February 16, 2011: Belhaven University has made it easier for alumni to stay in touch with what’s going on around the school by keeping you up-to-date with the new Belhaven University Alumni blog. If you are an alumnus or friend looking for ways to keep informed about BU, subscribe today.

The latest post, “A Taste of Heaven,” discusses the unique bond between Jackson State University and Belhaven University through the common bond of spreading the Gospel. Two years ago students from both schools’ Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) ministries went to New Orleans and served with St. Roch Community Church and Desire Street Ministries with Katrina relief. However, the relationship did not end there, JSU and BU RUF groups still meet regularly together as the bond of friendship grows between the two groups. Read the full article “A Taste of Heaven.”

Belhaven stands among the select Christian colleges and universities that offer a unique general core curriculum encouraging the development of a personal worldview. The university believes a Christian worldview is a key to preparing men and women academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

Founded in 1883, Belhaven University now serves over 3,000 students from campuses in Jackson, Memphis, Orlando, Houston, Chattanooga, Atlanta and online, offering traditional undergraduate degrees, graduate and adult degree programs, and online degree programs.