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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union gift expands support for future educators at The Beach
Boundless Opportunity
A new gift from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union will help organizers of the campus' annual Educators Summit invite more students and alumni to the event, which assembles experts to spread knowledge of effective teaching practices.
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú unveils major Student Union renovation to create cutting-edge campus hub

Campus Update
The University Student Union will experience a major renovation and expansion in the coming months and years, transforming the heart of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú campus into a dynamic, student-centered space, carefully designed to meet the needs of the next generations of students.
Alumni Markel and Martel Cooper stand in front of large yellow "GO BEACH" letters at Long Beach State

Twin brothers-turned-teachers prove power of Long Beach College Promise
Trusted Outcomes
Twins Markel and Martel Cooper return to LBUSD as teachers and mentor local youth, as the Long Beach College Promise expands its impact.
Students walking on campus

ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú receives $10M gift to establish master’s degree program in translation, interpreting
Celebrated Reputation
Cal State Long Beach’s Clorinda Donato Center for Translation Studies has received a $10 million gift to establish a Master of Arts degree program in translation and interpreting by fall 2026.
Native American dancers at ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow 2025

ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow brings Native American communities together
Celebrated Reputation
The 52nd annual ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow, held March 8 and 9, brought together dancers, singers, drummers, family members, vendors and observers from local communities and as far as the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest and Canada.
Members of the Community Gospel Choir Concert sing, close-up shot

Gospel music unites ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, local community in song
Boundless Opportunity
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú’s first Gospel Music Week unites more than 140 singers in a powerful community concert celebrating culture, connection and gospel’s rich legacy.
An American Indian woman at the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow

Head dancers and retiring leader bring meaning to ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow
Celebrated Reputation
The 52nd annual ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Pow Wow — the largest and oldest continuously running student-sponsored event on campus — makes its much-anticipated return to campus this weekend, March 8 and 9.
A woman in a "Rams Track & Field" shirt reviews a tax document with an accounting student at the VITA lab.

Real clients, real refunds: ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú accounting students provide free help to local taxpayers
Boundless Opportunity
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú’s VITA program gives accounting students real-world tax prep experience while providing free services to students, seniors and low-income families.
Disneyland chef Toby Hollis stands against a brick wall with wooden utensils hanging beside him.

‘Happiest chef on Earth': How a ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú grad is shaping Disneyland's food and sustainability efforts
Trusted Outcomes
From flipping burgers to leading Disneyland’s kitchens, Toby Hollis ‘05 blends his culinary skill with sustainable, guest-centered innovation.
VJ Rosales

Beach alumnus soars as a vocalist but stays grounded by giving back
Trusted Outcomes
A cappella singer and vocal coach to the stars stays loyal to his ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú roots.
An illustration of two people facing each other while seated, next to images of leaves

Alumni mentors share life lessons with ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú's first-generation students
Boundless Opportunity
Alumni mentors can play a crucial role in helping ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú's first-generation students prepare to make the jump from campus to professional life.
Brittany Mojo in her home studio

ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú alumnae find full-circle moment exhibiting at Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum
Trusted Outcomes
Two artists and alumnae of Cal State Long Beach are featured in exhibitions opening this week at the Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum.