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… and persistence were fundamental to my journey, and institutions like ELAC play a crucial role in empowering the next generation of women leaders." Alfa Kartina Valle Arrue captivated the audience with her extraordinary account of becoming the first Salvadoran to reach the summit of Mount Everest. On May 11, 2022, Valle Arrue made history after a grueling 25-hour final ascent, which included the challenge of continuing …

… ELAC to Showcase Innovative STEAM Project "We Place Life at the Center" at 2025 AAMG Conference … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … May 5, 2025 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … VPAM and ELAC to … Innovative STEAM Project "We Place Life at the Center" at 2025 AAMG Conference … Carolina Caycedo, The Salute of the Fish (detail), 2022. Artisanal hand-dyed cast net, embroidered patches, thread, steel, acrylic paint, lead weights. Carolina … frontline communities," said Christine Sepulveda, Professor of Anthropology at ELAC. "This experience empowered them to develop public programs and create a mural that translates complex scientific concepts into accessible art that resonates …

… (BFSA) Black History Month Celebration Mixer. These three individuals were a part of the 37 total LACCD employees who were given awards. John Mosley, ELAC Men’s Basketball Coach and Kinesiology Professor - Community GrassRoots Leadership Award … frontline, 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 …

… advantage of opportunities to further their academic journey. … Juan David Herrera Alatorre, … born in Tijuana, Mexico, moved to the US at the age of thirteen. His love for literature led him to major in English, with plans to continue his studies and obtain a doctoral degree. … Melody Feng … started her academic journey with little music background and is now a music major …

… ELAC Alum Steve Padilla Inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame … ELAC Alum Steve Padilla Inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame … … 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 as a journalism major at ELAC, where he was editor-in-chief of Campus News, before transferring to USC, where he worked on the Daily Trojan. He spent a short time as a reporter with the San Diego Union, then was an editor with Hispanic Link in Washington, D.C. before joining the …

… had to undergo a life-saving emergency surgery in 2012 with a 30% chance of survival. The odds were stacked against her, given her frail condition at the time of the surgery. The procedure itself was a three-step process, each with its own set of challenges and risks. The first … throw a third birthday party for her son in the park, before finally allowing herself some much-needed rest. During this time Brooke’s mom implored her to change her life and Brooke started a blog titled The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles which …

… … — During Women’s History Month, East Los Angeles College (ELAC) hosted their inaugural President's Women's History Month Teatime Celebration to highlight the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history. This luncheon & teatime, sponsored by the ELAC Foundation and Transtech Engineers …

… courses with students often enrolling in multiple classes, accounting for over 2,300 separate class enrollments and an average sixty-six (66%) fill rate.  More importantly, of the 1040 students, forty-four percent (44%) were first-time community college students. This Fall 2023 Semester, LACCD is offering eighty-eight (88) in-language courses, which …

… 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 … we serve through our commitment to student success. Through our enduring efforts, the Foundation is Transforming Lives by investing in the next generation of leaders. To learn more about the ELAC Foundation, please visit www.elacfoundation.com … …

… support available free of charge.” According to a survey conducted in 2023 of ELAC students. 65% of ELAC students answered sometimes true (46%) or often true (19%) when asked if within the past 12 months they were worried whether their food would run out before they got money to buy more. This is much higher compared to the national community college average of 33% sometimes true and 13% often true. 41% of ELAC students answered sometimes true (27%) or often true (14%) when asked if they …