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… outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. “At ELAC, we believe that education is the great equalizer, and this award reaffirms our mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens our diverse communities. We are honored to receive the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity …

… to advancing educational opportunities for the Salvadoran diaspora. Among the distinguished individuals present were LACCD Board President Nichelle Henderson, LACCD Trustee Gabriel Buelna, ELAC President Alberto J. Román, UNIVO Rector Dr. … student exchanges, research projects, and scholarly visits, both institutions aim to provide educational opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their full potential. The signing ceremony took place at the Salvadoran Consulate on April … community and promoting educational excellence. By joining forces with UNIVO, we can create impactful opportunities that will benefit students and enrich our communities." As both institutions embark on this collaborative journey, they look …

… Health AJ Groundbreaking (From Left to Right: Interim Vice Chancellor Leigh Sata, Interim ELAC President Monte Perez, LACCD Trustee David Vela, LACCD Interim Chancellor Alberto J. Román, LACCD Board President Nichelle Henderson, ELAC … respiratory therapy, health technicians, administration of justice. “The voters trusted LACCD to bring forth projects that create the opportunities for first-class workforce training,” said Nichelle Henderson, President of the Board of … program management is provided by Jacobs.  The Nursing, Allied Health and Administration of Justice is funded by Measure CC, the 2016 voter-approved $3.3 billion bond. The project is anticipated to open in the spring of 2027.  … About East Los …

… from the impactful Rising Scholars program. The ELAC Education Justice Rising Scholars program provides educational access and opportunity to currently and formerly incarcerated students who have been negatively affected by the carceral … program is a vital resource to our students who have experienced the carceral system. The complete wrap around services that the scholars receive ensure that they can focus on their academic and career goals,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Roman. The day kicked off with a …

… awarded in the 2017-2018 academic year. “East Los Angeles College continues to be a leader in ADTs because we recognize that ADTs allow our students to fulfill transfer requirements and earn their bachelor's degree much quicker once transferred … devoted to ensuring that the next generation of college-age students in California has the chance to go to college and succeed. They honor schools that show exemplary efforts to improve student success every year with their Champion of Higher Education awards. To learn more about the Associate Degree for Transfer at …

… Region Sputum Bowl, Advance to State Competition.png MONTEREY PARK, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) proudly announces that its Respiratory  Therapy (RT) students have emerged victorious at the South Coast Region Sputum Bowl, a prestigious … and Orange counties, ELAC students showcased exceptional knowledge, clinical skills, and professionalism—qualities that define excellence in respiratory care. This achievement underscores the students' unwavering dedication, tireless … prepared to become leaders and highly skilled clinicians in the respiratory therapy profession. Following their regional success, ELAC's team represented the South Coast Region at the statewide Sputum Bowl competition during the California …

… Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to announce that through the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) application process, the State of California Board of Governors has approved ELAC’s first-ever baccalaureate degree—Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT).  ELAC has also received substantive change approval …

… from East Los Angeles College (ELAC), East Los Angeles College Foundation, and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to announce $2.5 million in funding secured for the ELAC Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The ELAC Incubator … and consultation with subject matter experts. “We thank Senator Rubio for her leadership and authorship of the budget item that establishes the LACCD Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center at East Los Angeles College,” said LACCD Board … to achieve their educational goals while also strengthening the small business ecosystem in the East Los Angeles region that was disproportionately and negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said LACCD Board Vice President Nichelle …

… … processed-04DFD4D6-E97A-4555-99E6-0AE99E4B4C0A MONTEREY PARK, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to announce that Biology major Prisma Santiago has been named a 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar. Santiago is one of … UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and several other notable institutions. "This scholarship represents a life-changing opportunity that will help me pursue my academic dreams without the burden of financial stress," said Prisma. "I'm grateful to my … me on this journey." While nearly 80% of community college students aspire to earn a bachelor's degree, only 16% reach that goal within six years. The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes this goal more attainable by providing …

… bachelor's degree much quicker once transferred to a CSU. Thank you to our Husky faculty and staff for making this great accomplishment a reality for our college,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. The Associate Degree for Transfer is an instrumental pathway that has streamlined the transfer process for over a decade. Though community college is often thought of as a two-year … with guaranteed admission to the CSU system, saving students valuable time and money. And, though new research indicates that California still must make progress to support transfer students, the ADT has shown promising results: students who …