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Long Beach City College Dedicates Aquatics Center to Water Polo Coach, Monte Nitzkowski
From Olympian to Visionary Coach, Nitzkowski’s Influence on Swimming and Water Polo Endures at LBCC
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach City College (LBCC) dedicated its Aquatics Center in honor of Monte Nitzkowski, decorated athlete, revered coach, and influential figure in the history of U.S. Swimming and Water Polo, during a ceremony on October 1.
The newly named Monte Nitzkowski Aquatics Center recognizes Coach Nitzkowski’s extraordinary contributions to LBCC, the sport of swimming and water polo, and generations of student-athletes.
LBCC Receives $50,000 Scholarship Fund from Western Governors University
Working learners in high-demand careers through Grow Long Beach receive financial support
Long Beach, CA. – October 1, 2025 – Western Governors University (WGU) has established a $50,000 Grow Long Beach Scholarship Fund in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) to expand educational opportunities for students continuing their academic journey at WGU. The fund will provide vital support for working learners preparing for careers in high-demand industries aligned with the City of Long Beach’s Grow Long Beach initiative, which includes logistics, supply chain, healthcare, and education.
Long Beach City College Inducts Singer Jenni Rivera, Singer/actress Jennifer Kumiyama, And Attorney Norm Rasmussen Into 2025 Hall Of Fame
Rivera is First Posthumous Award Bestowed on an LBCC Alumna.
Long Beach City College (LBCC) and the LBCC Foundation celebrated alumni and community leaders at the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony on September 18 at The Grand Event Center.
This year’s honorees included three LBCC alumni who have made remarkable contributions in their fields: legendary singer and cultural icon Jenni Rivera, who made history as the first alumna to be inducted posthumously; acclaimed singer and actor Jennifer Kumiyama; and respected attorney and community advocate Norm Rasmussen.