Category: Current Students / Campus Life

CDU continued its tradition of spreading holiday cheer with the annual Dessert Reception, a sweet and festive atmosphere for all staff, faculty, and students.
November 27, 2023
CDU Kicks Off Holidays with Dessert Reception
The University continued its tradition of spreading holiday cheer with the annual Thanksgiving Dessert Reception,...
College of Nursing student Jade Newton during her White Coat Ceremony
November 22, 2023
CON Student Receives HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship
College of Nursing (CON) student Jade Newton was awarded the HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship. Newton,...
CDU Student Government (CDUSG) hosted CDUNITE, an event that kicked off the new school year, as part of CDU Welcome Week. 
September 04, 2023
CDUNITE Event Caps Welcome Week
CDU Student Government (CDUSG) hosted CDUNITE, an event that kicked off the new school year,...
CDU held a simulated mass casualty event on campus, including crisis actors, to create a learning opportunity for students.
August 10, 2023
Mass Casualty Simulation Prepares Students
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: CDU held a simulated mass casualty event on campus, including crisis actors, to...
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman, Chief Medical Officer, MLK Jr. Outpatient Center and Professor of Pediatrics visited CDU to speak with the College of Medicine’s new 4-year MD program’s inaugural class. 
July 25, 2023
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman Speaks to MD Program Students
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman, Chief Medical Officer, MLK Jr. Outpatient Center and Professor of Pediatrics...
The inaugural class of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) 4-year MD program, residents, and College of Medicine leadership made a memorable appearance at the July 11 meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
July 14, 2023
CDU Students Attend Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Meeting
The inaugural class of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) 4-year MD...
The four CDU students awarded the L.A. Care Elevating the Safety Net scholarships are Alexander Afewerk, Lule DeShields, Berenice Elizarraraz and Sigry Ortiz Flores. All four are part of the inaugural cohort of the brand new CDU Four-Year MD program.
July 12, 2023
L.A. Care Health Plan Awards Full Medical School Scholarships for 4 CDU Students
L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, proudly announced the recipients...
Headshot photo of Angelica Johnsen, 4th year CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program
November 15, 2022
CDU Student Names Winner in UCLA Health Equity Challenge
Angelica Johnsen, 4th year CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program student, was named a winner in the...
August 05, 2022
Social Justice Society Holds Reproductive Rights March
The Social Justice Society (SJS), a CDU student group, held a Reproductive Rights March on...
CDU School of Nursing students flips tassel during the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.
June 10, 2022
CDU Celebrates Graduates with Dual Commencement Ceremonies
CDU held its 38th Annual Commencement Ceremonies at the Dignity Health Sports Park on June...