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Dr. Albert Mosley named Bethune-Cookman University’s next president

Published  June 20, 2025 8:23pm EDT
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • Bethune-Cookman University has appointed Dr. Albert Mosley as its 8th president following a national search.
    • Mosley brings 30 years of higher education leadership and fundraising success, including major initiatives at Morningside University.
    • He begins his tenure July 7, promising to build on the legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Bethune-Cookman University has announced the selection of a new president.

What we know:

Dr. Albert Mosley has been appointed as the 8th president of Bethune-Cookman University, beginning his tenure on July 7. 

A first-generation college student from Shuqualak, Mississippi, Dr. Mosley brings three decades of leadership experience, most recently serving as president of Morningside University in Iowa. He was selected following a national search that drew 135 applicants, with three finalists invited to campus for evaluation.

The backstory:

Dr. Mosley holds degrees from Millsaps College, Duke, Yale, and the University of Georgia. At Morningside University, he led a wave of academic innovation, creating new programs in cybersecurity, aviation, AI, and more, the university said in a statement. He also helped secure several seven-figure donations, expanding the endowment and funding capital projects.

What they're saying:

Bethune-Cookman’s board chose Dr. Mosley to lead the historically Black university into a new chapter of revitalization and innovation. 

"It's an extraordinary honor to be selected as the 8th President of the GREAT Bethune-Cookman University, and to build upon the powerful legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune," said Dr. Mosley. "I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to all that God has in store as I partner with our faculty, staff, students, alums, donors, and community partners in shaping a bold and inspiring future for B-CU."

"Dr. Mosley’s journey – from first-generation college student to nationally respected university president – is a powerful reflection of the transformational impact we strive to deliver at Bethune-Cookman," said Pete Gamble, Board Chairman. "His proven ability to launch forward-thinking academic programs, secure major philanthropic investments, and lead with both vision and integrity made him the clear choice to guide our university in its next chapter."

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Bethune-Cookman University.


 

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