Nellie Quander [SEP] educated at
School for Colored Girls to train teachers.
Howard University.
When Nellie Quander entered Howard University, only 1/3 of 1% of African Americans and 5% of whites attended any college. While enrolled at Howard University, Quander also taught students at the Garrison School in Washington D.C.'s public school system. In June 1912, Nellie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in history, economics, and political science.
Incorporation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Nellie Quander became a
Nellie Quander
Nellie May Quander (February 11, 1880 - September 24, 1961) was an incorporator and the first international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. As president for several years, she helped expand the sorority and further its support of African-American women at colleges and in communities. The sorority established a scholarship endowment in her name. The legacy of the sorority has continued to generate social capital for over 111 years.
Quander served as an educator in Washington, DC public schools for 30 years