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… awarded in the 2017-2018 academic year. “East Los Angeles College continues to be a leader in ADTs because we recognize that ADTs allow our students to fulfill transfer requirements and earn their bachelor's degree much quicker once transferred … . The Campaign for College Opportunity is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to ensuring that the next generation of college-age students in California has the chance to go to college and succeed. They honor schools that show exemplary efforts to improve student success every year with their Champion of Higher Education awards. To learn …

… 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 … from Garfield High School. An avid art collector who amassed a trove of paintings and artifacts, he served on the ELAC's Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation board. True to his roots, Dr. Zapanta had long been committed to the cause of education … collection of 20th-century Mexican art, amassed over 30 years, that included examples of nearly all the relevant styles and primary figures. Many pieces of their group have been displayed at the Vincent Price Art Museum over the years. … …

… 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 …

… and Xenexci Jacobo, MUSD Dual Enrollment Student all gave powerful remarks on what impact this will have on the Montebello community. “I am proud to see college access expand in Montebello Unified School District. MUSD is an important partner to ELAC serving many communities in our service area. This expansion will help to build a college going culture with more MUSD … 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 …

… AB1096 Removes ESL Hurdles in Higher Education … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) welcomed Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) to campus on Friday 10/20/23 to celebrate … 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 …

… second annual Master of the Green Golf Tournament on July 11, 2025, at California Country Club. The event united alumni, community leaders, and friends of ELAC for an impactful day of golf and fundraising, raising $19,516 for student scholarships … and Chair of the 2025 Golf Tournament Planning Committee. "We are building something meaningful—a legacy of support that will benefit students for years to come." The Master of the Green Golf Tournament has established itself as a signature event for the ELAC Alumni Association, serving as both a fundraising mechanism and a powerful demonstration of the Husky community's unity and dedication to …

… Campos received the Heart of the Art Award for Theatrical Design Excellence in Props, showcasing her creative problem solving in property design. Maribel Chavez earned the Randy Lutz Allied Design and Technology Award Regional Honorable Mention in Makeup … 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 …

… to the College Mission Statement, which reflects ELAC’s 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 -  should provide input to ensure our College Mission Statement is relevant and …

… 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 Community," will take place June 24-27, 2025, at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Valencia and Sepulveda will participate by hosting a panel discussion showcasing how …

… … 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 … Honors Program and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), also serves as Vice President of the Chicanos for Community Medicine club. The Honors Program at ELAC offers priority consideration for admission to prestigious universities including UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and several other …