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ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ graduate with hard hat holding his diploma

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ earns 5 out of 5 stars in ‘Best Colleges in America’ ranking
Celebrated Reputation
Money has recognized Cal State Long Beach as one of 42 colleges nationwide that offer the biggest bang for your buck.
Books by ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ authors

Seven books by ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ faculty worth packing this summer
Celebrated Reputation
Faculty authors at ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ share their knowledge and love of literature on the printed page.
Sunstone Innovation Challenge participants using laptop

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ innovators develop AI tools for healthier living
Boundless Opportunity
The 2026 Sunstone Innovation Challenge was a showcase for several Beach students sharing ideas for human-centered enterprises leveraging AI and tech.
Illustration of a school psychologist, left, working with a young student

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ is training a new wave of school psychologists just when K-12 students need them most
Boundless Opportunity
The first ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ cohort from a national project to address the growing need for mental health services among K-12 children has graduated from The Beach and is ready to serve.
Three ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ students who completed the Mediation Certificate Program

Immersive mediation program trains tomorrow's peacemakers
Boundless Opportunity
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ students who complete the Mediation Certificate Program solve conflicts and develop skills that enhance their personal and professional lives.
Beach EDGE graduates Diego Diaz, Lupita Nieto and Christina Lopez

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ’s first Beach EDGE dual-degree grads ready to leave their mark
Boundless Opportunity
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ conferred master's degrees to the first students who completed Beach EDGE, a program expanding access to advanced study.
Long Beach State women's tennis Coach Gertjan De Wilder

Long Beach State names Gertjan De Wilder women's tennis head coach
Campus Update
Five college presidents and superintendents, ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ alumni

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ prepared the educators now running the region's biggest schools and colleges
Trusted Outcomes
Five of the region’s top education leaders trace their paths back to ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, and recently reflected on their journeys.
Decorative image of Lena Gonzalez

‘Everyone just counted you out': Lena Gonzalez '09 and her unlikely road to the state Senate floor
Trusted Outcomes
Lena Gonzalez '09 went from working mom and first-gen student to ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵState Senator — with ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ in her corner every step of the way.
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ student teacher Fernanda Naranjo helps a student from Handy Elementary

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ student teachers spark STEAM curiosity in elementary kids
Boundless Opportunity
A group of 21 ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ student teachers helped third graders from Handy Elementary build STEAM projects, and learned about teaching along the way.
ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ supply chain management Professor Jessica Robinson

ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ's supply chain program is expanding; Jessica Robinson on benefits for students — and Long Beach
Celebrated Reputation

Anyone who needs food, clothing or the latest cool toy relies upon supply chain managers who keep store shelves and warehouses full.

Women's Basketball Coach Minyon Moore

Long Beach State announces Minyon Moore as women’s basketball head coach
Campus Update