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Belhaven University Releases Latest Edition of Tartan Magazine

  • David Sprayberry
  • 19 November 2025

Belhaven University is proud to announce the release of the newest issue of the Tartan Magazine, now available in print and online.

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Belhaven University’s Bill Moak Named to Southern Public Relations Hall of Fame

  • David Sprayberry
  • 30 October 2025

Belhaven University’s Chair and Assistant Professor of Communication, Bill Moak, APR, Fellow PRSA, has been named to the Southern...

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Belhaven University STEM Faculty Secure Historic Research Grants

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 October 2025

Belhaven University’s School of Science and Mathematics has achieved a landmark milestone, securing multiple external research grants...

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Creative Writing Chair Dr. Randall Smith Wins National Fiction Award 

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 September 2025

Dr. Randall Smith, chair of Belhaven University’s Creative Writing Department,has been awarded the Editor’s Choice Award for Fiction...

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Belhaven Names New Chair of Doctor of Business Administration

  • David Sprayberry
  • 26 August 2025

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Zonzie McLaurin as Professor and Chair of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program

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Mississippi Arts Commission Awards Grants to Three Belhaven Art and Design Faculty

  • David Sprayberry
  • 18 August 2025

The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded grants to three faculty members in Belhaven University’s Art and Design Department

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Dr. Brandon Magers Elected Chair of New Statewide Research Council

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 August 2025

Belhaven University professor Dr. Brandon Magers will lead a new statewide council focused on expanding research opportunities at...

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Zoey Ainsworth Brings Fresh Vision to Belhaven’s Fashion Merchandising Program

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 August 2025

Belhaven University has named Zoey Ainsworth as the new special instructor of fashion merchandising in the School of Business. She will begin her...

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Dr. Mariana Sá Joins Belhaven’s Biology Department

  • David Sprayberry
  • 31 July 2025

Belhaven University announces the appointment of Dr. Mariana Cavalcante e Almeida Sá as a new faculty member in the Department of Biology,...

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AMTESOL Elects Dr. Stacey Donaldson as Vice President

  • David Sprayberry
  • 30 July 2025

Dr. Stacey Donaldson, associate professor and director of the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at Belhaven...

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Belhaven University Names Dr. Tangie Hales Dean of School of Nursing

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 July 2025

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Tangie Hales as dean of the School of Nursing.

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Belhaven Welcomes Dr. Clay Norton as Dean of Faculty for the School of Education

  • David Sprayberry
  • 16 May 2025

Dr. J. Clay Norton will join Belhaven University this fall as Dean of Faculty for the School of Education.

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Belhaven University Welcomes Dr. Willie Benson as Full-Time Faculty Member

  • David Sprayberry
  • 11 April 2025

Belhaven University has welcomed Dr. Willie Benson as a full-time assistant professor and chair of the information technology program in the School...

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Oxford Film Festival Screens Belhaven Professor’s Movie Cajita

  • David Sprayberry
  • 19 March 2025

The Oxford Film Festival screened the feature film “Cajita,” written and produced by Belhaven University’s Film Production...

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Dr. Wendy Celoria Joins Belhaven University Faculty

  • David Sprayberry
  • 17 March 2025

Dr. Wendy Celoria has joined the Belhaven University faculty as assistant professor of counseling.

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Belhaven University Welcomes Dr. Brittany Singleton to School of Education

  • David Sprayberry
  • 04 March 2025

Belhaven University is pleased to announce that Dr. Brittany Singleton has joined the faculty as an assistant professor in the School of Education.

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Dr. Ben Wiggershaus Joins Belhaven University’s Biblical Studies Faculty

  • David Sprayberry
  • 14 February 2025

Dr. Ben Wiggershaus will join the faculty of Belhaven University this fall in the Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry Department.

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Mississippi Humanities Council Honors Dr. Parry for Excellence in Education

  • David Sprayberry
  • 16 January 2025

The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) awarded Dr. Seth Parry, Belhaven’s Dean of Humanities and Ministry, the prestigious 2025 Mississippi...

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Belhaven Art Professor Launches New Board Game: Red Tides

  • David Sprayberry
  • 16 September 2024

Belhaven University’s Art Professor Jon Micah Tyson has teamed up with his longtime friend and game designer Nick Raynor to create an...

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Belhaven University Art Professor Receives Grant from Mississippi Arts Commission

  • David Sprayberry
  • 19 August 2024

The Mississippi Arts Commission’s (MAC) Artist Fellowship awarded Nate Theisen, Co-Chair and Professor of Art and Design Department, a...

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Belhaven University Appoints Dr. Bobbie Loveless as School of Nursing Dean

  • David Sprayberry
  • 17 April 2024

Belhaven University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Bobbie Loveless as the Dean of the School of Nursing.

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Mississippi Humanities Council Honors Belhaven Faculty with 2024 Award

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 January 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) awarded Dr. Elissa Sartwell, Belhaven’s Chair and Professor of Theatre, the prestigious 2024...

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Colleges of Distinction Honored Belhaven Academic Programs for Quality

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 December 2023

Colleges of Distinction awarded top honors to Belhaven University’s School of Nursing, School of Business, and School of Education for their...

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Mississippi Arts Commission Awards Grant to Visual Art Professor

  • David Sprayberry
  • 30 November 2023

The Mississippi Arts Commission’s (MAC) Artist Fellowship awarded Jacob Rowan, assistant professor of art in Belhaven University's Art...

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Mississippi Arts Commission Awards Grant to Film Production Chair

  • David Sprayberry
  • 11 October 2023

The Mississippi Arts Commission’s (MAC) Artist Fellowship awarded Rick Negron, chair of Belhaven University's Film Production...