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… … 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 only 90 recipients selected nationwide from a competitive pool of more than 1,600 applicants, and the sole recipient …

… Department was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealership Association (GLANCDA). The money from this grant will be used for student scholarships and electric vehicle test equipment so ELAC Automobile Technology … 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 … for GLANCDA. ELAC Automobile Technology students learn all aspects of automotive repair in a comprehensive program that prepares them for ASE Certification and offers students industry-driven Snap-on equipment certification. The Automobile …

… gaps in completion and transfer rates for traditionally underrepresented students. This achievement marks a significant milestone for ELAC, building upon its 2021 Honorable Mention in the same awards program. The college's continued dedication … 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 …

… 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. Roman. The day kicked off with a … Scholars program has impacted my life and my academic goal by simply knowing I have endless support and that I'm not alone,” said ELAC Rising Scholar Isaac Gonzales. … About Education Justice Rising Scholars Program … ELAC Education Justice …

… honoring what has been lost and preserving memory in the aftermath of immense personal and community tragedy.  A central component 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 … Gallery Hyundai, Seoul (2021); Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles (2021, 2017, 2016); 18th Street Arts Center (2020); One and J. Gallery, Seoul (2018); Artpace, San Antonio (2017); Los Angeles Contemporary Archive (2016); and Pitzer College …

… 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 … … Scotty Hong … is a 5-year Army Veteran and current ELAC Computer Science Student. He completed the Honor Program in one year and plans to do a research internship at Yale this summer. … Hanyin (Eva) Liang … is an international student at …

… Leader for 2024. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational 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 … 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 …

… 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 path to becoming 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 … 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 …