W. Montague Cobb's Early Life and Education

W. Montague Cobb was born in Washington, D.C., in 1904 and demonstrated exceptional promise from a young age, thanks to the education provided by his schoolteacher mother. He attended the prestigious Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, which was the first public high school for Black students in the U.S., and noted for its rigorous academic standards. Cobb excelled at Dunbar and later earned a bachelor's degree from Amherst College, where he was one of only four Black students. His passion for medicine led him to Howard University, where he was not only a standout student but also became involved in establishing a fraternity chapter, exemplifying his commitment to education and community leadership.