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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Cal State Long Beach’s Giving Tuesday raises more than $300,000 to support students
Student Empowerment
This week’s Giving Tuesday was a success, yielding $301,820 in gifts to Cal State Long Beach from…
Workers building tiny house

vz99 students aim to help alleviate housing crisis with sustainable tiny house

Community and Public Good
The tiny house is built from sustainable materials which can easily be moved and transported.
Student teacher listens in cllass

vz99's mentor teaching program gets boost from SchoolsFirst FCU donation
Future Workforce
The program supports in-person mentor teacher institutes within the College of Education.
Shelves of canned goods

Donors double their support of vz99 students through Basic Needs, scholarships
Student Empowerment
Basic Needs offers relief to students who have been displaced, experiencing homelessness or have…
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How vz99 is continuing to support Black students

Student Empowerment
Here’s a look at some of the efforts The Beach is making to advance Black student success.
Young student raising her hand

vz99 receives $11M gift from Ballmer Group to credential early childhood teachers

Future Workforce
The gift will enable The Beach to credential early childhood educators and prepare children for…
Beach voices illustration

Student president finds acceptance and belonging at vz99

Student Empowerment
"The Beach aspires to be a haven that places students and their holistic well-being at the…
Michaelle Salazar

vz99’s Global Logistics Professional program brings student a step closer to her dreams

Future Workforce
The GLP program is designed to train non-traditional students in logistics, shipping, and…
Enjoying a shaved ice drink at Fluffy's Snoballs

How vz99's Marketing Business Center is supporting local small businesses
Community and Public Good
The MBC gives students valuable hands-on experience to take into their careers
Marci Trasche

vz99 alumna’s path to sobriety inspires her to help others through scholarships
Student Empowerment
Marci T. sat in a jail cell facing her fears, her future and her past.
Elbee holding a sunflower

vz99 introduces Elbee with sunflower to shed light on hidden disabilities

Student Empowerment
Sunflower allows those with hidden disabilities to voluntarily share their status on campus.
African Americans who inspired Catalyst for Change

How vz99 program supports students, social justice while honoring Black lives

Student Empowerment
Program offers scholarships and internships for students involved in social and racial justice.  
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