Howard Names College of Fine Arts After Iconic Alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman |
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President Wayne A. I. Frederick is pleased to announce that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose remarkable career as an actor, director, writer, and producer inspired millions around the world. The news comes just weeks after the announcement of alumna and actress Phylicia Rashad as dean of the college. During his tenure at Howard, Boseman led a student protest against the absorption of the College of Fine Arts into the College of Arts & Sciences. Long after graduating, he, along with other alumni, continued to engage in conversations with Howard University administration – their efforts were not in vain. Plans to re-establish the College of Fine Arts were announced in early 2018.
“When Chadwick Boseman returned to campus in 2018 to serve as our commencement speaker, he called Howard a magical place. During his visit, I announced our plans to reestablish the College of Fine Arts and he was filled with ideas and plans to support the effort in a powerful way,” said President Frederick. “Chadwick’s love for Howard University was sincere, and although he did not live to see those plans through to fruition, it is my honor to ensure his legacy lives on through the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts with the support of his wife and the Chadwick Boseman Foundation. I’m also elated to have the support of The Walt Disney Company’s Executive Chairman Bob Iger, who has graciously volunteered to lead the fundraising effort to build a state-of-the art facility and endowment for the college.”
“We would like to thank President Wayne A. I. Fredrick and the Howard University Board of Trustees for honoring our beloved Chad with the renaming of the reestablished College of Fine Arts. We would also like to thank Bob Iger for spearheading the fundraising efforts of this development,” said The Boseman Family. “Chad fought to preserve the College of Fine Arts during his matriculation at Howard and remained dedicated to the fight throughout his career, and he would be overjoyed by this development. His time at Howard University helped shape both the man and the artist that he became, committed to truth, integrity, and a determination to transform the world through the power of storytelling. We are confident that under the dynamic leadership of his former professor and mentor the indomitable Phylicia Rashad that the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts will inspire artistic scholars for many generations.”
“I am extremely pleased that Howard University has chosen to honor my husband in this way and elated that Ms. Rashad has accepted the role as dean,” said Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman. “Chad was a very proud Bison – both Howard and Ms. Rashad played integral roles in his journey as an artist. The re-establishment of the College of Fine Arts brings this part of his story full-circle and ensures that his legacy will continue to inspire young storytellers for years to come.”
A native of South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing. During his tenure, he had the fortunate opportunity to be trained and mentored by Rashad, who recognized his talent early on. "Unrelenting in his pursuit of excellence, Chadwick was possessed with a passion for inquiry and a determination to tell stories – through acting, writing, and directing – that revealed the beauty and complexity of our human spirit," said Rashad, who is elated about the news of Boseman’s recognition.
This week’s announcement kicks off a fundraising effort to build a new, state-of-the-art facility to become the home of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. The building will also house the Cathy Hughes School of Communications and the University’s television and radio stations, WHUT-TV and WHUR 96.3 FM, creating a dynamic, one-stop complex for the arts and journalism combined. To donate, please visit https://giving.howard.edu/BosemanCollegeOfFineArts.
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Howard Announces Legendary Actress, Alumna Phylicia Rashad as Dean of the Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts |
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Following a comprehensive national search, Howard proudly announced the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021. In this role, she will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts.
“It is an honor to welcome one of Howard’s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater. 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 wisdom with the next generation of students in the College of Fine Arts. Her passion for the arts and student success makes her a perfect fit for this role,” said Wutoh.
An accomplished actor and stage director, Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous honors and awards for over two decades. More recent roles in television and film include appearances as Carol on NBC’s “This Is Us;” Diana Dubois on the Fox TV series “Empire;” Dr. Woods-Trap in Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s Peabody Award-winning series “David Makes Man” on the OWN Network; Libba Gardner in Pixar’s Academy Award-winning animated feature, “Soul;” Grandmother Journey in the Netflix holiday musical “Jingle Jangle;” and Dr. Jones in “Between the World and Me” on HBO Max.
Highlights of an extensive career onstage include performances as Lena Younger in Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun;” Aunt Ester in August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean;” The Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods;” Violet Weston in Tracey Letts’ “August Osage County;” and Shelah in Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s “Head of Passes.”
“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,” said Rashad.
“I can think of no individual better suited to take on this role than Ms. Phylicia Rashad,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. “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.”
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POD Bank Accounts Key to
Transferring Families’ Wealth
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School of Law professor Keeva Terry drove the need to protect family wealth home with her Wills, Trusts and Estates class students this past Fall semester by discussing the ins and outs of payable on death bank accounts.
A payable on death bank account, or POD, is essentially an account with a named beneficiary. People who opt for POD accounts do so to keep their money out of probate court in the event that they pass away. Many of Professor Terry’s students had never heard about this kind of account.
Because of the general lack of knowledge surrounding POD accounts, people sometimes find themselves fighting for a deceased loved one’s funds in court.
“Preliminary research findings indicate that many pro se litigants (parties without legal counsel) file a petition in probate court to access the funds in the bank account of a loved one,” Professor Terry said. “As a result, consumers face unnecessary hardships because they must endure the estate administration process to access sometimes relatively small amounts in bank accounts that are nevertheless significant to them. Additionally, due to the legal fees … often associated with the probate process, many consumers simply forego estate administration and, therefore, lose any of the family wealth that has accumulated in the bank account.”
This unfortunate situation can be avoided via a simple “payable on death” form at a local bank, which allows bank account owners to designate account beneficiaries who will have access to the funds in the bank account immediately upon the death of the owner without having to endure the estate administration process, Professor Terry said. The account beneficiary only needs to show an ID and death certificate to the bank, and the funds will be released to them immediately.
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Jumpstart is looking for talented and dedicated Howard Students who are looking for an opportunity to serve in under-resourced preschools in Washington, D.C. for the 2020-2021 Summer. We are offering a $1,342 education award for all members who complete 300 hours of service! If you are in the D.C. area or at home, we have both in-person and virtual opportunities!
Visit here to apply. Below are some specifics to guide you:
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Under “service details,” choose:
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Service Year: 2020-2021;
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Program Season: Summer Program;
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Location: D.C.;
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Sites: Washington, D.C., Summer; and
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Corps Member Role: Corps Member.
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On Sunday, May 30, the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel will host Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale as the speaker for the 11 a.m. virtual service.
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