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Concert to Feature Top Music from the Semester

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 November 2023

The Belhaven Music Department will showcase some of the most outstanding student performances of the semester during the Best of Belhaven concert...

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2023 Fall Dance Concert to Showcase Exciting New Choreography

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 November 2023

Belhaven University's Fall Dance Concert 2023 will showcase new choreography and include works from both dance faculty and guest artists.

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Belhaven University’s 91st Singing Christmas Tree Coming in December

  • David Sprayberry
  • 03 November 2023

The oldest singing Christmas tree tradition in the United States began at Belhaven University, and this year will mark the 91st performance of...

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Belhaven Choirs to Present Concert, “Psalms, Canticles, and Lamentations”

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 November 2023

Belhaven's Chorale and Concert Choir are collaborating for a choral music concert titled “Psalms, Canticles, and Lamentations” on...

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Belhaven’s Symphony Orchestra to Perform Exciting Classics

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 November 2023

Belhaven's finest classical musicians will take the stage for a masterful orchestra concert on Friday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center...

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Interactive Student Composers Concert to Feature New Music

  • David Sprayberry
  • 31 October 2023

The interactive Student Composers Concert is November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

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Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023 Happening This Week

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 October 2023

DOXA’s Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023 is October 27-28 and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from...

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Theatre Department to Present Play Inspired by 1997 "Cinderella"

  • David Sprayberry
  • 17 October 2023

The Belhaven Theatre Department will present “Cinderella,” inspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay by Richard Rodgers and Oscar...

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Fall Discover Day to Spotlight the Arts at Belhaven University

  • David Sprayberry
  • 11 October 2023

Belhaven University’s School of the Arts will host Arts Discover Day on Friday, November 17.

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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...

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New “ArtWORK” Exhibit to Highlight Art and Design Professors

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 October 2023

Professors from Belhaven’s Art and Design Department will showcase their mastery of art in the upcoming exhibition, “ArtWORK.”

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Dance Professor Named Adjudicator for Hong Kong Ballet Competition

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 September 2023

Professor of Dance and Director of Ballet Ravenna Wagnon served as an adjudicator for the Hong Kong Ballet Group Stars Award on September 6-11.

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Mississippi Dancers Unite for Community Dance Concert at Belhaven

  • David Sprayberry
  • 26 September 2023

The Community Dance Concert, September 30 at 7 p.m., is a special one-night performance for both students and the community to experience the...

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Belhaven Needs Singers for the 91st Singing Christmas Tree

  • David Sprayberry
  • 20 September 2023

Belhaven University is sending an open invitation to join students, staff, faculty, and alumni on the 91st Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree,...

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Theatre Department Now Showing "A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur"

  • David Sprayberry
  • 08 September 2023

Belhaven University's Theatre Department announced the upcoming production of "A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur" by Tennessee Williams.

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Senior Art Exhibition “Autonomous Reverie” to Open at Gallery

  • David Sprayberry
  • 22 August 2023

The works of visual art and design majors Savannah Wimberly, Lauren Watts, and Lilly Perkins will be featured at the Senior Fine Art Exhibition,...

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Annual 24-Hour Theatre Event to Feature Original Works

  • David Sprayberry
  • 22 August 2023

Belhaven’s 24-Hour Theatre Event is this Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theatre.

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Belhaven University to Award Angie Thomas Scholarships to Hopeful Writers

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 August 2023

In honor of well-known author and alum Angie Thomas ’11, Belhaven University is helping aspiring writers in a major way.

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Belhaven University Adds New Faculty to Enhance Academic Excellence

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 August 2023

Belhaven University welcomed six new professors to its academic community. These distinguished educators come from diverse backgrounds, each...

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Team of Alumni and Students Contribute to Major Motion Picture

  • David Sprayberry
  • 19 July 2023

Belhaven University students and alumni were involved in making a major motion picture being filmed in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Belhaven University Shares Close Connections with USA IBC

  • David Sprayberry
  • 07 July 2023

Faculty, students, and alumni from Belhaven University’s Dance Department all had major roles in the 12th USA International Ballet...

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Belhaven Names 2023 Elizabeth Spencer Award Recipients

  • David Sprayberry
  • 12 May 2023

Faculty from Belhaven University’s English and Creative Writing Departments honored four students excelling in the written arts.

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Belhaven University Surprises Student with Full-Ride Scholarship for Creative Writing

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 April 2023

Best-selling author Angie Thomas and Belhaven University surprised an unsuspecting high school senior with a full-ride scholarship for creative...

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Free Concert and Awards to Feature Best of Belhaven

  • David Sprayberry
  • 11 April 2023

The Belhaven Music Department will showcase some of the top student performances of the semester and present music awards to several music majors.

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Belhaven Vocal Concert to Celebrate Easter Day

  • David Sprayberry
  • 06 April 2023

Belhaven Vocal Chamber Ensemble will host the special concert, "Let Every Morn Be Easter Day!"