Phylicia Rashad Steps Down as Dean of Howard University Fine Arts Department

Two years ago, shortly after her appointment as Howard University dean of Fine Arts, actress Phylicia Rashad was forced to apologize to parents and students for her public support of embattled comedian Bill Cosby [click here if you missed that].

Now Phylicia Rashad is stepping down...

From HBCU Game Day 

Howard University will be saying goodbye to Phylicia Rashad at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The legendary actress and HU alumna will step down from her position as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-2024 academic year.

The transition was announced by Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, the university’s outgoing president, via email on Monday. Frederick will be stepping down from his position next month.