Bison For Life: 10 Famous Ladies Who Went To Howard University
Phylicia Rashād
The Tony Award winning actress was the first Allen sister to attend Howard U. She walked with magna cum laude honors in 1970, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. She has given back to her school over the years as a teacher, as part of Campus Pals, and delivered the keynote address in 2009. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humanities at Howard’s 142nd Charter Day Convocation.