Chadwick Boseman graduated from the university in 2000 with a bachelor of arts degree in directing.
The university plans to add a new building to campus that will house the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, as well as the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, its TV station, WHUT, and its radio station, WHUR 96.3 FM. Walt Disney Co.’s Executive chairman, Bob Iger, has volunteered tofor not only the construction of a state-of-the-art building but also an endowment named after Boseman.
“Through his tremendous example, he inspired millions to overcome adversity, dream big and reach beyond the status quo, and this college named in his honor at his beloved Howard University will provide opportunities for future generations of artists to follow in his footsteps and pursue their dreams,” Iger says in the release.
“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,” the family says.
Congratulations to Dean Rashad! It's so important to invest and nurture talent in the fine arts, especially at HBCUs.