For six decades, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has stood as a beacon of purpose, resilience, and possibility in South Los Angeles.
We invite alumni, community partners, and friends to mark this milestone by attending 60th Anniversary events in 2026, making a gift to the University, or both.
Join the mailing list and stay informed on 60th Anniversary news and events.
11th Annual President’s Breakfast: Civil Rights in the 21st Century?
This installment of CDU’s popular President’s Breakfast kicks off a year of programming dedicated to the University’s 60th Anniversary.
Moderated by CDU President, Dr. David M. Carlisle, the event will feature a panel of civil rights leaders and scholars who will examine the current state of civil rights in the United States.
Join the celebration
CDU is celebrating through 2026! Be a part of this momentous occasion with a Signature or Event Sponsorship.
Your partnership fuels scholarships that open doors for first-generation students, supports research that tackles persistent health disparities, and strengthens the programs that prepare the next generation of diverse health leaders.
- Naming rights for all 60th Anniversary events as “Presented by”
- Opportunity to deliver remarks at one signature event
- Dedicated press release or sponsor announcement
- Dedicated social media story or promotional video during events
- Opportunity to name and fund a CDU student scholarship
- Customized engagement opportunity (VIP Reception or spotlight experience)
- Prominent logo placement on event webpages
- Inclusion in all event press releases
- Name listed on all 60th anniversary materials
- Name and logo on event webpages
- Logo placement on event signage and digital screens
- Invitations to Donor Recognition & University events
- Acknowledgement in CDU Annual Report
- Recognition on CDU social media (Three posts and one feature)
- Full page ad in digital program
- Ten (10) VIP event tickets to President’s Breakfast and Jazz at Drew
- Opportunity to name and fund a CDU student scholarship
- Customized engagement opportunity (VIP Reception or spotlight experience)
- Prominent logo placement on event webpages
- Inclusion in all event press releases
- Name listed on all 60th anniversary materials
- Name and logo on event webpages
- Logo placement on event signage and digital screens
- Invitations to Donor Recognition & University events
- Acknowledgement in CDU Annual Report
- Two (2) recognition posts on CDU social media
- Full page ad in digital program
- Five (5) VIP event tickets to President’s Breakfast and Jazz at Drew
- Inclusion in all event press releases
- Name listed on all 60th anniversary materials
- Name and logo on event webpages
- Logo placement on event signage and digital screens
- Invitations to Donor Recognition & University events
- Acknowledgement in CDU Annual Report
- One (1) recognition post on CDU social media
- Half page ad in digital program
- Four (4) VIP event tickets to President’s Breakfast and Jazz at Drew
- Name listed on all 60th anniversary materials
- Name and logo on event webpages
- Logo placement on event signage and digital screens
- Invitations to Donor Recognition & University events
- Acknowledgement in CDU Annual Report
- Group mention on CDU social media posts
- Quarter page ad in digital program
- Two (2) VIP event tickets to President’s Breakfast and Jazz at Drew
- Name listed on all 60th anniversary materials
- Name and logo on event webpages
- Logo placement on event signage and digital screens
- Invitations to Donor Recognition & University events
- Acknowledgement in CDU Annual Report
- Group mention on CDU social media posts
- Two (2) VIP event tickets to President’s Breakfast and Jazz at Drew
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