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.�