Mississippi is known for its southern hospitality, sweet tea and magnolia trees, but it is also a state of many firsts in music, art and medicine.
The first ever heart, lung and kidney transplant was performed in this state by Mississippian Dr. James Hardy. Another Mississippi physician, Dr. Hannah Gay, was named to the TIME Magazine 100 list for her groundbreaking functional cure of an infant with HIV.
No other state in the country can claim as many honored, awarded and revered writers such as William Faulkner, John Grisham, Tennessee Williams, Natasha Trethewey, Willie Morris and Eudora Welty. Mississippi is the birthplace of the blues. From famous musicians like Elvis Presley, BB King and Faith Hill to talented actors and directors like Jim Henson, Morgan Freeman and Oprah Winfrey all claim Mississippi as their home. Legendary football heroes Jerry Rice, Brett Favre, Walter Payton and Archie Manning lived in and loved this state. Jackson, Mississippi hosts the prestigious International Ballet Competition (IBC) rotating between the prominent cities of Helsinki, Finland; Varna, Bulgaria; and Moscow, Russia.
Every part of Mississippi is a treasure and a new adventure waiting to be explored. Mississippi has everything from cultural activities, food and shopping to outdoor activities, music and entertainment.
Jackson is in the heart of Mississippi and is home to some of the state's best shopping, restaurants, museums, entertainment and events. The Fondren Arts District, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, Mississippi Agricultural Museum, The Jackson Zoo, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera Association, New Stage Theatre, Ballet Magnificat, Ballet Mississippi and Downtown Jackson are the perfect places to see what Jackson has to offer. The capital city is also in the perfect proximity for day trips to New Orleans and other cities.
Mississippi is brimming with places to see, things to do and events to attend and is at the forefront of thriving business, cultural diversity, historic significance and entertainment. Visit Mississippi, Believe It!for more information about our beautiful state.
Belhaven University is located on a forty-two acre site near the heart of Jackson, the capital and largest city in Mississippi. Jackson, a growing center of industry, commerce, culture, and the arts, has expanded in population from 7,000 at the beginning of the century to a major metropolitan area encompassing about 400,000 individuals. Jackson prides itself on its residential areas, its impressive state and city office buildings, its spacious parks, and its progressive spirit.
The Belhaven University offices for adult and graduate programs are located in the LeFleur building at 4780 I-55 North, Suite 125, Jackson, MS 39211. In addition, many evening classes are held at this location. However, all MAT, MED, and MPA classes are located on the traditional Belhaven Campus at 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202.
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