A MAN NAMED ED
The Miller Center Story Documentary
COMING SOON
A Man Named Ed tells the inspiring story of Edward Singleton, Jr., whose four decades of service at Bethune-Cookman University transformed the John W. Miller Center into a beacon of access and opportunity. His life reflects Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s belief that education should meet people where they are and empower every learner to rise.
A Legacy of Access
Impact Highlights:
46 Years of Service — A lifelong commitment to Bethune-Cookman University and its mission of educational access.
Director, John W. Miller Center — Guided the center’s growth from a small satellite location to a vital hub for adult and continuing education.
Over 1,000 Graduates Impacted — Mentored and supported generations of working adults who achieved degrees through the Miller Center.
Academic Innovation — Expanded degree programs and flexible learning models to meet the needs of non-traditional students.
Leadership in Equity & Access — Embodied Dr. Bethune’s belief that education must meet people where they are.
Community Advocate — Strengthened B-CU’s relationship with the Hastings and Spuds communities through outreach and partnership.
Mentor & Bridge-Builder — Known for compassionate leadership, inspiring both faculty and students to pursue excellence with purpose.
Edward Singleton, Jr. –
A Legacy of Access and Impact
Edward Singleton, Jr.’s biography is a living testament to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s philosophy: education should be practical, accessible, and transformative.
For more than four decades, Edward Singleton, Jr. has been a steady force behind Bethune-Cookman University’s mission to expand access to higher education. Beginning his career at B-CU as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Continuing Education during the 1980s, Singleton quickly became identified with the University’s commitment to non-traditional and adult learners.
By the mid-2000s, his leadership was firmly centered at the University’s off-campus instructional site in Spuds/Hastings—now widely known as the John W. Miller Center. In his role as Director, Singleton guided the development of degree programs, coordinated faculty and staff, and ensured that the quality of education at the satellite campus met the high standards of B-CU’s main campus.
His work is not only administrative but deeply personal: Singleton has been described as a mentor, advocate, and bridge-builder for working adults balancing family, career, and education. His stewardship has directly impacted over 1,000 graduates of the Miller Center, many of whom might not otherwise have had access to a college education.
Mr. Singleton’s 46 years of service prove that the Miller Center is not just a satellite site, but a place of legacy, rooted in people who have devoted their careers to its success. Through his leadership, the Miller Center has evolved into a hub where education adapts to people’s lives.
A Legacy of Access
Impact Highlights:
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46 Years of Service — A lifelong commitment to Bethune-Cookman University and its mission of educational access.
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Director, John W. Miller Center — Guided the center’s growth from a small satellite location to a vital hub for adult and continuing education.
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Over 1,000 Graduates Impacted — Mentored and supported generations of working adults who achieved degrees through the Miller Center.
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Academic Innovation — Expanded degree programs and flexible learning models to meet the needs of non-traditional students.
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Leadership in Equity & Access — Embodied Dr. Bethune’s belief that education must meet people where they are.
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Community Advocate — Strengthened B-CU’s relationship with the Hastings and Spuds communities through outreach and partnership.
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Mentor & Bridge-Builder — Known for compassionate leadership, inspiring both faculty and students to pursue excellence with purpose.
LEADERSHIP
Overview
For more than four decades, Edward Singleton, Jr. has exemplified the heart of Bethune-Cookman University’s mission — expanding access to quality education for all. As the longtime Director of the John W. Miller Center, his leadership has transformed the site into a cornerstone for adult and non-traditional learners, carrying forward Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s belief that education should uplift lives and strengthen communities.
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