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Bethune-Cookman Sues Virginia Union President, Others Over Dorm Scandal

Bethune-Cookman University is suing Virginia Union University’s president, Dr. Hakim Lucas, and other former Bethune-Cookman officials, alleging “illicit and fraudulent” conduct related to the construction of a 1,200-bed dorm.

January 30, 2018

Leadership & Policy

Bethune-Cookman Appoints Interim President Grimes

Bethune-Cookman University has appointed its general counsel, retired judge Hubert Grimes, to take on the position of interim president in the absence of its former leader, Dr. Edison O. Jackson. Grimes also serves as the director for the Center for Law and Social Justice at B-CU. Grimes’s election comes after Jackson, the university’s sixth president, […]

July 13, 2017

Leadership & Policy

Many HBCUs Feel Bethune-Cookman’s Pain on Leadership Issue

Several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been tasked with replacing their leaders. Bethune-Cookman University, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is the latest.

July 12, 2017

Leadership & Policy

Bethune-Cookman President Jackson Retiring

Bethune-Cookman University announced Tuesday that its president, Edison O. Jackson, is retiring.

July 11, 2017

Students

Report: Losses Mount at Bethune-Cookman University

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A historically Black university in Florida is dealing with mounting financial problems. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported Sunday a review of tax documents showed annual losses at Bethune-Cookman University have climbed over a three-year period from $254,000 to $17.8 million. The paper said that tax returns show that salaries are increasing […]

June 25, 2017

Students

Why Betsy DeVos Will Never be the HBCUs’ ‘Boo’

What the Betsy DeVos debacle at Bethune-Cookman University provides is an opportunity for critical reflection and a “teachable moment.”

May 22, 2017

Students

Bethune-Cookman Graduates Chose Which Way They Wanted to Go

The decision by the students to show resistance was solidified. They could not straddle the fence. The Trump administration is quickly forcing people to choose sides.

May 15, 2017

Students

Two HBCU Presidents, Two Different Decisions

The leadership of two historically Black colleges and universities in Florida was on full display this past week, providing us with a glimpse of how important it is that college leaders listen carefully to their primary stakeholders: the students.

May 14, 2017

Students

Protests, Boos Greet DeVos at Bethune-Cookman Commencement

Ever since officials announced the choice for this year’s commencement speaker at the historically Black institution would be Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the university and the town where it’s based have been roiled by controversy and protests.

May 10, 2017

HBCUs

Controversy Commences at Bethune-Cookman

Bethune-Cookman University rocketed to the forefront of conversation about commencement speakers this spring with the announcement Monday that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would headline its event in Daytona Beach, Fla., next week. “Much like Dr. Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, Secretary DeVos deems the importance of opportunity and hope for students to receive an exceptional […]

May 1, 2017

Students

HBCUs Still Providing Students Extra Nudge Toward Success

While still maintaining high standards and stellar graduation rates, some HBCUs have created programs that allow promising students who may not meet the traditional requirements to enter and flourish.

August 17, 2016

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Diverse Docket: Estate of Fired Dean Wins in Breach-of-Contract Suit

The estate of a dean fired for alleged sexual harassment of female students has won a new trial in its breach-of-contract suit against Bethune-Cookman University.

January 12, 2016