June 2024 Page 6 CDU Newsletter
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President Carlisle Delivers Inspiring Keynote at Compton College Commencement
Dr . David M . Carlisle , CDU Professions Partnership to Reflecting on the rich cultural President and CEO , delivered address healthcare disparities heritage of Compton , Dr . Carlisle a powerful keynote address and provide resources for reminded the graduates of the at the 2024 Compton College students pursuing health city ’ s significant impact on arts , Commencement Ceremony , professions . sports , and entertainment . He held at Dignity Health Sports emphasized the importance of
“ This partnership is a testament Park Tennis Stadium . His giving back to the community , to the power of collaboration in speech , filled with motivational drawing inspiration from local creating positive change ,” said insights and encouragement , landmarks . Dr . Carlisle . highlighted the importance “ Now , each and every one of education , resilience , and Dr . Carlisle commended of you are a manifestation community service . the graduates for their of Compton ’ s legacy and its perseverance particularly in the
“ The transformative power potential to inspire greatness ,” face of global challenges such of education cannot be he stated . as the COVID-19 pandemic and overstated ,” Dr . Carlisle shared various conflicts worldwide . The ceremony included a in his speech . “ Education is surprise cameo speech by not just a pathway to personal “ Your resilience in overcoming rapper Kendrick Lamar , and professional success ; it is these obstacles and more to who added an extra layer of a powerful tool for uplifting be here today on the cusp of excitement and inspiration for entire communities .” graduating are commendable the graduates . “ It ’ s not often and inspiring ,” he said , urging
Dr . Carlisle acknowledged the that one can say they opened the graduates to use their collaboration between CDU and for Kendrick Lamar ,” noted Dr . education to create positive
Compton College through the Carlisle after the event . change . Compton Community Health