Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) will mark the inauguration of Dr. Albert D. Mosley as its eighth president on Tuesday, April 14, marking a new era of leadership for the historic institution.
Founded in 1904 by visionary educator and civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, B-CU has educated generations of students guided by her belief that education is a powerful force for opportunity, equity and social mobility. Mosley’s inauguration comes at a pivotal moment as B-CU builds on that legacy while also advancing priorities centered on student achievement and institutional growth.
An experienced higher education executive, Mosley brings more than 30 years of leadership across academic and nonprofit institutions, with a record of innovation, institutional growth and transformational change.
A first-generation college graduate raised in rural Mississippi; he was appointed president by Bethune-Cookman University’s Board of Trustees in June 2025 after serving as president of Morningside University.
“Dr. Bethune built this university on faith, determination and an unshakable belief in the potential of her students,” said Mosley. “As we honor her legacy, we are recommitting ourselves to ensuring Bethune-Cookman remains a place where opportunity is created, nurtured and sustained for generations to come.”
In conjunction with the inauguration, the university continues its “B-CU Rising: All of Us, All In’’ campaign, an effort designed to expand scholarship support for students facing financial barriers to enrollment and degree completion. The initiative aims to raise $1