President's Messages

Dear CSULB Community:Last week, Chancellor García affirmed for the California State University community our continued commitment to uphold our core values, to honor our purpose, and to fulfill our mission. As she said, "this is my responsibility – my obligation – to you, to our mission, and most importantly, to our current and future students. I will meet that obligation. Indeed, we will meet that obligation together."My message, today, is to reiterate and amplify our commitment to all our…

Dear Beach Faculty and Staff:With the January 10 release of the governor’s state budget proposal, fiscal planning for 2025-26 is now underway in earnest here at The Beach.While the governor proposed a balanced budget, and revenue projections are above previous expectations, the CSU and UC are being asked to now take the 7.95% general fund reduction in 2025-26 that other state agencies realized in 2024-25. A 7.95% cut to the CSU’s general fund allocation equates to $375 million. For planning…

During this special time of year, may you feel the gratitude and joy of being part of this community, and take pride that you are so central to the place Where California Dreams.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President …

  Dear Campus Community, I prepared a special video message to share with you.Jane Close Conoley, Ph.D.President