Board of Trustees for Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
March 26, 2019
Arthur J. Ochoa, JD, assumes leadership of health professions institution’s governance board
Breaking News
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
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
Congresswoman Barragán to Host Annual Black History Month Event Honoring Leaders Impacting the District
February 15, 2019
Congresswoman Barragán will host her Annual Black History Month event tomorrow, February 16 to honor the achievements and contributions of Black visionaries impacting the 44th Congressional District. This year’s theme, Together We Rise, was chosen to emphasize the prevailing thought that our community’s strength lies in our unity.
Empowerment Congress Focuses on Transforming Communities
January 24, 2019
Nearly 1,200 people came to celebrate the many ways that civic engagement can transform communities for the better during the 27th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit on Jan. 19, during the Martin Luther King Jr., weekend.
Tournament of Roses 2019 Royal Court Selected
October 12, 2018
The Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2019 Royal Court. Applicants from 24 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen and Court Committee made its selections based on a number of criteria including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement.
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
At the Intersection of Faith and Wellness
May 10, 2018
The combined mission statements of CDU, the MMD School of Nursing and New Vision Church of Jesus Christ converges to form a much needed safety net for this community.
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.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Honors Five Legacy Leaders at the 5th Annual Spring Gala
May 2, 2017
Noted academic institution recognizes the heirs of CDU’s namesake Dr. Charles R. Drew; Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; and HIV/AIDS Treatment Pioneer Wilbert C. Jordan, MD
Underrepresented Students in Higher Education: “What Does Access Mean?”
January 31, 2017
CDU’s 2nd Annual President’s Breakfast on February 9th
CDU and Compton Unified School District Celebrate the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
November 22, 2016
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, located in South Los Angeles, CA and Compton Unified School District assembled to cooperate in establishing joint educational programs, efforts, and collaboration to increase college preparation, access, and success for CUSD students and graduates.
CDU Researcher Secures $1.95 Million in Funding from NIH to Increase and Speed Up Diabetic Retinopathy Detections
October 13, 2016
Funding will Support Groundbreaking Software and Automation Techniques to Reduce Disparities in Detection of the Leading Cause of Blindness Among Adults
Governor Brown Reappoints Dr. Randy Hawkins to the California Medical Board
June 16, 2016
Hawkins is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary and critical care medicine
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Names New Dean for the College of Science and Health
April 7, 2016
Former Dean of University of Texas Houston School of Public Health El Paso Regional Campus Joins CDU