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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How CSULB is continuing to support Black students

Student Empowerment
Here’s a look at some of the efforts The Beach is making to advance Black student success.
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CSULB receives $11M gift from Ballmer Group to credential early childhood teachers

Future Workforce
It is the largest gift received for programs in the university’s College of Education.
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Student president finds acceptance and belonging at CSULB

Student Empowerment
"Let us stand as advocates for inclusivity, acceptance, equity and justice."
Michaelle Salazar

CSULB’s Global Logistics Professional program brings student a step closer to her dreams

Future Workforce
The program is designed to train non-traditional students in logistics, shipping and distribution.
Enjoying a shaved ice drink at Fluffy's Snoballs

How CSULB's Marketing Business Center is supporting local small businesses
Community and Public Good
The MBC gives students valuable hands-on experience to take into their careers.
Marci Trasche

CSULB alumna’s path to sobriety inspires her to help others through scholarships
Student Empowerment
At The Beach, she found a welcoming community that supported her emotionally and financially.
Elbee holding a sunflower

CSULB introduces Elbee with sunflower to shed light on hidden disabilities

Student Empowerment
Sunflower allows those with hidden disabilities to voluntarily share their status on campus.
African Americans who inspired Catalyst for Change

How CSULB program supports students, social justice while honoring Black lives

Student Empowerment
Program offers scholarships and internships for students involved in social and racial justice.…
Students in tide pulling in nets

CSULB student researchers delve into stingray behavior
Future Workforce
Marine biology students are researching how and why stingrays cause beachgoers so much pain.
Izumi Hara

Memory of late Choral Activities director inspires CSULB alumna to endow professorship in his name

Student Empowerment
Alumna is inspired to create the Frank M. Pooler Professorship for Choral Studies.
Amy Figueroa-Orozco holds up book

Endowed scholarship empowers CSULB first-gen students to reach their dreams 
Student Empowerment
The Schmidts set up a scholarship for first-generation political science students.
Graduate moves over tassel

Class of 2023 celebrates its achievements at CSULB
Student Empowerment
The Class of 2023 celebrates over three days of Commencement, May 15-17.
No barriers to what we can achieve together