Archive for the ‘Alumni News’ Category
“I have been awarded a better life through educational opportunity, and for that I thank LACC and the Los Angeles Community College District.” On Thursday, June 12th Los Angeles City College proudly awarded alumnus and current student, Henry Walton, with an A.A. degree. Henry’s connection with LACC began 56 years ago in 1958, when he decided to take a photography course. From his home in South Central he took the ‘V’ car to get to LACC, which in his...
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May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Like 125 students in LACC’s Guardian Scholars Program, alumna Rosie Perez is a product of the foster care system. Rosie has recently written about her childhood and early career in an autobiography, ‘Handbook for An Unpredictable Life’. In honor of Rosie Perez’ struggle, Foster Care Awareness Month, and the 125 students on campus who are current or former foster youth, please donate to our Guardian Scholars Program. Your support provides them with individualized...
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The Herb Alpert Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Los Angeles City College Foundation to benefit the LACC Music Department. The funds will be used to support students and programs for the 2013-2015 academic years. The grant, from the Foundation created by seven-time, Grammy‐winning musician and A&M Records co-founder, Herb Alpert, is the largest gift ever bestowed upon LACC’s Music Department and the first to provide support beyond financial aid. This new funding opportunity will support significant...
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