Press Releases
LBCC Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Long Beach City College has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE2Y) by the National Security Agency (NSA). LBCC is only the third California Community College to receive this designation.
The NSA reviewed LBCC’s cybersecurity program last spring and determined that LBCC is providing rigorous instruction with the most current cybersecurity industry trends to students.
LBCC Announces Tuition-Free Second Year Through LBCC Foundation
During the monthly Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 13, college officials announced that LBCC will expand its tuition-free education to two years to all qualified Long Beach Unified School District students starting fall of 2019. The funding for the second year will be provided by the Long Beach City College Foundation.
LBCC to Host First Annual Social Science Night Oct. 19
Long Beach City College will host its first annual Social Science Night on Fri., Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This free, educational and family-friendly community event will feature interactive social science games, activities, displays and discussions hosted by faculty and students from multiple areas of LBCC’s Social Sciences Department.
Social Science Night will feature LBCC departments such as Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. The inaugural event will have the theme of “Change the World Using Social Sciences.”
LBCC Oversight Committee Seeking New Member
Applications for Community-At-Large Member being accepted through October 29
The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC), which oversees District bond projects, is seeking a new member to represent the Community-at-Large. Applications are being accepted through October 29.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside within the LBCCD boundary, which includes the cities of Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood and Avalon.
LB College Promise Announces Groundbreaking
College Promise 2.0
The Long Beach College Promise announced a new milestone today with the unveiling of Promise 2.0. Beginning in fall 2019, the enhanced initiative will feature a guaranteed transition from Long Beach City College (LBCC) to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) for qualifying graduates of Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). In addition, The Promise welcomed the Port of Long Beach as the first industry partner in the Long Beach College Promise.
Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Gives Large Food Donation to LBCC Students
Long Beach City College (LBCC) received a donation of more than 80 cases of food today, Sept. 21, from the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. The food will be distributed to LBCC students in need.
Long Beach City College Hosts Large Community Job Fair Sept. 11
Long Beach City College will host the Long Beach Community Job Fair at Veterans Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St., on Tues., Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with pre-registration required.
Job seekers should bring resumes, dress professionally and be ready to be interviewed. There will be free parking for the day at Veterans Stadium, but not in adjacent neighborhoods as vehicles may be cited or towed.
Long Beach Community College District Board Of Trustees To Meet On Sept. 12
The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees monthly meeting in September will take place on Wed., Sept. 12. This is a change from the usual Board meetings taking place on Tuesdays.
LBCC Slashes $10.4 Million from Budget
Budget reduced without layoffs or cuts to educational programs
Long Beach City College dramatically reduced its preliminary 2017-2018 $10.7 million budget deficit to $300,000 without layoffs or cuts to programs.
The deficit was reduced through cuts in expenses and an aggressive enrollment push. In addition, a number of employees accepted the Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan (SERP) that the College offered last June which allowed strategic reorganization of staff.
LBCCD approves 4-year contract for Superintendent-President
The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract this week for their Superintendent-President Dr. Reagan F. Romali.
“Dr. Romali’s accomplishments have been significant during the short one-year time period she has been with us at Long Beach City College,” said Board President Sunny Zia. “We are lucky to have her and are proud of the fact we were able to bring a leader with her level of knowledge and experience to our college district.”
Long Beach City College Celebrates the Class of 2018
Nearly 800 Long Beach City College students participated in the annual Commencement Ceremony at Long Beach City College’s Veterans Stadium tonight, June 7.
A few highlights from today’s ceremony and re-cap of this academic year:
Maritime Center of Excellence Launched in Long Beach
Workforce training program to be based at Long Beach City College
Port of Long Beach and Long Beach City College leaders officially launched an innovative new program today to provide opportunities to local students seeking the employment skills they need to join the goods movement workforce.
The Port of Long Beach Maritime Center of Excellence at Long Beach City College will target a variety of programs for occupations in the global logistics and supply chain industries that require more education than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year college degree.
Zia, Malauulu to lead LBCC Board
Trustee Sunny Zia was elected President of the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees and Trustee Vivian Malauulu was elected Vice President at the Board’s July 24 meeting. In this role, Zia will preside over the meetings of the Board and act as chief spokesperson for the Board, among other duties. The positions are elected annually among the five Board members, to a one-year term.
LBCC Trustees Take Oath of Office
Media Advisory
Long Beach Community College District Board (LBCCD) of Trustees will be sworn in during a ceremony tomorrow, July 24, with a reception at 5:00 pm. and the ceremony at 5:30 pm. The Board will also elect a new Board President for 2018-2019.
LBCC Receives $1M for Long Beach Promise Scholarships
The Long Beach City College Foundation recently received a gift of real estate, which turned into one of the largest donations in the Foundation’s history. The donation was from a Long Beach couple to support the Long Beach College Promise.
Long Beach City College Cuts Budget Deficit by $5.9M
Long Beach City College, through a combination of cost savings and an aggressive enrollment push, has dramatically slashed its deficit by $5.9 million.
LBCC’s 2017-2018 budget included a deficit of about $10.7 million. It is anticipated that as of July 2018, the total deficit amount will be reduced to $4.8 million.
Security Incident Notice
Disclosure information regarding the recent malware attack
On April 10, 2018, Long Beach City College (LBCC) detected malware that infected several LBCC computer systems. LBCC’s Instructional and Information Technology Services (IITS) staff immediately began an investigation, disconnected workstations and servers, reset passwords and engaged an outside security firm to assist in the investigation and restoration of LBCC systems. By Friday, April 27, 2018, LBCC was able to remediate the incident and fully restore the data.
Long Beach City College joins “Promises That Count” Initiative
The California College Promise Project, at the nonprofit research, development and education service agency WestEd, selected Long Beach City College as one of seven Los Angeles County community colleges to launch the Los Angeles County Promises that Count initiative.
Summer Session registration set to begin May 7
Due to the recent technical issues experienced at Long Beach City College, registration for the 2018 Summer Session has been pushed back to begin on Mon., May 7.
LBCC breaks ground on $29 million project to upgrade Auditorium
Long Beach City College executives, Board of Trustees members, students and staff celebrated the kickoff of a $29-million renovation of the Auditorium, Building J, with a groundbreaking ceremony today, March 8 at the College’s Liberal Arts Campus.
Development of New Downtown Innovation Center Reaches Milestone
Earlier today, the City of Long Beach, in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new downtown innovation center at 309 Pine Avenue. Long Beach City Council voted to approve a lease agreement on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, that formalizes a partnership between the City, Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES to revitalize 309 Pine Ave. into a shared working environment and entrepreneurial innovation center.
LBCC Board of Trustees Meeting
The LBCCD, Board of Trustees will convene at PCC for its Jan. 23 public meeting.
The LBCCD Board of Trustees will be holding it’s January 23 meeting at the Pacific Coast campus, in QQ-112. The public is invited to attend and the agenda for the meeting will be posted on LBCC BoardDocs.
Council approves new Downtown Innovation Center
The City of Long Beach, LBCC & BLANKSPACES launches new entrepreneurial hub
A partnership agreement approved by the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, will create a new downtown learning and working center for business owners and entrepreneurs. The lease agreement formalizes a partnership between the City, Long Beach City College (LBCC) and BLANKSPACES to revitalize 309 Pine Ave. into a shared working environment and entrepreneurial innovation center.