Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded by Dr. Lewis Fitzhugh and later donated to the Presbyterian Church in the United States, the school has been independently run by a Board of Trustees since 1972.
Belhaven is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Twenty-seven Bachelor's Degrees and eight Master's Degrees are offered. In addition to traditional majors, programs of general studies are available. There are also pre-professional programs in Christian Ministry, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Nursing.
Address: 1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
Mascot: Blazers
Mascot: Blazers
Former names | Belhaven College for Young Ladies Belhaven Collegiate and Industrial Institute (1911-1915) Belhaven College (1915-2009) |
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Motto | Non Ministari Sed Ministare (Latin) |
Motto in English | Not To Be Served But To Serve |
Established | 1883 |
Type | Private |
Affiliation | Presbyterian |
President | Roger Parrott |
Students | 4,245 |
Location | Jackson, Mississippi, USA |
Colors | Green Gold |
Athletics | NAIA – SSAC |
Nickname | Blazers |
Affiliations | CCCU NAICUAPCU |
Website | www |