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… Monterey Park, CA … - In a historic move aimed at fostering education and economic growth for the Salvadoran community in both El Salvador and the Los Angeles area, East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and Universidad de Oriente UNIVO, have officially … 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 …

… Named 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … May 14, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Student Prisma Santiago Named 2025 Jack Kent … … 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 …

… ELAC Named Fulbright HSI Leader by US Department of State … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … November 5, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College … opportunities for our diverse student body. This recognition reinforces our dedication to creating a campus environment that values cultural exchange and prepares our students for success in an increasingly interconnected world." ELAC has a … cultural exchange … About The Fulbright Program: … The Fulbright Program implements a wide range of initiatives to ensure that its participants reflect all aspects of the diversity of U.S. society and societies abroad. In addition to HACU, the …

… Professor Earns California Community Colleges’ Award …     … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 27, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager, (323) 265-8807, @email Juliet Hidalgo, LACCD Director of Communications and … … ELAC Professor Earns California Community Colleges’ Award … MONTEREY PARK, CA – … East Los Angeles College’s (ELAC) full-time political science professor and director of the pathway to law program Kenneth Chaiprasert was one of four community … from their diversity and use pedagogical strategies to harness the power of their unique backgrounds. “I tell my students that everything about them – whether they are undocumented, have a physical disability, or were formerly incarcerated – are …

… for ELAC, building upon its 2021 Honorable Mention in the same awards program. The college's continued dedication to improving educational outcomes for students of color, particularly in English and Math, has now culminated in this top honor. This is also the first time East Los Angeles College has ever earned the John W. Rice Award for Diversity & Equity. "This prestigious recognition is … 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 …