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Anna Ortiz, in a yellow blazer, sits at an office desk with wine bottles, paperwork and colorful file folders in the background.

What's it take to teach the art of wine? Ask Ӱ's resident sommelier

As dean of Ӱ's College of Education, Anna Ortiz is known for her dedication to student success…
Carlson Bloc Tower by Andre Bloc

Discover the inspirations behind 60 years of public art at The Beach

Here’s a look at 12 public artworks at Ӱ, plus some fun facts that perhaps you didn’t know.
Ӱ in The Beach Pluralism Project with President Conoley

New Ӱ project empowers students to engage in peaceful discourse

The Beach Pluralism Project, launched at the beginning of fall 2024 semester and based at the…
Under a desk lamp, author Barbara Kingsley-Wilson inspects an old black-and-white photo surrounded by archival boxes and documents.

New book explores Ӱ's 75-year journey from strawberry stand to standout institution

Ӱ lecturer Barbara Kingsley-Wilson’s new book captures the university’s 75-year legacy and…
Miztla Aguilera

Beach Voices: Alumna reflects on her childhood, cultural roots and new role as tribal steward

I can’t think of Long Beach State without remembering the People. Some are still here and some have…
A composite showing four alumni from the BIG program with a green-yellow overlay

Ӱ build skills, portfolios as Beach Investment Group celebrates 30 years of growth

Beach Investment Group (BIG) empowers business students to manage real-world investments.
Carina Tan, left, and Jose Reynoso in front of veteran's portrait

Ӱ art students draw upon veteran’s travails and triumphs in portrait project

The Veteran Portrait Project has teamed up 10 pairs of veterans and Ӱ art students in a…
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Jane Close Conoley stands at the center of an image, surrounded by faded black-and-white images of her speaking at a podium, smiling, and wearing academic regalia.

'The honor of my career': Ӱ President Jane Close Conoley sets June 2025 retirement
Campus Update

President Jane Close Conoley, a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion and access to education, has announced her retirement effective June 3

Wine glass stems

What's it take to teach the art of wine? Ask Ӱ's resident sommelier

Boundless Opportunity

As dean of Ӱ's

Now by Piotr Kowalski

Discover the inspirations behind 60 years of public art at The Beach
Celebrated Reputation
Here’s a look at 12 public artworks at Ӱ, plus some fun facts that perhaps you didn’t know.
Ӱ in The Beach Pluralism Project with President Conoley

New Ӱ project empowers students to engage in peaceful discourse
Boundless Opportunity
The Beach Pluralism Project, launched at the beginning of fall 2024 semester and based at the College of Liberal Arts, aims to promote respectful and constructive engagement with those who are different or hold varying viewpoints.
Author Barbara Kingsley-Wilson sits smiling at a table with her arms crossed in front of her.

New book explores Ӱ's 75-year journey from strawberry stand to standout institution
Celebrated Reputation
Ӱ lecturer Barbara Kingsley-Wilson’s new book captures the university’s 75-year legacy and growth.
Beach Voices: Miztla Aguilera

Beach Voices: Alumna reflects on her childhood, cultural roots and new role as tribal steward
Trusted Outcomes
I can’t think of Long Beach State without remembering the People. Some are still here and some have moved on, but all of them shaped who I am today.
Four Beach Investment Group alumni with a yellow-green overlay and a line from a Dow Jones chart in the background

Ӱ build skills, portfolios as Beach Investment Group celebrates 30 years of growth
Trusted Outcomes
Beach Investment Group (BIG) empowers business students to manage real-world investments.
Veteran Jose Reynoso looks at his portrait

Ӱ art students draw upon veteran’s travails and triumphs in portrait project
Boundless Opportunity
The Veteran Portrait Project has teamed up 10 pairs of veterans and Ӱ art students in a relationship that culminates in a ceremony each semester.
The Troy & Danyll Tulowitzki Batting Facility at Blair Field

Long Beach State alumni in the World Series: Past and present
Trusted Outcomes

Baseball is so important to Cal State Long Beach’s identity that players and fans consider being called a “Dirtbag” —

A faculty member and students wearing safety vests while touring a distribution center

Supply chain management students explore opportunities in the classroom, field
Boundless Opportunity
Ӱ is expanding opportunities for undergraduates interested in supply chain management.
Tile image of collage of vintage photos and memorabilia, including a football team, a large group portrait, a student gathering, and a sign reading "ӰState College."

49 things to love about The Beach in honor of our 75th year
Celebrated Reputation
Ӱ marks 75 years of growth, diversity, activism, famous alumni and historic milestones with 49 fun facts.
Mykiah Goree helps lead a dance workshop

Carpenter Center program provides a space for students, professional dancers to learn from each other
Boundless Opportunity
Dancers from A.I.M by Kyle Abraham offered workshops for Ӱ dance and theater students recently, so they could learn about movement.