Howard University names alumna Phylicia Rashad dean of newly reestablished College of Fine Arts
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Actress Phylicia Rashad named Dean of Howard University College of Arts
Phylicia Rashad, who famously portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has been named dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts at Howard University.
WASHINGTON - Phylicia Rashad, who famously portrayed Claire Huxtable on television s The Cosby Show, has been named dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts at Howard University.
Rashad, a Howard University alumna, will begin her role as dean on July 1. It is an honor to welcome one of Howard s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater, said Howard s Provost Anthony K. Wutoh in a statement. 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 she will share those pearls of
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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.