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LONG BEACH, Calif. – As Long Beach City College (LBCC) begins a historic transformation of its athletics facilities, a new partnership with St. Anthony High School will allow Viking student-athletes to continue training and competing right here in Long Beach. During the 2026 season, St. Anthony will serve as the home site for LBCC Football games and provide practice space for the college’s men’s and women’s track and field programs while Veterans Memorial Stadium is closed for construction of LBCC’s new Stadium Athletic Sports Complex.

Long Beach City College (LBCC) held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new $250 million Stadium and Athletic Sports Complex, a transformative project that will honor the legacy of Veterans Memorial Stadium while creating state-of-the-art athletic facilities for generations of student-athletes and the region.  

“Veterans Memorial Stadium has been part of our community’s fabric for more than 75 years, and as a former Viking football player, I know how personal this place is to so many of us,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees. “It has served as a gathering place for students, families, athletes, veterans, and the broader community. With the support of local voters through Measure LB, we have an opportunity to preserve that spirit and write a new chapter for Long Beach City College and the community we serve.” 

“This groundbreaking marks a major step forward in how we support our student-athletes at Long Beach City College,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, Superintendent-President of LBCC. “This new complex will give our students access to modern athletic and instructional spaces designed to support their success both in competition and in the classroom.  What matters most is what our students will be able to accomplish here, and I look forward to seeing how this investment helps them reach their full potential.” 

Long Beach City College (LBCC) Athletics announced today a strategic reinvestment plan for the college’s baseball program tied to the future construction and modernization of the campus baseball complex. The area immediately south of Lew Davis Street is entering a period of significant transformation affecting multiple college operations, including student housing, baseball facilities, and future stadium and athletics complex renovations.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for high-achieving community college students, has named Tiffany Min of Long Beach City College as a World Impact Scholar, an honor recognizing students pursuing degrees and certificates in programs that support economic opportunity and workforce needs in communities across World Cup host regions. 

Los Angeles, CA. (March 26, 2026) - Long Beach City College (LBCC) and the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center, a transformative $102-million facility named in honor of the Latin music icon and LBCC alumna. The state-of-the-art complex now serves as the home for LBCC’s Performing Arts, Music, Dance, and Radio/TV/Broadcasting programs.

“As we open the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center, we celebrate a remarkable new facility, and the enduring legacy of an artist whose voice resonated far beyond the stage,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “Through the support of our community and voters, we have created what is now the premier performing arts facility in the region. It’s a space that honors Jenni Rivera’s journey from LBCC student to global music icon, while providing world-class opportunities for future generations of artists.”

“The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center represents possibility for every student who walks through its doors,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, LBCC Superintendent-President, whose vision led to approaching the Rivera family. “Our students will now train and perform in spaces that reflect the modern standards of today’s creative industries. Seeing Jenni Rivera’s name on this center reinforces what we want every student to understand: their goals are achievable no matter where they start.”

Long Beach City College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus to celebrate the grand opening of the new Building MM complex. The facility supports the city’s growing Space Beach sector and serves as the new home for the Architecture, Anthropology, Carpentry, Horticulture, HVAC, and Plant Science programs, preparing students for careers in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and construction industries expanding across the region.

Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Long Beach City College will receive $1.5 million in Community Project Funding to support the LBCC Child Development Center (CDC) at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC). The funding will be used to purchase and install new playground equipment at the TTC CDC.

“A safe and engaging playground is essential to healthy child development, supporting physical activity, creativity, social interaction, and overall well-being during early childhood,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “Thanks to the support of Congressman Garcia, this funding for the Child Development Center is an investment in children’s safety and development, while also supporting the LBCC students, employees, and community members who rely on our CDC for high-quality, reliable childcare.”

“We know reliable childcare can make a real difference for families, and the LBCC Child Development Center is a space that so many families rely on,” said Congressman Robert Garcia. “At LBCC, many of our students and faculty are also parents, and having a safe, welcoming place for their kids matters.”