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.
Raisin in the Sun Tony winner, who is an alum of the historically Black university. Phylicia Rashad Monica Simoes
Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad has been chosen as dean of the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts at Howard University following a nationwide search, effective July 1. The new position will be a homecoming for Rashad, who is an alum of the historically Black university in Washington, D.C. I can think of no individual better suited to take on this role than Ms. Phylicia Rashad, says Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick. âAs we reintroduce our campus community and the world at large to Howardâs College of Fine Arts, the dean will play an instrumental role in ensuring an auspicious beginning for this reestablished institution. Given Ms. Rashadâs reputation as well as her capabilities and impressive list of accomplishments, she will undoubtedly empower the college to transcend even our incredibly high expectat