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… … 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 … CA Assembly member Mike Fong, and Monterey Park Mayor Henry Lo who will all speak and participate in the flag raising. This will take place on National Coming Out Day, and ELAC's Husky Pride Center has a full day of activities. After the flag … 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 …

… 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 … 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 … 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 …

… Designation for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … April 26, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Awarded as 2023 Equity Designation for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – … has been recognized as a 2023 Equity Designation of Excelling in Equitable Course Placement. Specifically, ELAC was given this award because their exemplary work in supporting 100% of ELAC Black and African American students to enroll directly in …

… … 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) 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 panel discussion with current and former students who have experienced the carceral system and benefitted from the impactful Rising Scholars …

…   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 14, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email   … ELAC Respiratory Therapy Students Triumph at South Coast Region Sputum Bowl, Advance to State Competition … … 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 … passion for learning and commitment to excellence. They have represented our college and the future of our profession with outstanding knowledge and teamwork,” said RT Program Director Allan Gonzales. Although our respiratory therapy students …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … July 25, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies Program Awarded $8.1 Million in Grants … MONTEREY PARK, … Angeles College (ELAC) Psychology department and Addiction Studies program were recently awarded $8.1 million in grants. This is the largest ever received by the department and also one of the largest grants awarded in ELAC history. There has … substantial grants will help this amazing program continue to educate and place vital counselors to help those struggling with addiction here in Los Angeles,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. … About ELAC Addiction Studies Program … The ELAC …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … February 3, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email   … ELAC Automobile Technology Department Awarded GLANCDA $10,000 Grant … ELAC Auto Tech Check Presentation … was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealership Association (GLANCDA). The money from this grant will be used for student scholarships and electric vehicle test equipment so ELAC Automobile Technology students … facilities are second to none. Students use state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Hands-on laboratories combined with lectures that describe all the mechanical systems of modern cars and the latest computer assisted repair and testing …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College has been named a 2022 Champion of Higher Education and a 2022 … 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 … chance to go to college and succeed. They honor schools that show exemplary efforts to improve student success every year with their Champion of Higher Education awards. To learn more about the Associate Degree for Transfer at ELAC and what …

… Higher Education …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … October 23, 2023 Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Language Access for All: AB1096 Removes ESL Hurdles in Higher Education … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los … 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 … in 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.” …

… Awards Record Number of Scholarships for Spring 2023 …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … June 1, 2023 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Foundation Awards Record Number of Scholarships for Spring 2023 … 2023 Spring Scholarship Ceremony … … support we have received for our scholarship event," said Marissa Castro-Salvati, President of the ELAC Foundation. "This record-breaking achievement not only speaks volumes about the generosity of our community, but also reflects our …