2019 News

Articles from the year

School of the Arts Releases Spring 2019 Arts Ablaze

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

Registration for Spring Semester 2020 to Open Soon

Traditional students can register the week of October 28-November 1 and plan their 2020 Spring Semester at Belhaven University.

Event To Prepare Students for Science Careers

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

Belhaven Named One of America Best Online Colleges

Belhaven University has again earned a national distinction for its award-winning online degree program.

Belhaven Chattanooga Campus To Celebrate Graduation

Belhaven University Chattanooga Campus will honor its graduating students during the Chattanooga Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 7...

"Handel Messiah: After the Hallelujah" to Premiere at Belhaven

The Belhaven Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present "Handel Messiah: After the Hallelujah" on Monday, April 15.

Pop-Up Theatre Performance Premiering at Belhaven

The Belhaven Theatre Department will present a series of short plays in different locations throughout the main Belhaven campus and Jackson area.

Career Bootcamp to Prepare Students for Life After College

Students are invited to Belhaven Career Bootcamp: Business and Arts on Thursday, March 21 in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.

Belhaven Class of 2019 To Celebrate Graduation

Graduating students will be honored at Belhaven University Commencement Ceremony May 4, 2019 at Thalia Mara Hall, 255 East Pascagoula Street.

Marching Band Uses Music to Spread Christmas Cheer

The Belhaven Marching Band brought some holiday cheer to patients at Children of Mississippi Hospital.

University To Celebrate 87 Years of Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree

Belhaven University is home to the oldest singing Christmas tree tradition in the United States. For the past 87 years, thousands of students and...

Exhibition to Feature Culmination of Artwork

Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Bailey Hughes and Rachel Townsdin.

Belhaven Best Creative Writers Share Their Works

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

Fighting AIDS in Africa, One Child at a Time

Belhaven alum Tanya Weaver 91 is fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. She is the executive director of American Foundation for Children with...

Mississippi Biologist Uncovering Kale Cancer-Killing Effects

Belhaven University Professor of Biology Dr. Elizabeth Brandon and a team of student researchers are discovering foundational research toward a...

Homecoming Weekend 2019 to Welcome Back Alumni

Reunions, recreation, and reminiscing are at the forefront of Belhaven Homecoming Weekend 2019, happening November 8-9.

MSU and Belhaven University Partner for Dual Degree Program

Top officials from Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering and Belhaven University School of Science and Arts signed an...

Spencer The Light in the Piazza Debuts in London

The influence of Belhaven alum and Mississippi author Elizabeth Spencer 42 is reaching all the way to London, England.

Student Composers to Present New Music

Belhaven Student Composer Concert XXI will be a special performance showcasing several arrangements of music from students earning a Bachelor of...

Students to Learn from Area Best Graphic Designers

Belhaven Graphic Design Department will host Monster MERGE 2019, the American Advertising Federation of Jackson (AAFJ) idea-exchange event.

Houston Students To Be Honored In Commencement

Belhaven University Houston will honor its graduating students on April 26, 10 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8300 Katy Fwy,...

Mississippi Dancers Unite for Night of Dance at Belhaven

The 2019 Community Dance Concert, September 21 at 7 p.m., is a special one-night performance for both students and the community to experience the...

Belhaven Atlanta Students to Celebrate Graduation

Students from Belhaven University Atlanta campus will celebrate commencement on May 18, 2019.

New Certificates Program to Advance Legal Careers

Belhaven University is partnering with the Center for Legal Studies to provide legal studies certificates to its students.

Hall of Fame Coach Hill Denson Announces Final Season

Blazers Head Baseball Coach Hill Denson has announced that 2019 will be his final season of coaching.

Nominations for 2019 Alumni Awards Now Open

Belhaven University is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Belhaven Alumni Awards. A total of thirteen awards will honor alumni during the...

U.S. News Honors Belhaven University with Multiple Awards

U.S. News & World Report honored Belhaven University with several awards for its excellence in higher education.

Belhaven Launches Degree in Multibillion-Dollar Hospitality Industry

Belhaven University is now helping students advance into the multibillion-dollar industry of hospitality and is introducing its new Bachelor of...

Sherry Overby To Lead Human Resources at Belhaven

Sherry Overby 04 was named the new Belhaven University Director of Human Resources and will bring over 15 years of insight and experience to the...

Local High Schoolers Become Scientists for a Day

Science and math students from Jackson Prep, Clinton High School, Hartfield Academy, and St. Augustine School attended Belhaven Big Stem Event and...

Belhaven Partners with Steve Wozniak EdTech Company Woz U

Woz U, Steve Wozniak Education-as-a-Service company, is partnering with Belhaven University to transform the lives of individuals by offering...

Discover Day Opens Campus to High Schoolers

Belhaven University Discover Day is October 11, 2019. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get an inside look...

EasyKale Labs LLC and Belhaven Partner for Cancer Research

EasyKale® Labs and Belhaven University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on cancer research.

Special Guest Speakers Scheduled for 2019 Fall Chapel

Belhaven University 2019 Fall Chapel will bring together the entire campus in a shared spiritually enriching hour that encourages a collective...

2019 Summer and Fall Registration is Now Open

Traditional students can register this week, March 25-29, and plan their 2019 Summer and Fall Semester at Belhaven University.

Emerge Exhibition to Feature Top Graphic Designers

The Graphic Design Department will host the exhibit "Emerge," featuring the work of student designers.

Giving Campaign Raising Funds for Student Scholarships

Belhaven University launched the Keep the Waters Flowing campaign to raise funds for student scholarships.

Best of Belhaven Showcases Top Music Performances

The Belhaven Music Department will showcase some of the top student performances in one concert. The second installment of Best of Belhaven is...

Majors Fair to Showcase Belhaven Fields of Study

Belhaven will host its annual Majors Fair on Thursday, October 24 at 12 p.m. in the Dr. Billy Kim International Center.

New Exhibition to Showcase Senior Artwork

Belhaven Senior Art Exhibition will showcase the works of graduating visual art majors, Alyse Bloodworth, Samantha Hamlin, Anna Newcomb, and Genie...

Belhaven Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for June

Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for Belhaven Freshmen Orientation on June 13-14, 2019.

Belhaven Awards Longtime Educator with Honorary Doctorate

Belhaven President Dr. Roger Parrott awarded longtime educator Ms. Bettye H. Quinn 58 an honorary doctorate during the University commencement...

Concert to Feature Best Musical Performances of Semester 2019

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

Alum Serves in Elite Flight Nurse Squadron

At any moment, Alex Harvey 17 could get an urgent call that has life or death consequences. He is part of an elite unit of flight nurses with the...

2019 Spring Dance Concert to Feature New Choreography

Belhaven University dance faculty and guest artists are collaborating for the 2019 Spring Dance Concert.

Orientation to Welcome Belhaven New Transfer Students

New transfer students will prepare for their first semester at Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day on June 7, 2019.

President of NASW Visits with Belhaven Students

The Belhaven Social Work Department recently hosted Dr. Kathleen Wehrmann, president of National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Best of Belhaven Concert to Showcase Top Performances

The 2019 Best of Belhaven performance is Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

NAMI Awards Belhaven Provost For Leadership in Mental Health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) honored Belhaven University Provost Dr. Brad Smith for his commitment to mental health in Mississippi.

Alum Graduates from FBI, Serves and Protects Public

Belhaven alum Charles W. Haynes 11 graduated from the FBI National Academy in June 2019. He is using his skills and knowledge to serve and protect...

New Degree Prepares Students for Tech Jobs

Belhaven University has recognized the opportunities this growing field provides for its students and is responding by offering a Bachelor of...

Orchestra and Strings Concert to Feature Masterworks 2019

Belhaven finest classical musicians will take the stage and offer a masterful orchestra and strings concert on Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. in the...

Author and Alum Angie Thomas Returns to Talk New Book

Angie Thomas 11, New York Times bestselling author, will return to her alma mater to celebrate the release of her second book, On the Come Up.

New Online Classes Open to Undergraduate Students in the Summer

Undergraduate students can register for summer online courses that can be taken anywhere. Belhaven Online allows you to attend class and complete...

Humanities Teacher Award to Honor Dr. Sauerwein

Professor of Music Dr. Andrew Sauerwein received the prestigious 2018-2019 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher Award.

Mental Health Lectures To Culminate with Amy Simpson

To conclude the speaker series "Mental Health and the Bible," Belhaven Institute for International Care and Counsel will host author,...

High Schoolers To Become Belhaven Students for a Day

Belhaven first Discover Day of the semester is February 15, 2019. This special day is for high schoolers interested in learning about and...

Belhaven University Reaching out to Help Argosy Students

Belhaven University is ready to help the more than 16,000 students that have been adversely impacted by the abrupt closure of Argosy University...

Dance Concert to Celebrate and Highlight New Choreography

New choreography, with styles from classical and contemporary ballet to modern dance, will be showcased at Belhaven 2019 Fall Dance Concert.

Belhaven Releases New Issue of Alumni Magazine

The new issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available.

Music Styles Mix for 2019 Instrumental Arts Concert

Belhaven Instrumental Arts Concert is Thursday, April 11 and will feature everything from Baroque to Twentieth-century music, highlighted by the...

Ensemble Performance to Use Dance as Worship

Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present three nights of worship through dance, February 14-16.

Employers to Visit Campus for Annual Career Fair

Belhaven will welcome employers and post graduate educators for the 2019 Belhaven Career Fair, happening February 28.

The Skin of Our Teeth To Premiere at Belhaven

Thornton Wilder The Skin of Our Teeth will premiere February 15-23, 2019 at Belhaven Blackbox Theatre.

Mississippi Humanities Award Presented to Dr. Kristen White

Dr. Kristen K. White, chair and assistant professor of Belhaven Intercultural Studies Department, was awarded the prestigious 2020 Mississippi...

Belhaven Music Majors Earn Top Honors at Festival

This past semester, two music majors and one alum from Belhaven University Strings Program competed against some of the country most prestigious...

Art Exhibit Celebrates Best from Student Artists

The Student Invitational Art Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for Belhaven Visual Art Department and will celebrate the hard work and...

Visiting Poet Amy Fleury to Share Expertise

Belhaven Creative Writing Department will host poet and fiction writer Amy Fleury for a reading of her published works on Monday, March 4.

Welcome Week Launches New Academic Year

Belhaven Welcome Week is August 16 and will mark the beginning of the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week of exciting events.

Arts Discover Day to Welcome Students to Campus

Arts Discover Day on November 15, 2019 will give students who are interested in the arts a look into what makes Belhaven a premier Christian arts...

Mental Health Expert to Speak at University

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

Alum Helps Churches Gain Momentum

Eric Smith 04 has always had a desire to see the church grow and thrive.

Belhaven Awarded for 22 Years of Top Christian Education

Belhaven was awarded a national honor for its commitment to Christian higher education.

Belhaven Offers Program to Help Rural Pastors

Belhaven University is looking for pastors who have a passion for rural and small-town ministry for a two-year fellowship called the Rural Pastors...

Phi Theta Kappa Awards Belhaven for Helping Transfer Students

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has honored Belhaven University for its dynamic pathways that support transfer students.

Dr. Antwon Woods Honored with 40 Under Forty Achievement Award

The Network Journal has named Dr. Antwon D. Woods, Belhaven Chair and Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Sport Management, a...

Victor Hu to Speak at Belhaven Graduation Ceremony

Investor, company builder, and advisor Mr. Victor Hu will be the honored speaker at Belhaven University 2019 December Graduation Ceremony.

Music Professor Compositions Come to Life

Belhaven Faculty Composition Concert will feature new music from Professor of Music Dr. Andrew Sauerwein and alumnus William A. Peacock.

Belhaven University Earns Full NCAA Membership

The NCAA Division III Membership Committee has approved Belhaven University for full, active NCAA membership beginning this fall with the 2019-20...

Seniors to Present Dance Research Presentations

Students from Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process.

Belhaven Announces Arts Events for 2019 Fall Semester

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

Belhaven Honored for 10th Consecutive Year as College of Distinction

Belhaven University is one of only two universities in Mississippi that earned the title 2019-2020 College of Distinction.

Nursing Class of 2019 Achieve 100% Pass Rate for Licensure

Belhaven University School of Nursing is celebrating the accomplishments of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2019.

Belhaven Welcomes New Music Department Chair

Belhaven University has named Dr. Doran Bugg the new chair of Belhaven University Music Department.

Transfer, Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for July

On July 19, 2018, Belhaven will host another orientation for transfer and freshmen students who missed the previous two events.

2019 News

Belhaven Invites High School Students to Spring Discover Day

The University next Discover Day of the semester is March 8, 2019. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get...

Symphony Orchestra to Present Beethoven Masterworks

The University finest classical musicians will take the stage for the 2019 Belhaven Symphony Orchestra Concert on Friday, November 8, 7:30 p.m.

Belhaven and Thirdmill Partner for Online Degree in Biblical Studies

Belhaven University and Third Millennium Ministries are launching a new partnership

Belhaven Appoints New Director of Alumni Relations

Belhaven University has selected Frank Laws 91 to lead alumni relations.

Belhaven Earns Best College for Your Money Accolade

Money.com has recognized Belhaven quality and affordability, and honored the University with the 2019-2020 Best Colleges for Your Money accolade.

Emerging Choreographers Concert to Highlight Belhaven Dancers

DOXA Emerging Choreographers Concert is November 22-23 and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students...

Green and Gold Day to Host Prospective Student Athletes

Green and Gold Day is February 23, 2019 at Belhaven. This day is designed for prospective student athletes who are interested in the University

Jackson Academy and Belhaven University Partner in Dual Enrollment

Students at Jackson Academy will now be able to take dual enrollment classes in language arts and math through Belhaven University.

Belhaven Awarded for Best Value and Affordability

Belhaven University is one of only a hundred universities in the country to receive the distinction of America 100 Best College Buys.

University Housing Gives Students Affordable Option for Summer

Belhaven is offering housing in the University Village during summer 2019. Students have the choice of renting out premium apartment-style rooms.

Belhaven Inducted New Members of Sigma Beta Delta

On May 3, 2019, the Belhaven Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta inducted 10 new student members from the traditional program as well as Belhaven adult and...

Award Salutes Belhaven Commitment to Military

Belhaven was named a 2019-2020 Military Friendly School for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military in their pursuit of higher education.

Belhaven to Honor 2019 Alumni Award Winners

Belhaven University has announced the winners of the 2019 Alumni Awards.

Alum Recognized for Positive Impact in Nursing

In only a year, nursing graduate Alex Harvey 17 is making a significant impact in the nursing profession.

New Music Festival to Highlight Local Colleges and Universities

Belhaven University will host the second annual New Music Jackson Festival. Students and faculty from four Jackson-area colleges and universities...

Belhaven Theatre Department to Present The Illusion

Belhaven Theatre Department will present The Illusion, November 7-9, 13-16 at the Blackbox Theatre.

Belhaven to Celebrate 2019 Memphis and Desoto Graduates

Belhaven University Memphis/DeSoto will honor its graduating students May 3, 7 p.m. at LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 4800 Highway 305 North in...

The Secret Garden To Premiere at Belhaven

Belhaven Theatre Department will present The Secret Garden, April 6-13 at the Blackbox Theatre.

Conference to Share Research on Spiritual Care in Nursing

The intersection between nursing and spiritual care can be a blurry line for many. The Alumni Nursing Education Conference will share insight and...

Junior Day 2019 to Welcome High Schoolers

High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University Junior Day on Friday, April 12, 2019.