Los Angeles Southwest College
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC) is a small public higher education institution located in southwest Los Angeles, serving the cities of Los Angeles, Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Gardena. Founded in 1967, the college is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and emphasizes social justice, equity, and student-focused services as central to its mission. With a campus culture described as caring and inclusive, LASC aims to meet the diverse personal and academic needs of its student body, which consists primarily of students of color, including African American and Latinx communities. The college highlights a commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and preparing students to pursue their personal and professional goals in an environment that supports their voices and passions. In recent years, LASC has pursued facilities expansion and innovation, alongside recognition for its standing among California’s community colleges. A campus identity as the Cougars reflects the institution’s emphasis on resilience and social change within the local community.
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