Graduate at 2022 Commencement ceremony

Long a common refrain at The Beach, No Barriers now serves as the clarion call for a $275 million comprehensive campaign to create a national model for student achievement, empowerment and equity; shape California's future workforce; and elevate our community, advancing the public good.

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Wynn Nguyen, Irene Sotelo and Selena Lopez from Project Rebound

Formerly incarcerated women find a second chance through Project Rebound

Student Empowerment
When Selena Lopez encountered CSULB's Project Rebound program, things changed for her.
Detail from Number 2, painted 1951, by Lee Krasner

Rarely seen Lee Krasner paintings underscore Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum’s value to the community
Community & Public Good
“Lee Krasner: A Through Line” highlights the painter's development and evolution as an artist.
Young girl playing with Mr. Potato Head

Gift allows CSULB Speech-Language Clinic to continue to impact the community
Community & Public Good
A gift from the California Scottish Rite Foundation allows the Beach to extend clinical services.
Person sitting in a tree that looks like a brain

New CSULB program sends students into middle schools to address mental health crisis
Community & Public Good
Rocio Becerra knows firsthand the rough time Long Beach middle schoolers have had. 
An empty box against a purple background

Beach Voices: CSULB student discovers the power of internships through College Corps
Student Empowerment
I grew up in Long Beach surrounded by gang violence, substance abuse and mental health issues. 
Student stands on staircase with blue glass railing

Donor draws from her career experience in creating internships
Student Empowerment
A new Arts & Creative Industry Internships class section provides interns with placements and a…
Students sit on grass while working on computers

CSULB Guardian Scholars program empowers foster youth to reach their goals

Student Empowerment
The program helps current and former foster youth throughout their educational journey through…
Portrait of Darold Cummings

Through his support, CSULB alumnus gives flight to students' goals
Future Workforce
Aeronautics designer Darold B. Cummings traces his success to his days at The Beach, a path he…
Jocelyn Soto Rivera Interview

No Barriers campaign showcases CSULB as pathway to opportunity
Student Empowerment
Jocelyn Soto-Rivera and other students benefit from The Beach's commitment to help them succeed —…
Student swimming with hand paddle

CSULB's Giving Tuesday exceeds goal with $181,000 in gifts
Student Empowerment
While donors supported programs across campus, there was particular focus on expanding scholarships…
Student holds package of oatmeal

How CSULB Basic Needs empowers students facing homelessness, food insecurity
Student Empowerment
The program is trying different methods of meeting students to address their needs.
Alyce LaViolette puts her left hand to her head.

For CSULB alumna, support of domestic violence internships is personal
Student Empowerment
Alyce LaViolette is helping to create programs to aid domestic violence victims and perpetrators,…
No barriers to what we can achieve together