A Lifetime of Learning, A Legacy of Serving
Reunite and reminisce. Celebrate your career milestones and successes. Support young athletes and artists. Inspire the next generation of scholars.
Belhaven's community of alumni represents the heart and spirit of everything we've been, everything we are, and everything we will be.
Welcome back to your Haven.
Success Stories
In 2022, Martha took the reins as director of Belhaven's Alumni Relations team.
Brian recently won the prestigious Atlanta Technology Professional of the Year award for his work at the Atlanta Housing Authority, the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation.
As CEO and President of PraCon Global Investments, Gabriel combines ambitious business know-how and compassionate service. His family’s real estate projects are helping to rebuild distressed neighborhoods across Jackson.
As executive director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS, Tanya is fighting this deadly epidemic in Africa — one child at a time.
Eric's ministry experiences guided him in writing a book titled Momentum, detailing his proven step-by-step system for helping churches reach clarity and break through the barrier of growth.
Gage was elected to serve as vice president of Mississippi Young Bankers (MYB), a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association (MBA). MYB members administer scholarship programs, support the MBA Education Foundation, and advocate policy positions important to a strong banking industry.
Your Continued Support Transforms Lives
Alumni gifts are vital to every Belhaven University student. Help us sustain our scholarship funds, infrastructure projects, faculty recruitment, and more.
The Blazer Spirit: Homecoming Festivities
Homecoming and Family Weekend is more than just an event. It’s an occasion to celebrate everything that’s unique and incredible about Belhaven University. Join us back on campus October 20-22, 2023 to enjoy special events, share memories, build new traditions, and reunite.
Handshake: Your Online Source for Jobs & Networking
Belhaven's Center for Career and Calling partners with Handshake, a worldwide platform for jobs and internships - and it's open to all alumni.
View opening at hundreds of local and national employers, see upcoming events on campus, upload your resume, and find articles to help you advance in your career.
Questions? Contact Claire T. Langley, Director of Career and Calling at clangley@belhaven.edu.
How to log in:
- Go to https://app.joinhandshake.com/login.
- Create an account with your own email (ensure you use something professional and not at your current job).
- Create your own password.
- Complete your profile information once you sign up for Handshake.
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Browse Alumni Publications & Archives
It’s easy to stay current on what’s happening at Belhaven! Check out the latest issue of The Tartan, our alumni magazine, or join the mailing list. And be sure to dig into the archives, with yearbooks, photographs, student publications, commencement programs, newspaper clippings, and more — all available online through the Warren A. Hood Library.
The Singing Christmas Tree: A Beloved Belhaven Tradition
This annual event, started in 1933, is believed to be the world's oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition. It’s performed at the Belhaven Bowl stadium the first weekend in December, and we encourage all alumni to participate — actual singing talent not required!
The Belhaven Alma Mater
We Shall Not Wholly Part
Belhaven, like a faithful presence shall thy beauty be
Thru distant years to breathe the essence of our love for thee.
We love thy stately pine tree, thy stainless Cherokee,
Like that clear glow so may we grow as strong and stainless we.
Belhaven, Belhaven, we shall not wholly part,
This dear green hill shall bind us still to God and thee in heart.
So oft along thy tranquil lake, among thy wooded lanes,
We've known a peace no years can take, a peace no time profanes.
Thru other paths less lovely, thru other ways more steep,
Where service leads for man-kind's needs thy calmness shall we keep.
Belhaven, Belhaven, we shall not wholly part,
This dear green hill shall bind us still to God and thee in heart.
Meet Our Alumni & Development Team
Director of Advancement Operations
Sheri Anderson
Director of Advancement Operations
Director of Community Engagement
Martha Hooey
Director of Community Engagement
Associate Vice President of Advancement
Frank Laws
Associate Vice President of Advancement
Vice President for University Advancement
Jeff Rickels
Vice President for University Advancement
Contact Us
Office of Alumni & Development
Phone: 601-968-8719Belhaven University
Office of Advancement
1500 Peachtree Street, Campus Box 158
Jackson, MS 39202
Verse of the Year
God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Philippians 2:13