
April 13, 2026
Cindy Argueta has been named Los Angeles Pierce College's Student Spotlight of the Week. Returning to college later in life while raising children presented challenges that she overcame through determination and campus support programs.
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April 13, 2026
Student homelessness is rising quickly across Los Angeles County schools according to new reports released Apr. 1. Latino students are especially impacted as funding gaps make it harder for districts like Norwalk-La Mirada to provide needed support.
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April 5, 2026
Mario Chong Loo from East Los Angeles College was recognized after developing a user-friendly tool for earthquake scientists during an internship. Supported by ELAC's MESA program, he presented his research alongside top university scientists before moving on to further studies in software development.
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April 2, 2026
Antonio Ricardo has been selected as Student Spotlight of the Week at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College for his dedication to welding studies. He credits hands-on learning experiences and support from campus programs for helping him succeed.
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March 24, 2026
A new initiative aims to connect community college students in Los Angeles with jobs in health care and other growing fields. The program brings together educational institutions like LACCD with major employers through internships and apprenticeships.
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March 24, 2026
Miranda Johnson has been named Los Angeles Southwest College's Student Spotlight of the Week for her achievements as a student-athlete and dedication to her academic goals. Johnson shares insights into overcoming adversity on the basketball court and balancing multiple responsibilities.
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March 21, 2026
Justin Bustamonte has been recognized as Los Angeles City College's Student Spotlight of the Week. He credits campus support programs for helping him pursue his goal of entering dental hygiene.
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March 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Community College District has begun searching for developers to build new student housing at two campuses as part of efforts to address student homelessness. The district will provide up to $150 million in funding and aims to reserve units for former foster youth.
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March 16, 2026
Alberto Román's journey from undocumented immigrant in California's Inland Empire to chancellor of Los Angeles Community College District reflects perseverance through adversity. His experience underscores issues faced by many immigrants pursuing higher education.
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March 9, 2026
Nathaniel Thomas, a student at Los Angeles Harbor College, has been named Student Spotlight of the Week.
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