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… 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 & Equity Award … and Equity Award, established in 2001, honors community college staff members, districts, colleges, or programs that have made exceptional contributions towards faculty and staff diversity or student equity. Dr. John W. Rice, who served on …

… grant from The Joseph Drown Foundation, the Foundation for Los Angeles Community Colleges, ELAC Foundation Transforming Lives Campaign (TLC) donors, and Taco Bell. “We are so blessed to have acquired such significant funding that we know would be of tremendous help to these students and their families. ELACF continues its diligence to seek funding …

… Newsletter. This newsletter will be published monthly giving ELAC faculty, staff, and students a fun way to see what is happening on campus.  The office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the content in this newsletter and if you have any story ideas or events you would like to be added to next months issue please reach out to the College Public … community and valuable resources. Hong also benefited from the Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), a unique national program that empowers student veterans. ELAC's partnership with WSP has enabled numerous student veterans to attend summer programs …

… 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 first woman of color and first woman Certified Public … 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 … only the third woman from Central America to accomplish this feat. The luncheon celebrated eight extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the ELAC community through their dedication, innovation, and leadership. The 2025 …

… leading the vital work of addressing racial equity, disparities in the community, and social justice where they may live, work or represent. The Dedicated Leadership Award is given to LACCD faculty or staff who have shown their achievements and leadership is in alignment with the mission of the LACCD BFSA. Award recipients in this … 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 …

… in our world." stated ELAC President Dr. Alberto J. Roman.  "We are thrilled and humbled by the incredible support we have received for our scholarship event," said Marissa Castro-Salvati, President of the ELAC Foundation. "This … commitment to this task exemplifies the values of our institution and embodies the spirit of generosity and opportunity that lies at the heart of our scholarship program. … About East Los Angeles College Foundation … East Los Angeles 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 … thrilled to see one of her former students receive such a high honor. “I’m so proud of Steve and all he has achieved and I appreciate the fact that, even though he is in demand as a writing coach at newspapers across the country, he always takes … editorial director of Que Pasa-Mi Gente and a founding member of NAHJ. Every year, NAHJ proudly recognizes individuals who have courageously upheld their mission to expand the number of Latinos in newsrooms and improve coverage of Latino …

… solidarity and action among diverse organizations and social movements throughout the 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 …

… change. “We're excited to be partnering with LACMA on this exhibition, and we're thrilled to be able to include posters that illustrate the geographical specificity of activism in our neighborhoods on the eastside and the ways Latinx, Asian … Levrant de Bretteville of the Woman’s Building, Self Help Graphics & Art, and street artist Shepard Fairey; all whom have achieved widespread acclaim and notoriety, galvanizing political movements and empowering marginalized communities. This … and cultural relevance, VPAM seeks to promote knowledge, inspire creative thinking, and deepen an understanding of and appreciation for the visual arts. Learn more at vpam.org.  About Los Angeles County Museum of Art Located on the Pacific Rim, …