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… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … April 23, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Meet ELAC's Exceptional Honors Students: Diverse Paths, Outstanding Achievements … honors student photos … (ELAC) celebrates the remarkable achievements of its honors students during the 2023-2024 academic year. These students have shown their commitment to academic excellence and are examples of what make ELAC Huskies great. As a testament to their … and academic success brought about by involvement in a community college honors program. ELAC is also proud to announce that two of its honors students, Melody Feng and Emily Fu, have been selected to participate in the 2024 Chautauqua Summer …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … July 25, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies Program Awarded $8.1 Million in Grants … MONTEREY PARK, … Justice 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 … …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … February 3, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email   … ELAC Automobile Technology Department Awarded GLANCDA $10,000 Grant … ELAC Auto Tech Check Presentation … are second to none. Students use state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Hands-on laboratories combined with lectures that describe all the mechanical systems of modern cars and the latest computer assisted repair and testing equipment prepare … Technicians with many years of experience in the auto industry. “GLANCDA is so proud of the long-term relationship we have had with ELAC. They are doing a great job educating young auto technicians and there is a great demand for them in the …

…   … 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 … 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 boundaries to what we can accomplish." Valle Arrue described how she … 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 …

… the interrelated issues of water and land stewardship, food sovereignty, and fair and just energy transition. “For more than a decade, Carolina Caycedo’s work has been central in raising awareness of art and the environment–where these two areas … solidarity and action among diverse organizations and social movements throughout the Western Hemisphere. “Our hemispheric approach responds to the urgency for recognizing allies and companions in contexts that may be geographically distant, but closely knitted in how we are debating and tackling the energy and climate crises far …

… … 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, … on the California Community Colleges roadmap titled Vision 2030 and how dual enrollment plays a big part. “Data shows that historically dual enrollment has not been equitably distributed.  Dual enrollment, if used carefully and strategically … school curricula it was a valuable panel discussion. "Dual enrollment is an investment in our future and I am proud to have these educational leaders here with me today to keep building a college-going culture and introducing our students to …

… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … December 18, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Investing in Education: Supervisor Janice Hahn and ELAC Foundation $40,000 Gift to Strengthen Basic Needs … Hahn to give remarks. “These students should get the support they need so they can focus on their educations rather than where they are going to sleep tonight,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “I applaud East Los Angeles College’s commitment to … (27%) or often true (14%) when asked if they had to worry about stable housing in the last 12 months. This is also higher than the national community college average of 21% sometimes true and 8% often true. "Thanks to the unwavering commitment and …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … November 5, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … Monterey Park, CA … — East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to be named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving … opportunities for our diverse student body. This recognition reinforces our dedication to creating a campus environment that values cultural exchange and prepares our students for success in an increasingly interconnected world." ELAC has a … cultural exchange … About The Fulbright Program: … The Fulbright Program implements a wide range of initiatives to ensure that its participants reflect all aspects of the diversity of U.S. society and societies abroad. In addition to HACU, the …

… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 21, 2024 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Celebrates Women's History Month with … East Los Angeles College … … accessible pathways for millions of students to achieve their dreams,” said Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis. “More than half of the nearly two million students served by our community colleges are women. It was an honor to celebrate the …