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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 Launches Tartan Tuesday Giving Day

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 September 2025

Belhaven University is inviting alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to come together in celebration of Tartan Tuesday, the...

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Belhaven University Reports Record Enrollment for Fall 2025

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 September 2025

Belhaven University is celebrating record enrollment this fall, with approximately 4,500 students enrolled across its traditional, online, and...

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Project Dance Brings Nationwide Dance Community to Belhaven University

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 September 2025

Dancers from across the United States will gather at Belhaven University for Project Dance Jackson, highlighted by a free outdoor performance...

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Discover Day Welcomes High School Students to Explore Belhaven University

  • David Sprayberry
  • 18 September 2025

Belhaven University will welcome high school students for Discover Day on Friday, October 24.

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Belhaven Earns National Recognition for Academic Excellence

  • David Sprayberry
  • 15 September 2025

Colleges of Distinction, a national guide for college-bound students, awarded Belhaven University three major awards for its academic excellence...

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Belhaven University Announces 2025 Alumni Award Honorees

  • David Sprayberry
  • 08 September 2025

Belhaven University has announced its 2025 Alumni Award recipients, honoring graduates who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service in their...

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Belhaven Hosts International Guild of Musicians in Dance Conference

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2025

Belhaven University will host the 2025 International Guild of Musicians in Dance (IGMD) Conference Sept. 5-7 in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and...

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Belhaven University Streamlines MBA Program to 30 Credit Hours

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 July 2025

Belhaven University has announced a major enhancement to its Master of Business Administration program, reducing the required credit hours from 36...

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Money Names Belhaven University a 2025 Best College in America

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 July 2025

Financial news outlet Money has named Belhaven University to its 2025 Best Colleges list, recognizing its affordability and student success.

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Welcome Week 2025 to Launch New Academic Year at Belhaven University

  • David Sprayberry
  • 02 July 2025

Belhaven's Welcome Week 2025 is August 14-23. A week of exciting events will mark the beginning of the semester for new and returning students.

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Belhaven University Student Anna Leah Jolly Crowned Miss Mississippi

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 June 2025

Belhaven University student Anna Leah Jolly was crowned Miss Mississippi last weekend and will compete in the Miss America pageant this September...

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Belhaven University Awarded Grant to Launch Mississippi’s First Online AI Master’s Program

  • David Sprayberry
  • 13 June 2025

Belhaven University will launch Mississippi’s first fully online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence.

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Students Showcase First-Ever Upcycled Fashion Show

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 May 2025

Belhaven University’s Fashion Merchandising program brought new life to old fabric in its inaugural sustainable fashion show, “In...

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Mother and Daughter to Graduate Together and Launch Co-Authored Memoir

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 May 2025

Belhaven University will award degrees to mother and daughter Olivia Omega and Malia Logan during its upcoming spring commencement on May 3.

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New Stage and Belhaven Theatre Celebrate Creative Collaboration

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 April 2025

A thriving relationship between Belhaven University’s Theatre Department and New Stage Theatre continues to provide meaningful opportunities...

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Belhaven Celebrates Longtime Partnership with Ballet Magnificat!

  • David Sprayberry
  • 16 April 2025

Belhaven University honored the long-standing relationship between its Dance Department and the internationally acclaimed Christian ballet company,...

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Alumnus to Launch New Hotel with Exclusive Belhaven Partnership

  • David Sprayberry
  • 18 March 2025

Belhaven University alumnus Gabriel Prado ’13 is bringing new life to Jackson’s hospitality scene while giving back to his alma mater.

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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 Celebrates the Life of Former President Dr. Verne Kennedy

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 March 2025

Dr. Verne Kennedy, former president and longtime trustee, entered the Lord's presence on February 28, 2025, at the age of 83.

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Angie Thomas Surprises Aspiring Writer with a Full Ride Scholarship

  • David Sprayberry
  • 28 January 2025

Renowned author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior and aspiring writer Owen Jarvis with a full-ride scholarship to her alma mater, Belhaven...

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Mississippi Mud Monsters Partner with Belhaven University

  • David Sprayberry
  • 17 January 2025

The Mississippi Mud Monsters and Belhaven University are proud to announce a partnership that ensure Trustmark Park will be the home of Belhaven...

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Belhaven University to Celebrate Fall 2024 Graduates

  • David Sprayberry
  • 11 November 2024

Belhaven University will honor its Fall 2024 graduates with four commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 14, at the Belhaven Center for the...

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Belhaven University Names New Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing

  • David Sprayberry
  • 08 October 2024

Belhaven University has appointed Suzanne Sullivan as Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, effective November 15, 2024.

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Belhaven University’s 92nd Annual Singing Christmas Tree Ushers in the Holiday Season

  • David Sprayberry
  • 04 October 2024

The oldest singing Christmas tree tradition in the United States began at Belhaven University, and this year will mark the 92nd performance...