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Belhaven University Strengthens AI Education with Appointment of Dr. Saman Sargolzaei

  • Belhaven News
  • 14 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Saman Sargolzaei as associate professor of computer science and chair of artificial intelligence in the...

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Belhaven University Appoints Dr. Tonsha Emerson as Assistant Professor of Nursing

  • Belhaven News
  • 13 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Tonsha Emerson as assistant professor of nursing in the School of Nursing. A certified nurse educator and...

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Belhaven University Appoints Wendy Durrell as Assistant Professor of Nursing

  • Belhaven News
  • 10 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Wendy Durrell, M.S.N., R.N., as assistant professor of nursing in the <<School of Nursing>>. Bringing...

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Belhaven University Appoints Camille Buxton as Assistant Professor of Education and Online Elementary Education Program Coordinator

  • Belhaven News
  • 06 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Camille Buxton as assistant professor of education and coordinator of the Online Elementary Teacher Education...

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Belhaven University Appoints Dr. Trena Warren as Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

  • Belhaven News
  • 05 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Trena Warren as assistant professor of education and coordinator of data collection, analysis, and reporting...

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Belhaven University Appoints Dr. Jerold Meadows as Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in School of Business

  • Belhaven News
  • 03 August 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Jerold Meadows as assistant professor and director of graduate programs in its School of Business, where he...

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Belhaven University Appoints Andrea Edwards as Director of Traditional BSN Program and Assistant Professor of Nursing

  • Belhaven News
  • 30 July 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Andrea Edwards, M.S.N., CNE, as director of the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and...

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Belhaven University Appoints Sonya Arrington as Assistant Professor of Business Administration

  • Belhaven News
  • 29 July 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Sonya Arrington as assistant professor of business administration in its School of Business, where she will...

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Belhaven University Names Dr. Ken Gerhart Assistant Professor in School of Business

  • Belhaven News
  • 28 July 2026

Belhaven University has named Dr. Ken Gerhart assistant professor in its School of Business, effective this fall.

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Belhaven University Welcomes Dr. Clayr Simnacher to Prepare the Next Generation of Christian Counselors

  • Belhaven News
  • 23 July 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Clayr Simnacher as specialty instructor of counseling. A licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S)...

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Belhaven University Appoints Dr. Myesha Holmes as Assistant Professor in Doctor of Business Administration Program

  • Belhaven News
  • 13 July 2026

Belhaven University has named Dr. Myesha Holmes assistant professor in its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, where she will prepare...

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Belhaven University Professor Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship, Earns National Recognition for Novel

  • Belhaven News
  • 09 July 2026

Belhaven University Creative Writing professor Randy Smith has been awarded a $5,000 Individual Artist Fellowship Grant from the Mississippi Arts...

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Belhaven University Welcomes Vanessa Van Wormer to Dance Department

  • Belhaven News
  • 07 July 2026

Belhaven University is pleased to announce that Vanessa Van Wormer has joined its Dance Department as an Associate Professor, beginning this fall.

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Belhaven University Receives Mississippi INBRE Grant

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 May 2026

Belhaven University has received a $25,000 Office of Sponsored Programs Seed Grant from Mississippi INBRE to support continued growth in...

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Dr. Robert Waltzer Named Fellow of Mississippi Academy of Sciences

  • David Sprayberry
  • 30 March 2026

Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department Dr. Robert Waltzer has been named a Fellow of the Mississippi Academy of...

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Belhaven University Welcomes Dr. Jan Lemon to Counseling Faculty

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 February 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Dr. Jan C. Lemon as associate professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling program.

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Belhaven University Welcomes Joey Nelms as Chair and Assistant Professor of Film Production

  • David Sprayberry
  • 05 February 2026

Belhaven University has appointed Joey Nelms as chair and assistant professor of film production, bringing to the university an accomplished...

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Mississippi Humanities Council Honors Dr. Guinn for Excellence in Education

  • D.S.
  • 16 January 2026

The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded Dr. Matthew Guinn, professor of creative writing and chair of the English Department at...

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Dr. Brandon Magers Honored With 2025 Johnnie-Marie Whitfield Service Award

  • Jason Brock
  • 11 December 2025

The Mississippi Local Section of the American Chemical Society recognized Belhaven University professor Dr. Brandon Magers with its 2025...

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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