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Alumni of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) learned on Wednesday that the institution dropped two key figures named in a lawsuit seeking $25 million.

Alumni of Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) learned on Wednesday, April 26 that the institution dropped two key figures named in a lawsuit seeking $25 million.

Here are the latest happenings in the formerly esteemed Bethune-Cookman University under the leadership of Board of Trustees Chairman Belvin Perry and his key advisor, Pamela Bearden.

Bethune-Cookman University interim President Hiram Powell has retired, as the school looks for a new leader.

Just two years ago Bethune-Cookman University was in such deep financial trouble it was in danger of closing. But the school survived and is carrying on.

Just two years ago, the historically Black college was in such deep financial trouble it was in danger of closing. But the school has survived.

The owner of a 2-acre lot in Daytona Beachs Midtown neighborhood is hoping to build apartments on the site. The plan relies on tax credits.

Daytona commission gives Sarasota company one more shot at building Midtown apartments Eileen Zaffiro-Kean, The Daytona Beach News-Journal © David Tucker/News Journal New Daytona Beach city manager Deric Feacher looks on as Mayor Derrick Henry speaks during the city commission meeting, Wednesday night June 2, 2021 at city hall. DAYTONA BEACH — A Sarasota company has one more chance to line up tax credits for an affordable apartment project before city officials withdraw th...

"Dr. Powells breadth and depth of knowledge about B-CU, his experience and broad community engagement made him the natural choice for this role," Perry said. "He is well-regarded, not just in the B-CU community, but also in business and philanthropic communities throughout Central Florida. He is a clear leader who can execute." Powell officially begins his new role June 1. A Miami native, Powell has an undergraduate degree from B-CU in music education, earned a masters in fine arts in music th...

DAYTONA BEACH — E. LaBrent Chrite, who abruptly resigned as president of Bethune-Cookman University on Tuesday morning without first informing the schools Board of Trustees, already has a new job. Chrite is the new president of Bentley University, a private school located in Waltham, Mass. The school is focused on business education and is touted as one of the best business schools in the Northeast. Bentley has undergraduate, masters degree and PhD programs. Its enrollment includ...