ABC News
Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest?
OffOn
Rashad said it is a privilege to take on the role.
• 4 min read
Howard sorority sisters inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer speaks with current members of Howard University’s Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority about the barrier-breaking life and career of the new vice president. Jesse Grant/Getty Images, FILE
Actress Phylicia Rashad is taking on an exciting new role off-screen.
Howard University announced Wednesday that the award-winning actress will serve as the dean of its recently reestablished College of Fine Arts.
Rashad, who famously played Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, previously graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor s degree in fine arts from Howard University. She has kept close ties to the HBCU since, serving as a guest lecturer and adjunct faculty member at the university.
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
Phylicia Rashad named dean of Howard University
Phylicia Rashad (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / lev radin)
“The Cosby Show” matriarch Phylicia Rashad has been named a Dean of Howard University’s recently established College of Fine Arts. Rashad, an alumna of the Howard University, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts from the school in 1970. She was a theater and acting major and has taught acting courses at Howard in the past as well. She will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh when she begins the role on July 1.
“It is an honor to welcome one of Howard’s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater,” said Wutoh in a statement to
Story Time, Macomb Public Library YouTube channel.
Spring Wanderings Field Trips, Virtual field trips for students at 4-5 p.m. Every Wednesday (elementary school) Thursday (junior high/middle school) and Friday (high school). Sign up on the ROE website at https://www.roe26.net/winter-wanderings
In-Person Events
Daily
MDH drive-thru testing and specimen collection, M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., McDonough District Hospital, 521 E. Grant St., Macomb. COVID-19, Flu (in season), Strep, RSV testing, adult and pediatric blood draws and more. Call 309-8361753 to pre-register.
Thursdays
Studio Passport in Clay, Macomb Park District. 4 to 6 p.m. drop off and pick up at ceramics studio at 1406 N. Randolph St. $50 registration fee.