Actor RAY FEARON has been announced as the new President of Rose Bruford College, the London-based higher education institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in performing arts and production. He will take over from BERNADINE EVARISTO OBE, who has served in the role for four years.
The position of President is an ambassadorial and ceremonial role to promote the college and to help further its mission and vision.
An alumnus of the college, Fearon is an Associate Artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has wide ranging theatre and screen acting credits.
Speaking of his appointment, he said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be asked to become the President of Rose Bruford College and champion and inspire our next generation of students. With all the changes and cuts to the arts and its funding in education, I felt it was important for me to be involved and help where I can.
"I've always mentored students and young performers from various institutions, like the National Youth Theatre and the Next Generation Project for the Royal Shakespeare Company. It felt right to be able to return to Rose Bruford College, where I had a fabulous three years’ training to become an actor, to continue to help young performers."
Professor RANDALL WHITTAKER, Rose Bruford's Principal and CEO commented: “It’s wonderful to welcome back another illustrious member of our alumni to the role of President to inspire and champion the next generation of creative arts talent. Ray’s many achievements in his career to date embody the power of the performing arts to make a positive impact on the world... I’d also like to thank our outgoing President, Bernardine Evaristo OBE, for her dedication to Rose Bruford College during her tenure."