ANTHONY ANDERSON GRADUATES FROM HOWARD UNIVERSITY 30 YEARS AFTER DROPPING OUT
Actor Anthony Anderson has fulfilled a dream when he graduated from Howard University last week. The 51-year-old returned back to the HBCU to receive his bachelor of fine arts degree.
“To quote Biggie, ‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM!’ Words can’t begin to describe the emotional roller coaster I’m on right now,” Anderson wrote on Instagram, sharing shots from the commencement. “It’s literally been 30 years in the making.”
“This spring I was finally able to complete the work to graduate from Howard University with a BFA degree from the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts!” Anderson said. The university named its fine arts college after Boseman, who was an alumnus of the school after he died in 2020.
Anderson initially intended to finish his junior year at Howard 30 years ago, but unfortunately, he couldn’t afford it. Once he took time off of school, his career took off, and he started a family, which delayed his return to the HBCU.
Four years ago, his son, Nathan, was accepted to Howard University, which sparked the inspiration for Anthony to go back and finish his degree.
The “Black-ish” star took to Instagram to celebrate his accomplishment and thank his son for inspiring him to finish college. “Thank you to my son @hotboynato for inspiring me to return to school to finish my degree after he was accepted into Howard University. This is just the beginning!” he wrote.
