Charles R. Drew University and Los Angeles Mission College Partner to Expand Healthcare Education Pathways
小黄鸭视频 (CDU) and Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a transfer pathway that supports LAMC students pursuing careers in healthcare and biomedical sciences.
The agreement is designed to increase student transfer rates, promote academic progression, and strengthen workforce development across the Los Angeles region.
This MOU is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships CDU has launched to expand access to healthcare education for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Recent agreements with UC Riverside, Santa Monica College, and Chapman University鈥檚 School of Pharmacy reflect the University鈥檚 commitment to creating intentional, mission-driven pathways into the health professions.
鈥淭his partnership reflects CDU鈥檚 deep commitment to nurturing diverse talent and improving access to healthcare education,鈥� said Dr. Jose Torres-Ruiz, CDU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. 鈥淏y creating clear academic pathways from Mission College to CDU, we are investing in student success and building a future workforce that reflects the communities we serve.鈥�
Under the agreement, CDU will conduct quarterly information sessions at LAMC and collaborate on faculty/staff exchanges and joint events hosted at both campuses. Students who complete the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements and meet CDU鈥檚 GPA and prerequisite criteria will be guaranteed admission to CDU.
鈥淲e are proud to partner with CDU, a like-minded institution that shares our mission of transforming lives through education,鈥� said Dr. Farisa Morales, Deab of Academic Affairs for STEM. 鈥淭his MOU provides our students with a powerful opportunity to pursue careers in high-demand fields while continuing their academic journey in a supportive and mission-driven environment.鈥�
To further support transfer students, CDU will award a $1,500 annual scholarship to each eligible LAMC transfer student who enrolls full-time.
Set to take effect in Fall 2025, the five-year agreement provides a strong foundation for continued collaboration. More importantly, it underscores CDU鈥檚 leadership in bridging educational gaps, strengthening local healthcare pipelines, and preparing the next generation of diverse health professionals to lead with purpose and serve with compassion.
