Press Releases
Long Beach City College And Congressman Robert Garcia Announce $1.5 Million Community Project Funding
Federal Funding will Support New Playground at the TTC Child Development Center
Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Long Beach City College will receive $1.5 million in Community Project Funding to support the LBCC Child Development Center (CDC) at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC). The funding will be used to purchase and install new playground equipment at the TTC CDC.
“A safe and engaging playground is essential to healthy child development, supporting physical activity, creativity, social interaction, and overall well-being during early childhood,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “Thanks to the support of Congressman Garcia, this funding for the Child Development Center is an investment in children’s safety and development, while also supporting the LBCC students, employees, and community members who rely on our CDC for high-quality, reliable childcare.”
“We know reliable childcare can make a real difference for families, and the LBCC Child Development Center is a space that so many families rely on,” said Congressman Robert Garcia. “At LBCC, many of our students and faculty are also parents, and having a safe, welcoming place for their kids matters.”
Long Beach City College Launches 2025 Annual Report
Report Highlights Record Commencement, Equity Leadership, Campus Investment, and Community Partnerships
Long Beach City College (LBCC) released its 2025 Annual Report, spotlighting a year of achievements that directly impacted the Long Beach community, including national recognition for advancing equity and belonging, a $2 million endowment to support future nurses, and the renaming of the college library in honor of local trailblazer Bobbie Smith.
Long Beach City College Approved To Offer First-Ever Bachelor’s Degree
LBCC Becomes the First Community College in the Nation to Offer a Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science
Long Beach City College (LBCC) received official approval to offer the college’s first-ever bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science. This groundbreaking program marks LBCC’s first baccalaureate offering, and the only Library & Information Science bachelor’s degree to be offered by any community college in the United States.
Long Beach City College Board of Trustees Approves Naming of New Performing Arts Center in Honor of Jenni Rivera
The Long Beach City College (LBCC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously at the December Board of Trustees meeting to name the college’s new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center in honor of global music icon and Long Beach native Jenni Rivera. The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center will stand as a permanent tribute to Rivera’s legacy as a trailblazing artist, beloved community figure, and powerful advocate for education, women’s empowerment, and the Latinx community.
Long Beach City College Officially Designated As A California Black-Serving Institution
LBCC Named Among Just 31 Institutions Statewide for Demonstrating Measurable Impact in Black Student Achievement and Belonging
Long Beach City College (LBCC) has been officially designated as a California Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the state’s Governing Board for Black-Serving Institutions—making LBCC one of only 31 institutions statewide selected across the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and independent universities.
Uduak-Joe Ntuk And Dr. Ennette Morton To Lead Long Beach Community College District
Ntuk Re-elected as Board President, Morton Re-elected as Board Vice President
At its regular monthly meeting and annual re-organization of the Board on December 10, the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees re-elected Trustee Uduak-Joe Ntuk as Board President for 2026, and Trustee Dr. Ennette Morton as Board Vice President.