Drew Univ. of Medicine and Science Receives $75 Million Gift
Charles. R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black university (HBCU) in South Los Angeles, received a $75 million gift last week, the largest donation in the history of the university. The university, founded in 1966, received a donation from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. That program aims to accelerate wealth accumulation in the Black community, addressing underinvestment, said university officials in a statement. Dr. David M. Carlisle, the university president and chief executive officer, appreciated the initiative’s generous donation. Related Stories: https://lasentinel.net/charles-drew-university-and-commonspirit-health-unite-to-diversify-nursing-workforce.html https://lasentinel.net/king-shares-insight-on-voting-rights-at-drew-university-breakfast.html “This monumental gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies is a transformative investment in the future of
