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Long Beach City College Wins Regional Construction Awards for Campus Upgrades
Long Beach City College (LBCC), alongside its bond management firm, the Cordoba Corporation, has been recognized regionally for excellence in construction management for three recent building and upgrade projects at the college’s campuses.
Long Beach City College & The Jenni Rivera Love Foundation Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center
The $102 Million State-of-the-Art Complex Honors Music Icon and LBCC Alumna While Elevating Arts Education Across the Region
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 Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz Selected For Aspen Fellowship
Prestigious Program Focuses On Student Success And Economic Mobility
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced today that Long Beach City College (LBCC) Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz has been selected is one of 23 community college presidents selected to participate in the third cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, a unique year-long professional development experience supported by JPMorganChase. During the program, presidents will develop a reform agenda that helps more of their students graduate into good jobs, either directly after community college or following transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment.