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… Header Photo … MONTEREY PARK, CA …  – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) hosted over 10,000 people in Weingart Stadium on Tuesday, June 6 th , 2023 for the commencement of the 2023 class. Over 1,000 ELAC graduates crossed the stage and were joined …

… This 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 will also go to the ELAC Foundation to help train and place addiction counseling interns. ELAC Department of Psychology and Addiction Studies program … 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 … awarded …

… Angeles College alum Steve Padilla was inducted into the Hall 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 … editor. A story he edited on a botched bank robbery in North Hollywood in 1987 won a Pulitzer Prize. At the Times, he has been an editor of national politics, higher education and religion before taking his current role. He also headed Metpro, the … practiced journalistic values with distinction while inspiring others to do the same. Members of NAHJ’s Hall of Fame have been leaders, mentors and pioneers in the field. … About East Los Angeles College   … ELAC is the largest of nine two-year …

… Notice … College Mission Statement Public Notice … East Los Angeles College is gathering feedback regarding the proposed update to the College Mission Statement. The new changes include adding bachelor’s degrees to the College Mission Statement, … to ensure our College Mission Statement is 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 …

… fields of study f our ELAC honors students, Pearl Agramon, Hanyin Liang, Jesse Miramontes, and Fikiremariam Tefera, have been selected as semi-finalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship. If chosen, they will join an esteemed group of only 14 other ELAC students in school history to … 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 Scholars program in Chautauqua, New York. This opportunity will …

… assistance to ELAC students each year. “Creating opportunities for students at ELAC is our responsibility. ELAC was the foundation of my Dad and his family’s opportunity to elevate their lives and they never forgot that. ELAC has always been a big part of our family’s journey and we are honored to do our part to continue our legacy of paying it forward to …

… Scholars program provides educational access and opportunity to currently and formerly incarcerated students who have been negatively affected by the carceral system. Students shared their experiences, including the significant barriers they …

… … March 27, 2023 … News Media Contact: Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager, (323) 265-8807, @email Juliet Hidalgo, LACCD Director of Communications and Marketing, (213) 891-2247, @email Award   … ELAC Professor Earns California … residents of more than 36 cities and communities from 900 square miles of Los Angeles County. Since 1969, the District has been providing an important learning pathway for students seeking transfer to four-year colleges or universities while also …

… as a Champion of Higher Education: Leading the Way in ADT … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – East Los Angeles College (ELAC) has been named a 2023 Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity. Recognizing the campus’ exemplary …