September is Student Parent Month in California, a time to recognize students who are pursuing their education while raising and supporting their families. At Los Angeles City College, student parents are working toward degrees and certificates while raising and supporting their families. They balance coursework with child care, employment, transportation, groceries, household expenses, and the…

For Lana Guignard, returning to college means balancing her education with raising three young children. A Haitian-American and one of 11 siblings, Guignard is the mother of 15-month-old triplets, two girls and a boy. She says becoming a parent temporarily put her educational goals on hold. “Having a family did delay my goals a bit,”…

Join us for the 2026 Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala, our most anticipated evening of the year. Together, we will celebrate the resilience that unites our students, donors, alumni, and community, individuals whose courage, generosity, and determination inspire hope and create lasting change. Throughout an elegant evening of exceptional dining, heartfelt tributes, inspiring stories, and…