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• ����TV earns Seal of Excelencia recertification - Cal State Long Beach has earned recertification of the Seal of Excelencia, demonstrating the university’s continuous improvement in outcomes for Latine, and all, students. The Beach received its first Seal of Excelencia in 2023. Only 55 institutions nationwide have earned the seal. Seal-certified institutions represent less than 2% of colleges and universities yet enroll 16% and graduate 18% of Latine students — and enroll and graduate 8% of all students.
   
• The Office of Research and Economic Development presents their FY 2025-2026 Year-End Report - The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) presents the FY 2025-2026 Year-End Report for Sponsored Programs, Research Compliance, Undergraduate Research, and Innovation. This report underscores ORED’s impactful role in fostering faculty-student research engagement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting innovation. Through collaborative efforts, ORED has propelled research, innovation, and compliance standards at ����TV.

• School of Art alum wins Emmy Award - ����TV School of Art Alum John Van Unen won an Emmy for Outstanding Main Title Design for the Amazon Prime original series Spider-Noir. John was part of the eight-member team from Digital Kitchen, one of the most respected and busy motion studios in the world, who put together the critically acclaimed and now award-winning title sequence. You can . And watch the .

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• Decades after ����TV, retired teachers are planting seeds for tomorrow’s educators - Retired educators and ����TV alumni are helping prepare the next generation of teachers through scholarships and mentorship. Since 1996, the Long Beach division of the ����TVRetired Teachers Association has contributed more than $549,000 in scholarships to aspiring educators. This year, 17 ����TV students and nine community college students interested in transferring to The Beach received scholarships, reflecting the lasting impact of alumni giving and a shared commitment to strengthening the teacher workforce.

• ����TV nursing students help bridge language and cultural gaps in health care - ����TV’s School of Nursing is preparing a diverse, multilingual workforce to deliver culturally responsive patient care and improve health outcomes. Of the 299 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in the school’s new database, at least 99 speak a language other than English, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language. Through approximately 1,000 hours of clinical training and coursework emphasizing cultural humility, students develop the skills to build trust, strengthen patient communication, and address barriers to care.

• ����TV history professor and academic journal earn American Historical Association awards - The History Department is celebrating two honors from the American Historical Association (AHA). Associate Professor Rajbir Singh Judge received the . The History Teacher, the academic journal housed in ����TV’s History Department, received the for publishing “Historians Who Walk: Historical Thinking and Urban Landscapes in New York City and Philadelphia” by Michael P. Marino of The College of New Jersey. Both awards will be presented at the AHA’s annual meeting in New Orleans in January.

   

• ����TV professor and students contribute to national immigration policy discussions - A newly released report, , published by Princeton University and co-authored by ����TV Human Development Professor Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., examines changes to the U.S. immigration court system. Heidbrink and her fellow authors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where they briefed members of Congress alongside ����TV students Edwin Salazar (’26) and Stacey Montoya (’27). The report has also garnered media coverage from , , , and .

   

• Seven CLA students published in Semi-Structured journal - Seven undergraduate and graduate students from six departments in ����TV’s College of Liberal Arts had their work published in a special issue of Semi-Structured, a journal featuring essays, poetry, and visual art. Their contributions showcase the breadth of student scholarship, creativity, and artistic expression across disciplines. The featured students and their published works include:
  • Edwin Salazar, Communications ’26 — “” (Essay)
  • Stacey Montoya, Anthropology and Political Science ’27 — “” (Art)
  • Bobbie Barren, Anthropology ’26 — “” (Poem)
  • Herlinda Ocampo, Criminology ’25 — “” (Essay)
  • Sophia Gurrola, Political Science ’26 — “” (Essay)
  • Jacqueline Nguyen, MA in Psychological Research ’27 — “” (Essay)

  • Maryna Marzena, Psychology ’26 — “” (Art) 

     

• ����TV professor and graduate student to join UCLA immigration courts panel - Human Development Professor Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., and International Affairs graduate student Paulina Mendez will participate in a panel discussion at UCLA’s Center for the Study of International Migration on Nov. 10. The event, “Studying Immigration Courts in Hostile Times,” will feature a two-part conversation exploring approaches to studying U.S. immigration courts through data, ethnography, and advocacy. Those interested can .

   

• ����TV professor secures $200,000 grant to study immigration courts - Human Development Professor Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., and Princeton University Anthropology Professor Amelia Frank-Vitale, Ph.D., have received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the Russell Sage Foundation for their research project, “” The national project will examine how immigration judges and other courtroom personnel respond to procedural changes and shifting workplace expectations, and how these developments affect due process protections in immigration courts. The grant will also support paid research internships for 30 ����TV students, providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience with the research.

• ����TV scientists trade lectures for liquid nitrogen at Science LIVE! - For the second year, Cal State Long Beach’s Hall of Science opened its doors to the public for Science LIVE! — four hours of hands-on discovery hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Dozens of faculty members joined CNSM students to guide visitors through an array of STEM-based activities and demonstrations. 

   

• Newly endowed research symposium gives 150+ students a lasting stage - More than 150 ����TV students showcased over 130 research projects at the newly named Laura Kingsford CNSM Student Research Symposium. A recent endowment from retired engineer John E. Clark, honoring his late wife and ����TV alumna Elizabeth Clark, will help sustain the longstanding event and provide future generations of students with opportunities to share their research, strengthen professional skills, and benefit from faculty mentorship.

• CPaCE hosted systemwide PaCE Leadership Council Convening - CPaCE hosted the systemwide PaCE Leadership Council Convening on October 14-16, 2026, bringing CSU leaders together in Long Beach to share expertise among peers from 22 campuses. The theme of “Advancing CSU Forward, Student Success, and the CSU Strategic Enrollment Management Plan with PaCE" was explored through a variety of presentations along with a tour of ����TV, a visit to the Port of Long Beach, and a reception at the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum. Approximately 50 attendees were welcomed by Dr. Mandara Savage, Assistant Vice Chancellor of PaCE; Dr. Karyn Scissum Gunn, ����TV Provost and Senior Vice President; and Pei-Fang Hung, Vice Provost for Academic Programs at ����TV. Colleagues from across ����TV also took part as presenters, experts, and learners, reflecting a shared commitment to driving CSU Forward.

   

• ����TV hosted Conecta Logística trade group from Chile - On October 22-23, ����TV hosted Conecta Logística, a trade group from Chile that helps foster public-private-academic collaboration in the field of logistics. The delegation was led by Martín Mackenna, Undersecretary of Transport for the Chilean government, along with representatives from the country's top companies and universities. A busy schedule of events included site visits, discussions, and networking events that covered Southern ����TVport systems, the university as a regional supply chain partner, research and workforce development partnerships, and regional freight planning and governance. Presenters included Tom O'Brien, CPaCE Associate Dean; Tyler Reeb, Executive Director of ����TV's Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT); Mohamed Abdelhamid, Director of ����TV's Master of Science in Information Systems program; and Shams Tanvir, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management; as well as colleagues from USC and local organizations including the Port of Long Beach, Southern ����TVAssociation of Governments, U.S. Commercial Service, and L.A. City Department of Transportation. The partnership between ����TV, CITT, and Conecta Logística was formalized through an official letter of intent signed by Dhushy Sathianathan, Vice Provost for Academic Planning, and Dr. Mark Beirn, Executive Director of International Education and Global Engagement, for future collaboration on research, workforce development, and related programs.

   

• ����TV’s CALTAP presents 2026 Innovative Project Award to City of Santa Maria Public Works Department - The ����TVLocal Technical Assistance Program (CALTAP), administered by ����TV, presented the City of Santa Maria Public Works Department with the 2026 Innovative Project award for their "AI-Powered Street Right-of-Way Asset Inventory System," which automates the inventory and assessment of transportation through mobile mapping technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The Innovative Project award is one of five nationally recognized awards granted by the Federal Highway Administration as part of their annual “Build a Better Mousetrap” competition, which celebrates practical solutions to everyday challenges faced by local and tribal transportation professionals.

• ����TV Dean of Graduate Studies elected Vice Chair of the CSU Council of Graduate Deans - Dr. Dina Perrone, ����TV’s Dean of Graduate Studies, has been elected Vice Chair of the newly formed CSU Council of Graduate Deans. In this role, Dr. Perrone will support the elected Chair Dr. Tracy Love of San Diego State University, as they lead the Council’s efforts to advance graduate education across the CSU. Dr. Sheree Schrager of CSU Dominguez Hills is the final Executive member of the Council.

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• ����TV University Honors Director Sandra Pérez named 2026 NCHC Fellow - Sandra Pérez, Ph.D., director of University Honors at ����TVState University, Long Beach, has been selected for the National Collegiate Honors Council's (NCHC) 2026 Class of Fellows, recognizing her sustained contributions to honors education, scholarship and leadership. The distinction honors educators and professionals whose work has helped advance honors teaching and learning, strengthen academic programs and expand opportunities for students in higher education.

• Seed Stacks Potting Workshop - The University Library partnered with Sustain U to host a hands-on Seed Stacks Potting Workshop on October 16 in celebration of World Food Day. Participants planted herb seeds, learned how to care for them, and took home their potted seeds to grow. The successful collaboration celebrated the launch of , the Library's new seed library, while encouraging sustainable gardening and community engagement.