Creative Writing Department News
School of the Arts To Showcase Collaborate Arts Concert
Belhaven University’s School of the Arts will present the 2020 Collaborative Arts Concert November 20-21, 7 p.m. in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
Virtual Discover Day To Highlight School of the Arts
Belhaven University’s School of the Arts will host a virtual Arts Discover Day on Friday, November 6, 2020. ... | Read Full Article
School of the Arts Releases Fall 2020 Arts Ablaze Events
Belhaven’s School of the Arts has announced its Fall 2020 Arts Ablaze events. This semester of Arts Ablaze will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven University Announces Winner of Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship
“All I could do after the call was drop to my knees, cry, and thank God,” was Imani Skipwith’s response when NYT best-selling author Angie Thomas told her she had won a full-ride scholarship to Belhaven University ... | Read Full Article
Online Summer Classes Open to All Undergraduates
During the month of April, traditional students will be able to register for summer online courses that can be taken anywhere. ... | Read Full Article
Registration for Summer and Fall 2020 is Now Open
All Belhaven University students can now register and plan their 2020 Summer and Fall Semester. ... | Read Full Article
Poet Adam Vines to Speak with Belhaven Students
Belhaven’s Creative Writing Department will host poet Adam Vines for a reading of his published works on Monday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Announces Arts Events for 2020 Spring Semester
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts, and exhibitions. ... | Read Full Article
Business and Arts Majors Prepare for Careers at Special Event
Students are invited to Belhaven’s Career Bootcamp: Business and Arts on Thursday, February 13 in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven University Launches Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship
Belhaven University announced the new Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship program, designed to help young aspiring writers. ... | Read Full Article
High Schoolers Explore the Arts at Discover Day
Arts Discover Day on February 15, 2020 will host high school students who are interested in pursuing a Belhaven degree in the arts. ... | Read Full Article
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 university. ... | Read Full Article
Majors Fair to Showcase Belhaven Fields of Study
Belhaven will host its annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 24, 9-12 p.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. ... | Read Full Article
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 right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
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. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven’s Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for June
Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for Belhaven’s Freshmen Orientation on June 13-14, 2019. These two days are designed to prepare you for your first year at Belhaven. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven’s 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 writer series, Best of Belhaven’s Writers. ... | Read Full Article
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. ... | Read Full Article
Career Bootcamp to Prepare Students for Life After College
Students are invited to Belhaven’s Career Bootcamp: Business and Arts on Thursday, March 21 in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center. ... | Read Full Article
Visiting Poet Amy Fleury to Share Expertise
Belhaven’s Creative Writing Department will host poet and fiction writer Amy Fleury for a reading of her published works, Monday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
Author and Alum Angie Thomas Returns to Talk New Book
Angie Thomas ‘11, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, will return to her alma mater to celebrate the release of her second book, On the Come Up. ... | Read Full Article
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, happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
Welcome Week Marks Beginning of Spring Semester
Belhaven’s Spring Welcome Week 2019 is January 5 and will mark the beginning of a new semester with a week of exciting events. ... | Read Full Article
University Recognized as 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction
For the eighth consecutive year, Belhaven University was named a 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction. ... | Read Full Article
School of the Arts on Display for Discover Day
Arts Discover Day on November 9 will give potential students a look into what makes Belhaven the premier Christian arts university. ... | Read Full Article
Registration Open for Spring 2019 Semester
Traditional students can register the week of October 22-26 and plan their 2019 Spring Semester at Belhaven University. ... | Read Full Article
U.S. News and World Report Names Belhaven Best Value 2019
U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven the prestigious title of 2019 Best Value for Regional Universities. ... | Read Full Article
October Discover Day Planned for High Schoolers
The University’s next Discover Day of the semester is October 19, 2018. ... | Read Full Article
Fiction Writer Brings Stories to Belhaven
Belhaven’s Creative Writing Department will host fiction writer Michael Kardos for a reading of his published works, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
U.S. News Honors Belhaven with Best Regional University Award
U.S. News & World Report released their 2019 Best Colleges list and awarded Belhaven University a top ranking for best regional university in the South. ... | Read Full Article
Mississippi’s Most Selective College is Belhaven
Belhaven University is Mississippi’s Most Selective College according to Business Insider. ... | Read Full Article
The Arts Come Alive this Semester at Belhaven
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 Full Article
Eight New Professors Begin First Semester at Belhaven
Belhaven welcomed eight new professors to the University. These top professors come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Releases New Issue of Tartan Magazine
The newest issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available in a digital format. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Creative Writers Earn Awards, Opportunities
Faculty, students, and alumni from Belhaven’s Creative Writing Department are earning awards, opportunities, and staying active in the creative writing community. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction
Belhaven was awarded the title 2018-2019 College of Distinction for its continued dedication to quality higher education. ... | Read Full Article
2018 Welcome Week to Launch New Semester at Belhaven
Belhaven’s Welcome Week is August 24, 2018, and will kick-off the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week packed full of exciting events. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day to Welcome Students
New transfer students will prepare for their first semester during Belhaven’s Transfer Orientation Day on June 4, 2018. ... | Read Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
Belhaven Earns Two Awards for Christian Higher Education
Belhaven University was honored with two notable awards for its dedication to Christian higher education. ... | Read Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
Students Recognized for Special Achievements
On May 12, the annual Belhaven Baccalaureate Service celebrated the special achievements of graduating seniors. ... | Read Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
The Brogue Spotlights Fine Arts at Belhaven
The 2016 issue of The Brogue is now available online. ... | Read Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article
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 Full Article