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… and consultation with subject matter experts. “We thank Senator Rubio for her leadership and authorship of the budget item that establishes the LACCD Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center at East Los Angeles College,” said LACCD Board … their educational goals while also strengthening the small business ecosystem in the East Los Angeles region that was disproportionately and negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said LACCD Board Vice President Nichelle Henderson. “The unincorporated community of East Los Angeles …

… 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 …

… and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has recognized ELAC as one of 50 select HSIs for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. ELAC has demonstrated noteworthy support for … exchange participants and encouraged administrators, faculty, and students to engage with Fulbright on campus. This recognition also highlights ELAC's strength as a destination for international students and scholars. The 50 recognized … 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 …

… 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 equipment prepare students to transition easily into automotive dealerships or independent repair shops. "I am proud of our Auto Tech Department and their achievement today. These vital grant funds will be used to help ensure our …

… Women’s History Month Teatime Luncheon …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 21, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Honors Trailblazing Women at Annual Women’s History Month … 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 …

… an Associate degree dual enrollment pathway. 154 students from 7 MUSD intermediate schools are already enrolled in the AA program this summer, and an additional 100 high school students have signed up for upcoming courses. Dr. Alberto Roman, President of East Los Angeles College, Dr. Miguel Dueñas, ELAC Vice President of Student … 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 …

… Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence … ELAC to Host 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 Journalism at University of Galway) … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Ireland to teach on campus during the …

… so they can focus on their educations rather than where they are going to sleep tonight,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “I applaud East Los Angeles College’s commitment to their students and doing everything they can to make services and support available free of charge.” According to a survey conducted in 2023 of ELAC students. 65% of ELAC students answered sometimes true (46%) or often true …

… Services Deputy Director in San Francisco. She spent a lifetime of hard work, diligence, and steadfast service to the communities of Los Angeles. Molina’s career was spanned by her involvement in the Chicano movement, advocating for women’s health, and starting a nurse mentorship program with local community colleges. Two of Molina’s significant achievements were her involvement with the Mothers of East Los Angeles to oppose building a prison in East LA. In 2008, she piloted a program known as the Gloria Molina Foster Youth Education Program. This program attempted to improve the high school …