LBCC Named Among Just 31 Institutions Statewide for Demonstrating Measurable Impact in Black Student Achievement and Belonging<\/p>\n
Long Beach, CA, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Long Beach City College (LBCC) has been officially designated as a California Black-Serving Institution (BSI) by the state\u2019s Governing Board for Black-Serving Institutions\u2014making LBCC one of only 31 institutions statewide selected across the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and independent universities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a proud LBCC alumnus and Trustee, this designation represents a powerful affirmation of the work our college has undertaken to uplift and support Black students,\u201d said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees. \u201cIt reflects our commitment to creating a campus where every Black student feels a sense of belonging, purpose, and opportunity. This milestone strengthens our resolve to continue building an environment where all students can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The inaugural designation, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and created through SB 1348, recognizes institutions that demonstrate strong academic resources, tailored support systems, and meaningful progress in advancing Black student success.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt LBCC, equity is not an initiative\u2014it is part of our institutional identity,\u201d said Dr. Mike Mu\u00f1oz, LBCC Superintendent-President. \u201cThis designation honors the work we have done and challenges us to deepen our commitment to Black student excellence, faculty and staff representation, wellness, and belonging.\u201d<\/p>\n
LBCC\u2019s designation reflects years of statewide advocacy, including the significant leadership of Dr. Keith Curry, President of Compton College, whose vision, persistence, and advocacy were central to establishing California\u2019s BSI framework.<\/p>\n
LBCC\u2019s longstanding efforts include the Black Student Success Center, cultural learning communities, equity-driven programs, and expanded student support initiatives guided by the LBCC Board of Trustees. Together, these efforts reflect the college\u2019s ongoing work to eliminate equity gaps and cultivate an inclusive campus culture.<\/p>\n
\u201cLBCC\u2019s BSI designation did not happen by accident,\u201d Mu\u00f1oz added. \u201cIt reflects the dedication of our faculty, classified professionals, administrators, student services teams, researchers, and community partners\u2014all working toward a shared vision where Black students, faculty, and staff are seen, valued, and supported to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
LBCC emphasizes that the designation is not a finish line, but a milestone that will guide continued efforts to strengthen academic outcomes, expand culturally sustaining curriculum and support services, and enhance representation and belonging for Black students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n
For more information on LBCC\u2019s designation and ongoing initiatives, visit the California Black-Serving Institution (BSI) Designation webpage at www.LBCC.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n # # # CONTACT: Stacey Toda Long Beach City College 5629384004 stoda@lbcc.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LBCC Named Among Just 31 Institutions Statewide for Demonstrating Measurable Impact in Black Student Achievement and Belonging Long…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":90874,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[910,50390,7,50388,5529,50389,16455,131,14370,133,132],"class_list":["post-90873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-black-students","tag-black-serving","tag-california","tag-california-black-serving-institution","tag-california-state-university","tag-designation","tag-lbcc","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-city-college","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
About Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College consists of two campuses with an enrollment of more than 35,000 students each semester. The education program\u2019s primary purpose is to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions, entry into work or career development, and to support businesses in economic development. Long Beach City College serves the cities of Avalon, Lakewood, Long Beach, and Signal Hill. Long Beach City College promotes equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Visit www.LBCC.edu<\/a> for more information on Long Beach City College.<\/p>\n