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The Department of Geography proudly congratulates all of our graduates on their official graduation on May 20, 2026! This is an incredible milestone, and we celebrate the hard work, dedication, resilience, and passion that each graduate has shown throughout their academic journey.

 What an incredible evening at the 2026 Geography Banquet on May 8th at the Alumni Center at ºÚÁÏÍø. It was such a great time bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and guests. All connecting over shared passions and celebrating the amazing work happening in our geography community.

Celebrating the incredible work of our 2026 Geography graduate students! Your research showcases innovation, dedication, and a deep commitment to understanding and improving our world. Congratulations on your outstanding proposals presentations, we are excited to see where your work leads next!

The Geography department attended the 2026 California Geographical Society and got the chance to connect with fellow geographers and various schools. Dr. Jocoy had the opportunity to present and share her findings on "The Geography of Happiness". 

Geo-SpACE Lab at the Southern California Academy of Sciences Conference 2026! Presenting impressive research on community engagement in disaster response, from the North Long Beach 91 Freeway Expansion. As well as Dr.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Geography tables at Day at the Beach at ºÚÁÏÍø! It was great meeting so many of you, answering your questions, and sharing what makes geography such a dynamic and impactful field.

ºÚÁÏÍø Geography alumnus Gus Orozco (‘17) has built a career rooted in service, advocacy, and leadership. From serving in the U.S. Army and deploying to Iraq, to earning his degree in Geography at ºÚÁÏÍø, Gus transformed his passion for environmental and community advocacy into meaningful public service.

MSGISci Student Angelica Cruz  is the 1st Place Winner for her Research Poster – Importance of Green Spaces in Long Beach – presented at the Green Generation Mixer Sustainability Showcase on 4/17/2025.

Jocoy, C., M. Nagel, and L. House-Peters (2025) The Promise and Perils of Transformative Urban Climate Policy in German and American Cities. Nature Climate Action. 

Dr. Ocón was honored on September 28, 2024 at the annual California Native Nations LandBack Day by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass with the City of Los Angeles for his work in the Climate Vulnerability Assessment Community Partners Program. Dr.

Congratulations to this year’s 2024-25 Student Sustainability Leadership Award WinnersAll three from our Geography Programs (Major, minor and Masters)

Congratulations to Dr. Christine Jocoy for her well-deserved recognition earning the President’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement!