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… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – On October 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. East Los Angeles College (ELAC) … titled Rising Scholars: 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 … ensure that they can focus on their academic and career goals,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Roman. The day kicked off with a ribbon cutting and tour of the new Rising Scholars Center in building E1 room 104. ELAC President Alberto J. Román, …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 28, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Three ELAC Honors Students Present at Research Conference … Left to Right: ELAC students Ruby Pichardo, … of California Irvine (UCI) Community College Honors Research Conference on March 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, … a Representation of Identity and Resistance” and centered around how tattoos are used to 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 …

… … 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 (ELAC) is proud to be named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving … 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 …

… … 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 Oriente UNIVO Forge Partnership to Empower Salvadoran … 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 …

… … 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 Conference …   Geographical Society Award Winners … … 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 …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – On October 11, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. East Los Angeles College (ELAC) will make history by … to showcase the new Husky Pride Center and for the ELAC LGBTQ+ community to welcome all participants. "As an individual with a stigmatized identity, coming from the trans community, I continue hoping that my proximity around cisgender … unique and utterly American culture of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community. "I am proud to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. This flag raising is historic for ELAC and another step towards progress for our LGBTQ+ students. …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … October 3, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to announce that through the California … and higher salary potential, it will also prepare students for the ever-changing healthcare landscape by equipping them with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills to deliver evidence-based care that will make a real … advancement: … Flexible Online Format … : The program is entirely online, allowing students to balance their studies with professional commitments. While on-campus learning opportunities are available, the core curriculum is accessible …

…   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 21, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Honors Trailblazing Women at Annual Women’s History Month Teatime Luncheon … Women's History Month … 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 … 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 …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 9, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Faculty and Staff Members Receive LACCD Black Faculty and Staff Association Awards … MONTEREY PARK, CA … … 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 …

… Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC to Host Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence … tom felle headshot (Tom Felle, Associate Professor of … Angeles area for almost 80 years and I’m very much looking forward to contributing to the academic community and engaging with talented students and faculty. I especially look forward to working with faculty in English, creative writing, and journalism, and on internationalization projects,” said Felle. His research …