Articles from the year

Alumni and Young Artist Recitals Coming to Belhaven

Two music recitals will launch Belhaven 2016 Arts Ablaze spring season.

Mississippi Humanities Award Presented to Dr. Gaddis

Dr. Angela Gaddis, chair and associate professor of social work, received the prestigious 2016 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award.

Trio Concert to Feature Top Musicians

Belhaven Preston Chamber Music Series presents An Evening of Diamonds II Piano Trio on Monday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts...

Visuals Connect Vocals in Schubert Winterreise

Winterreise: Winter Journey Into Despair is an innovative voice concert from Dr. Christopher Shelt that will feature the famous cycle of songs by...

South Korea and Belhaven Celebrate Opening of International Center

Belhaven University and guests from South Korea celebrated the opening of the Dr. Billy Kim International Center during the Service of Dedication...

Fall Discover Day Welcomes High School Students

Belhaven Discover Day on September 30 is for interested high school students who want to learn more about Belhaven and experience all that the...

A Little Opera for Children Presents The Frog Prince

Belhaven vocal arts students and Dr. Christopher Shelt, Professor of Music, will present The Frog Prince, the sixth operatic performance for A...

Little Shop of Horrors Debuts to Delight

Musical hilarity will ensue with the debut of Little Shop of Horrors, the sci-fi smash hit about a man-eating plant.

Belhaven Spring Discover Day 2016

Explore college life at Belhaven University during Discover Day on February 12..

Belhaven Announces Speakers for Fall Semester Chapel

Belhaven University is pleased to announce the 2016 Fall Chapel Schedule.

Memphis Campus Celebrates Class of 2016

Belhaven University Memphis/DeSoto will honor its graduating students on May 13, 7:00 p.m. at Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325 Poplar Ave.

Houston Campus Celebrates Graduating Students

Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on April 29, 2016.

Students Volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day 2016

Students, staff and faculty will give back to the Jackson community during Belhaven University annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day on Monday,...

Employers Search for Top Students at Career Fair

Employers will visit the campus, looking to hire Belhaven best and brightest during the 2016 Career Fair on February 25.

Composers Present An Interactive Music Event

Student composers will perform their new works in an interactive showcase April 12, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Recital Room.

Graphic Design Exhibit Features Students Work

The Graphic Design Department will host a week-long exhibit featuring the work of student designers.

Community and Belhaven Partner for Dance Concert

The Community Dance Concert on September 24 at 7:30 p.m. is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance...

New Faculty Add to Academic Excellence

Belhaven welcomed 17 new professors to the University. These top professors come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge and...

Ensemble Concert Hits the Right Chords with Audience

The Instrumental Arts Concert on April 22 will feature Belhaven Wind, Jazz and Jazz Guitar Ensembles.

Belhaven Ranked 10th Most Affordable University

Belhaven earned national recognition for its affordability. Christian Universities Online (CUO) ranked the University 10th for the 50 Most...

Belhaven Ranked One of Best Christian Universities in the South

Christian Universities Online (CUO) has awarded Belhaven University a top spot for the 25 Best Christian Colleges and Universities in the South.

B and U Day Prepares Freshmen for First Year

Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for B and U Day on June 6-7. These two days are designed to prepare you for your first year at Belhaven.

Registration for Spring Semester Opens Next Week

Traditional students can register the week of October 24-28 and plan their 2017 Spring semester at Belhaven University.

Belhaven Recognized as Military Friendly University

Belhaven has a long history of supporting the U.S. military in their pursuit of higher education, and the University was nationally recognized with...

Concert Choir and Chorale Perform with Organist Samuel Metzger

The Belhaven Concert Choir and Chorale will perform with organist Samuel Metzger at the 30th Annual Organ-Choral Festival on Tuesday, February 16.

Musicians Hit the Right Note with Composers Concert

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

Summit Connects Faith and Mental Health

Belhaven University is mobilizing a collaborative effort among churches to address the issue of mental health in Mississippi.

Henderson Wins Executive Award for Use of Technology

Virginia Henderson, chief financial officer and vice president of business affairs at Belhaven, was awarded the Executive EllumiNation Award for...

Belhaven Board of Trustees Elects Three New Members

The Belhaven University Board of Trustees elected new members Mr. Sam Lane, Mrs. Karen Taylor and Dr. Kevin Brown to the board.

Dance Ensemble Performs Original Choreography

Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble and DOXA will present an evening of worship through dance on February 12-13.

Traditional Student Registration Now Open for Fall Semester

Traditional students can now register this week, April 4-8, and plan their 2016 fall semester at Belhaven University.

Belhaven Celebrates Graduating Class of 2016

Graduating students from Belhaven University will be honored at the Jackson Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2016.

Praise and Creative Dance Highlight DOXA Concert

The DOXA Dance Concert on November 30-December 1 will be two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the...

This Summer, Live in the Center of it All

Belhaven University is offering summer 2016 housing in the University Village, our premium apartment-style residence hall.

Belhaven Named 2016-17 Christian College of Distinction

Belhaven Named 2016-17 Christian College of Distinction

New Choreography Showcased at Spring Dance Concert

Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are teaming up for the 2016 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography.

Acclaimed Korean Choir To Perform Free Concert

The world-famous Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Korea Children Choir will perform a free concert for the public on June 26, 2016.

Discover Day Features Arts Programs at Belhaven

Arts Discover Day is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven thriving School of the Arts.

Awards Adding Up for Accounting Major

The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) awarded accounting major James Martin the prestigious Hamp King Award.

NYT Best-Selling Author Talks "Perfect Pass" and Mumme

New York Times best-selling author S.C. Gwynne will speak to Belhaven students on September 22, 2:30 p.m. about his new book, The Perfect Pass.

Belhaven Chapel Schedule for Spring 2016

Belhaven University is pleased to announce its 2016 Spring Chapel Schedule. The purpose of chapel at Belhaven is to bring together the entire...

Junior Day Helps Students with College Decision

High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University Junior Day on Friday, April 15.

Strings Sing, Orchestra Thrills for Concert

Belhaven finest classical musicians will take the stage and offer an unparalleled orchestra and strings concert on Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in...

Bower Named New Chair of Dance

Belhaven University has named Mrs. Krista Bower the new chair and associate professor of its dance department.

School of Business Earns Reaccreditation and Dean Recognized for Leadership

The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Board of Commissioners have approved and granted reaccreditation for all 18...

Bill Moak Named Chair of Belhaven Communication Program

Belhaven University has appointed longtime communications professional Bill Moak head of its communication program.

Composition Performance Features Select Collaborations

Belhaven resident composer and Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Andrew Sauerwein, will present a sampling of recent collaborations as well as...

Fall Dance Concert Features Variety of New Choreography

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

Belhaven Earns Best Value Ranking in the South

U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven the prestigious title of 2017 Best Value. Only 31 regional universities in the South were selected for...

Dance Department Host Dancin Styles Event

Dancin Styles on Friday, January 22, is a night of social dance for all ages at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre.

Forbes: Jackson Top Destination For Graduates

All roads lead South, and Jackson is the destination. Forbes named it one of 10 up-and-coming cities for recent college graduates. Jackson was the...

UMMC Selects Belhaven Alum for Executive Residency

Ferris Brown 16 was selected to participate in a one-year administrative residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

Homecoming Welcomes Alumni Back to Belhaven

Alumni, students, parents and families are invited to attend Back to Belhaven-Homecoming Weekend 2016 on October 14-15.

Everything You Need to Know About Belhaven Student Life

Belhaven Office of Student Life compiled helpful information for incoming freshmen and transfer students.

Symphony Orchestra Inspires with Tchaikovsky Masterpiece

The Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert will feature the talent of the University top music students on Friday, November 4.

Mississippi Guitar Festival Comes to Belhaven

Belhaven will host the annual Mississippi Guitar Festival on November 11-12 at the Center for the Arts. Each year, competitions, lectures, master...

Randall to Pen in Poetry Marathon

Creative Writing Chair Dr. Randall Smith will write one new poem a day during the month of February to benefit the Tupelo Press, a nonprofit...

B&U Day Prepares Transfer Students for Fall Semester

Transfer B&U Day on July 15, 2016 is for all new transfer students to help them prepare for their first semester at Belhaven University.

Kirk to Direct Belhaven Marching Band

Mr. Casey Kirk will step into his new role as director of marching and pep bands this upcoming semester.

South Korean Choir, KNU Amici, to Perform at Belhaven

The Kang-Nam University (KNU) Amici Choir from Seoul, South Korea will perform during Belhaven Chapel services on Tuesday, January 19 at 9:35 and...

President Obama Awards Belhaven Alum For Teaching

The White House awarded Belhaven Vicki Moorehead 88 the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

MSO Violinist Performs with Faculty for Special Concert

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Leading Violinist Mr. Vince Massimino will join with Belhaven Music Department faculty for the first...

Rick Negron Leads New Film Production Major

Long-time film expert and director Rick Negron will lead Belhaven University new film production program, beginning fall 2016.

Guitar and Percussion Concert Highlights Rhythms and Beats

A Night of Percussion and Classical Guitar on April 7, 7:30 p.m. is an inventive performance from Belhaven Percussion Ensemble featuring works...

High School Students To Attend Fall Discover Day

Explore college life at Belhaven University during Discover Day on September 16.

Student Graphic Designers Learn from Industry Best

Graphic design professionals from MadGenious, Godwin Group and the Jackson Zoo critiqued student presentations and gave valuable feedback during a...

Marie Hull Artwork Returns to Belhaven for Major Exhibition

The artwork of renowned Mississippi painter Marie Atkinson Hull (1890-1980) will return to where it all began, Belhaven University, for a major...

Concerts, Exhibitions, Productions Happening this Semester

The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions happening right...

Dance Department Brings Art to Life

The Mississippi Museum of Art and the Belhaven Dance Department are collaborating to bring to life through dance.

Night Mother Premieres at Belhaven Theatre

The Belhaven Theatre Department will present the emotionally captivating play night Mother on February 4 in the Barber Auditorium.

Social Work Program Achieves National Accreditation

Belhaven Social Work Department reached an important milestone when the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) awarded the program national...

Master of Fine Arts Candidate Presents Dance Thesis Concert

M.F.A. candidate Clara Grace Watson will present her thesis concert on Saturday, January 30 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Belhaven Honors Graduating Class of 2016

Belhaven University will honor its December graduates during commencement on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

Doctor Faustus Debuts at Belhaven Theatre

The suspenseful drama Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe will debut at Belhaven University Blackbox Theatre on February 24-27.

Commencement Recognizes Belhaven Atlanta Graduates

Students from Belhaven Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on May 7, 2016. The graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at St. Luke...

Bach Gets Jazzed-Up For Performance

Musical arrangements from jazz musician Ward Swingle and Bach coalesce for the Belhaven Choral & Vocal Arts Concert: Bach & All That Jazz.

Belhaven Selected as Top School for Educating Military

Military Advanced Education has again awarded Belhaven University the designation of a Top School in its 2016 Military Advanced Education &...

Miss. Attorney General Honors Alum for Service

Alum and 16-year veteran of the Jackson Police Department (JPD) was honored for his service by the Mississippi Attorney General Office.

Singing Christmas Tree Invites Alumni Singers to Join the Choir

Belhaven is putting a new twist on an old tradition. For its 84th performance, all former Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree alumni are invited to...

Music Brought to Life Through Instrumental Magic

Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert on November 15 will feature everything from Baroque to Twentieth century music, highlighted by the unique sounds...

Theisen Impacts Art World, Awarded Grant

Mr. Nate Theisen, professor of art for Belhaven Visual Art Department, is garnering the attention of the art community in Mississippi and beyond.

Madison Healthplex and Belhaven Partner for Hands-on Learning

Belhaven Sports Administration Department has partnered with the Madison Healthplex Performance Training Center to provide internship opportunities...

Top Student Musicians Perform for Best of Belhaven

The first installment of the 2016 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

Dance Majors Represent Mississippi and Belhaven on National Stage

Representing one of only two universities in the southern region and one of 31 colleges in the nation, Belhaven dance majors are traveling to the...

Big Fish, The Musical Premieres at Belhaven

The Belhaven Theatre Department is bringing the film Big Fish to the stage. The new Broadway musical will premiere in the Blackbox Theatre on...

Top 15 Performances Highlight Music Best at Belhaven

The third and final installment of the 2016 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

2016 News

The White Snake Premieres At Belhaven

A classic Chinese fable comes to life with Mary Zimmerman The White Snake. This new production by Belhaven Theatre Department will premiere in the...

Career Services Hosts LinkedIn and Resume Workshop

Belhaven Career Services will host a LinkedIn and Resume Workshop for its on-campus students on January 28, 11 a.m. in the Student Center Theatre...

Haien Photography Book Finds Beauty in Unexpected Places

Gretchen Haien, professor of art at Belhaven University, chronicled a seven-year journey through photography.

Career Boot Camp 2016

Belhaven annual Career Boot Camp for traditional students is on February 11, 2016 at 11 a.m.

Belhaven Celebrates 84 Years of Singing Christmas Tree Tradition

The first and oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree event in the country started at Belhaven University in 1933, and this year will mark the 84th...

The 39 Steps Premieres at Belhaven

The Belhaven Theatre Department is bringing Alfred Hitchcock classic masterpiece The 39 Steps to the stage.

Professor and Cyber-Security Expert Discusses Smartphone Safeguards

Dr. David OGwynn, chair and assistant professor of computer science, shared his expertise about smartphone security for a story with local...

Belhaven Dedicates New International Conference Center

Belhaven new Dr. Billy Kim International Center is nearly complete, and the University will celebrate its opening with 300 guests from South Korea.

Poet and Novelist Share Writings, Insight with Students

Poets David and Ashley Mace Havird will be visiting the Belhaven campus on Monday, September 26.

Memorial Scholarship Honors M.F.A. Dance Student

The Belhaven Dance Department awarded its first merit-based scholarship for M.F.A. dance students to Lauren Ashlee Small, a third-year graduate...

Baptist Student Union Welcomed to Belhaven University

Belhaven University commitment to fostering Christian growth for students will be enhanced this fall with Baptist Student Union (BSU) launching...

Belhaven Receives Major Gift to Launch Engineering Partnership

Belhaven new Engineering Partnership received a major gift of $750,000 to provide the start-up costs for the new dual degree program with the...

Music Professors Present Duo Piano Recital

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Sachs, pianists, will host a "tour de force" of piano music on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for...

Students Display Art at Invitational Exhibit

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

U.S. News Ranks Belhaven Top University in the South

U.S. News & World Report released their 2017 Best Colleges rankings and awarded Belhaven best regional university in the South.

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Puts Student Music in Spotlight

Belhaven senior Trailand Eltzroth will have his musical arrangement featured at the Composers Orchestral Reading Session on Monday, April 25 at the...

Hartfield and Belhaven Partner on Multiple Fronts

David Horner, Hartfield Academy head of school, and Kevin Russell, Vice President for Enrollment Management and University Marketing at Belhaven...

Welcome Week Kicks Off First Year at Belhaven

Belhaven University Welcome Week will begin on Saturday, August 20 and new freshmen and transfers will be on campus to start an exciting year.

Academic Year Begins with Honors, Encouragement

For over 20 years, Belhaven has honored its employees during its annual service of dedication.

Belhaven Chattanooga Campus Honors Graduating Students

Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on December 9, 7 p.m. at...

Historic First Game in Belhaven Bowl Stadium

The first ever game in the new Belhaven Bowl Stadium will be played this Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Belhaven University Board of Trustees Elects Sam Lane

The Belhaven University Board of Trustees elected Sam Lane, Senior Vice President of First Commercial Bank, as a new board member.

Belhaven Visual Artists Featured in Statewide Exhibit

The Mississippi Collegiate Art Competition (MCAC) selected thirteen works of art from seven visual art majors to be featured in its juried exhibition.