Bethune-Cookman University has a lot to celebrate as administrators say they’re seeing a major jump in enrollment.

This Black History Month, News 6 is remembering a trailblazer and notable educator who paved the way for future students, instructors, and even Greek life at what's now known as Bethune Cookman University.

A wealthy businessman waged a war against gravity in the 1900s — and monuments to his crusade now remain at two Florida colleges.

Reservations are now available at the recently reopened Cub Paradise, a student-run restaurant at Bethune-Cookman University.

Some of our News 6 team members spent the day giving back and getting results at UCF.

A wealthy businessman waged a war against gravity in the 1900s — and monuments to his crusade now remain at two Florida colleges.

The excitement is already brewing about the Annual Florida Blue Florida classic. It’s the big rivalry game this Saturday between Florida A&M University and Bethune Cookman University held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

The Florida Classic, the annual rivalry game between HBCUs Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M, returns to Orlando for its 25th year.

Students at Bethune-Cookman University, like many other schools across the country, are taking part in homecoming this week. While it’s usually a time of celebration and seeing old friends, safety is a priority this year.

The season is set to kick off on Nov. 6, with the men’s team taking on FIU and the women’s team matching up against Bethune-Cookman University.

Two Bethune-Cookman University students are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday near a park in Daytona Beach, according to a police statement provided to News 6.

Raymond Woodie, Jr., a BCU graduate and most recently a coach at Florida Atlantic University, will be the university's 16th coach.

Bethune-Cookman University has officially announced a new head coach will lead its football team Monday afternoon.

Bethune-Cookman University’s band, the Marching Wildcats, will join five other college marching bands to participate in the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, according to a news release.

After hundreds of Bethune-Cookman University students protested what they called poor living conditions, the university issued a letter in response.

Hundreds of Bethune-Cookman University students spent hours Monday afternoon protesting what they call poor living and campus conditions.

Bethune-Cookman University announced on Tuesday that it is hiring Ed Reed as its 16th head football coach.

The Florida Blue Florida Classic is this weekend and football fanatics from far and wide have already began to gather across Central Florida for Friday night’s Battle of the Bands.

Campus leaders at Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach have not yet set a return date after flooding and severe winds from Ian left significant damage to much of campus.

With Hurricane Ian now out of the way, colleges are assessing any damage and looking at when they will reopen.

Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.

A 19-year-old woman was injured in a shooting Monday night at Joe Harris Park near Bethune-Cookman University, according to police.

The U.S Capitol’s Statuary Hall unveiled a marble statue of Mary McLeod Bethune on Wednesday.

Second Harvest Food Bank has been busy across Central Florida since the pandemic started getting food into the hands of those in need.

A person was stabbed and transported to the hospital at Bethune-Cookman University Sunday night, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

As the nation’s historically Black colleges remain on edge after receiving dozens of bomb threats in recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials said they have identified six people who they believe are responsible.

Students at five historically Black colleges and universities will share $250,000 in scholarships from Dearborn, Michigan-based The Auto Club Group.

Students react to bomb threats at Bethune-Cookman University.

A lockdown at Bethune-Cookman University was prompted by a two threats, including a bomb threat, made by a caller claiming to be affiliated with a neo-Nazi organization, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Bethune-Cookman University officials said a fire in a residence hall Friday night triggered sprinklers that flooded each floor of the building and will temporarily displace about 135 students.

Florida continues to break its records as the number of daily COVID-19 cases continues to rise.

Bethune-Cookman University announced the school will require a negative COVID test for a student to check into the residence halls.

A historic, marble statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled in Daytona Beach Monday.

Mary McLeod Bethune statue to soon stand in U.S. Capitol.

Bethune-Cookman University is among HBCUs taking part in the U.S. Department of Education debt-relief program.

Helen Williams Bronson, known as the first lady of Bethune-Cookman University, passed away on March 5. (Bethune-Cookman University BCU Marketing)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Loved ones, friends and an entire university community are remembering a woman of grace and elegance who leaves a huge legacy behind. Known as the first lady of Bethune-Cookman University and the curator of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, Helen Williams Bronson, passed away from natural causes on March 5. In addition, Dr. Bronson was a pastor and his wife was the first lady. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to well-deserving undergraduate students at Bethune-Cookman University.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman University’s president resigned Tuesday, according to the university’s board of trustees. AdChrite became president of B-CU in July 2019, as the university struggled with financial records. The university was at risk of losing its accreditation in October 2019. Bracy had started an initiative prior to the pandemic, aiming to secure additional funding for Florida’s HBCUs after leaders at Bethune-Cookman University expressed financial struggles. Ad“The Board of Trustees remains aligned and steadfast in its commitment to its fiduciary responsibilities of care, loyalty, and obedience to the institution,” the university’s statement reads.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A required COVID-19 test and curfew are just a couple of the changes students will see at Bethune-Cookman University. Some of the more than 2,800 students are headed back to the classroom for the first time since October. While students have been learning remotely, the university delayed in-person instruction due to rising cases of COVID-19. Students not inside their residence halls during curfew will be removed from campus housing, according to the university. Overnight sign-out sheets and accommodations are available for students who work during curfew.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Students at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach can soon head back to school. “While we are disappointed to have postponed welcoming students back to campus following the holidays, our commitment to maintain the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff mandated the delay,” said Bethune-Cookman University President E. LaBrent Chrite, Ph.D. “Still, we continued teaching and learning through a robust use of online instruction. Students will be able to return to campus on Thursday, ahead of classes starting on Monday. All students will be tested for the coronavirus upon their return to campus and safety policies, including social distancing, will be mandated, the school said. AdFreshman LaKeria Commer-Willis said she’s ready to return to campus, though she admits her freshman year is different than she expected.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – In-person classes for Bethune-Cookman University students will be delayed until February, according to the BCU President E. LaBrent Chrite. The face-to-face classes will start on Feb. 15, but all courses will begin online on Jan. 11. Students' Return to B-CU's Campus is Delayed until February; Online Instruction Begins January 11, 2021 pic.twitter.com/BdXOv675d2 — Bethune-Cookman (@bethunecookman) January 1, 2021The Florida Department of Health reports the percent of positive results ranged from 9.93 percent to 26.32 percent the past two weeks. [TRENDING: UK COVID-19 variant found in Florida | Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on NYE | How to register for vaccine in Florida]Bethune Cookman will not have a spring break this year. BCU students will be tested for COVID-19 when return to school.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. It’s not every day someone gets offered a chance to go on a shopping spree, and certainly the same is true for young kids. That’s just what 10 deserving youth got at a Daytona Beach Academy Sports and Outdoors. Each kid was paired with a B-CU Wildcat and released in the store to choose any items they wanted.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – City officials with Daytona Beach named the next police chief of the city. Jakari Young will be sworn in as the city’s police chief at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. Young has been the deputy chief of the department since 2017 and has also been a part of the command staff for the past six years. Chief Craig Capri will retire after a 30-year career with the department. City officials say DBPD has an annual budget of $40 million with 256 officers and 60 civilian employees.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman University has gone into a lockdown and has issued a student curfew after positive COVID-19 cases, according to the president of the school, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite. [TRENDING: Iran behind ‘Vote Trump or else’ emails | CDC redefines close contact | 2-headed snake found at Fla. home]School officials have identified 18 positive cases of COVID-19. I know... Posted by Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday, October 21, 2020The school events of March to the Polls and a voter rally have been canceled. The university has also issued an 11 p.m. curfew for students. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Ron DeSantis said though the number of increasing coronavirus cases could be alarming to some, he said ultimately new infections looked different across the state and are changing how the state responds to the pandemic. This younger demographic is split into different age ranges across the state. I think the new ages range the daily cases like 28 to 33 or something like that, incredibly young. The new statistics bring the total number of coronavirus infections to 158,997 since the virus was first detected in the state on March 1, as well as a total of 3,650 deaths and 14,825 hospitalizations. The state reported a total 3,550 resident deaths and 100 non-resident deaths Wednesday, for a cumulative total of 3,650 deaths.

ORLANDO, Fla. Sen. Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) praised the resilience of historically black colleges and universities Monday, thanking Floridas governor for increasing funding for the schools in the state budget. Ron DeSantis announced he signed a $92.2 billion budget for the state, slashing $1 billion from the proposed budget lawmakers approved in March. Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters College and Florida Memorial University are private schools. This is a commitment you dont usually see for private historically black colleges.The state budget for the fiscal year that begins Wednesday will provide $123.2 million for Floridas HBCUs. Florida A&M University received an increase of $1.3 million, for a total of $92.8 million.