- November 23, 2024
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Bethune-Cookman University will make history in June 2025 by being the first of the Historically Black colleges and universities to host the Southern Association for Women Historians Triennial Conference.
The four-day summit will be held at the Mary McLeod Bethune Institute for the Study of Women and Girls, and will address “Unspeakable Challenges” females encounter as working professionals and caretakers.
“Not only will this be a safe space to have timely conversations aimed at affecting real change,” said Dr. Crystal A. deGregory, director of the Bethune Institute and conference coordinator, “but it’s also an amazing opportunity to join with the Southern Association for Women Historians to mark the 150th anniversary of Dr. Bethune’s birthday and her relentless pursuit of education, equity and empowerment.”
Organizers are currently accepting proposals from professors, graduate students, historians, teachers, community advocates and independent scholars to present research and/or participate as a panelist on topics including gender equity, body image, food and housing, healthy relationships and maternal wellness.
"It’s clear that Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy lives on today, and it’s my hope that hosting the Triennial Conference ensures that her light continues guiding us toward a brighter future," said Dr. William Berry, acting president and provost at B-CU.
The SAWH Triennial Conference will be held from June 19-22, 2025. For more information, including how to submit proposals, visit TheSAWH.org.
To learn more about the Mary McLeod Bethune Institute for the Study of Women and Girls, visit TheBethuneInstitute.org.
