Highly-ranked Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities with national influence and has been repeatedly named as a College of Distinction. The University offers 80+ areas of study including academic majors and concentrations across a full spectrum of disciplines, as well as a variety of master’s and doctoral degree programs.
(see more)Highly-ranked Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities with national influence and has been repeatedly named as a College of Distinction. The University offers 80+ areas of study including academic majors and concentrations across a full spectrum of disciplines, as well as a variety of master’s and doctoral degree programs.
Spring 2026 Dean's List
Students who achieved a 3.4 - 3.99 GPA
Academic Award -
May 8
Spring 2026 President's List
President's List - Students who earned a 4.0 GPA
Academic Award -
May 8
Spring 2026 Adult, Graduate and Online Dean's List
Adult, Graduate and Online Students with a GPA of 3.4-3.99
Academic Award -
May 8
Spring 2026 Adult, Graduate and Online President's List (UG)
Adult, Graduate and Online Students that Achieved a 4.0 GPA.
Academic Award -
May 8
Graduation (AGO Spring 2026
Belhaven University celebrated graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony.
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May 8
Graduation (Trad Spring (2026)
Belhaven University celebrated graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony.
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May 8
Belhaven University Honors Student Achievement at 2026 Honors Convocation
Belhaven University celebrated the academic excellence and outstanding achievements of its students during the 2026 Honors Convocation, held Friday, May 1, at 3 p.m. The annual ceremony recognized exceptional accomplishments across the university's schools, highlighting students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, service, leadership, and creative work during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Academic Award -
May 6
Belhaven University Honors 2026 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony
Belhaven University's School of Nursing celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the 2026 Nursing Pinning Ceremony. This event is a time-honored tradition recognizing the academic, clinical, and spiritual formation of its students as they enter the nursing profession.
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May 6
Senior Art Exhibition to Showcase New Works
Belhaven's Art and Design Department will host its semi-annual senior show in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts Gallery from March 21 - April 11.
Belhaven's Art and Design Department to Host Senior Exhibition
Belhaven University's Department of Art and Design will present "Creative Medley," the 2026 Senior Art Exhibition featuring the work of graduating seniors Amari Strong, Edward Sias, and Imari Funchess. The exhibition will run Feb. 14 through March 7 in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m., and a gallery talk with the student artists is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. "Creative Medley" highlights a diverse range of creative expression, showcasing the individual artistic voices and culminating projects of Strong, Sias, and Funchess. The annual senior exhibition serves as a capstone experience for Belhaven Art and Design majors, offering the campus and community an opportunity to engage with emerging artists and their original work. The exhibition reflects the students' development in concept, craftsmanship, and professional presentation as they prepare to launch their careers in the arts. This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven's School of Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.
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Feb 16
Belhaven's Art and Design Department to Host Senior Exhibition
Belhaven University will showcase the works of graduating Art and Design seniors Allison Franklin and Emioluwa Akinyokunbo in a Senior Art and Design Exhibition. The exhibit highlights the culmination of their academic and creative development within Belhaven's Art and Design Department. On display January 17 through February 7, the exhibition represents both artistic achievement and a significant step toward professional practice. Senior exhibitions provide students with hands-on experience in presenting, curating and installing their work while articulating their individual artistic voices. The opening reception will be held January 17 from 2-4 p.m., with a gallery talk scheduled for January 26 from 4-5 p.m. Events will take place at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Art Gallery. This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven University's School of Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.
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Jan 21
Fall 2025 President's List
President's List - Students who earned a 4.0 GPA
Academic Award -
2025 Dec 19
Fall 2025 Adult, Graduate and Online President's List (UG)
Adult, Graduate and Online Students that Achieved a 4.0 GPA.
Academic Award -
2025 Dec 19
Fall 2025 Adult, Graduate and Online President's List
Adult, Graduate and Online Students that Achieved a 4.0 GPA.
Academic Award -
2025 Dec 19
Fall 2025 Adult, Graduate and Online Dean's List
Adult, Graduate and Online Students with a GPA of 3.4-3.99
Academic Award -
2025 Dec 19
Graduation (Trad Fall 2025)
Belhaven University celebrated graduates at its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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2025 Dec 19
Graduation (Fall 2025)
Belhaven University celebrated graduates at its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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2025 Dec 19
Adult, Graduate and Online Graduation
Belhaven University celebrated over 400 graduates at its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony.
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2025 May 21
Graduation
Belhaven University celebrated graduates at its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Graduation -
2025 May 21
Spring 2025 Adult, Graduate and Online Dean's List
Adult, Graduate and Online Students with a GPA of 3.4-3.99
Academic Award -
2025 May 15
Spring 2025 Adult, Graduate and Online President's List
Adult, Graduate and Online Students that Achieved a 4.0 GPA.
Academic Award -
2025 May 15
Spring 2025 President's List
President's List - Students who earned a 4.0 GPA
Academic Award -
2025 May 15
Belhaven University Celebrates Exceptional Student Achievements at 2025 Honors Convocation
Belhaven University recognized outstanding academic, leadership, and service achievements during its 2025 Honors Convocation, held on Friday, May 2. Students from across the university's schools and programs were honored for their commitment to excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and Christian character. Belhaven's Honors Convocation is an annual tradition celebrating the culmination of students' hard work, perseverance, and faithful service.
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2025 May 2
New Art Exhibit to Feature Works from Seniors
The works of visual art and design majors Dajah Carter, Victoria Steinmetz, and Shannon Aardsma will be featured at the senior exhibition "Mementos and Moris."
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2025 Apr 11
Students Earn Top Awards at Mississippi Honors Conference
Students from Belhaven University's Honors Program recently showcased their academic excellence at the Mississippi Honors Conference, held at Pearl River Community College. The Mississippi Honors Conference is a prestigious statewide competition where students from honors programs across Mississippi present their research and are evaluated on the quality of their work and presentation skills.
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2025 Apr 11
Senior Art Exhibition
The works of visual art and design majors Savannah Wimberly, Lauren Watts, and Lilly Perkins will be featured at the Senior Fine Art Exhibition, August 26 - September 16. This exhibit, entitled "Autonomous Reverie," serves as a launching point for professional practice and allows the students to gain practical knowledge of museum work through the crafting and installing of their exhibit. As the culmination of their BFA and BA studies, this exhibit is a collective representation of each student's skill and mastery of visual art. The opening reception for the exhibit will be at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Art Gallery on Saturday, August 26, 2-4 p.m. Then on September 11 at 4 p.m., the artists will host a gallery talk to discuss their selected pieces of art. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours include Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This is just one of the many exciting events from Belhaven's School of Arts. Check out Arts Ablaze for plays, dance and music concerts, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and more happening this year.
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2023 Aug 24
