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Long Beach City College Wins National Award For Advancing Institutional Equity And Belonging
LBCC Receives Prestigious American Association of Community Colleges Award of Excellence
Nashville, Tennessee – Long Beach City College (LBCC) was named the national winner of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Award of Excellence in the category of Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging. This distinguished honor was presented at the AACC’s annual national conference in Nashville and recognizes LBCC’s trailblazing efforts to embed equity, belonging, and inclusion throughout its campus culture and operations.
Long Beach City College Opens Largest E-sports Lab In Southern California
The New State-of-the-Art Classroom is Celebrated with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Long Beach City College (LBCC) Board of Trustees, students, and employees officially celebrated the opening of the largest e-sports lab in Southern California with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 27. The $2.3 million state-of-the-art classroom features cutting-edge technology to support students interested in the rapidly growing e-sports industry.
“Long Beach City College is proud to lead the way in providing students with access to this rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar e-sports industry with well-paying jobs,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “This cutting-edge facility is more than just a gaming lab—it’s a gateway to future careers in technology, broadcasting, and game development. Our investment in this state-of-the-art space reflects our commitment to innovation, workforce development, and student success in the digital era.”
“As technology evolves, so do the opportunities for our students,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, LBCC President.
Long Beach City College Appoints New Vice President, Associate Vice President & Director
Candace Jones is the Vice President of Administrative and Business Services, Rick von Kolen is the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, and Fabiola Huerta is the Director of Administrative and Business Services.
The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees recently approved the selection of Candace Jones as the Vice President of Administrative and Business Services, Rick von Kolen as Associate Vice President of Human Resources, and Fabiola Huerta as the Director of Administrative and Business Services for Long Beach City College (LBCC).