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… maintenance of the county’s public health care system, and quality-of-life issues for the millions of county residents living in unincorporated areas. Before being elected to public office, Molina served in the Carter White House as a Deputy … spanned by her involvement in the Chicano movement, advocating for women’s health, and starting a nurse mentorship program with local community colleges. Two of Molina’s significant achievements were her involvement with the Mothers of East Los Angeles to oppose building a prison in East LA. In 2008, she piloted a program known as the …

… years, she battled various symptoms that doctors either ignored or did not properly diagnose. She finally was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Her symptoms and IBD continued to worsen until she weighed just 99 pounds and had to undergo a life-saving emergency surgery in 2012 with a 30% chance of survival. The odds were stacked against her, given her frail condition at the time of the surgery. The …

… Celebrates Class of 2023 … ELAC Celebrates Class of 2023 …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … June 8, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC 2023 Commencement … 2023 Commencement Header … Texas to California in 1987, where she joined the Screen Actors Guild union, and spent 30 years working as an actress but with little talk of education.  In 2020, her son was in high school, and Annette knew it was time for change. She registered … said Lesure. What was once a pipeline dream, manifested into a reality. Now at the age of 50, Annette is transferring with an AA-T in Journalism and an AA-T in Spanish. She will be pursuing her BA in Communications, followed by a Master of …

… 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 … Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has recognized ELAC as one of 50 select HSIs for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. ELAC has demonstrated … noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants and encouraged administrators, faculty, and students to engage with Fulbright on campus. This recognition also highlights ELAC's strength as a destination for international students and …

… husky herald large This is the first issue of the Husky Herald Newsletter. This newsletter will be published monthly giving ELAC faculty, staff, and students a fun way to see what is happening on campus.  The office of Marketing and … seeing the Netflix docuseries Last Chance U: Basketball. Hong's decision to join the military came from a chance encounter with an Army recruitment van. This spontaneous choice led to five years of service, during which he gained valuable life … from the Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), a unique national program that empowers student veterans. ELAC's partnership with WSP has enabled numerous student veterans to attend summer programs at prestigious universities across the country.  …

… ELAC Students Win Awards at CA Geographical Society Conference … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … May 5, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Students Win Awards at CA Geographical Society … the CA Mission Project. She competed against both undergrad and graduate students and the award also came with a $500 prize. Dulce graduated from ELAC in 2020 and transferred to Cal Poly Humboldt where she will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography. Juan Rodas, won 3rd place in the cartography competition for his map on Illegal Dumping …

… to Empower Salvadoran Community through Education … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … April 5, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and Universidad de … April 4th, followed by a symbolic signing and press conference at East Los Angeles College on April 5th. The day continued with a campus tour, showcasing the facilities and resources available to students participating in the collaborative … step forward in our commitment to serving the Salvadoran 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 …

… woman of color and first woman Certified Public Accountant to hold California's top financial position. Elected in 2018 with a record 7.8 million votes, Treasurer Ma shared insights from her extensive career in public service, which includes serving in the State Assembly from 2006-2012 as Speaker pro Tempore and on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from … play a crucial role in empowering the next generation of women leaders." Alfa Kartina Valle Arrue captivated the audience with her extraordinary account of becoming the first Salvadoran to reach the summit of Mount Everest. On May 11, 2022, Valle …

… Prestigious 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity & Equity Award … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … July 22, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email SACRAMENTO, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has …

… Leadership Award is given to LACCD faculty or staff who have shown their achievements and leadership is in alignment with the mission of the LACCD BFSA. Award recipients in this category have proven to exhibit excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and innovation. They are deemed inspirational visionaries, with the ability to inspire administration, faculty, staff, students, and the community at large. “I am proud of all three of …