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Public Relations Students Earn Prestigious Certificates and Recognition

  • David Sprayberry
  • 19 May 2026

Two Belhaven University students earned the prestigious Certificate in Principles of Public Relations, while another was recognized as one of the...

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Belhaven University Honors 2026 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 May 2026

Belhaven University’s School of Nursing celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

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Belhaven University Honors Student Achievement at 2026 Honors Convocation

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 May 2026

Belhaven University celebrated the academic excellence and outstanding achievements of its students during the 2026 Honors Convocation, held...

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Chemistry Students Earn National Recognition, Present Research at ACS Conference

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 May 2026

Belhaven University’s American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter has earned national distinction through multiple honors and...

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Belhaven University Recognized as 2026 Homeschool-Friendly College

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 April 2026

Belhaven University has been recognized as a 2026 Homeschool-Friendly College by Homeschooling Parent, underscoring the university’s...

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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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Dance Department Earns Top Honors at Regional ACDA Conference

  • David Sprayberry
  • 30 March 2026

The Belhaven University Dance Department recently celebrated a major achievement at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference

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Belhaven University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation

  • D.S.
  • 26 March 2026

Belhaven University has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School designation for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military...

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Belhaven University Hosts 2026 Mississippi Honors Conference

  • David S.
  • 25 February 2026

Belhaven University recently hosted the Mississippi Honors Conference, welcoming undergraduate honors students from colleges and universities...

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Nominations Open for Belhaven University’s 2026 Alumni Awards

  • David Sprayberry
  • 20 February 2026

Belhaven University is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards.

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Angie Thomas Delivers Surprise of Full-Ride Scholarship to Aspiring Writer

  • David Sprayberry
  • 22 January 2026

Best-selling author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior Stephanie Hartmann with news of a full-ride scholarship to Belhaven University.

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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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Belhaven Accepting Entries for 2026 Elizabeth Spencer Writing Awards

  • David Sprayberry
  • 15 January 2026

Belhaven University is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Elizabeth Spencer Writing Awards

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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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Nursing, Business, and Education Programs Earn National Recognition

  • David Sprayberry
  • 05 November 2025

Colleges of Distinction (COD) has honored Belhaven University’s School of Nursing, School of Business, and School of Education for their...

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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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Applications Open for Sixth Annual Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship

  • David Sprayberry
  • 10 September 2025

Belhaven University is once again searching for aspiring writers to award a full-ride scholarship.

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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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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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Belhaven Earns National Recognition for Transfer Student Support

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 August 2025

Belhaven University was named to the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, marking its seventh consecutive year of recognition for exceptional...

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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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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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Belhaven Celebrates Student Achievements at 2025 Honors Convocation

  • David Sprayberry
  • 02 May 2025

Belhaven University recognized outstanding academic, leadership, and service achievements during its 2025 Honors Convocation, held on Friday, May 2.

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Students Earn Top Awards at Mississippi Honors Conference

  • David Sprayberry
  • 10 March 2025

Students from Belhaven University’s Honors Program recently showcased their academic excellence at the Mississippi Honors Conference, held at...