The School of Education News
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’s commencement exercises. ... | 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
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
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
Three Belhaven Programs Awarded for Academic Excellence
Colleges of Distinction, a national guide for colleges, recognized three Belhaven majors for their quality and programming. ... | 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
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
Mississippi’s Most Selective College is Belhaven
Belhaven University is Mississippi’s Most Selective College according to Business Insider. ... | 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
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 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
Graduate Certificates Now Available for Undergraduates
For the first time, Belhaven is offering graduate-level certificates without the commitment to a full-time graduate program. ... | 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
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
Belhaven Alum Awarded Teacher of the Year
Jackson Public Schools (JPS) named Belhaven alum Malaika Quarterman '05 as the 2017-2018 JPS Teacher of the Year. ... | 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
Three Belhaven Programs Awarded for Academic Excellence
Colleges of Distinction, a national guide for colleges, has awarded three Belhaven majors for their quality and programming. Belhaven’s nursing, business and education were given top honors. ... | 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
Belhaven Presents Two New Degrees in School Leadership and Supervision
Belhaven University now offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Leadership and Supervision and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership. ... | 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
Belhaven Offers First-Ever Doctorate
Belhaven University has reached another historic milestone in Christian higher education and will now offer its first doctoral degree. ... | 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
President Obama Awards Belhaven Alum For Teaching
The White House awarded Belhaven's Vicki Moorehead ‘88 the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. ... | 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
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. Dr. Rasberry started teaching at Belhaven in 1988 ... | 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
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
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 Reading Literacy is available at ... | 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
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
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
Elementary Education Major Awarded Scholarship
Kelsey Wieberdink, a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, was recently selected to receive a $500 scholarship from Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE). ... | 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
Master of Education Online Adds Two New Emphases
The Master of Education (MED) program for Belhaven Online now includes an emphasis in both technology and national board education. These new online programs ... | Read Full Article
Faculty and Student Honored by Miss. Legislature
The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) honored Belhaven’s Rose Mary Foncree, Associate Professor of English and Allison Kalehoff, senior ... | Read Full Article
Alum Named Teacher of the Year for District
Charles Grant Stevenson ('11) is a Belhaven teacher graduate who was selected as the 2012 Teacher of the Year for the Noxubee County School District. ... | Read Full Article
Alumna Wins National Award for Teaching
Sabrina Morgan (’01) is a teacher at Pearl Lower Elementary who sees education as more than just grades and people are starting to notice. ... | Read Full Article
Master of Education in Reading Literacy Now Offered at Belhaven
A Master of Education in Reading Literacy is now available through Belhaven’s online degree program. This program prepares students for today's educational system where there has been a heavy emphasis on evaluating academic achievement ... | Read Full Article
Alum, Puntwida L. Trezvant, Authored Second Book
Puntwida L. Trezvant (’10) is a recent graduate who took her degree from Belhaven and rocketed into her career. She is the founder, president and CEO of Reach & Teach Association and has authored two popular books,Before the Bell Rings and When the Sky is Blue ... | 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
Belhaven Welcomes New Professors
We are pleased to introduce 12 new faculty members to Belhaven University’s growing family. These professors are coming from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge and experience ... | Read Full Article
Graduate Student Honored with Teacher Intern of the Year Award
Rachel Earnheart was recently recognized as Belhaven University’s Outstanding Teacher Intern for the 2011-2012 school year. The Mississippi Association of Colleges for Teacher Education honored Earnheart ... | 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