2018 News

Articles from the year

Miss. Communication Association Names Moak New President

The Mississippi Communication Association (MCA) named Bill Moak, chair and assistant professor of Belhaven Communication Department, the next...

Music Professors To Present Piano Duo Concert

Professor of Piano and Music Chair Dr. Stephen Sachs, will share the stage with his wife Mrs. Carolyn R. Sachs, adjunct music professor, for the...

Dance Majors, Faculty Earn National Spotlight for Innovative Choreography

Twelve Belhaven University dance majors are traveling to the nation capital for a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Faculty and Student Honored with HEADWAE Award

The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) recently honored Belhaven Dr. Reid Bishop, professor and chair of...

The Arts Come Alive this Semester at Belhaven

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

Kick-Off Ceremony Marks 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.

Registration Open for Spring 2019 Semester

Traditional students can register the week of October 22-26 and plan their 2019 Spring Semester at Belhaven University.

Graphic Design Students To Converge for MERGE 2018

Belhaven Graphic Design Department will host MERGE 2018, the American Advertising Federation of Jackson (AAFJ) idea-exchange event.

Registration for 2018 Fall and Summer Classes Open

Traditional students can register this week, March 26-30, and plan their 2018 fall and summer semester at Belhaven University.

Belhaven Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction

Belhaven was awarded the title 2018-2019 College of Distinction for its continued dedication to quality higher education.

Belhaven Plays Significant Role in 2018 USA IBC

The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) has begun in Jackson, Miss., and Belhaven is playing a major role by hosting the 2018 USA IBC...

Fiction Writer Brings Stories to Belhaven

Belhaven Creative Writing Department will host fiction writer Michael Kardos for a reading of his published works, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the...

Dynamic Chapel Speakers Scheduled for Fall Series

Belhaven 2018 Fall Chapel will bring together the entire campus to worship, discover and experience the living relationship we have with Jesus.

Learning and Practice Intersect for Senior Dance Concert

Four nights of special concerts from senior dance students will highlight original and innovative choreography.

October Discover Day Planned for High Schoolers

The University next Discover Day of the semester is October 19, 2018.

Belhaven Creative Writers Earn Awards, Opportunities

Faculty, students, and alumni from Belhaven Creative Writing Department are earning awards, opportunities, and staying active in the creative...

Good Morning America Features Story About Belhaven Alum

Belhaven alumna and Juilliard graduate Jocelyn Zhu 13 sat down with ABC Good Morning America to talk about how she and fellow Juilliard violinist...

New Music From Student Composers To Explore Songwriting

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

Master Program Named Most Affordable in State

Belhaven University has the only master program in Mississippi that is recognized as one of the most affordable human resources degrees in the...

Belhaven to Celebrate 2018 Memphis/Desoto Graduates

Belhaven University Memphis/DeSoto will honor its graduating students June 1, 7 p.m. at LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 4800 Highway 305 North in...

Ensembles Explore Timbres of New and Old Composers

Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert is Tuesday, April 10 and will feature music spanning Baroque period to the Twentieth Century.

Performance to Celebrate Dance and Highlight New Choreography

New choreography, with styles from classical and contemporary ballet to modern dance, will be showcased at Belhaven Fall Dance Concert.

A Student Guide to Residence Life at Belhaven

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

Belhaven Welcomes New Head Football Coach, Blaine McCorkle

Belhaven University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Little, has announced the selection of Blaine McCorkle as Blazers Head Football...

Music Concert Showcases Best of the Best

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

New IT Concentration Tailored for Business Leaders

Belhaven University is now offering an information technology concentration for business leaders and management.

Senior Exhibit to Showcase Collaborative Visual Art

Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Lillian McFerrin, Lauren Ury, and Natalie Mecklin.

Belhaven Strengthens Its Master of Ministry Leadership

Belhaven University and TAG Consulting have combined their efforts to strengthen the Master of Ministry Leadership

Belhaven to Welcome Incoming Students to Freshmen Orientation

Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for Belhaven Freshmen Orientation on June 28-29, 2018. These two days are designed to prepare you for your...

U.S. News Honors Belhaven with Best Regional University Award

U.S. News & World Report released their 2019 Best Colleges list and awarded Belhaven University a top ranking for best regional university in...

Miss. Symphony Orchestra To Perform Music Major Work

Music composition senior James "Tripp" Stewart will have his work, "Market Garden," featured at the Composers Orchestral...

Graphic Design Students Present Best of Year

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

Shakespeare's Timeless Comedy Comes to Belhaven

Shakespeare classic comedy A Midsummer Night Dream will premiere at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre, April 20-21, 25-28.

Belhaven Alum Leads Brand Engagement at The Cirlot Agency

The Cirlot Agency, a top branding and marketing company in Jackson, Miss., recently hired Beth Savage 90 as director of brand engagement.

Jackson Academy and Belhaven University Agree to Tuition Exchange

Mr. Kevin Russell, Belhaven Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing and Mr. Jack Milne, Head of School at Jackson Academy signed a special...

Author and Mental Health Expert Shares Insight with Students, Community

As part of the speaker series "Mental Health and the Bible," Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel (IICC) will host...

Dream Job Is a Homerun for Alum

For as long as she can remember, Anna Matthews 16 has always been an Atlanta Braves fan. Growing up, her family would tune in every week to watch...

Belhaven Soccer Goal Makes Appearance on ESPN Sportscenter

Alex Hale scored two goals in the Belhaven men soccer team 3-1 win over MUW on Wednesday night, but the night did not end there for the senior from...

Student Awarded First Place in Playwriting Competition

Mackenzie Mitchell, a double major in theatre and creative writing, won the Mississippi Theatre Association 2018 Adult Playwriting Competition Award.

Summer Housing Available in University Village

Belhaven is offering housing in the University Village during summer 2018.

New Year, New Students and What They Need to Know

Belhaven University will welcome a new group of freshmen and transfer students for spring orientation on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Community Dance Concert to Feature Diverse Choreography

The Community Dance Concert, September 22 at 7 p.m., is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in...

"Pardon the Interruption" Showcases Expertise of Voice Professor

This semester faculty voice recital from the Belhaven Music Department will feature tenor Christopher Phillips for an evening of songs that reflect...

Belhaven Atlanta Students to Celebrate Graduation 2018

Students from Belhaven University Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on May 19, 2018.

Alum Saluted for Top Ranking Among ROTC Cadets

Tashewa Hill 17 is making history in collegiate ROTC. The Belhaven alum earned the highest-ranking position among cadets.

Belhaven To Host High School Juniors

High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University Junior Day on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Belhaven Presents 1776 To Celebrate America Independence

Belhaven Theatre Department will present the critically-acclaimed and award-winning musical 1776. This production, happening July 6-7, 7:30 p.m. in...

Nominations for Belhaven Alumni Awards Now Open

Belhaven University is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Belhaven Alumni Awards.

Alum New Jazz Album Getting Rave Reviews

Michael Adkins 14 is an expert jazz musician who sharpened his skills in songwriting at Belhaven. Now he is releasing his second album that is...

B52 Film Challenge Opens to All Film-Makers, Everywhere

Belhaven Film Production Department is inviting every and any film maker across the country to take part in the B52 Film Challenge.

Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Honors Author, Belhaven Alum With Top Award

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) selected Angie Thomas 11, Belhaven University alum and author of the bestseller The...

Piano Trio Returns for Special Performance

Alumna violinist Shellie Brown, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) principal cellist Veronica Parrales, and Belhaven music chair and MSO pianist...

Boot Camp for Sciences to Help Students with Careers

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

Symphony Orchestra to Present Masterworks at Concert

Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert will showcase masterworks from several well-known composers on Friday, November 9.

Belhaven Releases Winter Issue of Alumni Magazine

The newest issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available in a digital format.

Belhaven Appoints New Provost, Reorganizes Academic Leadership

After an extensive national search, Belhaven President Dr. Roger Parrott has appointed Dr. Bradford Smith the University new provost and vice...

Students To Enlist in Upcoming Career Boot Camp

The University annual Career Boot Camp for traditional students of any major is March 22, 2018.

University Recognized as 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction

For the eighth consecutive year, Belhaven University was named a 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction.

Eight New Professors Begin First Semester at Belhaven

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

Best of Belhaven Concert Features Top Performances of Semester

The last installment of the 2018 Best of Belhaven performance is Monday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

2018 Welcome Week to Launch New Semester at Belhaven

Belhaven Welcome Week is August 24, 2018, and will kick-off the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week packed full of exciting...

Spring Dance Concert To Highlight Original Choreography

Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are collaborating for the 2018 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography.

Instruments and Voices Join Together for Harmonious Concert

Belhaven Instrumental and Choral Arts Concert on Tuesday, November 13 will showcase music from Belhaven Music and Choral Ensembles.

Annual Career Fair to Provide Employment Opportunities to Students

Employers will visit the Belhaven campus on March 1, looking to hire Belhaven best and brightest during the 2018 Belhaven Career Fair.

Piano Trio to Perform Music from Romanticism Composers

Belhaven Piano Trio will present an evening of chamber music on Friday, October 26 in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

Upcoming Blazer Day to Give Students Customized Visit

Blazer Day, happening September 21, is a customized campus experience for potential students.

Belhaven Madison Campus Now Offers Bachelor of Social Work

Belhaven University Madison campus is now offering a Bachelor of Social Work, designed for working adults who want a career devoted to helping...

Upcoming Discover Day To Host Students and Families

Belhaven first Discover Day of the semester is February 16, 2018. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who want to...

Belhaven Announces 2018 Alumni Award Winners

Today, Belhaven announced the winners of the 2018 Alumni Awards.

Mississippi Most Selective College is Belhaven

Belhaven University is Mississippi Most Selective College according to Business Insider.

Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2018 to Welcome Back Alumni

Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2018 is November 2-3, 2018. Alumni, students, parents, and families are invited to join us for a weekend of reunions,...

Criminal Justice Degree Comes to Belhaven

Belhaven has added a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice to the University list of quality programs.

Senior Exhibition Showcases Mastery of Visual Art

Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Meghan Burns and Carolyn McFaul.

University to Host Mental Health Professor, Author

As part of the speaker series "Mental Health and the Bible," Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel will host author and...

Belhaven Adds New Student Chapter for Healthcare Executives

Belhaven has a new student chapter for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The purpose of ACHE is to encourage learning and...

Morton Honored with 2018 Excellence in Higher Education Award

The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) honored Laura Morton, associate professor of dance, with the 2018 Excellence in Higher Education...

Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day to Welcome Students

New transfer students will prepare for their first semester during Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day on June 4, 2018.

Belhaven Releases New Issue of Tartan Magazine

The newest issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available in a digital format.

Belhaven Chattanooga Campus to Celebrate Class of 2018

Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 14, 7...

Northshore Specialty Coffee Now Open in the Shoe Bird Cafe

Change is brewing at Belhaven Shoe Bird Café. Northshore Specialty Coffee has moved in and is now serving delicious coffee, specialty drinks,...

Little Women The Musical Brings Big Tunes, Great Story

Little Women The Musical will premiere at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre. This timeless, captivating story from the Belhaven Theatre Department is...

Dept. of Defense Select Belhaven for Seven Seals Award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense program, presented Belhaven University the prestigious Seven Seals Award.

High School Students Discover Belhaven College Life

The University next Discover Day of the semester is March 2, 2018. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get...

Houston Students To Be Honored In Commencement 2018

Belhaven University Houston will honor its graduating students on May 5, 10 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8300 Katy Fwy, Houston,...

Belhaven Alum Awarded Teacher of the Year

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) named Belhaven alum Malaika Quarterman as the 2017-2018 JPS Teacher of the Year.

Insightful Chapel Speakers Scheduled for Spring Series

Belhaven 2018 Spring Chapel will bring together the entire campus to worship, discover and experience the living relationship we have with Jesus.

2018 News

Belhaven Faculty Member Recognized as Top 50 Under 40

The Mississippi Business Journal recently honored Belhaven Chair and Assistant Professor of Sports Management Dr. Antwon Woods with the Top 50...

POP-In to Financial Aid For Prizes, Food and Help

In an effort to help students better understand student loan repayment, Belhaven Financial Aid Office is inviting students to pop-in for a visit.

Creative Writing Majors To Showcase Best Works

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

MBA and MSL Programs Now Offer Public Administration Concentration

Belhaven continues to provide quality programs for aspiring business professionals and is now offering a public administration concentration for...

New MBA with Finance Concentration Now Available

Belhaven is now offering an online Master of Business Administration with Finance Concentration.

Belhaven Class of 2018 To Be Honored at Graduation

Graduating students will be honored at Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony May 12, 2018 at Thalia Mara Hall, 255 East Pascagoula Street.

Broadway Lyricist Shares Expertise with Theatre Students

The Dramatist Guild Foundation Traveling Masters Program selected Belhaven University to be the first college in the state of Mississippi to...

2018 Family Weekend Fun for Whole Family

Belhaven 2018 Family Weekend will welcome back parents and siblings for an action-packed weekend, full of fun activities for the whole family.

Belhaven Hosts Orientation for Freshmen and Transfers

Belhaven will host another Freshmen Orientation for incoming transfer and freshmen students who missed the first two events.

Graduate Certificates Now Available for Undergraduates

For the first time, Belhaven is offering graduate-level certificates without the commitment to a full-time graduate program.

May Day - One Big Day of Giving

In generations past, May Day was our most treasured campus celebration. Classes were canceled, students dressed in their finest (with white...

Jubilate Deo To Premiere at Belhaven

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

Humanities Council to Honor Film Production Chair and Student

The Mississippi Humanities Council will honor Belhaven Film Production Chair Rick Negron and William Bristow, a film production major from Brandon,...

Belhaven Named Most Home-School Friendly in Mississippi

Belhaven University was recently honored as one of the country Most Homeschool Friendly Colleges by Alpha Omega Publications.

2018 Summer Events Happening at Belhaven

Summer is here, and the Belhaven summer events page will keep you updated on the many activities happening on campus through the busy months of...

Poet Catherine Pierce To Give Insight on Writing

The Belhaven English Department will host poet Catherine Pierce for a reading of her published works, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the Student...

Alumnae Co-Founds School, Supports Special Needs Children

Merilee Olps Paxton 03 is helping families with developmentally disabled children gain hope and support for their education.

Musical White Christmas Brings the Screen to the Stage

Based on the timeless film, White Christmas will premiere at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre on Friday, November 2.

These Shining Lives to Premiere at Belhaven

The inspirational play, These Shining Lives, will premiere September 26 at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre.

Graphic Design Major Wins Award for Work

Graphic design major Erin Burt earned top honors at the 2018 American Advertising Awards, formerly the ADDYs.

U.S. News and World Report Names Belhaven Best Value 2019

U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven the prestigious title of 2019 Best Value for Regional Universities.

Give to Future Belhaven Students on Giving Tuesday

Each year around Thanksgiving, there are two days to shop for the best deals: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GivingTuesday is the opening day of...

Orchestra and Strings Concert to Feature Masterworks

Belhaven finest classical musicians will take the stage and offer a masterful orchestra and strings concert April 13, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for...

String Students Compete Against Top Universities, Win Big

Four music majors from Belhaven String Program competed against some of the South most prestigious universities and earned top honors.

School of the Arts on Display for Discover Day

Arts Discover Day on November 9 will give potential students a look into what makes Belhaven the premier Christian arts university.

Belhaven to Honor Graduating Class of 2018

Two commencement ceremonies will honor Belhaven University graduates on Saturday, December 15, 9:30 a.m.

McPhaul Earns National Champion Title for Track & Field

Belhaven junior Aliah McPhaul is the 2018 National Champion for Women Indoor Shot Put.

DOXA Concert Uses Dance to Bless Community

The 2018 DOXA Dance Concert is November 28-29 and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the...

Two Faculty Members Earn Legacy of Learning Honor

Dr. Yusufu Jinkiri and Mr. Claude Peter Hays III were recently inducted into Belhaven Legacy of Learning.

Alumna Concerts for Compassion Comes to Belhaven

Belhaven alumna and Juilliard graduate Jocelyn Zhu will join fellow Juilliard graduate Mariella Haubs to perform music by artists who faced...

Ezekiel to Feature Original Play and Music

Ezekiel is a devised collaboration featuring original theatre and music compositions from students and faculty in Belhaven Theatre Department and...

The Nation Oldest Singing Christmas Tree Celebrates 86 Years

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

Three Belhaven Programs Awarded for Academic Excellence

Colleges of Distinction, a national guide for colleges, recognized three Belhaven majors for their quality and programming.

Ensemble Performances Capture Essence of Dance and Worship

Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present three nights of worship through dance, February 15-17.

Handshake Connects Belhaven Students to 326,000 Employers

Belhaven students now have access to over 326,000 employers for both jobs and internships.

Music Majors Meet for Best of Belhaven Showcase

The third and final installment of the 2018 Best of Belhaven performance is Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

Best Visual Art on Display for Student Invitational Exhibit

The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for Belhaven Visual Art Department, and showcases a variety of artwork from...

Welcome Week Marks Beginning of Spring Semester

Belhaven Spring Welcome Week 2019 is January 5 and will mark the beginning of a new semester with a week of exciting events.