Articles from the year

2014 Belhaven Fall Chapel Schedule

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

Belhaven Houston Adds New Degree Programs

Belhaven Houston has added new programs to its degree offerings on campus.

2014 Media Ethics Conference

The Belhaven University Department of Communications will host the 2014 Media Ethics Conference on Thursday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Community Dance Concert 2014

The Belhaven University Community Dance Concert will be held on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on...

Joni Eareckson Tada at Belhaven University

Belhaven University hosted an uplifting night with author, speaker and artist Joni Eareckson Tada. This free event on Saturday, March 1 was in the...

Graduate School and Majors Fair

Belhaven annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 23

Student Composer Concert XIII

The Student Composer Concert XIII will be a special performance showcasing several arrangements of music from Belhaven student composers.

Head Coaches Reach Milestones

Join us in congratulating Coach Hill Denson and Coach Levi Patton, for recent milestone achievements in their sports careers.

Exhibition at Belhaven to Feature Students Artwork

The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for the Belhaven Visual Art Department and will showcase a variety of...

Belhaven Enrollment Highest in History

Belhaven University�s fall enrollment shattered all previous records with a total of 4,215 students.

Dr. Hayes-Anthony Selected for Teacher Award

Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Professor and Chair of the Communications Department, is the 2014 winner of the Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher...

Belhaven Orlando Campus To Honor Graduates

The Orlando campus will celebrate their graduating students during the Belhaven Orlando Commencement on December 11, 2014 at First United Methodist...

Belhaven Atlanta Honors Graduating Students

The Belhaven Atlanta Commencement will honor its graduating students on December 4, 2014. The graduation ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke...

Ensembles Present 2014 Instrumental Arts Concert

The 2014 Instrumental Arts Concert on Tuesday, November 18 will feature Belhaven Wind, Percussion Jazz, Jazz and Classical Guitar Ensembles.

Belhaven Theatre Presents The God Committee

Money, medicine and morality collide in the Belhaven Theatre Department's play, The God Committee.

2014 Freshmen B&U Day

Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars and make sure you dont miss B & U Day on Thursday and Friday, June 5-6.

Belhaven University Relations Wins 11 Awards in Competition

The Belhaven University Relations Office claimed 11 awards in the senior division of the 2014 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi...

Belhaven University Summer Events for 2014

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

National Honor Society Inducts New Belhaven Members 2014

Students from the Belhaven University Adult Studies program were inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL), the national honor society for...

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.

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...

Building Dedication To Honor Dr. Howard J. Cleland

In memory of Dr. Howard J. Cleland and his leadership that changed the face of this University, Belhaven has named the Student Affairs building...

Giving Made Easy Through AmazonSmile

Have you ever wanted to give, when you can’t? Now you can! Through AmazonSmile you can now give back to Belhaven University students at no...

Best of Belhaven Showcases Top Music Performances 2014

Best of Belhaven will feature a wide variety of musical performances from the gifted students in <a...

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...

Accounting Major Awarded Top Scholarship

The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) awarded Meredith Keeton, a prestigious scholarship that is offered to one...

Belhaven Orlando Offers New Degrees

Belhaven Orlando has added three new programs to its degree options on campus. The new degrees include: Bachelor of Science in Management with...

Transfer B and U Day 2014

Transfer B&U Day is on July 18, 2014 and is a time set-aside for all new transfer students to help them prepare for their first semester at...

Bright Lights on Broadway

The concert Bright Lights on Broadway will feature some of the best music from Broadway on April 12.

Marie Hull Society for the Arts

Officials at Belhaven University announced a major cultural project named in honor of one of its most distinguished alumnae, famed Mississippi...

Head Football Coach Hal Mumme Promotes MSA Program

Belhaven Head Football Coach Hal Mumme believes that success in the classroom is just as important as success on the field and that is why he chose...

Psychology Degree Now Available Online

Belhaven University has expanded its online offerings and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology is now available for students who are want to...

White House Recognizes Belhaven for Innovative Science Education

Today, President Obama, the First Lady and Vice President Biden will recognize Belhaven University for its commitment to increase the number of...

Students Feature Choreography in DOXA Concert

The DOXA Dance Concert on November 20-21 will highlight the creative choreography and performances of emerging students from the Belhaven Dance...

Belhaven University Applies For NCAA Division III Membership

The Belhaven University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to approve application for NCAA Division III membership as Belhaven’s future...

2014 Spring Chapel Schedule

Belhaven University is pleased to announce its 2014 Spring Chapel Schedule. The purpose of chapel at Belhaven is to bring together the entire...

Dance Ministry Ensemble Concert 2014

The Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of worship through dance from the Dance Ministry Ensemble on February 13-15.

Opera for Grown-Ups:

Dr. Christopher Shelt and Belhaven Vocal Arts will present a hilarious opera for grown-ups; <em>A Game of Chance</em> will premiere on...

Fall Discover Day 2014

Belhaven’s Discover Day on September 26 is a day set aside for interested high school students who are interested in learning more about...

Night of One Acts To Spotlight Short Plays

The Belhaven Theatre Department is pleased to present its annual Night of One Acts at 7:30 p.m. on November 20-21 at the Black Box Theatre in the...

Business Executives Mentor Belhaven University Students

Top executives are mentoring students from Belhaven University’s School of Business through its new Executive in Residence program. This once...

Belhaven Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts

Belhaven University Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts

Belhaven Online Offers Lower Tuition for Military

Belhaven University was once again named a military friendly school for its longstanding commitment to military professionals and is now offering a...

Instrumental Arts Concert To Feature Belhaven Ensembles

The Instrumental Arts Concert on April 5 will feature Belhaven’s Wind, Percussion Jazz, Jazz and Classical Guitar Ensembles.

Belhaven Online Now Offers Certificate in Accounting

Belhaven University Online is now offering a Certificate in Accounting for students who wish to add skill and experience toward their degree.

Social Work Club Serves Community

Students majoring in social work at Belhaven were actively involved in service projects this past semester through His Hands His Feet.

Communication Majors Work with ESPN at Sugar Bowl

There is nothing bigger in college football than the bowl season, and Belhaven University communication majors Kelsie Hughes and Drew Garnder were...

Ben Burge Named Director of Marching Band

Belhaven University announced that Ben Burge has been named the Director of Marching Band.

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...

Music Faculty Lead Mission Trip to Austria

Dr. Stephen and Carolyn Sachs led Belhaven music students and alumni on a choir mission trip to Austria over the summer.

Student Composers Concert

The Belhaven Composers Forum invites you to an interactive showcase of engaging new works by Belhaven student composers on Thursday, March 6 at...

Belhaven President Honored with Image Award

Belhaven University President Dr. Roger Parrott was honored for his contributions to education in Mississippi at the 11th Annual Image Awards...

2014 Belhaven University Honors Convocation

The Belhaven University Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year top performing students on April 15, 2014 at the...

Commencement To Honor Belhaven University Graduates

Belhaven University will honor its adult, online and graduate students at commencement on Saturday, December 13, 2014. The Jackson Commencement...

Welcome Week 2014 at Belhaven University

Belhaven University’s Welcome Week will begin on Saturday, August 16 and we are looking forward to having our students back on campus for an...

Belhaven Chattanooga Adds Seven New Degrees

Belhaven Chattanooga has added seven new programs to its degree offerings on campus. The new degree programs include:

Composers Orchestral Reading to Feature Student Work

Belhaven Senior and music major Ellen Wise will have her work featured at the Composers’ Orchestral Reading Session on Tuesday, April 15 at...

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day at Belhaven

Belhaven University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day on Monday, January 20 is a time for students and faculty to serve and give...

Calder Named Belhaven Eighth Women Basketball Coach

Belhaven University and Vice President for Athletics Scott Little are pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Calder as the next head coach for...

Best of Belhaven II Features Top Performances

The second installment of the 2014 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

Guest Artist Exhibition to Feature Photography of Jeremiah Ariaz

Belhaven Visual Art Department will display the photography of guest artist Jeremiah Ariaz in the Bitsy Irby Gallery from October 18 to November 28.

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...

Atlanta Campus Adds Three New Degrees

Belhaven University Atlanta campus have added three new programs to its degree options on campus.

Belhaven Dance Ensemble To Debut Spring Concert

The Belhaven Dance Ensemble will present <em>A Time For Ballet</em> and <em>A Collection of Contemporary Dance</em> as two...

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.

Gloria in Excelsis: A Christmas Celebration

Belhaven Choral and Vocal Arts will present Gloria in Excelsis: A Christmas Celebration at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Saturday,...

Blazers Name Hal Mumme Head Football Coach

Belhaven University and the Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Hal Mumme will be the next Head Football Coach.

Tenured Belhaven University Faculty

Belhaven faculty members are representatives of the mission, vision and commitment to excellence in academics at this University. This year, seven...

2014 Summer Sports Camps at Belhaven University

The Belhaven Athletics Department will host a variety of summer sports camps for 2014 that include soccer, basketball, tennis and football. Campers...

Arts Discover Day 2014

Arts Discover Day on November 14 will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University thriving School of the Arts. This day is an...

An Evening with Joni Eareckson Tada

Belhaven will host an uplifting night with author, speaker and artist Joni Eareckson Tada. She was paralyzed from a diving accident at the age of...

Belhaven Takes Top 100 Educate To Career Distinction

Belhaven University was ranked as a top 100 university in the outcome-based, Educate To Career (ETC) College Rankings for 2015.

Red Bus Project To Visit Belhaven Campus 2014

The Red Bus Project is coming to the campus of Belhaven University on October 1 for its national tour. The British...

2014 Fall Discover Day

Discover Day on October 17 is for interested high school students who want to learn more about Belhaven University and experience all that Belhaven...

Belhaven University Now Offers BFA in Visual Art

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) approved Belhaven University’s request for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art.

Belhaven Administrator Honored as "Top 40 Under 40"

A Belhaven University administrator is among those being selected for one of the state’s top honors for young professionals. Chad Wallace will...

Amy Houghton To Perform for Faculty Guitar Recital

Ms. Amy Houghton, Classical Guitar Professor, will showcase her guitar talent and perform on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belhaven...

Spring Discover Day at Belhaven University 2014

Belhaven University's Discover Day on February 14 is our open invitation for any and all interested high school students to visit and...

Belhaven Online Ranked Top 100 in the Nation

For the second consecutive year, Belhaven University Online was named “Best Online Education Program” by <em>U.S. News & World...

Fall Dance Concert 2014

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

Dishong Named Director of Athletics Communication

Belhaven Vice President for Athletics Scott Little announced the hiring of Benjamin Dishong as the new Director of Athletics Communication.

2014 Strings and Orchestras Concert

Faculty and student instrumentalists from Belhaven�s Music Department will gather for the 2014 Strings and Orchestras Concert on Friday,...

Advance Registration: October 27 - 31

Advance Registration: October 27 - 31

2014 Belhaven University Family Weekend

The 2014 Belhaven University Family Weekend will be here soon and current students, parents and siblings are invited to enjoy a weekend full of...

Belhaven Chattanooga Adds Two New Degrees

Belhaven Chattanooga has added two new programs to its degree options on campus.

Track and Field Athletes Compete for First Time

The Blazer Men�s and Women�s Track and Field had a historic day on Saturday, March 1 and competed in their inaugural track and field...

Belhaven Violinists Accepted to Juilliard and Rice University

Senior Jocelyn Zhu and recent graduate Shellie Brown (�12) have been accepted with scholarships to two of the most elite master degree...

Nelson Promoted to President at Pinnacle Trust

The Board of Directors at Pinnacle Trust promoted Belhaven University alumnus Jeremy Nelson (’04) to President of the comprehensive financial...

School of Nursing Approved and Will Begin in the Fall

Belhaven University�s School of Nursing received approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for its Bachelor of...

Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony 2014

Graduating students from Belhaven University will be honored at the Jackson Commencement Ceremony on May 3, 2014.

Faculty Concert Features Dr. Shelt with Students

Past and present Belhaven music students will join together with Dr. Christopher Shelt, Professor of Music, on March 4 for a special concert...

Belhaven Named Military Friendly School for 2015

Belhaven University is nationally recognized for its service to the U.S. military and was awarded the prestigious title of 2015 Military Friendly...

Belhaven Selected as Top School for Educating Military 2014

Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Belhaven University the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges &...

U.S. News Names Belhaven a 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans

U.S. News Names Belhaven University a 2014 Best Online Programs for Veterans for the second year in a row.

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.

School of Nursing Now Offers RN to BSN Path

The Belhaven University School of Nursing is now offering a RN to BSN online program. If you are a practicing registered nurse, holding an...

Helpful Information for Incoming Belhaven Students

The Belhaven Office of Student Life complied a helpful newsletter for incoming freshmen and transfer students

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...

Debuts at Belhaven University

Curtains - A Musical will debut at Belhaven’s Blackbox Theatre on February 13-22. Based on the book by Rupert Holmes and set in 1959, this...

Little Opera for Children:

Belhaven is proud to present the Little Opera for Children: <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em> on January 17-18 at the Belhaven...

Belhaven Students Take Top Honors in Singing Competition

Eighteen Belhaven University Vocal Arts students competed successfully at the National Association of the Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition...

Belhaven Faculty Percussion Recital

The Faculty Percussion Recital on April 3 will feature Mr. Owen Rockwell, Adjunct Professor of Music, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts...

Sports Administration Hosts 3rd Annual Capstone Conference

The Belhaven Sports Administration Department and School of Business</a> will present the 3rd Annual Belhaven University Capstone Conference...

Belhaven Online Offers Certificate of Biblical Studies

Belhaven University Online now offers a Certificate in Biblical Studies for students who desire a deeper understanding of Scripture.

Student Handbook

The 2014-2015 edition of The Kilt was released. It provides students with a description of the services available on campus and covers a variety of...

Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting Now Available

Belhaven University has added a Bachelor of Science in Accounting to its online offerings. Students who earn an accounting degree are in high...

2014 Archives

Evening of Diamonds To Feature Music from Claude Bolling

Jazz meets classical at Belhaven next Preston Chamber Music Series. An Evening of Diamonds I - Claude Bolling Extravaganza takes place on Saturday,...

Belhaven Memphis Commencement 2014

Belhaven University Memphis will honor its graduating students on May 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church,...

Belhaven University Houston Commencement

Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on April 25, 2013. The Belhaven Houston Commencement starts at 7:00 p.m....

Belhaven Theatre Department Presents

The play <em>Last Train to Nibroc</em> will debut at the Belhaven Blackbox Theatre on April 1-5 with a matinee performance at 2:00 p.m....

Introduction to International Mission Class Now Available

Every fourth semester, Belhaven Biblical Studies offers Introduction to International Mission, a survey of the major areas of mission studies.

Student Makes Top 20 List for Gratitude Project

Justin A. Smith, a Belhaven Chattanooga student earning a Bachelor of Science in Management, made <em>Chattanooga Most Wanted: 20 Under...

Belhaven Hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing

The Belhaven University Music Department is proud to host this year’s National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition on March...

Faculty Concert to Promote Art Exhibition

Dr. Melissa Thorson Hause will perform original songs in a gallery concert entitled “Passages and Places” at the Bitsy Irby Rotunda on...

Memphis and Desoto Campuses Add New Degrees

Belhaven University Memphis and Desoto campuses have added new programs to their degree offerings. Belhaven Memphis now offers three new degrees...

2014 Belhaven University Service of Dedication

Belhaven University faculty, staff and friends joined together on Wednesday night, August 13 for the Service of Dedication in the Center for the...

2014 Symphony Orchestra Concert

Belhaven 2014 Symphony Orchestra Concert on Friday, November 14 will present Tchaikovsky magnificent Symphony No. 5. This free concert will have a...

America Oldest Singing Christmas Tree Is At Belhaven

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

Belhaven Science Discover Day

High school students and their parents are invited to attend Belhaven’s Science Discover Day on February 7, 2014. This day will be similar to...

Belhaven Music Presents Guest Piano Recital

The Belhaven University Department of Music is pleased to present a special guest piano recital by Mr. Tim Dail on Saturday, August 30. Dail will...

Belhaven University Atlanta Commencement

The Belhaven Atlanta Commencement will honor its graduating students on May 9, 2014. The graduation ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of...

Belhaven University Village Construction Progress

Construction on the Belhaven University Village began over the summer after a $4 million dollar gift from Belhaven friends and supporters, Robbie...

Green and Gold Week at Belhaven University

This week is packed with plenty of exciting home sports action, as our spring Green and Gold Week kicks off on Tuesday, April 1 and runs through...

Criminal Justice Concentration Available Through Belhaven Online

A Bachelor of Science in Management with Criminal Justice Concentration is now available through Belhaven University Online.

Belhaven Alum Awarded Fulbright Arts Research Grant

Stephanie Miracle (04) was awarded a U.S. Fulbright Research Grant to study dance in Germany. This prestigious grant enabled her to spend a year at...

Belhaven Hosts USA International Ballet Competition

Belhaven University will again host the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) as its International Village from June 14-29. Belhaven is a...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Honor Alum

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Belhaven alum Andrew Camenisch (’98) at the annual Scientific and Technical Awards...

Creative Writing Department Hosts Tony Woodlief

Belhaven University Creative Writing Department will host writer Tony Woodlief for a reading tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Center...

New Blazers Dance Team Forms

Belhaven is proud to introduce the new Blazers Dance Team. The dance team will perform with the Belhaven Marching Band at football games and...

Spring Semester Orientation for New Belhaven Students

Belhaven University will welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 12, 2015. Belhaven New...

Adult and Graduate Program Adds New Degrees

Belhaven University’s Adult and Graduate program in Jackson has added three new programs to its degree offerings on campus.

Students Inducted into Sigma Zeta National Honor Society

Belhaven Students from the <a href="http://www.belhaven.edu/academics/science.htm">School of Science and Mathematics</a> were...

MSL with Ministry Concentration Now Available Online

Belhaven Online is now offering a Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) with a ministry concentration.

Tartuffe Premieres at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre

The Belhaven University Theatre Department production of the French comedy Tartuffe by Moliere will premiere on November 12-15.

Chattanooga Campus To Honor Graduates

The Belhaven Chattanooga Commencement will honor its graduating students on December 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Brainerd Baptist Church.

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.

All Sons & Daughters To Perform at Belhaven

Belhaven University is proud to present All Sons & Daughters live at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on February 6, 2013. The show is open...

Faculty Art Exhibition Goes on Display

For the first time at Belhaven, talented faculty from the Visual Arts Department will be displaying their artwork for the public. The Belhaven...

Four New Degrees Available at Belhaven Orlando

Belhaven Orlando is pleased to announce the addition of four new degrees to its on campus offerings. The programs include: Associate of Arts in...

Mississippi Arts Leader Brings Expertise to Belhaven University

Jack L. Kyle has joined Belhaven University as Senior Director of Arts Development and Chair of Arts Administration. Kyle brings with him a vast...