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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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Music Department to Present Best of Belhaven II and Music Awards 

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 April 2025

Belhaven University’s Music Department will showcase its most outstanding student performances of the semester at the Best of Belhaven II...

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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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Belhaven University to Host Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition

  • David Sprayberry
  • 08 April 2025

The Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition is the centerpiece of the year for Belhaven's Visual Art Department, and it showcases artwork...

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Belhaven Choral Arts Concert Illustrates John 14:27

  • David Sprayberry
  • 08 April 2025

The Belhaven Chorale and Women’s Ensemble will present the concert “John 14:27,” on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Center for...

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Theatre Department Presents Double Bill of One Act Plays

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 March 2025

Two Belhaven University theatre students will make their mainstage directional debuts with productions of "Smoke Screens" and...

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Theatre Department Presents Double Bill of One Act Plays

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 March 2025

Two Belhaven University theatre students will make their mainstage directional debuts with productions of "Smoke Screens" and...

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Belhaven University to Present Student Composers Concert 32

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 March 2025

The Belhaven Composers Forum will showcase original musical works at Student Composers Concert 32 on April 4 at 7 p.m. in...

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Belhaven Music Department to Present Instrumental Arts Concert

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 March 2025

Belhaven University’s wind and percussion students will take center stage on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, for the instrumental arts...

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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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Music Department to Host Annual Strings and Orchestra Showcase

  • David Sprayberry
  • 13 March 2025

Belhaven University’s Music Department will present its annual Strings and Orchestra Showcase at the Center of the Arts Concert Hall on...

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Belhaven University to Host Night of Broadway Musical Showcase

  • David Sprayberry
  • 05 March 2025

Belhaven University will host the “Night of Broadway” musical theatre showcase on March 21 at 7 p.m., with additional performances on...

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New Art Exhibit to Feature Works from Seniors

  • David Sprayberry
  • 25 February 2025

The works of visual art and design majors Dajah Carter, Victoria Steinmetz, and Shannon Aardsma will be featured at the senior...

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Belhaven Senior Dance Concert Debuts Original Choreography

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 February 2025

Belhaven’s Senior Dance Concert is February 28 and March 1. This compelling showcase of original choreography was created by senior dance...

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Belhaven University Vocal Arts Ensemble Presents Seafaring Serenades

  • David Sprayberry
  • 21 February 2025

The Belhaven University Vocal Arts Ensemble will perform “Seafaring Serenades” in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on March 4. 

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Dance Ministry Ensemble and DOXA Showcase Original Work

  • David Sprayberry
  • 04 February 2025

The Dance Ministry Ensemble at Belhaven University will collaborate with members of DOXA to present an inspiring selection of original dances...

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Art and Design Department Announces Emerging Artist Exhibition 

  • David Sprayberry
  • 31 January 2025

Belhaven University will showcase the works of graduating B.F.A. and B.A. candidates Shannon Aardsma, Macon Bentley, Colby Prichard, and Dan Warren.

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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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Belhaven University Showcases the Arts at Discover Day

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 January 2025

Belhaven University’s School of the Arts will host Arts Discover Day on Friday, February 28.

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Belhaven University Showcases the Arts at Discover Day

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 January 2025

Belhaven University’s School of the Arts will host Arts Discover Day on Friday, February 28.

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Belhaven’s Theatre Department to Present Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice

  • David Sprayberry
  • 23 January 2025

Belhaven University’s Theatre Department will bring Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice to life this February, offering audiences a...

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Senior Exhibition Features Work of Visual Art Majors

  • David Sprayberry
  • 15 January 2025

The works of visual art and design majors Ke'marri Thompson and Alex Parker will be featured at the Senior Exhibition, January 18...

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Art and Design Department Honored with Prestigious 2024 MAEA Prism Award

  • David Sprayberry
  • 03 December 2024

The Mississippi Art Education Association (MAEA) has awarded the 2024 Prism Award to the Belhaven University Art + Design Department.

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Best of Belhaven Concert to Feature Top Student Performances

  • David Sprayberry
  • 14 November 2024

Belhaven University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall will host the Best of Belhaven I Concert on Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m.