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… 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 … to her educational journey. Prisma represents the exceptional talent and determination present throughout our student body." Santiago, an active participant in both the college's Honors Program and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services … in 1945 and currently serves more than 33,000 students. The college has an international, multicultural student body that complements the 14 communities comprising its primary service area. ELAC is dedicated to supporting students in …

… Header Photo … MONTEREY PARK, CA …  – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) hosted over 10,000 people in Weingart Stadium on Tuesday, June 6 th , 2023 for the commencement of the 2023 class. Over 1,000 ELAC graduates crossed the stage and were joined …

… 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’ … to earn an ADT, as well as supporting these students to perform as well or better in this metric compared to the student body. The ADT provides a streamlined pathway between the California Community Colleges and the California State University … to a traditional transfer student, ADT transfers earn their bachelor’s degree nearly twice as fast from a CSU. ELAC has been awarded a Champion of Higher Education for ADT the last 3 years and awarded 1,900 Associate Degrees for Transfer in the …

… This is the largest ever received by the department and also one of the largest grants awarded in ELAC history. There has been a shortage of Addiction Counselors in the United States and ELAC is ready to bolster the workforce. A portion of this grant will also go to the ELAC Foundation to help train and place addiction counseling interns. ELAC Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies program … and Careers Opportunity Department (JCOD) to continue the College to Careers Bridge program targeting persons who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and helping them earn a certificate in Addiction Studies. … $135,000 … awarded …

… Angeles College alum Steve Padilla was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Saturday. Padilla is editor of Column One, the Los Angeles Times front page story-telling showcase. Padilla began his career … editor. A story he edited on a botched bank robbery in North Hollywood in 1987 won a Pulitzer Prize. At the Times, he has been an editor of national politics, higher education and religion before taking his current role. He also headed Metpro, the … practiced journalistic values with distinction while inspiring others to do the same. Members of NAHJ’s Hall of Fame have been leaders, mentors and pioneers in the field. … About East Los Angeles College   … ELAC is the largest of nine two-year …

… Notice … College Mission Statement Public Notice … East Los Angeles College is gathering feedback regarding the proposed update to the College Mission Statement. The new changes include adding bachelor’s degrees to the College Mission Statement, … to ensure our College Mission Statement is relevant and meets the needs and assets of the current and projected student body. Therefore, you are cordially invited to a Townhall on October 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at ELAC’s Southgate …

… assistance to ELAC students each year. “Creating opportunities for students at ELAC is our responsibility. ELAC was the foundation of my Dad and his family’s opportunity to elevate their lives and they never forgot that. ELAC has always been a big part of our family’s journey and we are honored to do our part to continue our legacy of paying it forward to …

… Scholars program provides educational access and opportunity to currently and formerly incarcerated students who have been negatively affected by the carceral system. Students shared their experiences, including the significant barriers they …

… … March 27, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager, (323) 265-8807, @email Juliet Hidalgo, LACCD Director of Communications and Marketing, (213) 891-2247, @email Award   … ELAC Professor Earns California … residents of more than 36 cities and communities from 900 square miles of Los Angeles County. Since 1969, the District has been providing an important learning pathway for students seeking transfer to four-year colleges or universities while also …