Anthony Anderson is a Howard Grad! It’s never too late!

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Natalie | In Career , Entertainment

Anthony Anderson planned to graduate from Howard University with his son in 2022.

Anthony Anderson earned his diploma from Howard University in Washington DC.
The actor took to his Instagram to share the good news.
He shared a couple of his graduation pictures; one with fellow actor and Howard graduate Taraji P. Henson.

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The actual reason Anthony Anderson had to drop out of college

Anthony Anderson celebrated one of the best days of his life when he graduated from the prestigious Howard University.

In 2018, during a Jimmy Fallon interview, the Law & Order actor revealed that he had to drop out of college due to financial reasons.

Anderson explained:

“I was paying for college myself, and I ran out of money after my junior year. I’ve been speaking to the university… about creating a curriculum that I can take online, and at home, and do some practical classes on campus so I can walk with my son [Nathan] in 2022.”

He further added:

“So I have four years to finish one year of college.”

On The Real, Anthony revealed that even though he was just 15 credits away from graduating, his dream of graduating together with his son would not be possible.

He proudly shared with the audience:

“I am going to finish this spring,” he proudly shared on the talk show. “My degree will be in Fine Arts. I was a theater major while I was at HU and had to leave after my junior year because I ran out of money. And a few years ago, my son got accepted to Howard University and he inspired me to go back and get my degree.”

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Anderson celebrates as he is now a university graduate

Anthony, 51, earned his longtime dream, his diploma from Howard University on Sunday. The actor took to his Instagram to share his excitement with his followers by sharing pictures from the ceremony.

Anderson posted:

‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM!'””Words can’t begin to describe the emotional roller coaster [sic] I’m on right now. 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! Yesterday was a full circle moment.” “It’s never too late! Things happen when they’re supposed to happen!”

The actor also thanked Rashad, Dr. Wayne Frederick, and Dean Denise Saunders Thomas for their help during the course.

“It takes a village. 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! HU”

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