Articles from the year

Students Volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day 2013

Over 500 Belhaven students volunteered at charitable organizations around Jackson to serve the community on Monday, January 21.

Advance Registration for 2014 Spring Semester

Before you know it Belhaven�s 2014 Spring Semester will be here. Sign-up for spring classes in advance and don�t let the next...

Arts Discover Day 2013

Arts Discover Day on November 15 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven University thriving School of the Arts. Sign up...

Summer Arts Camp 2013

Belhaven is giving kids ages 5-13 a chance to participate in the Arts. From music and visual art to theatre and dance, the 2013 Summer Arts Camp is...

Former Chick-Fil-A President to Speak with Students

Mr. Jimmy Collins, retired president of Chick-Fil-A, will be signing copies of his new book <em>Creative Followership � In the Shadow...

Advance Registration for Spring Classes is Now Open

Advance Registration is now open. Sign-up for spring classes in advance and plan your next semester at Belhaven University.

New Lights Brighten-Up Athletic Bowl

Friday, September 20, is a historic day for Belhaven Blazer Athletics, as the dream of a lighted soccer stadium becomes a reality in the Athletic...

Belhaven Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Designation

Belhaven University was awarded the prestigious title of Military Friendly School for 2014.

Dr. Paul Criss Named Dean of Faculty for Memphis Campus

Dr. Paul Criss is the new Dean of Faculty for the Belhaven Memphis and DeSoto Campuses.

Belhaven Theatre Department Presents Shipwrecked

Belhaven Theatre department will present <em>Shipwrecked! The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont</em> on April 2-6 in...

Quest of the Designer Debuts at Belhaven

The Belhaven University Dance Department will present its spring dance production, Quest of the Designer, on April 5-13.

Junior Day 2013

High school juniors and their parents are invited to experience Belhaven University’s Junior Day on Friday, March 22, 2013.

Faculty Music Gets Published

Dr. Paxton Girtmon, Associate Professor of Music at Belhaven, recently had four pieces of music published by Duma Music in Woodbridge, NJ and...

Who Who Award Night

The Belhaven Leadership Council is hosting the first ever Who’s Who Awards Night in the Student Center on March 1, 2013 at 9 p.m. Three...

2013 Student Invitational Art Exhibition

The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the Visual Art Department’s centerpiece of the year and will showcase a variety of artwork from...

Belhaven Named to Best Online Program by U.S. News

Belhaven University Online was ranked 32nd for its bachelor degree programs among 214 national colleges and universities in the Best Online...

New Student Orientation - Spring 2013

Belhaven is pleased to welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Music Department Presents Jazz Vibrations

Try not tapping your feet during Belhaven’s Choral and Vocal Arts performance of Jazz Vibrations. This free concert on Saturday, April 13...

DOXA Fall Dance Concert 2013

Students from the Belhaven University Dance Department will present original choreographed performances at the DOXA Fall Dance Concert on November...

Belhaven Among Best Old-House Neighborhoods in the U.S.

The historic Belhaven neighborhood, that surrounds the Belhaven University campus, was named one of 61 Best Old-House Neighborhoods in the U.S. and...

Music Student Performs in Tour Across Canada and England

Michael Adkins is only a junior at Belhaven, studying for his Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition, and is already showcasing his musical talent...

2013 Second Summer Term Registration Is Open

Belhaven Summer Day and Evening Class Registration for the second term is now open for anyone who wants to pursue college credit or continue their...

Students Excel in Master of Health Administration Program

Marsha Renee Dean and Manisha Janelle Edwards are the first two students to graduate from Belhaven Online Master of Health Administration (MHA)...

7th Annual Evening of One Acts

The 7th Annual Evening of One Acts on November 22, 23 is an evening of original short plays from students in the Belhaven University Theatre...

Belhaven Chattanooga Graduation Ceremony 2013

Belhaven University's Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December...

December Commencement To Honor Belhaven Graduates

Belhaven University will honor its graduating adult, online and graduate students on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Belhaven’s Jackson...

Faculty Voice Recital - Dr. Christopher Shelt

Dr. Shelt, Professor of Voice, Church Music and Choral Activities, will take the stage with selected students past and present on Tuesday, March 5...

Fitzhugh Hall Construction Continues

Construction workers are diligently working on Fitzhugh Hall to make the opening date in the fall. Fitzhugh changes a little everyday and the width...

Belhaven Concert Showcases Local Dance Companies and Schools

The Belhaven Dance Department is proud to present the Community Dance Concert on September 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert...

Belhaven Theatre Department Presents Ice Island

The Belhaven University Theatre Department is proud to present Ice Island starting on September 19. The story follows the crew of The Endurance,...

Clarion Ledger Features Belhaven Fitzhugh Hall on Front Page

Belhaven University Fitzhugh Hall was featured on the front page of the Clarion Ledger today.

Meet Belhaven 2013-2014 Resident Assistants

We are proud to introduce you to Belhaven’s Resident Assistants for this year. Each residence hall is taken care of by a resident director...

Belhaven Blazer Drafted by Oakland A

The Oakland A selected Kyle Wheeler, senior and Blazers catcher, in the Major League Baseball Draft on June 8, 2013.

Music Students and Alumni Compete Nationally

Alumni and students in the Belhaven Music Department are taking their skills learned through the music degree program and are successfully...

Belhaven University Graduation Ceremony 2013

Graduating students from Belhaven University will be honored at the Jackson Commencement Ceremony on April 27, 2013. Two ceremonies will celebrate...

Belhaven University Welcomes New Faculty

A total of 15 new faculty members will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with students starting this semester at Belhaven...

Belhaven Orchestra, Strings and Choir Concert 2013

The Belhaven Orchestra, Strings and Choir Concert on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. will present music from Beethoven’s <em>Fantasy In...

Celebrating the Home-Going of Dr. Newt Wilson

Our dear friend, and former Belhaven University president, Dr. Newt Wilson died on Tuesday, April 23.

Caleb Snyder Named Track and Field Head Coach

Belhaven Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the addition of Caleb Snyder to the coaching staff. Snyder was selected as the head coach...

Summer Children Dance Classes

The Belhaven University Dance Department will host Summer Children’s Dance Classes on June 3-7 and June 10-14 for girls and boys ages 4-12.

Faculty Honored with Tenure

A total of 11 Belhaven University professors were recently honored with tenure. These Belhaven faculty members are representatives of the Belhaven...

Belhaven Orlando To Celebrate Commencement 2013

Belhaven University's Orlando Campus will honor its graduating students during the Orlando Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 7:00...

Belhaven Awarded America 100 Best College Buys 2013

Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country that received the distinction of <em>America�s 100 Best College...

Belhaven Homecoming Discover Day 2013

Belhaven University’s Homecoming Discover Day on October 25 is open to any and all interested high school students and it is a great time to...

Three Biblical Studies Degrees Now Available at Belhaven

Belhaven University is now offering three new degrees. Students can earn their Bachelors, Associate, and Certificate in Biblical Studies online or...

New and Returning Students Can Still Register for Fall Classes

New and returning students can still register for fall classes throughout the summer and plan their next semester with Belhaven.

Faculty Composition Debuts for Concert Series

Dr. Andrew Sauerwein, composer and Associate Professor of Music, recently had the privilege of hearing his newest arrangement performed by a...

Summer Happenings at Belhaven University

The Belhaven Summer Events page will keep you updated on the many exciting things happening on campus through the months of May through August.

Graduating Class of 2013 Honored in Commencement

Families and friends gathered to celebrate the Graduating Class of 2012- 2013 at the Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony on April 27

Detour Routes for Morning Graduation Ceremony

Because Gov. Phil Bryant’s 5K Run for Health will take place at the same time as the Belhaven University Graduation Commencement at 9:30 a.m.,...

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...

Belhaven Presents Little Opera for Children

Seymour Barab’s classic children’s story, The Pied Piper of Hamlin will premiere at Belhaven’s Concert Hall on January 18 and 19, 2013

2013 Student Music Awards

Belhaven University’s Music Department honored several students with music awards at the 2013 Best of Belhaven II Concert on April 15, 2013 at...

Belhaven Ranked A Top Regional University in the South

<em>U.S. News & World Report</em> ranked Belhaven University a top regional university in the South on the 2014 Best Colleges list.

Dr. Ken Elliott Named Dean of Faculty

Dr. Ken Elliott was recently named the Dean of Faculty for the Jackson Adult and Graduate Studies Campus.

Dr. Reid Bishop Honored by Mississippi Legislature

HEADWAE (The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence) honored Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor of Chemistry and...

Belhaven Theatre Department Presents Johanne d’Arc

The Belhaven Theatre Department will present the play Johanne d’Arc, reimagined and recreated by Joseph Frost and theatre students of Belhaven.

2013 Back to Belhaven Alumni and Family Weekend

The 2013 Back to Belhaven Alumni and Family Weekend</a> will soon be here and alumni, students, parents and families are all invited to...

Belhaven University Named a College of Distinction

National college guide, College of Distinction, honors distinctive educational excellence at Belhaven University.

2013 Summer Term Registration Is Now Open

Belhaven Summer Day and Evening Class Registration is now open for anyone who wants to pursue college credit or continue their studies through the...

Belhaven Honors Convocation 2013

Belhaven University Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year top performing students on April 9, 2013 at the...

Belhaven Strings Concert 2013

The upcoming Belhaven Strings Concert will showcase some of the top Belhaven string players on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center...

Belhaven Career Fair Set for February 28

The Belhaven Career Fair is coming up this Thursday, February 28 in the Student Center.

Seniors Showcase Final Dance Projects

After four years of study, students in the Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance program will present their final projects at the Senior Dance Concert on...

Belhaven Theatre Festival 2013

The Belhaven Theatre Department will become a hub for theatrical performances during the 3rd Annual Belhaven Theatre Festival on April 8-13.

Pennebaker To Serve on NASAD Board of Ethics

Professor Bob Pennebaker, Chair of the Visual Art Department, has been appointed by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)...

Memorial Service of Dr. Newt Wilson

Dr. Newt Wilson, friend and former Belhaven University president, died on Tuesday, April 23. For those of you who were not able to make it Dr....

Fall Dance Concert 2013

The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department. This...

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...

Blazers Softball and Tennis Compete in National Tournament

Belhaven Blazers Softball and Men�s Tennis will begin NAIA National Tournament play this week.

2013 Belhaven Summer Sports Camps

The Belhaven Athletic Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps for 2013 that will include soccer, basketball, tennis and football.

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...

Spring 2013 Chapel Schedule

Every week chapel is a time for students to worship, discover, and experience the living relationship with have with Christ.

Belhaven Hosts Media Ethics Panel

Belhaven University is initiating the conversation on media ethics and has put together a panel of the top broadcast news professionals in the...

Piano Duo To Perform at Belhaven

On October 19 at 7:30 p.m. the Belhaven Music Department will present an Evening of Diamonds as part of the Preston Chambers Music Series. This...

Freshmen B & U Day 2013

Belhaven University will welcome the new incoming freshmen at B & U Day on June 20-21.

Belhaven Mourns the Loss of Coach Willie Heidelberg

Belhaven University and the Department of Athletics are mourning the loss of Assistant Football Coach Willie Heidelberg. Coach Heidelberg, who was...

Houston Campus To Celebrate Commencement

Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on April 19, 2013. The Belhaven University Houston Commencement starts at...

May and Summer Term Registration 2013

Registration for Belhaven May and Summer Terms are now open and taking students who want to continue their studies through the summer.

Belhaven Will Host Regional Dance Conference

The Belhaven University Dance Department has partnered with the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in celebrating their 40th...

Graphic Design Students Win ADDY Awards

Four students from the Graphic Design Department at Belhaven University were honored with awards at the American Advertising Federation (AAF)...

McMahon Named NAIA Coach of the Year

Brian McMahon, Head Coach of Belhaven Men’s Soccer, was named the 2012 Field Turf National Soccer Coaches Association of America/NAIA National...

MS Symphony Orchestra Performs Student Compositions

Students from Belhaven’s Music Composition Emphasis will have their works of music played by professional players from the Mississippi...

Transfer B & U Day 2013

Transfer B & U Day on July 19 is set-aside for all new transfer students to help them prepare for their first semester at Belhaven University.

Piano Recital Showcases Music Faculty

The Belhaven faculty piano recital entitled “The Sachs Piano Duo” will be on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts...

Belhaven History Professor Authors New Book

Dr. Paul Waibel, Professor of History, will release his new book, <em>Twentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History</em>, on March 4, 2014....

2013 News

Belhaven Hosts Bomgar for National Bus Tour Launch and Anniversary

Bomgar, the leader in remote support solutions and one of the nation fastest growing companies, began at Belhaven University and returned to the...

New Dean of Faculty for Chattanooga and Atlanta Campus

Kym Chavez was named the new Dean of Faculty for the Chattanooga and Atlanta campuses.

Dr. Billy Kim International Center Groundbreaking

Belhaven University officials broke ground Friday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the addition of a new international center.

2013 Dance Ministry Ensemble

The Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble will perform at the Bitsy-Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center theater on February 14 -16

Belhaven Chapel Changes for Next Semester

Belhaven will now be offering a choice of two chapel times starting in the spring semester, due to the growing student body. Students can sign up...

Cabaret Night To Feature a Variety of Broadway Musicals

On November 9, the Belhaven University Theatre Department will present Cabaret Night, an evening of the some of the best musical theatre on Broadway.

81st Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree

Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree began in 1933 and is the first and oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree event in the country. This year...

Memphis Campus To Celebrate Graduation

The Belhaven Memphis campus will honor graduating students during commencement on April 25 2013.

An Evening of Diamonds: Belhaven Piano Trio

The Belhaven Music Department will present its second installation of An Evening of Diamonds as part of the Preston Chamber Music Series on Monday,...

Former Belhaven President Cleland Left Lasting Legacy

Dr. Howard Cleland, Belhaven’s former president, passed away Sunday, October 13 at the age of 95. Dr. Cleland faithfully served students,...

Belhaven Orchestra Will Perform the Classics

Chamber music from famous composers like Beethoven and Tchaikovsky will fill the night at Belhaven’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall on...

Best of Belhaven Features Top Music Performances 2013

Best of Belhaven, an end of the year performance, will feature a wide variety of musical performances from the gifted students in Belhaven's...

Belhaven Ensembles Showcase Music with Jackson Symphonic Band

Members of the Jackson community will combine their musical talents with musicians from Belhaven’s Music Department for a collaborative...

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...

Renowned Guitarist Andrew Stroud Will Perform at Belhaven

For one night only, renowned classical guitarist Andrew Stroud will be performing at the Belhaven University Concert Hall on September 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Sylvia Hong Piano Recital

Sylvia Hong, Artist-in-Residence and Assistant Professor of Music, will showcase her artistry on the piano at the Belhaven University Concert Hall...

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,...

Belhaven Bookstore Items Now Online

The Belhaven University Campus Bookstore</a>, located in the McCravey-Triplett Student Center, is your one stop for all things Belhaven.

Belhaven Named "2013 Great College to Work for"

Belhaven University ranks as one of the top 97 colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Cynthia Newland Honored for Exemplary Arts Service

Cynthia Newland, Associate Professor of Dance and Chair of the Dance Department, has been selected for the 2013 School of Excellence Award from the...

Belhaven to Launch Men and Woman Track and Field

Belhaven University announces the launch of Men and Women Track and Field beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year.

"Double Up" Scholarship Challenge

Members of the Belhaven University Board of Trustees have issued a challenge. Every gift made to The Belhaven Fund between April 1 and June 30 will...

ESPN Jay Harris Talks Sports Broadcasting with Students

ESPN Jay Harris Talks Sports Broadcasting with College Students Jay Harris will temporarily trade the video camera at ESPN for a crowd at Belhaven...

Belhaven University Offers Intercultural Studies Degree

Belhaven University continues to reach across the world and into other cultures and now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

Master of Education Online Adds Two New Emphases

The Master of Education (MED) for Belhaven Online now includes an emphasis in both technology and national board education.

Dr. Phillips Receives Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award

Dr. Stephen Phillips, Associate Professor of <a href="http://www.belhaven.edu/academics/History/default.htm">History and Political...

2013 Belhaven Fall Chapel Schedule

The 2013 Fall Chapel Schedule is ready for viewing. Every week, chapel at Belhaven University is a time for students to worship, discover, and...

Fitzhugh Hall Nearing Completion

It was a bittersweet moment when Fitzhugh Hall’s east wing had to come down on June 29, 2012, but in only a year Fitzhugh was rebuilt,...

Soprano, Dr. Rebecca Geihsler, Performs in Voice Recital

Dr. Rebecca Geihsler, Adjunct Professor of Voice, Music History and Music Appreciation, will perform her solo voice recital on March 26 at 7:30...

Blazer Super Bowl Bound

49ers Defensive Back and Belhaven Alum Tramaine Brock Prepares for Super Bowl XLVII.

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.

Musical, The Drunkard, Debuts at Belhaven

The Drunkard is a musical that will debut February 21 – March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belhaven Blackbox Theatre.

Merry Christmas!

We would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas from all of us at Belhaven University. Take a moment to watch this video from our faculty,...

Psychology Students Win Research Award

Five Belhaven students from the Psychology Department won the best undergraduate research poster for the second year in a row at the Annual...