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… respiratory therapy, health technicians, administration of justice. “The voters trusted LACCD to bring forth projects that create the opportunities for first-class workforce training,” said Nichelle Henderson, President of the Board of Trustees said. “Investing in facilities that create real-life scenarios to give our students critical hands-on training to practice critical skills ensure the smoothest transition from …

… and academic success brought about by involvement in a community college honors program. ELAC is also proud to announce that two of its honors students, Melody Feng and Emily Fu, have been selected to participate in the 2024 Chautauqua Summer … of East Los Angeles College. "Their dedication, passion, and scholarly endeavors exemplify the spirit of excellence that defines ELAC, and we are confident that they will continue to make significant contributions to their fields and communities." The outstanding accomplishments …

… of women in the ELAC community. The event featured keynote addresses from California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and mountaineer Alfa Kartina Valle Arrue, both trailblazers in their respective fields. Eight exceptional ELAC women received … 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 …

… Western Hemisphere. “Our hemispheric approach responds to the urgency for recognizing allies and companions in contexts that may be geographically distant, but closely knitted in how we are debating and tackling the energy and climate crises far … the publication features research and fieldwork activities, exhibition plates, original essays, and reproduced materials that represent more than 25 environmental justice organizations and collaborators in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto … 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 …

… Innovative STEAM Project "We Place Life at the Center" at 2025 AAMG Conference … Carolina Caycedo, The Salute of the Fish (detail), 2022. Artisanal hand-dyed cast net, embroidered patches, thread, steel, acrylic paint, lead weights. Carolina … Christine Sepulveda will serve as featured panelists, sharing insights from their interdisciplinary collaboration that bridges art, science, and environmental justice. The AAMG Conference, themed "Belonging: Storytelling Across Campus and … The presentation will highlight how Valencia and Sepulveda co-taught an innovative art and environmental studies course that directly connected classroom learning with the development and implementation of "We Place Life at the Center," which …

… 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 painted with people who look like you. It means gaining a seat at the table …

… commitment to expanding educational opportunities. The college community has an important role to play in this process and that is why we are reaching out. We believe each member of the community - faculty, administration, staff, and students -  … achievement and using this to identify and implement effective models and programming to remedy these gaps. ​ … Goal 3 … : Sustaining community-centered access, participation, and preparation that improves the college's presence in the community, maximizes access to higher education and opportunities for adult …

… game, but in only three years, he found himself on the Spanish broadcast team for the first Dodgers season in Los Angeles. That was the start of one of the longest tenures for any sports broadcaster spanning 64 full seasons. In 1998, Jarrín … received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the second Spanish-language broadcaster to win that award. In February 1998, Jarrín was the first recipient of the Southern California Broadcaster Association's President's …

… 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 … during Brooke’s first year at college she fell seriously ill and for seven agonizing years, she battled various symptoms that doctors either ignored or did not properly diagnose. She finally was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of …

… … 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 … UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and several other notable institutions. "This scholarship represents a life-changing opportunity that will help me pursue my academic dreams without the burden of financial stress," said Prisma. "I'm grateful to my … degree, only 16% reach that goal within six years. The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes this goal more attainable by providing substantial financial support and comprehensive services. Beyond funding, Scholars receive …