Background
Campbell was born on June 30, 1889 in Winfield, Kansas.
Campbell was born on June 30, 1889 in Winfield, Kansas.
Campbell was the only black student enrolled in Montrose High School (Montrose, Colorado) when she delivered the valedictorian address to the class of 1908. Upon graduation Campbell was offered a four year scholarship to Colorado College. Campbell declined the scholarship and chose instead to enroll in in Washington, District of Columbia in 1908 where she received financial support from the Congregational Church.
In June 1913, founder Campbell graduated cum laude from Howard University with a bachelor of arts degree in education.
Campbell declined the scholarship and chose instead to enroll in Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia