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… provide thousands of community college students and community members with an opportunity for high-quality post-secondary education focusing on small business and entrepreneurship.” “The funding secured through the leadership of Senator Rubio will … the proud daughter of a former bracero worker and housekeeper. She attended East Los Angeles College and earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University. She now lives in Baldwin Park, California. Previously, she was a public …

… Dual enrollment, if used carefully and strategically is a game changer to prepare students to complete a college degree for those who might otherwise not typically be encouraged to attend college ,” said CA Community Colleges Chancellor …

… members in the state of California to earn the California Community Colleges’ Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. Professor Chaiprasert was selected for his work with pre-law students at ELAC. In his class, his students discover …

… ELAC, building upon its 2021 Honorable Mention in the same awards program. The college's continued dedication to improving educational outcomes for students of color, particularly in English and Math, has now culminated in this top honor. This is … 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 …

… and the Vincent Price Art Museum (VPAM) are pleased to announce its selection to present the innovative exhibition and educational platform "We Place Life at the Center / Situamos la vida en el centro" at the 2025 Association of Academic … said Joseph Valencia, Curator of Exhibitions at VPAM. "This project exemplifies how academic museums can serve as vital educational laboratories where students directly engage with exhibition development while addressing urgent global challenges … community … About Vincent Price Art Museum … The Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los Angeles College serves as a unique educational resource for the diverse audiences of the college and the community through the exhibition, interpretation, …

… and raised in East Los Angeles and graduated from Garfield High School and ELAC before going on to receive his medical degree from USC. Dr. Zapanta built a respected legacy of philanthropy and civic leadership while also mentoring high school, …

… Army veteran to an accomplished student at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is a testament to perseverance and the power of education. Hong, a former Preventive Medicine Specialist who served in the Army for five years from 2017 to 2022, found his … he gained valuable life experiences, traveled the world, and developed leadership skills. The idea of pursuing higher education struck Hong during a challenging land navigation exercise. Inspired by successful veterans who excelled in college, …

… State University, Los Angeles. While attending college, she worked full-time as a legal secretary, later becoming an adult education instructor at the East Los Angeles Skills Center. Gloria Molina was the first Latina elected to the California … Los Angeles to oppose building a prison in East LA. In 2008, she piloted a program known as the Gloria Molina Foster Youth Education Program. This program attempted to improve the high school graduation rates of students in the foster care system. …

… ELAC's Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation board. True to his roots, Dr. Zapanta had long been committed to the cause of education in the Hispanic community. Dr. Zapanta was a founding member of the USC Mexican-American Alumni Scholarship Fund, … frequently mentored high school, college, and medical students and encouraged students to strive continually for a better education. Dr. Zapanta's and his wife Rebecca's passion for Mexican art resulted in a unique and well-recognized collection …

… will enable us to remove temporary bungalows, transforming the Monterey Park campus into a modern institution of higher education that honors the legacy of past, present and future students with renewed aspirations and possibilities.” Since … has completed over 800 bond-funded projects, transforming the nine colleges into forward-looking institutions of higher education.  Cordoba Corporation provides on-site, college project oversight and the districtwide program management is …