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… as Harvard, USC, UCLA, Stanford, and more. “Graduates, there is a world of opportunities waiting for you. It is understood that your degree will propel your career, open doors, provide financial stability, and advance opportunities for success,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. “The attainment of your degree, however, means so much more than self-fulfillment. It means giving your communities hope that the future is bright and beautiful and is …

… … processed-04DFD4D6-E97A-4555-99E6-0AE99E4B4C0A MONTEREY PARK, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to announce that Biology major Prisma Santiago has been named a 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar. Santiago is one of … an active participant in both the college's Honors Program and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), also serves as Vice President of the Chicanos for Community Medicine club. The Honors Program at ELAC offers priority consideration for admission to prestigious universities including UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and several other notable institutions. "This scholarship represents a life-changing opportunity that will help me …

… 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 expect from you. It is about what you want and …

… ELAC campus. LumenSparQ’s mission is to spotlight and support local Los Angeles heroes in education. A SparQ is a student that goes above and beyond the regular school day to take on a passion project that impacts others in need. Brooke’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born and raised in Los … of the positive impact education can have,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. Her story is a vivid reminder that one person can make a significant impact even in the face of insurmountable odds. … About LumenSparQ … LumenSparQ believes in the …

… 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 been selected 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 … outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. “At ELAC, we believe that education is the great equalizer, and this award reaffirms our mission to provide accessible, high-quality education …

… Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to announce that through the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) application process, the State of California Board … Governors has approved ELAC’s first-ever baccalaureate degree—Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT).  ELAC has also received substantive change approval for the BSRT from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges … 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 difference in patients' lives," said …

… Ken Chaiprasert to identify students for the internship. Gina and Z.A. Lawyers created monthly real life law situations that were imbedded into the Pathway to Law School program. Students Angela Romero, Monique Ortega, and Jayro Nunez were a … we are honored to do our part to continue our legacy of paying it forward to create access and space for others. Seeing is believing and it’s our goal that our partnership with the Pathway to Law program accomplishes that,” said Gina Zapanta. The … work and told my back would no longer be the same. The skills I had developed for the company in a decade became obsolete, so I came to ELAC to develop skills for myself. Since the first meeting Z.A. Lawyers had with our program, Gina’s unwavering …