Graduate at 2022 Commencement ceremony

Our No Barriers campaign is coming to a close. It generated more than $311 million in philanthropic investments, far exceeding our original $275 million goal.

This incredible success belongs to the nearly 40,000 alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and beloved Long Beach community members who made their mark across the university by directing their gifts to the scholarships, programs, and projects where they believed they could make the most impact.

The campaign was rooted in advancing student achievement, empowerment and equity; shaping California's future workforce; and elevating our community. You made it happen, and for that, you have our deepest gratitude. We look forward to sharing more details of your impact later this summer.

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Collage of late professor Dot Goldish

Scholarship honoring late professor champions careers in chemistry
Future Workforce
Dot Goldish "loved chemistry and she loved her students," says daughter Judith Goldish.
Dr. Laura Henriques and her father Jeffrey Henriques

Donor's support allows The Beach to elevate the community through Young Scientists Camp
Community and Public Good
The camp serves LBUSD children who might not otherwise have access to such an experience.
Wynn Nguyen, Irene Sotelo and Selena Lopez from Project Rebound

Formerly incarcerated women find a second chance through Project Rebound

Student Empowerment
“I felt welcomed. The support I was given was amazing," says Beach student Selena Lopez.
Detail from Number 2, painted 1951, by Lee Krasner

Rarely seen Lee Krasner paintings underscore Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum’s value to the community
Community and Public Good
“Lee Krasner: A Through Line” highlights the painter's development and evolution as an artist.
Young girl playing with Mr. Potato Head

Gift allows CSULB Speech-Language Clinic to continue to impact the community
Community and Public Good
A gift from the California Scottish Rite Foundation allows the Beach to extend clinical services.
Person sitting in a tree that looks like a brain

New CSULB program sends students into middle schools to address mental health crisis
Community and Public Good
Rocio Becerra knows firsthand the rough time Long Beach middle schoolers have had. 
An empty box against a purple background

Beach Voices: CSULB student discovers the power of internships through College Corps
Student Empowerment
I grew up in Long Beach surrounded by gang violence, substance abuse and mental health issues.&…
Student stands on staircase with blue glass railing

Donor draws from her career experience in creating internships
Student Empowerment
Students get the opportunity to "step outside their boundaries and explore their industries.”
Students sit on grass while working on computers

CSULB Guardian Scholars program empowers foster youth to reach their goals

Student Empowerment
The program helps former and current foster through academic counseling, financial aid advising,…
Portrait of Darold Cummings

Through his support, CSULB alumnus gives flight to students' goals
Future Workforce
Aeronautics designer Darold B. Cummings traces his success to his days at The Beach, a path he…
Jocelyn Soto Rivera Interview

No Barriers campaign showcases CSULB as pathway to opportunity
Student Empowerment
Jocelyn Soto-Rivera and other students benefit from The Beach's commitment to help them succeed —…
Student swimming with hand paddle

CSULB's Giving Tuesday exceeds goal with $181,000 in gifts
Student Empowerment
While donors supported programs across campus, there was particular focus on expanding scholarships…