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… as the winner of the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Award for Diversity & Equity. ELAC is the sole community college to receive this prestigious state-wide recognition for its outstanding efforts in advancing diversity and equity, and for successfully closing equity gaps in completion and transfer rates for traditionally underrepresented students. This achievement marks a significant milestone 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 …

… teams from Ventura, Los Angeles, 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 effort, and countless hours of preparation. It …

… Senate President Leticia Barajas, and 3 LACCD in-language students all gave remarks on the importance of the passage of this bill. AB 1096 authorizes community colleges to offer courses taught in languages other than English without requiring … English-speaking households to be able to pursue all of their dreams,” said LACCD Board Member Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. “With this bill, students can advance their education and learn new skills without being forced into unnecessary ESL classes.” The … opportunities for students across the state.” Based on what LACCD learned from the survey, the District launched a pilot program in the Winter 2023 intersession that offered 15 in-person and online noncredit courses at five colleges including …

… two areas intersect, diverge, and make space for social justice,” said … VPAM Curator of Exhibitions Joseph Valencia … . “This project leverages Caycedo’s expansive network to create new opportunities for learning and action for artists, environmentalists, students, and community members within Los Angeles and across the Americas.” Building upon four years of research and fieldwork in frontline …

… Studies Department professor Dr. Nadine Bermudez and each wrote research projects on various subjects. Ruby’s research project was titled “Breaking the System: Tattoos as a Representation of Identity and Resistance” and centered around how … break cultural and social norms with Chicano youth. Pichardo will be transferring with her AA in Administration of Justice this June and is also a semi-finalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Kaitlyn’s research project was titled “The Pursuits of Mexican Immigrant Children: The Development of First-Generation Children in the U.S.” and explores the challenges Mexican …

… Office Alejandro Letona, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Salvadorian Consulate Office Adriana Mira. The purpose of this landmark agreement is to establish a robust partnership between ELAC and UNIVO, dedicated to empowering Salvadoran … with a campus tour, showcasing the facilities and resources available to students participating in the collaborative programs. President Alberto J. Román of ELAC expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This MOU signifies a …

… earners on your campus to earn an ADT, as well as supporting these students to perform as well or better in this metric compared to the student body. The ADT provides a streamlined pathway between the California Community Colleges and the California State University (CSU) system. …

… was selected for the Fulbright award by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program brings visiting scholars from abroad to U.S. colleges and universities, helping the institutions internationalize … of the Department of Media at the University of Galway. “I am absolutely delighted and deeply honored to be embarking on this incredible journey as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at ELAC for the next academic year. ELAC has a long and proud tradition as an important educational institution in the East Los Angeles area for almost 80 years and I’m very much …

… to 12:30 p.m. East Los Angeles College (ELAC) hosted its first Social Justice & Racial Equity Town Hall of the fall 2022 semester. This town hall was titled Rising Scholars: Transforming Lives Through Healing, Education, and Social Justice and featured a … The knowledge I gain has the power to change my life in so many wondrous ways and has already made a positive impact on me by helping me believe in myself and learning abilities,” said ELAC Rising Scholar Edward Delatorre. “The Rising Scholars …