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MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú alumnus Peter Velez '16 holding an award

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú alumni — from Netflix to law — carry on Ukleja Center's legacy of ethical leadership
Trusted Outcomes
Over 20 years, the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership has helped Beach students see how to live up to their deeply-held values.
A student peers through a large telescope pointing upwards

5 remarkable 'classrooms' you might not know exist at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú
Boundless Opportunity
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú welcomed 3,013 students into Hillside, Parkside and Beachside villages just ahead of the first day of classes.
Karma Sarni, cinematic arts student at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú

CSU Trustees' Award recipient shows strength, determination in the face of adversity

Celebrated Reputation
Karma Sarni, a fourth-year cinematic arts major, is the MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú recipient of the 2025-26 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. The annual award is CSU’s highest recognition of student achievement.
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Student Camila Catron-Castillo at Week of Welcome

From sailing to science, Week of Welcome opens doors for students at The Beach
Campus Update
Week of Welcome, with more than 100 MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú services and clubs participating, invites students to meet peers having interests and aspirations in common.
Professor Oliver Wang teaches a class

Oliver Wang talks about hip-hop and immersing MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú students in sociological research
Celebrated Reputation
Questions and answers with sociology professor Oliver Wang, who has been a go-to authority on popular culture, hip-hop, and Asian American culture and societal issues.
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú 2025-26 ASI President Sonny Ciampa

Beach Voices: Student leader finds his voice at The Beach, pledges to help others find theirs
Campus Update
At The Beach, "I found a supportive community and discovered a passion for advocacy and student leadership. I found my voice and now, as ASI president, I’m using it to make sure that all students feel empowered to find theirs."
A person carries a large laundry basket outside near student housing

3,000 students and countless hugs later, residence halls come alive for fall
Campus Update
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú welcomed 3,013 students into Hillside, Parkside and Beachside villages just ahead of the first day of classes.
Students walking on the bridge, center of campus

Cal State Long Beach ranks in top 10 in national, best-value college rating

Celebrated Reputation
Cal State Long Beach has ranked in the top 10 in a best-value rating among colleges and universities across the nation, according to Washington Monthly.
Two students at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú student enrollment for fall 2025 climbs to record levels
Celebrated Reputation
More than 42,000 students are enrolled at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú as the 2025-26 academic year begins.
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Acting President Andrew Jones at 2025 Convocation

Incoming President Andrew Jones greets MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú at 2025 Convocation
Campus Update
Incoming President Andrew Jones and Provost Karyn Scissum Gunn extol MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú's dedication to inclusive excellence during 2025 Convocation.
A rendering of the new Friendship Walk and University Student Union

All you need to know about MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú's Student Union renovation project

Campus Update
Things might look a little different this fall semester at Cal State Long Beach, but don't worry. Here's a guide to the Student Union renovation project, walkarounds and temporary relocations.
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú Acting President Andrew Jones

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú alumnus Andrew Jones '82 to serve as acting president
Campus Update
MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú alumnus Andrew Jones '82, who serves as CSU executive vice chancellor and general counsel, will lead campus as acting president as of Aug. 25.