Press Releases
LBCC Liberal Arts Campus Unveils New “I ♥️ LB” Icon Sign
Students celebrate unveiling of LBCC’s newest campus landmark
Long Beach City College (LBCC) hosted a celebratory unveiling of its new campus icon sign at the Liberal Arts Campus. The event drew LBCC students, employees and leadership who came together to witness the reveal.
LBCC Student Receives National Award for Empowering and Transforming His Community
Long Beach City College Student Edgar Rosales Honored Nationally for Transformative Advocacy on Campus and in the Long Beach Community
LONG BEACH, CA – Long Beach City College (LBCC) student, Edgar Rosales, has been selected as a 2025 honoree of The Courage Project, a national recognition awarded to only 12 individuals or organizations across the country who demonstrate extraordinary courage and compassion within their communities. Rosales was honored for his leadership at LBCC and his unwavering commitment to empowering unhoused and low-income students.
Long Beach City College Breaks Ground For Future Building E At The Liberal Arts Campus
New College Center Will Create a Vibrant Space Where Students Can Learn, Lead, and Thrive
Long Beach City College (LBCC) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the new Building E College Center, a transformative project that will become the pulse of student life on the Liberal Arts Campus.
“This groundbreaking of the new college center is a reminder of what our communities can build together when we choose progress over complacency and inclusion over animosity,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees. “By passing Measure LB and Measure AC, our voters decided to invest not just in new walls, but in the belief that every student—no matter their background, zip code, or life story—deserves a vibrant place to learn, thrive, and grow. As a former LBCC student who studied in the former building, it’s inspiring to witness the new Building E reborn as a dynamic center of student life that will empower generations of LBCC scholars to dream bigger and achieve more.”
Long Beach City College Recognized As Pathway Champion For Transfer Excellence
The Campaign for College Opportunity Honors LBCC for Advancing Student Transfer Success and Equitable Degree Completion
The Campaign for College Opportunity honored 40 California Community Colleges and California State Universities (CSU) as Pathway Champions today for their work paving pathways to college and economic opportunity for thousands of California students by strengthening the transfer process. Long Beach City College (LBCC) placed in two categories: Total Campuswide Associate Degrees For Transfers (ADTs), and California Community Colleges ADT Implementation For Black Students.
LBCC Board President Uduak-Joe Ntuk Appointed To Community College League Of California Statewide Advisory Committee On Legislation
The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board President Uduak-Joe Ntuk has been appointed to the Community College League of California’s (CCLC) Advisory Committee on Legislation, a statewide body that advises on legislative priorities impacting California’s 73 community college districts and 2.1 million students.
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.