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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Beach Voices: A life-changing journey from addiction, incarceration to a master’s degree
Student Empowerment
After a life of drugs and prison, graduate details his recovery and educational journey.
Two women standing in front of building

How the 100+ Women Strong initiative is launching the next generation of engineers 
Future Workforce
Program cultivates a nurturing environment for female engineering students.
Black Alumni Scholarship recipients

Black Alumni Scholarship program builds community, support for Beach students

Student Empowerment
To date, the gala has raised about $300,000 for scholarships and CSULB’s Black Resource Center.…
Alumna Candace Givens

The Beach’s aerospace program propels students into the workforce

Future Workforce
Candace Givens ’06 (B.A. economics) knows firsthand that Beach graduates can transform industry.
Arts for Life in action

CSULB’s Carpenter Center brings art to life for local children, community

Community and Public Good
Arts for Life connects the community to the wonder, beauty of the arts.
Physical therapy lecturer alumna Johnette Lima-Navarro

Beach alumna uses ergonomics to reimagine workplace safety
Future Workforce
The field of ergonomics has exploded and Joannette Lima Nativo has remained at the forefront.
Flameless candle

How The Beach inspired this industrial design alumnus to unlock his creativity

Future Workforce
A paperweight adorned with the CSULB seal reminds Doug Patton ‘80 of his beginnings.
Students walking down path

Beach Spring Day of Giving raises funds to support students

Future Workforce
Almost 400 donors stepped up to make a difference in the lives of students at The Beach.
Student nurse draws blood

Community clinic experience ‘opens eyes’ of nursing students’ impact

Future Workforce
The program expands on what students have learned in the School of Nursing.
Collage of late professor Dot Goldish

Scholarship honoring late professor champions careers in chemistry
Future Workforce
Dot Goldish "loved chemistry and she loved her students," says daughter Judith Goldish.
Dr. Laura Henriques and her father Jeffrey Henriques

Donor's support allows The Beach to elevate the community through Young Scientists Camp
Community and Public Good
The camp serves LBUSD children who might not otherwise have access to such an experience.
Wynn Nguyen, Irene Sotelo and Selena Lopez from Project Rebound

Formerly incarcerated women find a second chance through Project Rebound

Student Empowerment
“I felt welcomed. The support I was given was amazing," says Beach student Selena Lopez.
No barriers to what we can achieve together