Cottey College was founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey. Due to her love of teaching, Virginia became committed to the idea that women should have the same access to education as men.

Alice set out to start a college and after gaining the support of Reverend McClure and Mr. Harry C. Moore, mayor, of Nevada, Mo., a location for the school was found. Learn more.

Cottey College was founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey. Due to her love of teaching, Virginia became committed to the idea that women should have the same access to education as men.

Alice set out to start a college and after gaining the support of Reverend McClure and Mr. Harry C. Moore, mayor, of Nevada, Mo., a location for the school was found. Learn more.

Cottey College was founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey. Due to her love of teaching, Virginia became committed to the idea that women should have the same access to education as men.

Alice set out to start a college and after gaining the support of Reverend McClure and Mr. Harry C. Moore, mayor, of Nevada, Mo., a location for the school was found. Learn more.

Cottey College was founded in 1884 by Virginia Alice Cottey. Due to her love of teaching, Virginia became committed to the idea that women should have the same access to education as men.

Alice set out to start a college and after gaining the support of Reverend McClure and Mr. Harry C. Moore, mayor, of Nevada, Mo., a location for the school was found. Learn more.