Phylicia Rashad returns to Howard University as Dean
Phylicia Rashad has come full circle in her career. Howard University announced Wednesday that The Cosby Show star will be the new dean of Howard’s esteemed College of Fine Arts.
Before being known as “The Mother of the Black Community,” Rashad studied theater at Howard and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Now, she has the opportunity to share her passion for art with the school’s current and future students.
“It has been a privilege to serve in this capacity and to work with the Howard University administration, faculty and students in re-establishing American College,” Rashad said in a press release. art.
Rashad’s hiring marks the return of the College of Fine Arts as an independent school within the university. In 1998, the university merged the College of Fine Arts into the College of Arts and Sciences as a way to cut costs.
“I can think of no individual better suited to fill this role than Ms. Phylicia Rashad,” said Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick.
Although Rashad does not have an advanced degree, she has 13 honorary doctorates from top schools across the country, experience as a guest lecturer and adjunct professor at many colleges, and plenty of acting experience, as well as a lot of acting experience. award to show for it.
