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Bethune-Cookman University

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Founded 1904 by Mary McLeod Bethune as Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls. Merged with Cookman Institute for Men in 1923.

Location:
Daytona Beach, FL

Founding Date:
1904

Motto:
Enter to learn, depart to serve

Team:
Wildcats

Enrollment:
2900

Official Website:
http://www.cookman.edu/

STUDENTS

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
John Chaney
Basketball
 21-Jan-1932   Temple Head Coach, 1982-2006
A. Philip Randolph
Activist
 15-Apr-1889 16-May-1979 20th century civil rights leader

TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
T. K. Wetherell
Politician
 22-Dec-1945   President, Florida State University

ADMINISTRATORS AND TRUSTEES

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Mary McLeod Bethune
Educator
 10-Jul-1875 18-May-1955 Black activist and educator


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