Creative Writing Department News
Creative Writing Majors To Showcase Best Works
Creative writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the Best of Belhaven’s Writers on Thursday, April 12. ... | Read More
Belhaven To Host High School Juniors
High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University’s Junior Day on Friday, April 13, 2018. ... | Read More
Student Awarded First Place in Playwriting Competition
Mackenzie Mitchell, a double major in theatre and creative writing, won the Mississippi Theatre Association’s 2018 Adult Playwriting Competition Award. ... | Read More
High School Students Discover Belhaven College Life
The University’s next Discover Day of the semester is March 2, 2018. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get an inside look into college life at Belhaven. ... | Read More
Poet Catherine Pierce To Give Insight on Writing
The Belhaven Creative Writing Department will host poet Catherine Pierce for a reading of her published works, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. ... | Read More
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Honors Author, Belhaven Alum With Top Award
The CCCU selected Angie Thomas ‘11, Belhaven University alum and author of the bestseller The Hate U Give, as the 2018 CCCU Young Alumni Award winner. ... | Read More
Belhaven Earns Two Awards for Christian Higher Education
Belhaven University was honored with two notable awards for its dedication to Christian higher education. ... | Read More
Belhaven Named National, State College of Distinction
By demonstrating continued dedication to quality educational practices, Belhaven University has been named a national and state 2017-2018 College of Distinction. ... | Read More
Students Explore the Arts at Upcoming Discover Day
Arts Discover Day is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read More
Belhaven Named One of America’s 100 Best College Buys
Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country to receive the distinction of America’s 100 Best College Buys. ... | Read More
Student Reading Series Features Best Writers
Belhaven Creative Writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the Best of Belhaven’s Writers on October 19, 2017. ... | Read More
Distinguished Novelist Visits Belhaven for Writer Series
The Belhaven English Department will host novelist Michael Farris Smith for a reading of his published works and works in progress on September 25, 5:00 p.m. ... | Read More
Students Recognized for Special Achievements
On May 12, the annual Belhaven Baccalaureate Service celebrated the special achievements of graduating seniors. ... | Read More
Reading Event Highlights Best Creative Works by Students
Creative writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the Best of Belhaven’s Writers on March 24. ... | Read More
Poet William Wright Shares Love of Writing
William Wright, author of eight poetry collections and editor of eight anthologies of contemporary southern poetry, is scheduled to give a poetry reading on March 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. ... | Read More
The Brogue Spotlights Fine Arts at Belhaven
The 2016 issue of The Brogue is now available online. ... | Read More
Acclaimed Author Shares Writing Tips with Students
The Belhaven English Department has invited novelist Michael Farris Smith to the University for a reading of his latest book, Rivers and Desperation Road, on March 2, 4:15 p.m. ... | Read More
Belhaven Arts Come Alive This Semester
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions, happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read More
Discover Day Features Arts Programs at Belhaven
Arts Discover Day is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read More
Poet and Novelist Share Writings, Insight with Students
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Poets David and Ashley Mace Havird will be visiting the Belhaven campus on Monday, September 26. ... | Read More
Concerts, Exhibitions, Productions Happening this Semester
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The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read More
Randall to Pen in Poetry Marathon
Creative Writing Chair Dr. Randall Smith will write one new poem a day during the month of February to benefit the Tupelo Press, a nonprofit literary press. ... | Read More
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Arts Discover Day on November 13 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read More
Dr. Smith Receives Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award
Dr. Randall Smith, Chair of the Creative Writing Department, received the 2015 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award. This prestigious award recognizes the contribution of humanities faculty. ... | Read More
Arts Ablaze Fall 2015
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this season for Arts Ablaze is one of the most anticipated. Throughout the year, some of the best productions, concerts, and exhibitions are happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read More
Alumnae To Study Medieval English at University of St. Andrews
Belhaven alumnae Lindsay Gill '14 will be pursuing a Master of Literature in Medieval English at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious centers for ... | Read More
The 2014 Issue of The Brogue is Now Available
The 2014 issue of The Brogue is now available online. This annual fine arts journal from the Belhaven Creative Writing Department features a wide sampling of the arts. ... | Read More
Belhaven Creative Writing Hosts Poet Adie Smith
The Creative Writing Department will host writer, poet and alum Adie Smith (‘11) on Thursday, February 19, 5 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. Smith will read from works in progress and ... | Read More
Arts Discover Day 2014
Arts Discover Day on November 14 will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. This day is an important step for students deciding on a career in the arts ... | Read More
Creative Writing Department Hosts Tony Woodlief
Belhaven University's Creative Writing Department will host writer Tony Woodlief for a reading tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater. Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to attend this free event. ... | Read More
Advance Registration: October 27 - 31
Before you know it Belhaven’s 2015 Spring Semester will be here. Advance Registration will be held October 27 - 31 and will help you plan your spring, summer or fall 2015 semester at Belhaven University. ... | Read More
Graduate School and Majors Fair
Belhaven’s annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 23, is an opportunity for students to learn more and connect with graduate programs. ... | Read More
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 given to select schools to honor ... | Read More
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 with $30,000. The 92-year-old Spencer is still writing and was honored ... | Read More
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 Mississippi on March 27-31. Jill Cromwell took ... | Read More
2014 Belhaven University Honors Convocation
The Belhaven University Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 15, 2014 at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. ... | Read More
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. Get an early start on planning your next term ... | Read More
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 employers in the Jackson area and statewide ... | Read More
Belhaven Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts
Belhaven University is one of only 33 institutions in the nation accredited in all four areas of the arts - visual art, music, theater, and dance. ... | Read More
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. This year’s boot camp will host ... | Read More
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. Pierce is the author of three books of poetry ... | Read More
Belhaven Awarded America’s 100 Best College Buys Title
Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country that received the distinction of America’s 100 Best College Buys. This is the eleventh consecutive year Belhaven was recognized for its ... | Read More
Arts Discover Day 2013
Arts Discover Day on November 15 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. Sign up to get a full access pass and to learn more about the arts at Belhaven: ... | Read More
Belhaven Ranked A Top Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report ranked Belhaven University a top regional university in the South on the 2014 Best Colleges list. Dr. Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University, said, “We are ... | Read More
Graduate School Fair and Majors Fair 2013
Belhaven’s annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 24 is an opportunity for students to learn more and connect with graduate programs. The Majors Fair is the newest addition ... | Read More
Poet Julie Kane To Visit Belhaven
Poet Julie Kane will be visiting our campus on Monday, October 7 and will read some of her works as well as share her insight with students from Belhaven’s Creative Writing Department ... | Read More
Arts Ablaze 2013-2014
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University and every year our students and faculty showcase their talents in plays, dances, music, poetry, gallery exhibits and more. ... | Read More
Belhaven University Named a College of Distinction
For a fourth year, Belhaven University was honored as a College of Distinction for the 2013-2014 school year. The College of Distinction designation is given to select schools to honor ... | Read More
Belhaven Honors Convocation 2013
Belhaven University's Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 9, 2013 at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. ... | Read More
Foncree Receives Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award
Mrs. Rose Mary Foncree, Associate Professor of English, is the 2012 winner of the Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award. This award recognizes the contribution of humanities faculty at each ... | Read More
Arts Discover Day 2012
Arts Discover Day is October 26 and will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. Learn more about the arts and get a full access pass ... | Read More
Belhaven Welcomes Award-Winning Poet, Sandra Beasley
The Creative Writing Department will host its ninth season of literary readings and workshops by professional writers. Sandra Beasley, an award-winning poet, is this years’ distinguished guest. ... | Read More
Arts Ablaze 2012-2013
This year will be another exciting year in the arts at Belhaven University and the Arts Ablaze Calendar has a complete listing of the many art events and show you where and when they are happening. ... | Read More
Belhaven Records Highest Enrollment in Its History
Belhaven University’s fall enrollment shattered all previous records with a total of 3,725 students across all seven campuses. This is an increase of 433 students over last year, and a one-year jump over 13%. ... | Read More
Honors Convocation Award Winners
Belhaven University's Annual Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 10. ... | Read More