Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Professor Frank Coleman
At Washington, D.C., on July 11, 1890, there was born a Founder of Omega, Brother
Frank Coleman.
In 1908, he graduated with honors from the M Street High School of Washington,
now the Dunbar. Upon finishing the high school, he entered Howard University, from
which he obtained the degree, Bachelor of Science. His record there was so
outstanding that he was at once made an instructor in Physics.
Brother Coleman later took the degree of Master of Science from the University of
Chicago. Subsequent graduate work he did at the University of Pennsylvania. He has
met all the requirements for his Doctorate except the writing of his thesis.
When America entered the World War, he joined the army, became a first lieutenant,
and served honorably overseas.
Aside from carrying on his regular work, Brother Coleman was a member of the
Boys' Committee of YMCA, a Mason, an American Legionnaire and a
Congregationalist.