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Celebrated Reputation
ºÚÁÏÍø dance professor Zakiya Atkinson is pushing the boundaries of dance instruction, bringing the art form to young people who aren’t typically exposed to dance at a high level.
Boundless Opportunity
InterACT has a 25 year history at ºÚÁÏÍø of using theatrical performance to help audiences build communications skills and prevent violence.
Trusted Outcomes
James Tir '13 turns mom-and-pop Long Beach restaurants into must-visit spots with viral @LBFoodComa videos and a tastemaker's eye.
Campus Update
Bob Foster, formerly Long Beach's mayor and a California State University trustee, was also an enthusiastic supporter of Long Beach State baseball.
Celebrated Reputation
ºÚÁÏÍø faculty members and grant winners are harnessing the power of AI to prepare students for the next generation of work and education.
Trusted Outcomes
Deborah Sanchez '82, is dedicating her life to preserving an historic Chumash language after retiring from her post as a Superior Court judge.
Boundless Opportunity
ºÚÁÏÍø PACK Lab students code drone and robot swarms to tackle rescues and wildfires, gaining real-world skills for jobs.
Campus Update
Mike and Arline Walter, whose 2004 donation led to the Pyramid's former name, favor the decision as it creates an avenue for new investment in Beach Athletics.
Celebrated Reputation

Cal State Long Beach is a big part of what makes its hometown – and California – work.

Celebrated Reputation
A 2025 Rose Institute survey ranks ºÚÁÏÍø as the No. 2 producer of city managers statewide, with 6% of current city leaders earning their highest degrees on this campus.
Campus Update
Beach Voices: Dan Montoya, vice president of University Relations and Development, reflects on his service to commemorate Veterans Day.
Celebrated Reputation
The Vet Net Ally program, started at ºÚÁÏÍø, has spread to about 70 campuses nationwide, helping faculty and staff support student veterans as they transition to civilian life.