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Anna Ortiz

Anna Ortiz named new College of Education dean
Celebrated Reputation
Her many accolades include being named CSULB Outstanding Professor in 2021.
solar panels

8 simple ways the CSULB community can protect the planet
Campus Update
April is Earth Month, but we can take care of the Earth all year round. 
Two women standing in front of building

How the 100+ Women Strong initiative is launching the next generation of engineers 
Celebrated Reputation
Program cultivates a nurturing environment for female engineering students.
Karen Baker at podium

New Distinguished Alumni honored for their impact, successes
Trusted Outcomes
Seven Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are heralded for their service and impact.
Black Alumni Scholarship recipients

Black Alumni Scholarship program builds community, support for Beach students

Celebrated Reputation
To date, the gala has raised about $300,000 for scholarships and CSULB’s Black Resource Center. 
Student stands in front of BEACH sign

Day at The Beach gives students, families a glimpse of what's in store when they commit to CSULB
Campus Update
Campus-wide open house gives newly admitted students and their families an early peek of The Beach.
Beach voices illustration

Beach Voices: Why we’re embracing joy during The Beach’s Trans Week of Joy

Campus Update
Trans Week of Joy is an opportunity for the community to be loved out loud and celebrated.
Alumna Candace Givens

The Beach’s aerospace program propels students into the workforce

Boundless Opportunity
Candace Givens ’06 (B.A. economics) knows firsthand that Beach graduates can transform industry.
Arts for Life in action

CSULB’s Carpenter Center brings art to life for local children, community

Celebrated Reputation
Arts for Life connects the community to the wonder, beauty of the arts.
David Hernandez

Beach professor’s poetry collection earns national recognition

Celebrated Reputation
Professor's work is a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist.
Physical therapy lecturer alumna Johnette Lima-Navarro

Beach alumna uses ergonomics to reimagine workplace safety
Trusted Outcomes
The field of ergonomics has exploded and Joannette Lima Nativo has remained at the forefront.
Flameless candle

How The Beach inspired this industrial design alumnus to unlock his creativity

Trusted Outcomes
A paperweight adorned with the CSULB seal reminds Doug Patton ‘80 of his beginnings.