REID SANFORD
Redmond, Oregon

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11:02:19 PM PDT

This Day In History
On August 13, 1881, the first African-American nursing school opens at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

Quote Of The Day
"Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change." Spelman College Mission Statement

Image Of The Day

Spelman College Plaque