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Long Beach City College Announces New Associate Degree in Urban Planning
LBCC is the First in the State to Offer this Degree
Nearly one year ago, Long Beach City College (LBCC) launched the first Urban Planning associate degree in the California Community Colleges system, through a new partnership with Cal Poly Pomona.
Long Beach City College Renames Library To Honor Trailblazer Bobbie Smith
New Bobbie Smith Scholarship Established to Support Library Science Students
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach City College (LBCC) proudly announces the renaming of its Liberal Arts Campus Library to the Bobbie Smith Library, honoring the college’s first African American librarian and a lifelong education leader for literacy, equity, and justice.
“Bobbie Smith devoted her life to education—not just as a profession, but as a calling. Her service on our local school board and as a college librarian was marked by courage, compassion, and a fierce belief that every child deserved the opportunity to thrive,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the LBCC Board of Trustees. “We hope each student who walks into the Bobbie Smith Library, may they be inspired to read a little deeper, dream a little bigger, and stand a little taller—because of the path she paved.”
Supporting Our Undocumented Community
Long Beach Community College District remains firmly committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Undocumented Students FAQs
This document reflects current federal regulations and Executive Orders as of 1/31/25.
Long Beach City College Professor Receives Prestigious Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
Professor Carolyn Castaño Joins the 2025 Centennial Class of Fine Arts Fellows
Long Beach City College (LBCC) Visual & Media Arts Co-Department Head and Professor of Drawing and Painting, Carolyn Castaño, has been awarded the highly prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship for 2025, which marks the program’s 100th anniversary year. She was recognized in the field of Fine Arts for her prior exceptional achievements as well as her future promise.
The Long Beach College Promise
FIRST TWO YEARS FREE AT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
Incoming LBUSD high school graduates who enroll at LBCC in the Fall semester immediately following graduation from high school are eligible to have their enrollment fees covered for two years. Students must meet eligibility criteria and complete a participation agreement (deadlines apply).
Viking Voices
Gabriel Ramirez
Electrical Technology
Fulfilling your dreams usually involves hard work, difficulty and frustration. Gabriel Ramirez has faced it all on his journey to becoming an electrician. Learn how LBCC’s DSPS/EOPS helped him along the way.
Kristopher Johnson
Business Management
Effort is everything for this Scholar/Athlete-turned-Coach. As a member of the Viking Volleyball State Champions of 2009, LBCC taught Kristopher to put in the work to get to the next level.
Deidre McAdams
Kinesiology
Deidre is a single mom who decided to switch careers and return to school. LBCC instilled the confidence that she needed.
Brandy Factory
Dance
Brandy learned about being part of a community and work ethic at LBCC. Now she’s a professional dancer and coach who is creating the next generation of dancers and building her own community.
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