Press Releases
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.