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… 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 that transforms lives and strengthens our diverse communities. We are honored to receive the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity …

… father was ELAC’s championship football coach and Padilla maintains a close relationship with the college. He is on the advisory committee of the ELAC Journalism Department. In his acceptance speech, Padilla said was excited that his ELAC journalism professor Jean Stapleton was in attendance. Stapleton, who is still teaching at ELAC, said she was thrilled to see one of her former students receive such a high honor. “I’m so proud of Steve and all he has achieved and I appreciate the fact that, even though he is in demand as a writing coach at …

… opportunities for our diverse student body. This recognition reinforces our dedication to creating a campus environment that values cultural exchange and prepares our students for success in an increasingly interconnected world." ELAC has a … implements a wide range of initiatives to ensure that its participants reflect all aspects of the diversity of U.S. society and societies abroad. In addition to HACU, the Fulbright Program also cultivates relationships with external stakeholders, …

… population, K-12 schools, and other post-secondary institutions, allowing it to be enjoyed by everyone." The funding will also improve and expand the Museum Studies Certificate Program to all LACCD colleges. This unique program provides a career … It will allow the Museum Studies Certificate program to expand to all nine colleges in LACCD and will also help to ensure that all have access to their amazing collection once digitized,” said ELAC President Alberto Roman. … About Assemblymember … of works in all media of the visual arts. VPAM provides an environment to encounter a range of aesthetic expressions that illuminate the depth and diversity of artwork produced by people of the world, both contemporary and past. By presenting …

… between Goh and his loved ones, such as his late partner H. Robert Magee, friend Janek Schergen, and sister Goh Soo Khim, while also commenting on historical and bodily erasure. Similarly, texts embroidered on Sambe cloth in antique 24-karat gold thread … of the exhibition is a single-channel video, created in collaboration with Joshua Serafin and Nathan Mercury Kim, that manifests a queer futurity imaginable through transnational inheritance and intergenerational memories. Loosely based on …

… ELAC women received Women of the Year awards, while the founders of the college's Women's and Gender Studies program were also honored for their pioneering contributions. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma delivered an inspiring address about her … in El Salvador who are told there are limits to what they can achieve," said Valle Arrue. "I wanted my climb to show them that with determination and preparation, there are no boundaries to what we can accomplish." Valle Arrue described how she … administrative leadership, and community engagement. "These women exemplify the spirit of dedication and innovation that drives ELAC forward," said Dr. Monte E. Perez, Interim President of East Los Angeles College. "Their work has a profound …

… on Thursday, August 10 th . ELAC President Dr. Alberto J. Román was joined by California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian, CA Assemblymember Mike Fong, Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Los … on the California Community Colleges roadmap titled Vision 2030 and how dual enrollment plays a big part. “Data shows that historically dual enrollment has not been equitably distributed.  Dual enrollment, if used carefully and strategically … for those who might otherwise not typically be encouraged to attend college ,” said CA Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian. This was followed by a panel discussion with all the speakers on ways to scale up dual enrollment in the Los …

… Angeles College (ELAC) and Montebello Unified School District (MUSD) gathered on June 22 nd to announce the launch of an Associate degree dual enrollment pathway. 154 students from 7 MUSD intermediate schools are already enrolled in the AA … in our service area. This expansion will help to build a college going culture with more MUSD students and their families so we can continue to uplift our communities through equitable access to higher education. I am excited to see what success … gain certificates free of tuition and textbook fees while still in high school. The courses are stackable which means that each fulfills the requirement for the next course which eventually leads to a degree or certificate. Dual enrollment is …

… The scholars joined ELAC President Alberto J. Román, Los Angeles Community College District 1st Vice President Nichelle Henderson, The ELAC Foundation President Marissa Castro-Salvati and others for a celebration ceremony last week. These … commitment to this task exemplifies the values of our institution and embodies the spirit of generosity and opportunity that lies at the heart of our scholarship program. … About East Los Angeles College Foundation … East Los Angeles College …

… Cristina Frias facilitated the workshop " Where do we go from here?: A Conversation about Latine/x Representation & Resources ," fostering dialogue and promoting diversity and inclusion within the theater community. "In the theater, excellence is not just about the spotlight; it's about the dedication, creativity, and passion that our students bring to every aspect of their craft. Congratulations to all our ELAC Theater Arts students who …