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CSULB Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is proud to celebrate Native American Heritage Month from November 1 to November 30. This month of recognition aims to celebrate and honor the voices and stories of Native American communities across The Beach.
A graduate wearing regalia, with a sombrero draped over his back

CSULB earns Seal of Excelencia recertification

Cal State Long Beach has earned recertification of the Seal of Excelencia, it was announced today, demonstrating the university’s continuous improvement in outcomes for Latine, and all, students.
Dr. Sandra Perez

CSULB University Honors Director Sandra Pérez named 2026 NCHC Fellow

Sandra Pérez, Ph.D., director of University Honors at California State University, Long Beach, has been selected for the
A group of CSULB community members at the Long Beach Pride Parade.

OUTober at CSULB: A Month of Pride and Awareness

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is proud to celebrate OUTober, LGBTQ+ History Month, from October 1 to October 31. This month of recognition aims to celebrate and uplift the voices and stories of LGBTQ+ community members across The Beach. 
A young woman smiles at Commencement

CSULB ranks No. 8 among national universities for promoting social mobility

Cal State Long Beach has ranked No. 8 among national universities for “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released today.
Quay Dorsey, CSULB's recipient of the 2026-27 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Why this CSU Trustees' Award recipient views education as the ultimate equalizer

Quay Dorsey witnessed a lot in his years as a first-generation college student in Pennsylvania. His experiences — sometimes tough, sometimes revelatory — inspired him to become an educator.