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April 8, 2025 17 mins

Bethune-Cookman University was founded by one of the most dedicated and driven women in U.S. History, Mary McLeod Bethune. She started the institute for girls with 5 students and grew the enrollment to 250 in 2 years. BCU is the definition of starting with "a dollar and a dream", which is evident in Dr. Bethune purchasing a 4 room cottage with $1.50 to start the school.

This is the story of Bethune-Cookman University...


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