The one-time gift represents the largest private donation in the history of the university, which was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts riots to address inequities in health care.
Black History Month: University in South LA has a mission to serve the underserved The school is one of the nation's four historically Black medical schools.
"CDU has been on a tireless pursuit to cultivate diverse health professional leaders dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations," said Dr. David M. Carlisle, CEO and president of CDU. "This investment will advance that goal by providing resources to support and enhance our outstanding education, research, clinical service and community engagement. We are truly grateful for MacKenzie Scott's generosity and dedication to important issues around social justice."
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