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Zakiya Atkinson, right, leads a dance class at CSULB

CSULB professor Zakiya Atkinson reflects on her passion for dance, community work and spreading the art form
Celebrated Reputation
CSULB dance professor Zakiya Atkinson is pushing the boundaries of dance instruction, bringing the art form to young people who aren’t typically exposed to dance at a high level.
InterACT student performers at CSULB

CSULB student troupe turns improv into a training ground for saying 'no'
Boundless Opportunity
InterACT has a 25 year history at CSULB of using theatrical performance to help audiences build communications skills and prevent violence.
Person stands at a restaurant table holding a phone while preparing to eat from a bowl.

How a CSULB grad with an iPhone is redefining Long Beach's food scene
Trusted Outcomes
James Tir '13 turns mom-and-pop Long Beach restaurants into must-visit spots with viral @LBFoodComa videos and a tastemaker's eye.
Late CSULB supporter Bob Foster

Long Beach State Foundation board member Bob Foster led through service, philanthropy
Campus Update
Bob Foster, formerly Long Beach's mayor and a California State University trustee, was also an enthusiastic supporter of Long Beach State baseball.
Woman teaching male student with laptop

CSULB faculty turn AI proposals into bold new paths for student learning
Celebrated Reputation
CSULB faculty members and grant winners are harnessing the power of AI to prepare students for the next generation of work and education.
CSULB alumna Deborah Sanchez

CSULB alumna works toward saving an Indigenous language and culture
Trusted Outcomes
Deborah Sanchez '82, is dedicating her life to preserving an historic Chumash language after retiring from her post as a Superior Court judge.
Two people sit side by side with a robot in a the foreground

CSULB students train autonomous robots for real-world rescue

Boundless Opportunity
CSULB PACK Lab students code drone and robot swarms to tackle rescues and wildfires, gaining real-world skills for jobs
A woman walking by CSULB's pyramid

Long Beach State Athletics finalizes naming rights agreement for LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
Campus Update
Mike and Arline Walter, whose 2004 donation led to the Pyramid's former name, favor the decision as it creates an avenue for new investment in Beach Athletics.
Students at CSULB

CSULB fuels $2.4 billion in economic activity, new report shows
Celebrated Reputation

Cal State Long Beach is a big part of what makes its hometown – and California – work.

A person wearing glasses and a tie speaks in front a class

CSULB emerges as a top training ground for California’s city managers
Celebrated Reputation
A 2025 Rose Institute survey ranks CSULB as the No. 2 producer of city managers statewide, with 6% of current city leaders earning their highest degrees on this campus.
Dan Montoya in the U.S. Navy

Beach Voices: Building systems of support for veterans
Campus Update
Beach Voices: Dan Montoya, vice president of University Relations and Development, reflects on his service to commemorate Veterans Day.
Marshall Thomas speaks during Vet Net Ally Awareness Program

CSULB's Vet Net Ally spreads nationwide to help colleges meet veteran students' needs
Celebrated Reputation
The Vet Net Ally program, started at CSULB, has spread to about 70 campuses nationwide, helping faculty and staff support student veterans as they transition to civilian life.