A heartfelt send-off for the Class of 2026

There's a hum of excitement at Cal State Long Beach as it gets ready for Commencement, yet it’s a bittersweet time for those who’ve taught, coached, guided and mentored our graduates through the college experience. As more than 10,000 students take their final exams and one last photo by their favorite campus landmark, a few in our Beach community, who have run alongside them to help them stay the course, share their best wishes.

With love, pride and a tiny bit of wistfulness, faculty and staff at Cal State Long Beach celebrate the Class of 2026.