… titled Rising Scholars: Transforming Lives Through Healing, Education, and Social Justice and featured a panel discussion with current and former students who have experienced the carceral system and benefitted from the impactful Rising Scholars … ensure that they can focus on their academic and career goals,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Roman. The day kicked off with a ribbon cutting and tour of the new Rising Scholars Center in building E1 room 104. ELAC President Alberto J. Román, Los Angeles County 4 th District Supervisor Janice Hahn along with ELAC Rising Scholar Coordinators Javier Rodriguez and Elizandro Umana, and Rising Scholar students gave a few remarks on …