\n By Elizabeth Schmidt
\n Celebrated Reputation\n <\/p>\n
With Commencement<\/a> ceremonies right around the corner, Beach grads are celebrating their accomplishments on social media. For the Class of 2026, more than 16,000 Cal State Long Beach undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in this year\u2019s ceremonies \u2014 and more than 10,000 will participate May 17-22 at George Allen Field. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are some of their celebratory Instagram posts:<\/p>\n \u201cThank you @csulongbeach for these last few years, you will remain a special place in my heart forever \ud83d\udc9b\ud83e\udd88,\u201d @rrayanell<\/a> said. \u201cGo Beach!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThank you @design_csulb @csulongbeach for two unforgettable years filled with so many meaningful experiences,\u201d @imm_annie<\/a> said. \u201cAfter endless nights of overthinking and self doubts, I finally did it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBachelor of Cinematic Arts 2026, Cum Laude,\u201d @saltinthewound1<\/a> said. \u201cFirst Generation Californian State University Long Beach.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cB.A. in Political Science \u2696\ufe0f,\u201d @aliiddlee<\/a> said. \u201cFor my daughter, this degree has her name written all over it. \ud83e\ude77\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHow lucky am I to feel so sad leaving this place \ud83e\udd0d\u201d @madiiwellss<\/a> said. \u201cThank you Long Beach for bringing me my forever best friends & countless special moments\ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffc I wouldn’t change these past four years for the world!!!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n See what Beach grads are sharing on social media. Grads can continue sharing their posts and stories for a chance to be featured in our Instagram story highlight <\/a>leading up to Commencement.\u00a0<\/p>\n