Press Releases - 2012
B-CU Students have a Heart to Serve, Even Before They Depart.
B-CU’s Pre Medical Society members have successfully become civically engaged in the surrounding community. Most recently
Gertrude Heyn Chapel Celebration
The grand reopening of Bethune-Cookman University’s Gertrude Hotchkiss Heyn Memorial Chapel is underway
We’ve Walked This Far By Faith
The campus of Bethune-Cookman University is excited to announce the grand opening of a new walking trail: “A Jericho Walk: A Walk of Faith.”
B-CU Welcomes Statewide Conference of African-American Heritage Sites & Museums
Whether paying tribute to the 50-year anniversary of the March on Washington or highlighting the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, African American museums and cultural institutions
Sodexo, Inc. Presents $110,000 Check to B-CU
B-CU is proud to announce that a newly formed partnership with Sodexo, Inc., a leading provider of integrated food and facilities management services
Dr. Edison O. Jackson appointed 6th President of Bethune-Cookman University
Chairman John W. Harrington of the B-CU Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment
B-CU to Present the 23rd Annual Humanities Advisory Council Seminar
The Values of the Arts and Humanities Will Be Examined
B-CU Plays a Key Role in 39th Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Gerontology Conference
The B-CU Department of Gerontology is aiding the planning of the 39th Annual Gerontology Higher Education
B-CU Congratulates: Ida "Lucy Duncan" Wright
B-CU Professor Ida "Lucy Duncan" Wright was sworn in as Volusia County School Board Member - District 2
B-CU Culminates the Inaugural Zora Neale Hurston Annual Writer's Conference
On Friday, February 1st the B-CU School of Arts and Humanities will culminate the Zora Neale Hurston Annual
School of Nursing Hosts NLNAC Accreditation Review Visit
The B-CU School of Nursing will host a site review for continuing the accreditation of its
B-CU Welcomes Nobel Laureate Sir Harold W. Kroto
Tomorrow, the B-CU School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics will welcome Nobel Laureate,
The Profile Segment: Interim President Edison O. Jackson
On Wednesday, January 9th, Interim President Edison O. Jackson joined Marc Bernier
B-CU offers Online Training Courses
B-CU's School of Professional Studies has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online
In Case You Missed It - December 2012
Press Coverage from December 2012
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
Chairman John W. Harrington Convenes Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
Chairman John W. Harrington convened the Executive Committee
In Case You Missed It - November Press Coverage
Here is some B-CU press coverage from November
Midtown Redevelopment Area Board Approves Practice Field
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) student-athletes are one step away from a new practice field.
Bethune-Cookman University Convenes First Board of Trustees Meeting
After a productive three day session, the Bethune-Cookman University Board of Trustees concluded its first meeting
Rededication of the B-CU White Hall Administration Building
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) this week will rededicate its historic White Hall, located at
B-CU Awarded Nearly $3 Million by US Department of Education
The university was one of 97 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. – including the four in Florida
B-CU's National Society For Leadership and Success Represented at Regional Leadership Retreat
B-CU's Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of the National Society for Leadership and Success was represented at the fall Regional Leadership Retreat
Bethune-Cookman Launches Honors College
In his resolve to elevate the academic enterprise at B-CU, President Edison O. Jackson has established
B-CU Enters Eighth Annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney Matchup Set for Sunday, Sept. 2
Tickets for Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State Game Now on Sale
President Jackson to Offer New Students an Optimal First-year Experience
In a renewed emphasis on providing each and every new Bethune-Cookman student an "excellent" first-year experience, President Edison Jackson has established
B-CU Features Weldon Ryan as Artist-In-Residence
The B-CU's Visual Arts Gallery is featuring a new artist-in-residence. The works of Weldon Ryan
President Jackson Holds First Staff Meeting
Dr. Edison Jackson, who took office as interim president on May 15, gathered the B-CU staff together this
SSEM Students Inducted Into Honor Society
On April 25, sixteen students from the School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics (SSEM) honor society
B-CU Faculty to Attend NYU Series
As members of the New York University (NYU) Faculty Resource Network, the following B-CU faculty members
B-CU Student Offered Internship with the UMC
B-CU student Valerie Barry has been offered a position with the Summer Mission Intern program of the Florida Conference
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,

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