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… Lives Through Healing, Education, and Social Justice … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2022 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, ELAC College Public Relations Manager, 323-265-8807, @email … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – On October 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. East Los Angeles College (ELAC) … Lives Through Healing, Education, and Social Justice and featured a panel discussion with current and former students who have experienced the carceral system and benefitted from the impactful Rising Scholars program. The ELAC Education Justice …

… Named 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … May 14, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Student Prisma Santiago Named 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholar … … of financial stress," said Prisma. "I'm grateful to my professors, counselors, and the supportive community at ELAC who have guided me on this journey." While nearly 80% of community college students aspire to earn a bachelor's degree, only 16% …

… Celebrates Class of 2023 … ELAC Celebrates Class of 2023 …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … June 8, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC 2023 Commencement … 2023 Commencement Header Photo … MONTEREY PARK, CA …  – East Los Angeles College … Graduation Speaker Annette Lesure in giving remarks to the class of 2023 and each gave advice and wisdom. “You each have your own unique narrative and dreams and that is what makes each of you special. Life is not about what others want and …

… Coast Region Sputum Bowl, Advance to State Competition …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 14, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email   … ELAC Respiratory Therapy Students Triumph at South Coast Region Sputum Bowl, Advance to State Competition … … MONTEREY PARK, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) proudly announces that its Respiratory  Therapy (RT) students have emerged victorious at the South Coast Region Sputum Bowl, a prestigious "battle of the brains" competition hosted by the …

… at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … February 23, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email   Website Event Media Template ELAC Theater Arts students pose with their awards and certificates from KCACTF …

… Prestigious 2024 Dr. John W. Rice Diversity & Equity Award … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … July 22, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email SACRAMENTO, CA – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Dr. John W. Rice … 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 …

… to Empower Salvadoran Community through Education … 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 … community in both El Salvador and the Los Angeles area, East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and Universidad de Oriente UNIVO, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU signing was announced during a press conference on April …

… ELAC Students Win Awards at CA Geographical Society Conference … 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 … … students to present at this conference - most of the maps, papers, and posters are from upper-division undergraduates who have already transferred to 4-year institutions. Juan is studying Engineering at ELAC and hopes to transfer to Cal Poly …

… as a Champion of Higher Education: Leading the Way in ADT … champions_of_higher_ed_web_header … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Honored as a Champion of Higher Education: Leading the Way in ADT … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los … California non-profit bipartisan policy and research organization focused on a single mission: to ensure all Californians have an equal opportunity to attend and succeed in college in order to build a vibrant workforce, economy, and democracy. For …

… Women at Annual 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 Teatime Luncheon … Women's History Month … 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 …