Press Releases - 2011

B-CU Hosts The Honorable Tony Hill

Former State Senator will deliver 2012 Commencement remarks and receive an honorary degree

B-CU Names Interim President

Dr. Larry R. Handfield, chairman of the Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) board of trustees, today announced the university has selected

B-CU Mourns the Loss of Student

President Trudie Kibbe Reed and the Bethune-Cookman University family today are mourning the tragic loss of

B-CU Alumna Achieves Publishing Success

B-CU alumna Dr. Michelle Donice ('91) is enjoying critical success with the publishing of her first novel

Gala Honoring President Reed Gathers Special Guests

As the sun set over Daytona Beach on April 19, approximately 280 special guests began to arrive at the Hilton

B-CU Trustees Make Great Progress During Spring Board Meeting

Following the B-CU board of trustees spring meeting, Dr. Larry R. Handfield is again serving as chairman

Distinguished Alumni Awarded by NAFEO

The B-CU family congratulates alumni Donzell Floyd ('72, not pictured), Kelvin Mayner ('91), Israel Milton

B-CU Hosts ICUF Meeting

Dr. Dorcas McCoy, B-CU's interim vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Dwaun Warmack, vice president for student affairs, were recently honored to host on campus the Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) Academic and Student Affairs Meeting.

B-CU Co-Sponsors Minority Health Month Summit 2012

In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the B-CU Odessa Chambliss Wellness Center, along with the

B-CU President Trudie Kibbe Reed to Retire May 13

At the age of 64, Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed is retiring from her role as president of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) effective May 13, 2012.

B-CU Mourns the Passing of Student Marcus Thomas

Five B-CU students this morning were involved in a one-vehicle crash, resulting in the

B-CU Board of Trustees Holds First Meeting of the Year

The B-CU board of trustees gathered today for a meeting and was presented with a generous gift from the

Bethune Cookman University presents "Faces of Color"

Celebrating Black History Month B-CU is pleased to present, "Faces of Color," a juried multi-medium visual

B-CU President Trudie Kibbe Reed to Retire

Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed is stepping down from her role as president of B-CU. At the age of 64,

B-CU'S 2012 Legacy Forum Addresses Hazing

When students, faculty and administration arrived at the spring Legacy Forum in the B-CU Performing Arts

The B-CU Family Mourns the Passing of Dr. E. Dean Montgomery

The B-CU Board of Trustees, President Trudie Kibbe Reed, and the entire B-CU

B-CU School of Education Earns Continued Accreditation by NCATE Through 2018

Studies show that teacher quality is the most important factor in P-12 student achievement. But how do we

B-CU Awarded Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant

B-CU recently announced that it has been awarded $102,000 annually for the next three years for the Garrett

B-CU Apology to FAMU and Condolences to the Family of Drum Major, Mr. Robert Champion

B-CU President Trudie Kibbe Reed and the Marching Wildcats Band Director Donovan Wells, on behalf of the

B-CU Brings Greek Life to the Stage in Production of "Frat House" at the PAC

This month, B-CU's theatre department and Stage Aurora Theatrical Company present Darryl Reuben Hall's "Frat House" production, starring Kim Coles

B-CU Chosen to Participate in National Initiative, Preparing Critical Faculty for the Future

B-CU has been chosen through a national competition sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)

B-CU to Host Howard Thurman Fall Lecture

The Howard Thurman Fall Lecture is scheduled for November 15 at 7 p.m. in the Heyn Chapel

Members of B-CU Pre-Law Society Plan Futures, Learn Hands-On

On Oct. 21-22, members of the Pre-Law Society traveled to Miami to attend and participate in the Law School Admission Council Law School Forum

B-CU Schools Awarded U.S. Small Business Administration Grant

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced grant awardees in a pilot program designed to help small businesses work

B-CU 2011 Homecoming: 'Remember the Times'

Events Include Pep Rally, Concert, Parade and Football Game

Speech Communication, Theatre & Visual Arts Department Announces Fifth Annual Conference

Dr. Anthony Sweeting scheduled as keynote speaker along with department graduates.

B-CU Names Its Center for Civic Engagement After Longtime Benefactors

The B-CU Center for Civic Engagement will soon have a new name. The Center will be re-dedicated as the

President Reed Invites Mid-Town Redevelopment Board and Neighbors to Attend Special Presentation

President Reed will share architectural designs, the mission/vision of the Bethune-Cookman University and

B-CU Ranked by US News & World Report in 2012 Top Tier of HBCU's Nationally and Top Schools in South

US News & World Report has named B-CU one of the "Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Southern Region"

Check out the Marching Wildcats in a Monday Night Football Commercial on ESPN

If you are one of the few Americans not watching the national premier of Monday Night Football on Sept. 12

B-CU Senior Completes Internship in Washington

Unlike other college students around the country, Runnold Spence, Jr., did not take the summer off to hit the beach

Wildcat Fans Now Have Easier Access to Accommodations

B-CU football fans traveling to Wildcat home games in Daytona Beach will find it easier - AND a little less

Watch the Wildcats Kick off the 2011 Season at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Sept 4.

The seventh annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney – featuring Bethune-Cookman of the Mid-Eastern

President Reed Among Great Women Leaders in Local Education

The presidents of B-CU, Stetson University and the incoming president of Daytona State College have a common bond

Wildcats... It’s Better in the Bahamas!

B-CU Alumni, Administration and Staff Head to Nassau to Celebrate and Focus on the University

B-CU releases response to flawed AAUP report and attempts at censure

B-CU faculty today responded to a report from the American Association of University Professors

B-CU and FAMU Presidents Join Together, Share Friendly Rivalry, to Make Florida Classic Announcement

President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed and Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Dr. James H. Ammons, in concert

B-CU Releases Head Basketball Coach

B-CU announced today that it has released Head Basketball Coach Clifford Reed

Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Students to Seize the Moment, Take Control of Future at Commencement

Al Sharpton urged B-CU students to make the most of their degree, continue support of historically black

B-CU Hosts Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton

The civil rights activist will deliver 2011 Commencement remarks and receive an honorary degree.

Lucille O'Neal, B-CU Alumna and Friend, to Sign Her Books on B-CU Campus

The Odessa Chambliss Wellness Center will host Lucille O'Neal, alumna of the University, for a signing of her book.

B-CU Mourns Passing of Former Golf Coach Gary Freeman

Former Bethune-Cookman University Golf Head Coach Dr. Gary Freeman passed away Tuesday morning.

B-CU President is Honored at the National Action Network's National Convention

Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed announces initiative to empower women.

President Reed Fights for Funding at State Capitol

Following in the legacy of our founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was known for taking the fight...

B-CU Wins First Place at Electronics & Engineering Conference

Representatives from the B-CU School of Science, Mathematics & Engineering recently won first place...

Alumni Return to Campus to Mentor Students

The B-CU Associate Trustees, in partnership with the B-CU National Alumni Association

Rev. Al Sharpton Addresses Campus Summit

Last week, B-CU hosted the First Annual National Summit of the Black Males in Higher Education Think Tank

B-CU Announces Change in Homecoming Date and Creation of New Football Event

Homecoming will now be celebrated on Nov. 5 when the 2010 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

B-CU Students Offer Tax Preparation Assistance to Community

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Program Site Opens on Campus

B-CU Granted Accreditation for New Graduate Program in Integrated Environmental Science

B-CU is pleased to announce today the approval by the Commission on Colleges - Southern Association of Colleges

B-CU Named Partner for National Healthy Community Grant

Daytona Beach One of 40 Communities Named Across the

Black History In The Making- February 9 - Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed

Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed is the fifth President of Bethune-Cookman University and the first woman

B-CU to Host Famed Civil Rights Activist and Scholar Dr. Cornel West

Event on Feb. 20 is part of new Rock the Mic speaker series

Bethune Cookman University to Host New Daytona Beach National Writing Project Site

B-CU has received a $30,000 grant from the National Writing Project to establish the Daytona Beach National

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