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3,000 students and countless hugs later, residence halls come alive for fall
Campus Update
CSULB welcomed 3,013 students into Hillside, Parkside and Beachside villages just ahead of the first day of classes.
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Cal State Long Beach ranks in top 10 in national, best-value college rating

Celebrated Reputation
Cal State Long Beach has ranked in the top 10 in a best-value rating among colleges and universities across the nation, according to Washington Monthly.
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CSULB student enrollment for fall 2025 climbs to record levels
Celebrated Reputation
More than 42,000 students are enrolled at CSULB as the 2025-26 academic year begins.
CSULB Acting President Andrew Jones at 2025 Convocation

Incoming President Andrew Jones greets CSULB at 2025 Convocation
Campus Update
Incoming President Andrew Jones and Provost Karyn Scissum Gunn extol CSULB's dedication to inclusive excellence during 2025 Convocation.
A rendering of the new Friendship Walk and University Student Union

All you need to know about CSULB's Student Union renovation project

Campus Update
Things might look a little different this fall semester at Cal State Long Beach, but don't worry. Here's a guide to the Student Union renovation project, walkarounds and temporary relocations.
CSULB Acting President Andrew Jones

CSULB alumnus Andrew Jones '82 to serve as acting president
Campus Update
CSULB alumnus Andrew Jones '82, who serves as CSU executive vice chancellor and general counsel, will lead campus as acting president as of Aug. 25.
Amanda Thomas sits in the KKJZ studio

Decades of 'KJazz' radio scholarships and internships continue to elevate CSULB students

Boundless Opportunity
Cal State Long Beach's relationship with KKJZ goes back to 1981. KKJZ has supported Beach students since 2007 with four annual scholarships to jazz studies as well as paid internships.
CSULB faculty member Maria Carpiac in her office

How 'The Golden Girls' offers CSULB students a deeper understanding of older adults' lives
Boundless Opportunity
"The Golden Girls," a classic sitcom that remains popular some 40 years after its debut, is also a key element of a CSULB gerontology course.
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Mammal Lab’s Ted Stankowich talks skunks, urban coyotes and training tomorrow’s wildlife experts 
Celebrated Reputation
In conversation with Professor Ted Stankowich on urban wildlife, predator-prey dynamics and mentoring future scientists at CSULB.
CSULB PRO-Health students with Professor Guido Urizar

CSULB psychology students tackle maternal stress, one family at a time

Boundless Opportunity
The PRO-Health Research Lab involves CSULB students in research and service helping Long Beach area families cut stress and live healthier lives.
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Fall 2025 resource guide: What’s new on CSULB campus
Campus Update
The fall 2025 semester at Cal State Long Beach is almost here! New offerings this year include increased AI resources, a Beach Community Meal Bundle, and an app to order lower-cost prescriptions online.
CSULB student and working teacher Fidelia Santos

CSULB now offers early childhood education credential, with help from Ballmer Group
Boundless Opportunity
CSULB, with help from Ballmer Group, has a new PreK-3 teacher credentialing program to help educators serve California's youngest school children.