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October 03, 2007 13:00 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Charles Drew University and Honda Host 17th Annual Jazz At Drew Legacy Music Series -- Eclectic Mix of Jazz, R&B, Blues and Gospel Music

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- An eclectic mix of Jazz, R&B, Blues and Gospel music will fill the air at South Los Angeles' main charity event of the year as the Charles R. Drew...
September 21, 2007 15:33 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Southern Christian Leadership Conference Passes Resolution Supporting Charles Drew University as Anchor of New Health Care Model for South Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant gesture of support, the National Office of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) has passed a resolution advocating a...
September 13, 2007 13:07 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Charles Drew University Shows Largest Gains in Published Research Among Top 200 Universities With Federal Research Funding

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Topping a list of 200 select U.S. universities, the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science led the academic sector with a 127% growth in...
September 06, 2007 16:30 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Charles Drew University President's Nuptials Deliver Messages of Unity, Commitment to South Los Angeles Community

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Susan Kelly, President and CEO of the Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, and Dr. Drew Allbritten were married on Friday, August 24,...
July 30, 2007 13:07 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Department of Education Awards $11.5 Million Title III Grant to The Charles Drew University to Enhance Medical Education, Training and Research Programs

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has been awarded $11.5 million over five years by the Department of Education as part of its Title...
July 24, 2007 13:44 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Dr. Keith Norris of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science to Lead Network to Connect Researchers At Minority Institutions as Part of $9.5 Million NIH/NCRR Grant

LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a major center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a new grant to establish a...
July 18, 2007 13:59 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Western Association of Schools & Colleges Confirms Continuing Accreditation of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the regularly scheduled accreditation process required of all universities, The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science in South...
July 03, 2007 13:00 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Three Recipients of Prestigious Charles Drew University Medical Sciences Institute Given Endowed Professorship Awards

LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is pleased to announce that the university's most prestigious Endowed Professorship Awards have...
June 25, 2007 20:31 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

The Charles Drew University Opposes Move to Close King-Harbor Hospital

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science vehemently opposes any action by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to close Martin Luther King...
June 20, 2007 17:29 ET | Source: The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Call for Unified Community Support, Urgent Health Care Workforce Needs Facing South Los Angeles to be Discussed At The Charles Drew University 'State of the University' Event by President Dr. Susan Kelly

ADVISORY, June 20, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: A comprehensive and challenging "State of the University" presentation by Dr. Susan Kelly, President of The Charles R. Drew...