Articles from the year

Theatre Students Perform, Learn at Regional Festival

Belhaven theatre students and faculty took part in a week-long immersion of workshops, competition, networking and performances at the Kennedy...

Students Prepare for Competitive Job Market

Belhaven annual Career Boot Camp on February 9, 2017 is for traditional students of any major.

Chattanooga Celebrates Graduating Class of 2017

Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony December 15, 7 p.m. at The...

Inaugural Festival Celebrates the Choral Arts

Belhaven is hosting an annual gathering of local high-school choirs on April 24, 2017.

Welcome Week Marks Start of First Year for Freshmen

Belhaven Welcome Week will kick-off the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week packed full of exciting events, starting...

University Village Housing Available for Summer 2017

Belhaven University is offering housing in the University Village during summer 2017.

Human Resources Curriculum Praised for High Standards

Belhaven is the first university in Mississippi to be recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for high academic standards in...

Guitar Virtuoso Performs for Guest Recital

American classical guitarist John De Chiaro will showcase his mastery during an evening of solo classical guitar.

Ensemble Performance Celebrates Art of Dance

Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present an evening of worship through dance on February 10-11.

Theatre Event Features 24 Hours of Original Works

Belhaven 24-Hour Theatre Event is this Saturday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theatre.

Fall Performance To Showcase Beauty of Dance

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

Master Degree Prepares Leadership for Ministry Challenges

Belhaven University is now offering a Master of Ministry Leadership (MML).

Dance Professor and Student Honored as William Winter Scholars

Emily Wright, associate professor and chair of the M.F.A. in dance program, represented Belhaven as one of the William Winter Scholars at the 25th...

Student Composers Weave New Music For Special Concert

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

Homecoming Weekend Welcomes Alumni Back to Belhaven

Homecoming Weekend 2017 is October 27-28, and alumni, students, parents and families are invited to join us for a weekend of reunions, recreations...

Belhaven Presents Two New Degrees in School Leadership and Supervision

Belhaven University now offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Leadership and Supervision and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in...

Discover Day Welcomes High School Students

Join us for Belhaven University first Discover Day of the year. This special day on February 10, 2017 is set aside for interested high school...

Belhaven Class of 2017 Celebrates Graduation

Graduating students will be honored at Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony on May 13, 2017.

Registration for 2017 Fall and Summer Classes Now Open

Traditional students can now register this week, March 27-31, and plan their 2017 Fall and Summer Semester at Belhaven University.

High School Students To Investigate STEM Discover Day

Belhaven STEM Discover Day on February 24, 2017 will showcase the University quality science disciplines.

New Graphic Design Club Begins at Belhaven

Belhaven Graphic Design Department announces the creation of a new organization, S.P.E.C. (Student Partnership for Expanding Creativity) Graphic...

Memphis/DeSoto Campus Honor Graduating Class of 2017

Belhaven University Memphis/DeSoto will honor its graduating students on May 12, 7 p.m. at Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325 Poplar Ave.

New Collaborative Choreography Showcased in Dance Concert

Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are collaborating for the 2017 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography.

Senior Dance Concert Highlights Culmination of Studies

Two special concerts from senior dance students and members of DOXA will highlight original and innovative choreography.

Brown to Headline Evening of Diamonds Concert

Alumna and violinist Shellie Brown 12 will return to the Belhaven stage on March 28 as part of the Preston Chamber Music Series: An Evening of...

Student Musicians Perform at Best of Belhaven Concert

The second installment of the 2017 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Belhaven and Jackson Zoo Expand Their Educational Partnership

Belhaven University and the Jackson Zoological Society, Inc., proudly announced the continuation and expansion of their long-term partnership by...

Belhaven Awarded Grant for Lecture Series

Belhaven University Institute for International Care and Counsel (IICC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant to bring four visiting scholar/educators...

Belhaven To Honor Graduating Class of 2017

Belhaven University will honor its December graduates during commencement on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Faculty Ensemble to Spotlight Musical Mastery

Belhaven Music Department faculty are combining their artistry for a special chamber ensemble concert on October 21, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for...

Nursing Award Honors Alum for Leadership at Hospital

The Mississippi Nurses Association and Mississippi Nurses Foundation recently hosted its annual Nightingale Awards Gala, and Meaghan...

Belhaven Partners with Community Dancers for Performance

The Community Dance Concert on September 30 at 7:00 p.m. is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance...

Renowned Pianist Rocks-Out to Rachmaninoff

Dr. Stephen Wilber, professor of music at Lee University, will take to the stage at Belhaven and perform for the highly anticipated guest piano...

Symphony Orchestra Concert Highlights Masterwork of Mendelssohn

Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert will feature the talent of the University top music students on Friday, November 17.

B & U Day Prepares Freshmen for Semester

Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for B&U Day on June 15-16, 2017. These two days are designed to prepare you for your first year at...

Employers Ready to Hire Belhaven Best and Brightest

Employers will visit the Belhaven campus on February 22, looking to hire Belhaven best and brightest during the 2017 Belhaven Career Fair.

October Discover Day Welcomes Students and Families

Belhaven University second Discover Day of the semester is October 27, 2017.

Belhaven Theatre Presents The Glass Menagerie

Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie will premiere at Belhaven Barber Auditorium September 27-30, 2017.

Hill Denson to be Inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) has announced on Tuesday that Belhaven Head Baseball Coach Hill Denson will be inducted into the...

Actress Nancy Stafford To Speak at Belhaven Chapel

Actress of 30 years, speaker and author Mrs. Nancy Stafford is the special guest speaker for Belhaven University chapel on February 14, 2017.

Acclaimed Author Shares Writing Tips with Students

The Belhaven English Department has invited novelist Michael Farris Smith to the University for a reading of his latest book, Rivers and...

Students Recognized for Special Achievements

On May 12, the annual Belhaven Baccalaureate Service celebrated the special achievements of graduating seniors.

Student Guide to Belhaven Residence Life

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

Business Students Earn Top Honors in National Competition

Student teams from the Belhaven MBA program competed in the nationwide CAPSIM business simulation and earned top honors.

Honors, Encouragement Mark Beginning of Academic Year

Every year, Belhaven honors its employees and celebrates the start of a new academic year with its annual service of dedication.

Social Media Conference To Share Insights with Pastors

Belhaven University will host the first-ever Pastor Social Media Conference on February 8, 2018 at the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.

Belhaven Launches Blazer Thursday for Month of May

Every Thursday during the month of May is Blazer Thursday. This special event from 1-5 p.m. in the Student Center is for all incoming students

2017 Spring Orientation Welcomes New Belhaven Students

Belhaven University will welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Jubilate Deo Combines Languages, Music for Special Concert

Belhaven concert choir, chorale and chamber orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Christopher Phillips, will present Dan Forrest "Jubilate...

Dynamic Speakers Scheduled for Belhaven Chapel

Belhaven 2017 Spring Chapel will bring together the entire campus to worship, discover and experience the living relationship we have with Christ.

Seniors Present Research on Dance for Final Projects

Near the end of their studies, senior dance students conduct and present research that applies to a variety of topics relevant to dance.

Registration for 2018 Spring Semester Opens October 23

Traditional students can register the week of October 23-27 and plan their 2018 spring semester at Belhaven University.

Fall Semester Chapel To Feature Insightful Speakers

Belhaven 2017 Fall Chapel will bring together the entire campus to worship, discover and experience the living relationship we have with Christ.

Mississippi Humanities Award Presented to Dr. Williford

Dr. Elizabeth B. Williford, professor and chair Belhaven Psychology and Social Sciences Department, received the prestigious 2017 Mississippi...

Belhaven Offers First-Ever Doctorate

Belhaven University has reached another historic milestone in Christian higher education and will now offer its first doctoral degree.

Students Explore the Arts at Upcoming Discover Day

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

Belhaven Arts Come Alive This Semester

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

Pastor Social Media Conference Being Held in Houston

The social media experts at The University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism and New Media, Belhaven University, and Second Baptist Church -...

Students to Explore Career, Degree Options at Majors Fair

Belhaven will host its annual Majors Fair on October 12, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.

Poet William Wright Shares Love of Writing

William Wright, author of eight poetry collections and editor of eight anthologies of contemporary southern poetry, is scheduled to give a poetry...

Student Brings Hope to Refugees Through Dance

This summer, sophomore dance student Lydia Mathis spent a month in war-torn northern Iraq, helping refugees combat trauma through dance.

Best of Graphic Design Featured in Belhaven Exhibition

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

Voice and Piano Concert Features Renowned Composers

Belhaven Alumna Voice and Faculty Piano Recital on February 11, 7:30 p.m. will feature the talent of Grace Anna Lane 15, soprano and Dr. Stephen...

Transfer Students Get Ready for Semester at B&U Day

Belhaven will welcome new transfer students on July 14,2017, and help them prepare for their first semester during Transfer B&U Day.

From Pen to Paper, Orchestra Plays Student Composition

Belhaven senior James Stewart will have his work, "Red Bear", featured at the Composers Orchestral Reading Session on Monday, April 24 at...

Mayfair Ma Chere Premieres at Belhaven

The Mayfair Affair story continues with a new original prequel, Mayfair Ma Chère, premiering February 17 in the Blackbox Theatre.

Belhaven University Appoints New VP of Business Affairs / CFO

Belhaven University has appointed Mr. David Tarrant as Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO, beginning June 1, 2017.

New Degree Prepares Students for Public Relations Career

Students who want to pursue a career in journalism, public relations, sports broadcasting and electric communication can now earn a Bachelor of...

Award Recognizes Beauty of Belhaven Campus

The Belhaven University campus received national praise for its beauty. Christian Universities Online awarded the University the 19th spot in its...

Creative Student Films Centerpiece of Event

Belhaven inaugural Film Production Showcase on April 8, 7 p.m. will give students a chance to present their original works to an audience for the...

Belhaven Named National, State College of Distinction

By demonstrating continued dedication to quality educational practices, Belhaven University has been named a national and state 2017-2018 College...

Alum, Juilliard Violin Virtuoso To Perform at Belhaven

Belhaven alumna and Juilliard graduate Jocelyn Zhu 13 will join fellow Juilliard violinist Mariella Haubs to perform at An Evening of Diamonds I,...

Modern and Traditional Music Combine for Concert

Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert on April 20 will feature everything from Baroque to Twentieth-century music, highlighted by the unique sounds of...

ROTC Programs Available at Belhaven Campus

Belhaven University students can participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.

Ensembles To Perform Eclectic Instrumental Arts Concert

Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert on November 15 will feature a wide variety from Baroque to Twentieth Century music, highlighted by the unique...

Sumrall To Lead Accounting at Belhaven

Belhaven welcomed Mrs. Jessica Sumrall, CPA as the University new controller.

Piano Recital Brings "Joy" Into the Spotlight

Professor of Music Dr. Stephen W. Sachs will offer an evening of joyful music on Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. in Belhaven Center for the Arts...

Student Composers Release New Music for Concert

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

The Music Man Premieres at Belhaven

Six-time, Tony Award-winning musical The Music Man is coming to Belhaven. This wickedly funny, warm and romantic comedy has been entertaining...

First Lady Invites Dance Alums to Perform at White House

Belhaven dance alumni, Leyna Woods 14 and Angela Belmonte 16 were recently invited to the White House to perform for First Lady Melania Trump and...

The Brogue Spotlights Fine Arts at Belhaven

The 2016 issue of The Brogue is now available online.

Mississippi STEM Educators Brainstorm to Boost Sciences

STEM educators from universities and schools across Mississippi discovered new ways to strengthen their teaching efforts at the first-ever...

Faculty Display Musical Mastery for Concert

Faculty from the Belhaven Music Department will display their mastery for an upcoming concert on February 25, 2017.

Belhaven University Opens New Campus in Madison

Continuing its commitment to quality Christian higher education and the adult learner, Belhaven University will expand to Madison, Mississippi.

Save the Date for Belhaven 2017 Homecoming

Belhaven University will host its annual homecoming event on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for a day of...

Houston Commencement Ceremony Honors Class of 2017

Belhaven University Houston will honor its graduating students on May 5, 7 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8300 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX.

2017 News

Belhaven Named One of 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.

Gigi Turner Awarded Top Honor for Excellence in Education

The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) honored Gigi Turner, chair and associate professor of Belhaven Graphic Design Department, with...

Mississippi Presbyterians Celebrate Reformation and Statehood

Presbyterian denominations from around the state will gather to celebrate a common heritage. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the...

Distinguished Novelist Visits Belhaven for Writer Series

The Belhaven English Department will host novelist Michael Farris Smith for a reading of his published works and works in progress on September 25,...

DOXA Concert To Highlight Students Creative Choreography

The 2017 DOXA Dance Concert is November 29-30, and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the...

Health and Sciences Boot Camp To Help Students

Belhaven Career Boot Camp: Health and Sciences is a day of networking, panel discussions and mock interviews for traditional students majoring in...

Career Boot Camp Focuses on Health and Science

Belhaven Career Boot Camp: Health and Sciences is a day of networking, panel discussions and mock interviews for traditional students majoring in...

Sketching The Soul Tells Heart-Warming Story

The premiere of Sketching The Soul from Belhaven Theatre Department is on March 30, 2017, in the Barber Auditorium. This new production is about...

World-Renowned Korean Children 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 July 29, 2017.

America Oldest Singing Christmas Tree Celebrates 85 Years

For the past 85 years, students have readied their voices and gathered on a 35-foot tall structure to be part of the oldest singing Christmas tree...

Belhaven Earns Two Awards for Christian Higher Education

Belhaven University was honored with two notable awards for its dedication to Christian higher education.

Professor New Book Highlights Church and Mental Health

Dr. Bradford Smith, director of Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel, co-wrote a new book that provides churches with helpful...

Student Reading Series Features Best Writers

Belhaven Creative Writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the...

Enchanting Musical, Into the Woods, Premieres at Belhaven

Into the Woods, considered by many as a modern musical masterpiece, will premiere at the Blackbox Theatre on October 20, 2017.

High-Schoolers Visit Belhaven for Junior Day

High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University Junior Day on Friday, April 21.

Reading Event Highlights Best Creative Works by Students

Creative writing students will showcase their works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scripts for screen and stage during the Best of...

Invitational Exhibit Features the Year Best Visual Art

Belhaven Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for the visual art department and showcases a variety of artwork from...

Graduating Atlanta Students Honored in Commencement

Students from Belhaven Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on May 20, 2017. The graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at St. Luke...

Strings and Orchestra Concert Presents Classical Masterpieces

Belhaven finest classical musicians will take the stage and offer an unparalleled orchestra and strings concert on March 24, 7:30 p.m. in the...

Belhaven Best of the Best Perform

Every semester, the Belhaven Music Department showcases some of the top performances in one outstanding concert.

Ideas MERGE at Graphic Design, Advertising Conference

On March 4, Belhaven Graphic Design Department hosted MERGE 2017, which is the American Advertising Federation of Jackson (AAFJ) idea-exchange event.

Reimagined Play, Don Quixote, Premieres at Belhaven

The famous novel Don Quixote will come to the stage on November 15, 2017. This devised theatre production, created by director Joe Frost and...

Discover Day Gives Students College-Life Experience

Belhaven University first Discover Day of the semester is September 29, 2017. This special day is set aside for interested high school students