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… Transforming Lives Through Healing, Education, and Social Justice and featured a panel discussion with current and former students who have experienced the carceral system and benefitted from the impactful Rising Scholars program. The ELAC Education Justice … 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 …

… 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 "battle of the brains" competition hosted by the … Care (CSRC). Their hard work, countless hours of study, and unwavering dedication to the field of respiratory therapy have truly paid off. This victory is a testament to their passion for learning and commitment to excellence. They have …

… 26 th . These students applied last fall with their research projects and were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Ruby Pichardo, Kaitlyn Garcia, and Perla Valencia all were mentored by the ELAC Chicano/a Studies Department professor Dr. Nadine Bermudez and each wrote research projects on various subjects. Ruby’s research project was …

… of higher education.  Cordoba Corporation provides on-site, college project oversight and the districtwide 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 Angeles College: … …

… discussion showcasing how their partnership successfully integrated museum curation with academic curriculum to create meaningful learning experiences for students. "We're honored to share our collaborative approach with colleagues from across the nation," said Joseph Valencia, Curator of Exhibitions at VPAM. "This project …

… environmental justice perspectives, and fosters networks of solidarity and action among diverse organizations and social movements throughout the Western Hemisphere. “Our hemispheric approach responds to the urgency for recognizing allies and companions in contexts that may be geographically distant, but … produced by Caycedo since 2018 — several on view for the first time — alongside 30 artworks from artists and environmental movements within Caycedo’s network. More than the presentation of a single artist’s work, the exhibition provides a dynamic …

… President David Vela, ELAC Faculty and Academic Senate President Jeffrey Hernandez, LACCD General Counsel Maribel S. Medina, ELAC Associated Student Union President Steven Gallegos, and 2023 Student Graduation Speaker Annette Lesure in giving remarks to the class of 2023 and each gave advice and wisdom. “You each have your own unique narrative and dreams and that is what makes each of you special. Life is not about what others want and … family who earns a degree can lift up the whole family. Whatever it takes to achieve you goals go and do it and know you have the support of the Los Angeles Community College District,” said LACCD Board of Trustees President David Vela. Annette …

… 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 the strengths that will help them become the awesome champions for immigrants, the disabled/differently-abled, and system-impacted communities,” said …

… to students and their families facing food insecurity and over $5000 to students facing housing insecurity. This donation comes from a generous grant from The Joseph Drown Foundation, the Foundation for Los Angeles Community Colleges, ELAC Foundation Transforming Lives Campaign (TLC) donors, and Taco Bell. “We are so blessed to have acquired such significant funding that we know would be of tremendous help to these students and their families. ELACF …