Howard University Announces Legendary Actress, Alumna Phylicia Rashad as Dean of the Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts
May 12, 2021 10:15 ET | Source: Howard University Howard University Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
Washington, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
WASHINGTON – Following a comprehensive national search,
Howard University today proudly announces the appointment of
Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished
College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to
Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts.
“It is an honor to welcome one of Howard’s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater. In this full circle moment, Ms. Phylicia Rashad will take the training and skills that she honed as a student at Howard and exuded in an outstanding performing career, and s
Howard University has announced the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts.
Actress Phylicia Rashad has been appointed Dean of Howard University s College of Fine Arts.
Rashad, who is most remembered for her role as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, was announced in the position today.
In making the announcement, Howard University President, Wayne Frederick, welcomed Rashad back to her Alma Mater. As we reintroduce our campus community and the world at large to Howard’s College of Fine Arts, the dean will play an instrumental role in ensuring an auspicious beginning for this reestablished institution. Given Ms. Rashad’s reputation as well as her capabilities and impressive list of accomplishments, she will undoubtedly empower the college to transcend even our incredibly high expectations. Under her leadership, Howard will continue to inspire and cultivate the artists and leaders who will shape our niche and national cultures for generations to come, he said via a statement.
Phylicia Rashad Announced as Dean of Howard University s College of Fine Arts
The actress starts her new position on July 1, 2021 Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Howard University alumna Phylicia Rashad will be returning to her old stomping ground, but not as a student. Today, the historically Black university announced that the
Jingle Jangle actress will be serving as the dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts starting July 1, 2021. Rashad, who graduated from Howard in 1970 magna cum laude with Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, will report directly to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh.
In a statement on the official Howard University site, Provost Wutoh said that Rashad’s appreciation for the arts and student success “makes her perfect for the role.” He continued, “It is an honor to welcome one of Howard’s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater. In this full circle moment, Ms. Phylicia Rashad will take the training and skills that she honed as a studen