Phylicia Rashad Appointed Chair at Fordham University by Denzel Washington

Phylicia Rashad is named first Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre at Fordham University.

By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020

Congrats are in order for Phylicia Rashad! The Tony Award-winning stage actress has been named as the first Denzel Washington Chair at Fordham University’s Theater at Fordham University.

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Denzel donated $2.25 million to his alma mata this week as a proud 1977 graduate of Fordham’s Theater Program. The donation will endow the school’s first professorship in theater. Rashad will also teach a class next semester.

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According to Matthew Maguire, Director of the Theater Program at Fordham, Washington wants to rotate the professorship among well-known actors, directors, playwrights and designers, reports “The New York Times.“

We’re sure Denzel and Phylicia will have a long-lasting impact on the students at Fordham. What a great way to give back!

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