Music
Alumni and Young Artist Recitals Coming to Belhaven
Two music recitals will launch Belhaven 2016 Arts Ablaze spring season.
Articles from the year
Social Work
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.
Music
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...
Music
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...
Music
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...
Theatre
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..
Chapel
Belhaven Announces Speakers for Fall Semester Chapel
Belhaven University is pleased to announce the 2016 Fall Chapel Schedule.
Campus News
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.
Campus News
Houston Campus Celebrates Graduating Students
Graduating students from Belhaven Houston will be honored at commencement on April 29, 2016.
Service
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.
Music
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
Graphic Design Exhibit Features Students Work
The Graphic Design Department will host a week-long exhibit featuring the work of student designers.
Dance
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...
Faculty News
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...
Music
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.
Events
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...
Music
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.
Music
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
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.
Dance
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...
Campus News
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
Dance
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.
Arts Events
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.
Accounting
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.
Chapel
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.
Music
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...
Dance
Bower Named New Chair of Dance
Belhaven University has named Mrs. Krista Bower the new chair and associate professor of its dance department.
Business Administration
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...
Communication
Bill Moak Named Chair of Belhaven Communication Program
Belhaven University has appointed longtime communications professional Bill Moak head of its communication program.
Music
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...
Dance
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
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).
Alumni News
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.
Music
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.
Music
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...
Creative Writing
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.
Music
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.
Music
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...
Film Production
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.
Music
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.
Graphic Design
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...
Arts Events
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
Dance Department Brings Art to Life
The Mississippi Museum of Art and the Belhaven Dance Department are collaborating to bring to life through dance.
Theatre
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
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...
Dance
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.
Theatre
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...
Music
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 &...
Business Administration
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
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...
Sports Administration
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...
Campus News
Faculty News
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.
Music
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.
Theatre
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...
Dance
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...
Music
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.
Music
2016 News
Theatre
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...
Art (Visual)
Haien Photography Book Finds Beauty in Unexpected Places
Gretchen Haien, professor of art at Belhaven University, chronicled a seven-year journey through photography.
Campus News
Career Boot Camp 2016
Belhaven annual Career Boot Camp for traditional students is on February 11, 2016 at 11 a.m.
Music
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...
Theatre
The 39 Steps Premieres at Belhaven
The Belhaven Theatre Department is bringing Alfred Hitchcock classic masterpiece The 39 Steps to the stage.
Computer Science
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.
Creative Writing
Poet and Novelist Share Writings, Insight with Students
Poets David and Ashley Mace Havird will be visiting the Belhaven campus on Monday, September 26.
Dance
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...
Mathematics
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
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...
Arts Events
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.
Music
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.
Campus News
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.