… ELAC graduates crossed the stage and were joined by ELAC Faculty, Staff, and Administrators who celebrated their academic success. ELAC President Dr. Alberto Román was joined by Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees … as Harvard, USC, UCLA, Stanford, and more. “Graduates, there is a world of opportunities waiting for you. It is understood that your degree will propel your career, open doors, provide financial stability, and advance opportunities for success,” … “The attainment of your degree, however, means so much more than self-fulfillment. It means giving your communities hope that the future is bright and beautiful and is painted with people who look like you. It means gaining a seat at the table …