CDU Embarks on Bringing Historic Medical School to Watts-Willowbrook
April 9, 2020
The opportunity for this region to be a major training center for young physicians is an innovative game changer.
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CDU
Charles R. Drew University Cancels Spring Commencement, Considering Alternate Methods of Honoring Graduates
March 17, 2020
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) announced today that the 2020 spring commencement ceremony would be cancelled, due to public health guidelines to minimize large gatherings and groups during the coronavirus public health emergency. The University’s Commencement Committee, however, is exploring other ways to recognize graduates.
Charles R. Drew University Moves Classes Online, Among Other COVID-19 Measures
March 14, 2020
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) joins a growing list of higher education institutions in moving from in-class instruction to online learning, to comply with public health guidelines to minimize large gatherings and groups. Among other measures CDU is implementing:
Great Music for A Greater Mission: Jazz at Drew 2019 Features Will Downing, The Ohio Players, Louie Cruz Beltran And More
September 5, 2019
Long-standing community concert returns for its 22nd installment featuring some of the most prolific names in jazz and R&B.
Nearly 80% of CDU’s College of Medicine Class of 2019 Will Train—and Likely Practice—in California
March 21, 2019
Statistics show that the majority of physician residents remain in the area where they train
Perspective: Time to Give Charles R. Drew University Its Due
November 1, 2018
Homecoming Weekend featured two days of events designed to attract, educate and entertain CDU’s core audiences that are part of CDU’s diverse mission
Metta World Peace Keynotes Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Alumni Homecoming Gala
September 20, 2018
Homecoming Weekend has become an integral part of the University’s commitment to public outreach and civil discourse
‘Power to Heal’ Details History of Integration in Healthcare at Haynes Lecture Series
August 9, 2018
The hour-long public television documentary details the story of the struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans
CNN’s Bakari Sellers Headlines Insightful Panel to Tackle ‘The Diversity Problem’ in the Healthcare Profession
March 1, 2018
Esteemed panel of politicians, community leaders ruminate on ways to increase diversity in the health workforce at CDU’s third annual President’s Breakfast.
CDC Awards the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health $2.7 Million to Train Undergraduates
January 25, 2018
Mentorship is incorporated throughout the program, providing additional support to students, according to UCLA.
Health Science Research in Our Community
January 11, 2018
Smoking in the African American community has not decreased and many have switched from tobacco cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, hoping that they are not as harmful
CDU Lecture Series Features Andrew Young
December 7, 2017
The event was this year’s final installment of the University’s Haynes Lecture Series
Charles R. Drew Recognized as One of Most Ethnically Diverse Colleges in U.S.
November 9, 2017
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science was recently listed as the number two most diverse non-profit college in the United States.
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Services Now Available in South Los Angeles
May 18, 2017
Services available through Charles R. Drew University and Martin Luther King, Jr., Outpatient Center campuses.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science to Host 5th Annual Legacy Leaders Spring Gala on April 13th
March 29, 2017
Fundraiser for Students Will Recognize Heirs of Namesake Charles R. Drew, Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, Chairman, LA County Board of Supervisors, and Dr. Wilbert Jordan, Founder and Director of the Oasis Clinic