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A group of people stand inside a greenhouse and look at plants

A week on Catalina Island turned these students into field biologists 

Boundless Opportunity
Biology students spend a week doing real fieldwork on Catalina Island, falling in love with science along the way.
A wavy pattern in pink, blue and gold

Beach students show up for children with autism
Boundless Opportunity
The CARE Lab at 91ÖÆƬ³§ immerses psychology students in research while seeking improvements in autism therapies.
Decorative image of person against yellow background

From 91ÖÆƬ³§ to 'Stranger Things', Amy Parris '07 stitched her own story
Trusted Outcomes
Before dressing the world of "Stranger Things," 91ÖÆƬ³§ grad Amy Parris '07 built her craft — and her career — in Long Beach
91ÖÆƬ³§ student journalist in a podcasting studio

Beach alumni leave gift to inspire the next generation of journalists
Trusted Outcomes

Whether in a stadium or podcast studio, Brandon Rodriguez ‘26 is animated by a spirit of curiosity shared by a long line of 91ÖÆƬ³§ student journalis

Actor Raymond Lee '08 sits on the floor with a 91ÖÆƬ³§ mug in his hand

91ÖÆƬ³§ propels actor Raymond Lee '08 to leading roles on stage and screen
Trusted Outcomes
Thanks to formative years in the theater program at 91ÖÆƬ³§, Raymond Lee '08 has excelled as an actor and has contributed to the small but growing circle of Asian American artists making an impact.
College of Liberal Arts Dean Donna Nicol '99

Historian Donna Nicol '99 to lead 91ÖÆƬ³§ College of Liberal Arts
Campus Update
Donna Nicol '99, an accomplished historian and author, will serve as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
Dina Perrone

91ÖÆƬ³§ Graduate Studies names Dina Perrone as new dean
Campus Update
Dina Perrone has been named the new dean of Graduate Studies at 91ÖÆƬ³§.
91ÖÆƬ³§ graduate with hard hat holding his diploma

91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§ authors

Seven books by 91ÖÆƬ³§ faculty worth packing this summer
Celebrated Reputation
Faculty authors at 91ÖÆƬ³§ share their knowledge and love of literature on the printed page.
Sunstone Innovation Challenge participants using laptop

91ÖÆƬ³§ 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

91ÖÆƬ³§ is training a new wave of school psychologists just when K-12 students need them most
Boundless Opportunity
The first 91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§ students who completed the Mediation Certificate Program

Immersive mediation program trains tomorrow's peacemakers
Boundless Opportunity
91ÖÆƬ³§ students who complete the Mediation Certificate Program solve conflicts and develop skills that enhance their personal and professional lives.