News Releases
All Roads Led to Bethune-Cookman University
May 7
Leonte Tukes was 11 years old the first time he stepped on the Bethune-Cookman University campus. He recalls being in awe of the ambiance, noting a sense of warmth and welcome like no other. In his...
Bethune-Cookman Adjunct Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship.
May 7
Adjunct Instructor and former Chair and Professor at our Bob Billingslea School Of Hospitality, Dr. Desmond O. Brown was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Sierra Leone. Dr. Brown will be...
Call For Proposals: 2021 Virtual Fall Faculty Institute
May 6
We’re putting the final touches on our upcoming 2021 Fall Virtual Faculty Institute. This year's program is entitled INNOVATE & ENGAGE 2.0: Reimagining & Repositioning Teaching and Learning in a...
Congratulations Class Of 2021!
May 5
“Godspeed GRADUATES...and always do what you must do resolutely, with all of your heart. Mary McLeod Bethune once said, "Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting to build a better world....
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Earnie “Doc” Fingers
May 3
When you’re blessed with an amazing team that always puts students first, you’ve got to tell the world about it. We’re excited to share a little bit more about our Director of Student Life &...
Humble Beginnings: Meet B-CU Alumnus Judge Pierce
April 30
Humble Beginnings From a remote field in Valdosta, Georgia to serving on the bench as a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s 6th Judicial District, the life story of Judge James Pierce is an inspiring...
Bethune-Cookman University Names Interim President
April 22
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Thursday, April 22, 2021 – Hiram C. Powell, Ph.D., has been named Interim President of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) after a vote by the university’s Board of Trustees on...
The Things That I Love. Harnessing The Versatility Of An English Degree.
April 21
“For me, what started by majoring in English with a specialization in creative writing led to a career where I can incorporate my varied interests like television, coding, creativity and research...
Concert Chorale Spreads Faith, Love, & Joy At Dr. Phillips Center In Orlando
April 21
When you exude Faith, Love, & Joy, you have the ability to inspire people on a whole new level, and that’s exactly what B-CUs Concert Chorale did before a live audience last week at the Dr....
Digging Deeper Into The Classroom Experience.
April 15
At Bethune-Cookman University, we're constantly striving to provide our students with the best education possible to prepare them for 21st century careers. As part of that commitment, the...
B-CU Professors & Students Are Changing The Local Community, One Door Knock At A Time.
April 13
It’s no secret that severe trust issues exist between the black community and the police, which can lead to some potentially dangerous situations. For Dr. Randy Nelson, Director of the Center for...
Welcome Home To New Daytona Beach City Manager B-CU Alumnus Deric Feacher.
April 9
Wildcats change the world! Mr. Deric Feacher, B-CU alumnus is returning home to Daytona Beach to serve as the new City Manager/. Mr. Feacher has served over 20 years in public service and is...
Powerful Partnerships
April 9
Powerful partnerships are helping B-CU students pave the way of the future. B-CU has been a partner of the NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration)-funded Center for Coastal and Marine...
A Very Important Video Message From Dr. Karen Bearden, Executive Vice President
April 7
It was brought to our attention that there is a motion/proposal in the Florida Legislature to reduce funding for the Effective Access to Student Education or EASE grant. Many of our fine students...
Wildcats Return To The Den
April 7
Bethune-Cookman University is making plans to roar back to life in the Fall Semester of 2021. Wildcats are tough, and we demonstrated that toughness throughout this past year. With the deployment...
B-CU Concert Chorale
April 5
Join B-CU’s remarkably talented Chorus Chorale for an evening of inspiration. The Chorale will be performing live at the Doctor Phillips Center, in Orlando, on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Concert...
An Apple A Day To Help B-CU Students Code Away.
April 1
We’re so excited to announce our ongoing participation in Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2 initiative. This unique program is funded by Apple Computer that provides B-CU with the tech and...
US Foods Partners With B-CU To Provide Culinary/Hospitality Scholarships
April 1
Food purveyor giant US Foods has partnered with the Bob Billingslea School of Hospitality Management at Bethune-Cookman University to provide two $20,000 scholarships to students. The program, US...
B-CU To Host His Excellency Bocchit Edmond, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the United States
March 31
Join the B-CU Department of Justice and Political Studies and Club Creole for a virtual International Studies and Political Science Professional Seminar. The event will take place on April, 9, 2021...
A Universe Of Opportunities For B-CU Students
March 31
We’d expect nothing else from Bethune-Cookman University students than out of this world results, and we’re seeing that manifest today in a very exciting way. B-CU has been named a recipient of an...
Exciting News: B-CU’s Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Ranked #7 In The Nation.
March 26
Study.com has ranked B-CU’s Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology as one of the top programs in the United States. The program ranks in at #7 on a list of 50 schools. Achieving this distinction is a...