CNN entertainment | Phylicia Rashad appointed dean of fine arts at Howard University

Phylicia Rashad at the October 2019 grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

(CNN) – Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts.

The “This Is Us” star will begin her role on July 1 and report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh.

“It is a privilege to serve in this capacity and to work with the Howard University administration, faculty and students in reestablishing the College of Fine Arts,” Rashad said in a statement.

The esteemed actress graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts from Howard University in 1970.  —read more—