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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Alumni Newsletter
“ Where Hearts Learn to Heal.”
In This Issue
From the Office of Alumni Relations
Congratulations Class of 2025
Alumni Spotlight | Adebade Illori
Celebration of Culture Cinco De Mayo | Rooted and Future Juneteenth | Sankofa & Self-Care
A Year of Leadership with Jose Torres-Ruiz
Philanthropy Corner | Staci Bush
In Every Issue
Upcoming Events Class Notes
Congratulations Class of 2025!
By Marissa Wells
The event honored this year’ s graduates and their academic accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to health equity.
In his address to the graduates, CDU President and CEO David M. Carlisle, MD, PhD, praised the Class of 2025 for their dedication to service.
“ You have committed to give of yourselves in order to transform the lives of underserved and under-resourced communities; to provide healthcare with excellence and compassion; to work toward an end to health disparities, no matter where in the world you exist,” he said.“ You have a fire inside that drove the thirst for knowledge that led you here. That same fire will now guide you forth to change the world, each in your own way.” cont ' d pg. 3
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