Submitted by Kate Quinones
BETHUNE-COOKMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECTS DR. ALBERT MOSLEY
AS UNIVERSITY’S 8TH PRESIDENT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 20, 2025) – Dr. Albert Mosley has been selected by Bethune-Cookman University’s Board of Trustees as the 8th President.
An experienced executive in higher education and nonprofit settings, Dr. Albert Mosley brings 30 years of transformative leadership to his new role as the 8th President of Bethune-Cookman University.
Born and raised in the rural east Mississippi community of Shuqualak, Dr. Mosley is a first-generation college student who has earned degrees from Millsaps College, Duke University, Yale University, and the University of Georgia. He joins B-CU from the presidency of Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, where he launched innovative academic programs in aviation, cybersecurity, animal science, AI applications, supply chain management, an MBA, and more. Additionally, during his tenure at Morningside, he secured a record number of seven-figure transformational gifts that have bolstered the institution's endowment and led to several new capital projects.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mosley has garnered a reputation for his entrepreneurial spirit, administrative acumen, and demonstrated ability to lead through seasons of significant change. He looks forward to ushering in a new era of growth and achievement at B-CU.
"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."
His tenure is slated to begin July 7.
Following an intensive, carefully vetted process that garnered 135 applications from across the country, Dr. Albert Mosley was one of three finalists identified by B-CU’s Presidential Search Committee. Each candidate visited campus to meet with key stakeholders before the Board of Trustees met on June 12 to vote.
“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.”
For more information about Bethune-Cookman University, including the new President, visit www.Cookman.edu.
About Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU)
Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Bethune-Cookman University is a private, historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. With a mission to develop global leaders committed to service, B-CU continues to empower students through academic excellence, innovative programs, and a rich tradition of cultural and community engagement.
