019 December Graduation Ceremony.
Music
Music Professor Compositions Come to Life
Belhaven Faculty Composition Concert will feature new music from Professor of Music Dr. Andrew Sauerwein and alumnus William A. Peacock.
Belhaven University Earns Full NCAA Membership
The NCAA Division III Membership Committee has approved Belhaven University for full, active NCAA membership beginning this fall with the 2019-20...
Dance
Seniors to Present Dance Research Presentations
Students from Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process.
Belhaven Announces Arts Events for 2019 Fall Semester
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions, happening...
Belhaven Honored for 10th Consecutive Year as College of Distinction
Belhaven University is one of only two universities in Mississippi that earned the title 2019-2020 College of Distinction.
Nursing
Nursing Class of 2019 Achieve 100% Pass Rate for Licensure
Belhaven University School of Nursing is celebrating the accomplishments of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2019.
Music
Belhaven Welcomes New Music Department Chair
Belhaven University has named Dr. Doran Bugg the new chair of Belhaven University Music Department.
Transfer, Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for July
On July 19, 2018, Belhaven will host another orientation for transfer and freshmen students who missed the previous two events.
Belhaven Invites High School Students to Spring Discover Day
The University next Discover Day of the semester is March 8, 2019. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get...
Music
Symphony Orchestra to Present Beethoven Masterworks
The University finest classical musicians will take the stage for the 2019 Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert on Friday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.
Biblical Studies and Ministries
Belhaven and Thirdmill Partner for Online Degree in Biblical Studies
Belhaven University and Third Millennium Ministries are launching a new partnership
Belhaven Appoints New Director of Alumni Relations
Belhaven University has selected Frank Laws 91 to lead alumni relations.
Campus News
Belhaven Earns Best College for Your Money Accolade
Money.com has recognized Belhaven quality and affordability, and honored the University with the 2019-2020 Best Colleges for Your Money accolade.
Dance
Emerging Choreographers Concert to Highlight Belhaven Dancers
DOXA Emerging Choreographers Concert is November 22-23 and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students...
Events
Green and Gold Day to Host Prospective Student Athletes
Green and Gold Day is February 23, 2019 at Belhaven. This day is designed for prospective student athletes who are interested in the University
Jackson Academy and Belhaven University Partner in Dual Enrollment
Students at Jackson Academy will now be able to take dual enrollment classes in language arts and math through Belhaven University.
Campus News
Belhaven Awarded for Best Value and Affordability
Belhaven University is one of only a hundred universities in the country to receive the distinction of America 100 Best College Buys.
University Housing Gives Students Affordable Option for Summer
Belhaven is offering housing in the University Village during summer 2019. Students have the choice of renting out premium apartment-style rooms.
Business Administration
Belhaven Inducted New Members of Sigma Beta Delta
On May 3, 2019, the Belhaven Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta inducted 10 new student members from the traditional program as well as Belhaven adult and...
Award Salutes Belhaven Commitment to Military
Belhaven was named a 2019-2020 Military Friendly School for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military in their pursuit of higher education.
Alumni News
Belhaven to Honor 2019 Alumni Award Winners
Belhaven University has announced the winners of the 2019 Alumni Awards.
Nursing
Alum Recognized for Positive Impact in Nursing
In only a year, nursing graduate Alex Harvey 17 is making a significant impact in the nursing profession.
Music
New Music Festival to Highlight Local Colleges and Universities
Belhaven University will host the second annual New Music Jackson Festival. Students and faculty from four Jackson-area colleges and universities...
Theatre
Belhaven Theatre Department to Present The Illusion
Belhaven Theatre Department will present The Illusion, November 7-9, 13-16 at the Blackbox Theatre.
Belhaven to Celebrate 2019 Memphis and Desoto Graduates
Belhaven University Memphis/DeSoto will honor its graduating students May 3, 7 p.m. at LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 4800 Highway 305 North in...
Theatre
The Secret Garden To Premiere at Belhaven
Belhaven Theatre Department will present The Secret Garden, April 6-13 at the Blackbox Theatre.
Nursing
Conference to Share Research on Spiritual Care in Nursing
The intersection between nursing and spiritual care can be a blurry line for many. The Alumni Nursing Education Conference will share insight and...
Junior Day 2019 to Welcome High Schoolers
High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University Junior Day on Friday, April 12, 2019.