#HowardUniversity president Wayne Frederick announced that #PhyliciaRashad will step down from her position as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. "We deeply appreciate Dean Rashad’s selfless contributions and commitment to our alma mater during her leadership of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and the many contributions she has made to Howard University’s students, graduates, and global community." NO reason has been given for the announcement. Rashad’s ties to the university will continue outside of her role as dean.