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… … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … March 9, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Faculty and Staff Members Receive LACCD Black Faculty and Staff Association Awards … MONTEREY PARK, CA … … (LACCD) Black Faculty and Staff Association (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 … staff, students, and the community at large. “I am proud of all three of our award winners here at ELAC. The amazing work that each one of them does here on campus to continue to advance social justice and racial equity is admirable.  I want to …

…   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … April 26, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Awarded as 2023 Equity Designation for Excelling in Equitable Course Placement … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has been recognized as a 2023 Equity Designation of Excelling in Equitable Course Placement. Specifically, ELAC was given this award because their … for all our students, particularly our black and students of color, is a priority for our college, given the communities that we serve. I want to thank all our faculty, staff and administrators who helped us to reach this milestone and I will …

… … - East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Ranked 1 st in the nation with 31,099 total enrollment of Hispanic/Latinx students at a Community College for the 2021-2022 academic year according to the annual Top 100 issue of Hispanic Outlook on Education … in the nation for degrees granted in three separate majors. This is especially impressive because this ranking is against both two-year and four-year institutions. Top 100 (2021-2022 Total Enrollment 2-year Schools) - #1 Top 100 (2021-2022 Total … on Education’s annual top 100 issue. Our student’s success is of the utmost importance to me, and these rankings are proof that ELAC students are succeeding as well as a testament to the cultural vibrancy, resiliency, wisdom, and perseverance of …

… …   … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE … June 1, 2023 News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager (323) 265-8807 | @email … ELAC Foundation Awards Record Number of Scholarships for Spring 2023 … 2023 Spring Scholarship Ceremony … … awarded 242 scholars $199,867 in scholarships for Spring 2023 marking the greatest number of scholarships awarded in a single semester at ELAC. The scholars joined ELAC President Alberto J. Román, Los Angeles Community College District 1st … commitment to this task exemplifies the values of our institution and embodies the spirit of generosity and opportunity that lies at the heart of our scholarship program. … About East Los Angeles College Foundation … East Los Angeles College …

… … 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, CA … – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) hosted a Dual Enrollment workshop on Thursday, August 10 th . ELAC President Dr. Alberto J. Román was joined by California Community … 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 …

… 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 … He is on the advisory committee of the ELAC Journalism Department. In his acceptance speech, Padilla said was excited that his ELAC journalism professor Jean Stapleton was in attendance. Stapleton, who is still teaching at ELAC, said she was thrilled to see one of her former students receive such a high honor. “I’m so proud of Steve and all he has achieved and I appreciate the fact that, even though he is in demand as a writing coach at …

… commitment to expanding educational opportunities. The college community has an important role to play in this process and that is why we are reaching out. We believe each member of the community - faculty, administration, staff, and students -  … 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 Campus in room 104. During this Townhall, you will learn about the proposed change and …

… and Addiction Studies Program Awarded $8.1 Million in Grants … 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, … 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 …