Bethune-Cookman University set a new record for fall graduates at last week’s commencement ceremony, awarding degrees to more than 240 new Wildcat alumni.
The record-breaking fall class was highlighted by honorary doctoral degree recipients Harry and Harriette Moore, who were honored posthumously for groundbreaking activism in anti-lynching and voting rights advocacy throughout the state of Florida.
BCU also awarded honorary degrees to former Walt Disney World executive Bob Billingslea, who spent more than 40 years as a liaison between the entertainment conglomerate and minority communities and interest groups.
Former SeaWorld Orlando President and Bethune-Cookman Trustee Terry Prather keynoted the ceremony.
This is awesome, I always have loved BCCU back in the days we used to hang at BCCU during spring fest and hit the beach. Awesome time and great campus.