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… Fame … ELAC Alum Steve Padilla Inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame … thumbnail_IMG_7253.jpg HOLLYWOOD, CA - East Los Angeles College alum Steve Padilla was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Saturday. … training program to bring diversity to newsrooms. Padilla’s 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 …

… expo offered something for everyone, highlighting the innovation and talent within the community. Educational workshops provided valuable insights and practical advice for attendees looking to start or grow their own businesses. Led by successful women entrepreneurs, these sessions covered topics such as marketing strategies, financial planning, and leadership development, empowering participants to take …

… Agramon, Hanyin Liang, Jesse Miramontes, and Fikiremariam Tefera, have been selected as semi-finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. If chosen, they will join an esteemed group of only 14 other ELAC students in school history to … their bachelor’s degree studies. In addition to financial support, new Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholars will receive comprehensive educational advising to guide them through the process of transitioning to a four-year college and preparing … 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 …

… the Women's History Month Teatime Luncheon on March 20, 2025, bringing together distinguished guests, honorees, and community members to recognize outstanding achievements of women in the ELAC community. The event featured keynote addresses … from her extensive career in public service, which includes serving in the State Assembly from 2006-2012 as Speaker pro Tempore and on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 2002-2006. "Breaking barriers isn't just about being the … 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 …

… visionaries, with the ability to inspire administration, faculty, staff, students, and the community at large. “I am proud of all three of our award winners here at ELAC. The amazing work that each one of them does here on campus to continue to advance social justice and racial equity is admirable.  I want to thank the LACCD Black Faculty and Staff …

… 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 expect for yourself. I want to remind each of you that you are always in control of your life and future and you should never give that up,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román “We are more …

… 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 students to concurrently enroll in English as a Second … a former trustee of the Los Angeles Community College District, I thank Governor Newsom for recognizing the huge impact that AB 1096 will have on students.  Our community colleges should serve and advance opportunities for all people, including … opportunities for students across the state.” Based on what LACCD learned from the survey, the District launched a pilot program in the Winter 2023 intersession that offered 15 in-person and online noncredit courses at five colleges including …

… barriers they faced and how they achieved academic and career success. The event will be emceed by Letty Peniche, co-host of Power 106’s Morning Show, and facilitated by Javier Rodriguez who is the Rising Scholars Regional Coordinator. “Our Education Justice Rising Scholars program is a vital resource to our students who have experienced the carceral system. The complete wrap around services that the scholars receive ensure that they can focus on their academic and career goals,” said ELAC President Alberto J. …

… of Higher Education: Leading the Way in ADT … champions_of_higher_ed_web_header … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Honored as a Champion of Higher Education: Leading the Way in … bachelor's degree much quicker once transferred to a CSU. Thank you to our Husky faculty and staff for making this great accomplishment a reality for our college,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. The Associate Degree for Transfer is an instrumental pathway that has streamlined the transfer process for over a decade. Though community college is often thought of as a two-year …