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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.
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HSI Week celebrates community, collaboration, and student success

Kicking off Latine Heritage Month for four days in September, the CSULB community convened to recognize what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and the shared responsibility that comes with that designation.
2026 Latine Heritage Month.

CSULB Celebrates Latine Heritage Month

Uplifting Our Latine Community at The BeachCalifornia State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is proud to recognize Latine Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
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Meet the new Academic Affairs leadership for the 2026-27 academic year

The Division of Academic Affairs welcomed new leaders to the Provost's Council for the 2026-27 academic year.