The 2009-2010 academic year marks two significant campus milestones-CSULB's 60 anniversary and the 15th anniversary of the President's Scholars Program.
Since 1949, Cal State Long Beach has graduated more than 235,000 alumni, and more than 970 of California's top high school students have made CSULB their university of choice. I remain gratified that we received more than 630 President's Scholars Program applications and welcomed 50 new Scholars in the fall semester. For the fifth consecutive year, CSULB is ranked in the top tier of comprehensive universities in the western United States in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges Guide," 2009 edition, and Princeton Review ranks the university among its best values as well as a "Best in the West." Additionally, this summer the Chronicle of Higher Education featured CSULB for its success in graduating one of the nation's largest and most diverse graduating classes.
As we enter perhaps the most fiscally challenging academic year in campus history, CSULB remains committed to the President's Scholars Program, which is funded entirely by private donations from alumni, friends and parents who believe in the value of higher education. As university fees continue to rise and state funding declines, we rely more than ever on our generous supporters to ensure that our Scholars can continue to receive an exceptional education. Serving students is our top priority, and our prudent planning has positioned us to better withstand the current economic climate.
We thank you for your continued support and encourage you to remain involved with our great university.
Go Beach!
