Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, she was the 15th of 17 children.
The school merged with the Cookman Institute for Men in 1923, eventually becoming Bethune-Cookman University . mary mcleod bethune
She believed in "three-fold training" for the head, hand, and heart , combining academic learning with spiritual development and industrial skills. Political Leadership and Advocacy Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South
Supported by scholarships, she graduated from Scotia Seminary (1894) and attended the Moody Bible Institute (1894–1895) with the goal of becoming a missionary. Founding Bethune-Cookman University Born on July 10