Years later, she landed the role as the iconic Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” which premiered in 1984. In 1970, Phylicia Rashad graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Iconic Howard University sisters and graduates Phylicia Rashad ('70) and Debbie Allen ('71) /DPqx8jaFim She'll be recruiting excellent new faculty members to replace recent retirees and there’s hope her name will raise enrollment in the fine arts majors. It’s reported she’s also interested in making sure the school's curriculum is contemporary. Qutoh, the CREED actress’ major focal points will be the new building for the College of Fine Arts and School of Communications, adding that she'll be involved in designing it along with spearheading fundraising. The famed actress plans on being more than just a famous name attached to a leadership position at the HBCU. 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.” “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,” Howard University president Wayne A.
She will officially head the newly reestablished fine arts college beginning July 1st, the university said. The legendary actress/Howard University alumna will report to the school’s provost Anthony K. A post shared by Howard University Rashad has been appointed as dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts, and she’ll step into her new role sooner rather than later Woot.