U.S. News Ranks Belhaven Top University
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Belhaven University a top regional university in the South on the 2016 Best...
Articles from the year
Freshmen B and U Day 2015
Incoming Belhaven freshmen, mark your calendars for B & U Day on June 18-19, 2015.
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Students Employed Before Graduating
Over 70 percent of graduating students in Belhaven Graphic Design Department are already working jobs in their field of study, before graduation.
Chapel
Belhaven Chapel Schedule for Fall 2015
Belhaven University is pleased to announce its 2015 Fall Chapel Schedule.
Service
Students Volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day 2015
Students, staff and faculty will give back to the Jackson community during Belhaven University annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day on Monday,...
Welcome Week 2015 at Belhaven University
Belhaven University Welcome Week will begin on Saturday, August 15 and we are looking forward to having our students back on campus for another...
Music
Belhaven Presents Night of Percussion and Classical Guitar
The Belhaven University Percussion Ensemble is proud to present Night of Percussion and Classical Guitar on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for...
Career Services To Host Resume Workshop
Belhaven Career Services will host a LinkedIn and Resume Workshop for its on-campus students on January 29, 11 a.m. in the Student Center Theatre...
Campus News
Chapel Schedule for Spring Semester 2015
Belhaven University is pleased to announce its 2015 Spring Chapel Schedule. The purpose of chapel at Belhaven is to bring together the entire...
Campus News
Belhaven Houston to Celebrate Graduates
Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on May 1, 2015. The Belhaven Houston Commencement will begin at 7 p.m. in...
Ole Miss and Belhaven Partner for Dual Degree Program
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences at Belhaven University signed an agreement Wednesday to...
Music
Violinist Excels in Belhaven Music Program
In only her sophomore year Jessica Schmidt is excelling as a violin major and making waves in the music world.
Arts Discover Day 2015
Arts Discover Day on November 13 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven thriving School of the Arts.
Dance
Belhaven University Dance Department Auditions
The Belhaven Dance Department general auditions for admission to the dance programs and scholarships will be held on February 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alumnae To Study Medieval English at University of St. Andrews
Belhaven alumnae Lindsay Gill 14 will be pursuing a Master of Literature in Medieval English at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, one of...
Campus News
Registration for Next Semester Now Open
Registration for classes in May, Summer I and II 2015 and Fall 2015 is now open. Sign-up for classes and plan your upcoming semester at Belhaven...
Campus News
Belhaven Launches New Smartphone App
Belhaven University has released an app for smartphones that makes getting information about campus, events, athletics and more even more...
Music
Concert to Feature Belhaven Ensembles
Every semester the Instrumental Arts Concert delivers an inspirational concert featuring the talent of Belhaven finest student musicians.
Belhaven Memphis to Celebrate Graduating Students
Belhaven University Memphis and DeSoto campuses will honor its graduating students on May 8, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325...
Nursing
Nursing Education Award Presented to Belhaven Professor
Dr. Amy Rex-Smith, Professor of Nursing and Director of RN-BSN Program at Belhaven University, received the “Excellence in Nursing...
Music
Alumna to Perform at Collaborative Piano Recital
The Alumni Collaborative Piano Recital on Saturday, October 17 will feature Nicole Harwell 09 and violinist Alex McKamie as the COMPASS DUO.
Communication
Media Ethics Conference Explores Communications Crisis
The Belhaven University Department of Communication will host the 2015 Media Ethics Conference on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the Barber...
Career Services To Host Networking Seminar
Belhaven Career Services is hosting the Professional Development Seminar on October 1, 11:00 a.m. in Barber Auditorium.
Sports Administration
Garrett Earns Sport Psychology Certification
Dr. Ed Garrett, Assistant Professor of Sports Administration, was recognized for achieving Certified Consultant status of the Association for...
Business Administration
Museum Shares Management Insight with Business Class
Business students in Belhaven Operations Management class got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mississippi Children Museum functions.
Nursing
New Faculty and Staff Added to Growing School of Nursing
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty and staff members into its growing School of Nursing, which has more than...
Dance
Fall Dance Concert 2015
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department.
Back to Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2015
Alumni, students, parents and families are invited to attend Back to Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2015 on October 15-17.
Student Connects Cultures Through Language
Belhaven senior Gary LeMottee wants to connect the world through language. His love of linguistics led him to Belhaven University where he is...
Dr. Billy Kim International Center Construction Update
Construction on the Dr. Billy Kim International Center is underway! This two-story facility will provide Belhaven a versatile space for conferences...
Art (Visual)
Exhibition to Feature Selected Artwork of Students
The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for the students in the Belhaven Visual Art Department. This exhibition will...
Jackson Prep and Belhaven University Agree to Tuition Exchange
Dr. Roger Parrott, Belhaven University President, and Dr. Jason L. Walton, Jackson Prep Head of School, signed a first-of-a-kind Memorandum of...
Transfer B and U Day 2015
Transfer B and U Day on July 17, 2015 is an event set-aside for all new transfer students to help them prepare for their first semester at Belhaven...
White Inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
White Inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Belhaven Atlanta To Honor Graduates
Students from Belhaven Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on December 12, 2015. The graduation ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke...
Music
Belhaven Hosts Mississippi Opera 70th Anniversary Concert
Belhaven University will host and participate in the Mississippi Opera upcoming event: A Cavalleria Rusticana Gala.
Belhaven Career Boot Camp 2015
Belhaven annual Career Boot Camp for traditional students is on February 12, 2015 in the McCravey-Triplett Student Center.
Belhaven Football Featured in New Hall of Fame Exhibit
The Belhaven University football program has reached the College Football Hall of Fame, as Mike Bilbow, Vice President of Content and Production,...
Music
Best of Belhaven Features Musical Variety
The second installment of the 2015 Best of Belhaven performance is Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Fall Discover Day 2015
Belhaven Discover Day on September 25 is for interested high school students who want to learn more about Belhaven and experience all that the...
Dr. Metzcar Appointed Dean of Online Studies
Belhaven University has selected Dr. Aaron Metzcar to lead its online studies program as dean.
Nursing
Belhaven School of Nursing News
Ms. Rosalyn Howard, Executive Director of Mississippi Nurses Foundation (MNF), presented nursing major Kaley Wilcox a scholarship on...
Gavulic Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
Belhaven University recently recognized a standout athlete and announced the newest member of the Belhaven Athletics Hall of Fame, former softball...
Belhaven University Celebrates 132nd Commencement
Families and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2015 at the Belhaven Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2015. This celebration marked the...
Chattanooga Campus To Honor Belhaven Graduates
Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on December 10, 7 p.m.
Music
Concert Features Professor Musical Works
Belhaven resident composer Dr. Andrew Sauerwein will take the stage with faculty, alumni and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra players to perform some...
Discover Day for High School Students
The upcoming Belhaven Discover Day on October 16 is for interested high school students and their families who want learn about Belhaven vibrant...
Graphic Design
15|15 Exhibit to Feature Student Graphic Designers
The Graphic Design Department will host an exhibit featuring 15 student designers from January 17 to February 7. The exhibit is entitled 15|15 and...
Music
Music Major Wins First Place in Voice Competition
Music major Jessica Ziegelbauer won first place in the Student Artists Category of the Voices of Mississippi Competition.
Music
Music Majors to Perform New Compositions
The Student Composer Concert XV is a special performance showcasing several musical arrangements from Belhaven student composers.
Music
Choral and Vocal Concert to Feature American Composers
The Choral and Vocal Arts Concert on November 22 will feature the sacred choral and vocal music of American composers.
Campus News
Spring Discover Day at Belhaven University 2015
Discover Day on March 27 is for interested high school students who want to learn more about Belhaven University and experience all that the...
Ghost Stories of Mississippi To Premiere at Belhaven
On October 29-31, the Belhaven Theatre Department will present the interactive theatre experience, Ghost Stories of Mississippi.
Theatre
Alum Excels in Physical Theatre Group
Jonathan Lowery (06), a Belhaven University theatre alum, is utilizing physical theatre to push the boundaries of dramatic arts.
Music
Composers Orchestral Reading Concert
Belhaven seniors Wil Murphy and Trailand Eltzroth will have their work featured at the Composers Orchestral Reading Session on Monday, April 27 at...
Andrew Bucci: Rediscovered Opens May 26 at Belhaven
Dr. Roger Parrott, president of Belhaven University, announced that the university will present a major exhibition of the art of Vicksburg native...
Theatre
Saint Pe Donates Film Library to Theatre Dept.
Edward Saint Pe 99 generously donated a 450-film library to Belhaven theatre students, giving the department a valuable teaching tool.
Service
Red Bus Project To Visit Belhaven Campus 2015
The British double-decker-bus-turned-rolling-thrift-store known as the Red Bus Project is coming to Belhaven University on September 24.
Belhaven Conducts Vital Research for Jackson Zoo
Over the next year, 300 Belhaven students in the science program will be collecting research-based data around the zoo grounds in a real-life...
English
Guest Scholar to Lecture on Tolstoy Family
The Belhaven University English Department, along with Belhaven chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, will host a special lecture by Dr. Michael R. Katz,...
Social Work
Students Research Human Trafficking in Miss.
A report is being released today that examines the prevalence of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) in the central Mississippi area. Students at...
Belhaven Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction
Innovative learning opportunities continue to expand at Belhaven University, earning the school recognition among the nation 2015-2016 Colleges of...
Musician Ike Ndolo to Perform at Belhaven University
Musician Ike Ndolo will be in concert at Belhaven University on March 24, 2015 at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Art Exhibition to Feature Alumni
The Alumni Invitational Exhibition is a special art show comprised of ten visual art graduates; Samara Thomas 13, Wes Sumrall 12, Amelia Key 11,...
Dance
DOXA Concert Features Student Choreography
The DOXA Dance Concert on November 18-19 will highlight the creative choreography and performances of emerging students from the Belhaven Dance...
Music
Instrumental Arts Concert to Feature Variety of Ensembles
The Instrumental Arts Concert on April 18 will feature Belhaven Wind, Jazz and Jazz Guitar Ensembles.
Belhaven First College in Miss. to Acquire C Spire Fiber Internet
Belhaven University has signed an agreement with C Spire to become the first college in Mississippi to offer students Gigabit Internet access and...
Music
Best of Belhaven Features Top Music Performances 2015
On November 23 at 7:30 p.m., Best of Belhaven will showcase some of the top music performances from the last three months.
University President E-Book Available for Free
Dr. Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University is the author of highly reviewed leadership book, The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising...
Music
Best of Belhaven III Features Top Performances
The third and final installment of the 2015 Best of Belhaven performance is Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Faculty News
Belhaven Welcomes New Computer Science Professor
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of faculty member Dr. David OGwynn to the new computer science program, beginning next...
Arts Events
Theatre
The Descent/Lifted Me to Premiere at Belhaven
Belhaven Theatre Department The Descent/Lifted Me will premiere April 15 in the Blackbox Theatre. Associate Professor of Theatre Joseph Frost and...
Dance
BA Senior Dance Oral Presentations Set for This Week
BA Senior Dance Oral Presentations Set for This Week
Campus News
Registration for 2016 Spring, Summer Semesters
The 2016 spring and summer semesters will be here before you know it, and registration on October 26-30 will help you plan your next semester at...
Business Administration
Phi Beta Lambda Celebrates 50 Years
This year, the future business leaders club, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), began its 50th year serving Belhaven students and the greater Jackson community.
Theatre
Doubt Premieres at Belhaven Theatre
The Belhaven Theatre Department is launching the 2015-2016 season with Pulitzer Prize winning play,
Music
Concert Features Life and Music of William Billings
The choral drama, William Billings of Boston is on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. This free concert will portray...
2015 Belhaven Missions Emphasis Week
Belhaven University will host and highlight missionaries from around the world during the annual 2015 Missions Emphasis Week on March 23-28.
Music
Concert Features Compositions of Belhaven Students
The Student Composer Concert XIV is a special performance showcasing several arrangements of music from Belhaven student composers.
Creative Writing
Dr. Smith Receives Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award
Dr. Randall Smith, Chair of the Creative Writing Department, received the 2015 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award.
Music
Vocal Arts to Perform for MS Opera Benefit
Belhaven University Vocal Arts will perform Belhaven on Broadway in Fondren Duling Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26 as a benefit production...
Dance
Dance and Ice Cream Social
Dance the night away at the Dancin Styles Dance and Ice Cream Social on January 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio...
Spring Orientation for New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Belhaven University will welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 11, 2016. Belhaven New...
Scholarships and Awards
Campus News
National Honor Society Inducts New Belhaven Members 2015
The Belhaven chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) inducted 97 students from its six branch campuses into the national honor society.
Music
America Oldest Singing Christmas Tree Celebrates 83 Years
Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree began in 1933, and it is the first and oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree event in the country. This year will...
Belhaven Named America 100 Best College Buys
Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country to receive the distinction of America 100 Best College Buys.
Music
Belhaven Opera for Children Presents The Maker of Illusions
Dr. Christopher Shelt and Belhaven Vocal Arts students will present an opera the whole family can enjoy called The Maker of Illusions.
Music
Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert
Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert will feature the talent of the University top music students on Monday, November 16.
Theatre
Shrek The Musical Debuts at Belhaven
The Belhaven Theatre Department is bringing all of the beloved characters you know and love from film to stage with the premiere of Shrek the Musical.
Music
An Evening of Diamonds: Messiaen Quartet
The Preston Chamber Music Series is proud to present An Evening of Diamonds II: Messiaen Quartet on February 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the...
Arts Ablaze Fall 2015
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this season for Arts Ablaze is one of the most anticipated. Throughout the year, some of the best...
Helpful Information for New Students
Freshmen and transfers, it time to start preparing for the upcoming 2015 school year and the Belhaven Office of Student Life complied some helpful...
Music
Belhaven Strings and Orchestras Concert 2015
Faculty and student instrumentalists from Belhaven Music Department will perform during the 2015 Belhaven Strings and Orchestras Concert on Friday,...
Theatre
2015 Belhaven Theatre Festival
The annual Belhaven Theatre Festival begins next week and each day of the week will offer theatrical events from featured guest artists,...
Social Work
Belhaven Professor Honored by Mississippi Legislature
The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) will honor Dr. Angela Gaddis, Chair and Associate Professor of...
Dance
Dance Dept. Named Top Ten Choreography School
Belhaven University Dance Department was recently recognized as a Top Ten Choreography School among other prestigious universities of dance such as...
Belhaven University to Honor Graduating Class of 2015
Graduating students from Belhaven University will be honored at the Jackson Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2015. Two ceremonies will celebrate the...
Computer Science
Belhaven Launches Computer Science Program
Dr. David OGwynn 99 is returning to his alma mater to take the role of chair and assistant professor of Belhaven University new computer science...
Psychology
Psychology Students Win Best Research Award
Five students from Belhaven Psychology Department won an award for best undergraduate psychology research at the Annual Convention of the...
Theatre
Belhaven Announces New Professor of Musical Theatre
Belhaven University will welcome Dr. David Sollish as the new Associate Professor of Musical Theatre. He has worked with the best and brightest...
Belhaven University Career Fair 2015
The 2015 Belhaven Career Fair on February 26 draws top employers from the Jackson area and statewide. Students will be able to talk with employers...
Campus News
Belhaven Marks New Academic Year with Service of Dedication
For 20 years, Belhaven has honored its employees during the annual Service of Dedication. Faculty, staff and friends joined together on Wednesday...
Biology
Belhaven University Hires New Biology Professor
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty member Dr. Elizabeth Brandon to its School of Science and Mathematics. She...
Mathematics
Belhaven Welcomes New Mathematics Professor
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty member Dr. Joel Oakley to its School of Science and Mathematics.
Creative Writing
Belhaven Creative Writing Hosts Poet Adie Smith
The Creative Writing Department will host writer, poet and alum Adie Smith (11) on Thursday, February 19, 5 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre....
Belhaven Named 2015-16 Christian College of Distinction
For the sixth consecutive year, Belhaven University was recognized for its excellence in student-focused higher education and awarded the title of...
Commencement to Honor Belhaven Graduates
Belhaven University will honor its December graduates during commencement on Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Military Friendly Title Awarded to Belhaven
Belhaven University was nationally recognized for its service to the U.S. military and awarded the prestigious title of 2016 Military Friendly School.
Belhaven Introduces New Resident Assistants
We are proud to introduce Belhaven Resident Assistants for this year. Each residence hall is taken care of by a resident director with the help of...
Dance
Ensemble Presents 2015 Spring Dance Concert
The Belhaven University Dance Ensemble will showcase choreography from dance faculty and guest artists. The 2015 Spring Dance Concert will begin on...
Dance
Dance Ministry Ensemble 2015
The Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of worship through dance from the Dance Ministry Ensemble on February 12-14.
Sports Administration
Sports Administration Hosts Capstone Conference
The Sports Admission Department and School of Business will present the 4th Annual Belhaven University Capstone Conference of Sports, Education,...
Sports Administration
Executive Directors of MHSAA and MAIS Speak with Students
The Sports Administration Department and School of Business welcomed the Executive Directors of the Mississippi High School Activities Association...
Campus News
Belhaven Orlando To Celebrate Commencement 2015
Belhaven University Orlando Campus will honor its graduating students during the Orlando Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 4, 2015.
Belhaven Theatre Department Release 2015-16 Season Lineup
Belhaven Theatre Department Release 2015-16 Season Lineup.
Sports Administration
Sports Administration Students Study Abroad in London
Students from the Sports Administration Department and School of Business traveled to London, England October 6 to study international sports...
Dance
Belhaven Collaborates With Dance Community for Performance
The Community Dance Concert is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in Mississippi.
Creative Writing
The 2014 Issue of The Brogue is Now Available
The 2014 issue of The Brogue is now available online. This annual fine arts journal from the Belhaven Creative Writing Department features a wide...