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Los Angeles Southwest College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• On September 11, 1967, Los Angeles Southwest College officially opened its doors with 600 students and 22 full-time faculty members. Since then, Los Angeles Southwest College has established itself as an educational and cultural hub of the southern part of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
• In addition to classroom instruction, students are exposed to a myriad of learning experiences to broaden their horizons, to expand their options and alternatives, to develop an appreciation for the academic work ethic, and to understand intellectual pursuits. Our graduates are among the most successful — ranging from medical professionals and professional athletes to recording artists and educators.
• To accomplish the educational philosophy and mission of the Los Angeles Community Colleges, Los Angeles Southwest College offers the following types of educational programs Transfer, Occupational, General Education, Transitional Education, Continuing Education, Community Services and Joint Programs.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Downey grad wins national business plan competition (The Downey Patriot)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:36:53 am
  DOWNEY – For Kalief Rollins, business couldn’t be better. At the age of 17, Rollins and his custom T-shirts have already been featured on national television and radio. He’s met with President Obama in the Oval Office and now has $10,000 to both market and distribute his inspirational designs.
• CNN's Black in America 2 (Black Voices)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 06:58:54 am
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• Young Entrepreneurs Meet President Obama, Expand Horizons (Black Voices)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:22:31 pm
  Filed under: News , Profiles , President Obama , Race and Civil Rights Sitting in the West Wing of the White House waiting to meet President Obama , Steve Mariotti found himself feeling a little anxious. Mariotti is the founder of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship , an international program dedicated to exposing low-income youth to the idea of entrepreneurship. He looked across at 17 ...
• Eastern Washington - Team Notes (USA Today)
  posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:45:56 pm
  There is reason for optimism as honors candidates Benny Valentine and Brandon Moore are among five lettermen who return.
• Big Sky Conference (USA Today)
  posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:38:57 pm
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