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… Higher Education …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … October 23, 2023 Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Language Access for All: 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 … to completing their studies or career advancement in a timely basis. Students can still take both courses together if they choose, but it will no longer be required. “As the Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and a former trustee …

… 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 … Scholarship Board. The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program brings visiting scholars from abroad to U.S. colleges and universities, helping the institutions internationalize their curricula, campuses, and surrounding communities, and … cabinet ministers, CEOs, and university presidents, as well as leading journalists, artists, scientists, and teachers.  They include 62 Nobel Laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, 78 MacArthur Fellows, and thousands of leaders across the …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … August 10, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Hosts CA Community College Chancellor at “Success with Equity” Dual Enrollment Workshop … MONTEREY PARK, … College District Chancellor Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, and Alhambra Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Denise Jaramillo. The workshop focused on how dual enrollment can be … their high school students. These students can get college credits free of charge and be better prepared for college once they graduate high school. … About East Los Angeles College   … ELAC is the largest of nine two-year community colleges …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – On October 11, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. East Los Angeles College (ELAC) will make history by … Alberto J. Román will be joined by LACCD Board of Trustees Vice President David Vela, CA Assembly member Mike Fong, and Monterey Park Mayor Henry Lo who will all speak and participate in the flag raising. This will take place on National … faculty. The Center is a safe space for LGBTQ+ scholars, staff, and faculty and build a visible network of campus allies. They also share information on common challenges, resources, and best practices to support LGBTQ+ scholars. … About East Los …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … June 5, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Celebrates Class of 2024 at Commencement Ceremony … 2024 Grad Web Header … Monterey Park, CA … - East … Stadium on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 for the commencement of the 2024 class. Over 1,200 ELAC graduates crossed the stage and were joined by ELAC Faculty, Staff, and Administrators who celebrated their academic success.  ELAC President Dr. Alberto … all you students have the resources to be able to go to class every day. I congratulate all the graduates and know that they all have the capacity to make this world and community a better place,” said LACCD Board of Trustees President David …

…   … 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 Teatime Luncheon … Women's History Month … Honorees pose for a photo on stage during the Teatime Luncheon) … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and ELAC Foundation celebrated the Women's History Month Teatime Luncheon on March 20, 2025, bringing together distinguished … at the top of the world, I thought of all the women and girls 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 …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … May 5, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Students Win Awards at CA Geographical Society Conference …   Geographical Society Award Winners … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – A current and a former East Los Angeles College (ELAC) student earned awards during the 77 th annual California Geographical Society … in April 2023. Founded in 1946, the California Geographical Society is the oldest statewide geographic organization. They promote the interaction between academic and applied geographers, as well as members of the general public who share an …

… ELAC and Universidad de Oriente UNIVO Forge Partnership to Empower Salvadoran Community through Education … ELAC and Universidad … … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … April 5, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and Universidad de Oriente UNIVO Forge Partnership to Empower Salvadoran … that will benefit students and enrich our communities." As both institutions embark on this collaborative journey, they look forward to implementing innovative programs and initiatives that will empower Salvadoran community members and …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College has been named a 2022 Champion of Higher Education and a 2022 Equity Champion of Higher Education, recognizing the campus’ exemplary work in implementing the Associate Degree … 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 …