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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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Chemistry Alum's Breakthrough Research Holds Key to Advancing Green Energy

  • David Sprayberry
  • 10 August 2023

Belhaven University alum Dr. Sixbert Muhoza is studying a class of chemical materials which hold promise for use in green energy technologies.

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Chemistry Major Research Published in Peer-Reviewed Science Journal

  • David Sprayberry
  • 16 February 2023

The Journal of Physical Chemistry A has published the peer-reviewed research of junior chemistry major Olivia Haney.

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Belhaven Invites High School Students To STEM Discover Day 2023

  • David Sprayberry
  • 18 January 2023

Belhaven STEM Discover Day on February 24, 2023 and will showcase the University thriving science disciplines.

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Belhaven University Announces Seven New Academic Offerings

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 November 2022

Belhaven University is launching seven new academic offerings that will be available for new and continuing students.

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Computer Science Major Sam Williams Selected by NASA for Internship

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 July 2022

NASA is utilizing the expertise of Belhaven University computer science major Sam Williams.

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American Chemical Society Honors Student Chapter with Top Award

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 October 2021

Belhaven student chapter of the American Chemical Society is one of only three institutions in Mississippi to earn the highest honor for the 2021...

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Biology, Chemistry Major Wins Second Place for Research

  • David Sprayberry
  • 13 October 2021

Laela Evans, a junior chemistry and biological sciences major, earned second place in the 85th Mississippi Academy of Sciences Undergraduate...

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Major Collaboration Leads to Maker Movement at Belhaven

  • David Sprayberry
  • 29 July 2021

Belhaven University is joining the maker movement through a major collaboration between its Art and Design Department and Mathematics and Computer...

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Chemistry Majors Selected for Competitive Research Program

  • David Sprayberry
  • 14 April 2021

Four Belhaven University chemistry majors were selected for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), a highly competitive research program.

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Belhaven University Builds Testing Center to Track COVID-19

  • David Sprayberry
  • 28 January 2021

Belhaven University has constructed its own COVID-19 testing center to track asymptomatic students, faculty, and staff.

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Biology Professor Challenges Theory of Evolution with New Book

  • David Sprayberry
  • 10 June 2020

Belhaven Biology Chair Dr. Robert Waltzer and four leading scientist co-authored a book that presents new evidence for Intelligent Design.

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EasyKale Labs LLC and Belhaven Partner for Cancer Research

  • David Sprayberry
  • 01 September 2019

EasyKale® Labs and Belhaven University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on cancer research.

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Swine Flu: Prevention and Prognosis Seminar

  • David Sprayberry
  • 24 April 2009

As part of the Fall Biology Seminar Series at Belhaven College, Paul Byers, M.D., will present a lecture on the H1N1 virus, focusing on its...

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Biology Students recognized by the Mississippi Academy of Sciences

  • David Sprayberry
  • 26 February 2009

Hannah Albritton and Jerry Zifodya, Belhaven College Biology students, were recognized for their contributions at the annual meeting of the...

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Biology Department Offers Seminar Series

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

The Belhaven College Biology Department is hosting a lecture series on some of today’s pressing topics and legislation in the medical and...

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Dr. Reid Bishop Honored by Mississippi Legislature

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

HEADWAE (The Higher Education Appreciation Day, Working for Academic Excellence) honored Dr. Reid Bishop, Associate Professor of Chemistry and...

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New Degree Prepares Students for Tech Jobs

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Belhaven University has recognized the opportunities this growing field provides for its students and is responding by offering a Bachelor of...

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Belhaven University Hires New Biology Professor

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty member Dr. Elizabeth Brandon to its School of Science and Mathematics. She...

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2011-2012 Biology Graduate Placement

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

This school year, a number of Belhaven Biology Majors were accepted into medical schools, nursing schools and health related master programs.

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Belhaven Launches Computer Science Program

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Dr. David OGwynn 99 is returning to his alma mater to take the role of chair and assistant professor of Belhaven University new computer science...

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Professor and Cyber-Security Expert Discusses Smartphone Safeguards

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Dr. David OGwynn, chair and assistant professor of computer science, shared his expertise about smartphone security for a story with local...

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New IT Concentration Tailored for Business Leaders

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Belhaven University is now offering an information technology concentration for business leaders and management.

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Belhaven Welcomes New Mathematics Professor

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Belhaven University is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty member Dr. Joel Oakley to its School of Science and Mathematics.

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Belhaven Receives Major Gift to Launch Engineering Partnership

  • David Sprayberry
  • 27 August 2008

Belhaven new Engineering Partnership received a major gift of $750,000 to provide the start-up costs for the new dual degree program with the...