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Beach EDGE graduates Diego Diaz, Lupita Nieto and Christina Lopez

91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s first Beach EDGE dual-degree grads ready to leave their mark
Boundless Opportunity
91ÖÆƬ³§ 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, 91ÖÆƬ³§ alumni

91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§, 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 California State Senator — with 91ÖÆƬ³§ in her corner every step of the way.
91ÖÆƬ³§ student teacher Fernanda Naranjo helps a student from Handy Elementary

91ÖÆƬ³§ student teachers spark STEAM curiosity in elementary kids
Boundless Opportunity
A group of 21 91ÖÆƬ³§ student teachers helped third graders from Handy Elementary build STEAM projects, and learned about teaching along the way.
91ÖÆƬ³§ supply chain management Professor Jessica Robinson

91ÖÆƬ³§'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
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New dean brings 20 years of inclusive leadership to Health and Human Services
Campus Update
The College of Health and Human Services' new dean, Jennifer A. Wade-Berg, has a strong track record of equity, inclusion and student-success initiatives.
A graduate in regalia turning her tassle

Reliving the highlights and joy of 91ÖÆƬ³§ Commencement 2026

Celebrated Reputation
Look back on video highlights from Commencement 2026 celebrations.
Graduate is greeted by faculty at commencement

91ÖÆƬ³§ Commencement draws thousands as new era begins 
Celebrated Reputation
Nearly 10,000 graduates crossed the stage this week — including a mom who drove 100 miles each way to keep a promise to her daughters.
91ÖÆƬ³§ 2026 Honorary Degree Awardee Marilyn Bohl

Software leader, honorary doctorate awardee: 'Dare to pursue'
Celebrated Reputation
Marilyn Bohl, also a major supporter of LBSU Baseball, will receive an honorary doctorate recognizing her major accomplishments in the software industry.
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Retired principal calls honorary doctorate ‘an affirmation of my legacy’
Trusted Outcomes
Cynthia Terry ’70 receives honorary doctorate for a lifetime of impact in education, mentorship and service to 91ÖÆƬ³§ and the Long Beach community.