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Rep. Barragán Celebrates $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Long Beach City College Student Housing
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) celebrated $1,000,000 in federal funding she secured for Long Beach City College (LBCC) to build the North Long Beach Student Housing and Higher Education Complex.
The funding will support the development of a mixed-use complex with affordable student housing, a large multipurpose community room, study rooms, shared kitchens, and support services on site. Housing will be available to low-income LBCC students at an affordable rent and open to students with dependents.
“Low-income college students often worry about balancing the cost of tuition, housing, and other essential needs,” said Rep. Barragán. “I was proud to secure this funding so Long Beach City College students, including those with children, can access affordable housing while they pursue their higher education. By building this complex in North Long Beach, educational resources and other services will be more accessible to students who do not live near campus.”
Long Beach Voters Approve $990 Million Measure AC to Transform LBCC Campuses
Long Beach, CA – While election results have yet to be finalized, it seems that Long Beach voters have approved Measure AC, a $990 million bond measure that will provide critical upgrades and modernization for Long Beach City College’s (LBCC) campuses. This landmark investment will enhance campus facilities, create state-of-the-art learning environments, and fund affordable housing for students, establishing LBCC as a model for the college of the future.
LBCC Celebrates Eligibility for the Inaugural Year of U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Success Recognition Program
LBCC is one of only 100 community colleges nationwide invited to apply for this recognition
Long Beach City College (LBCC) was one of 100 community colleges nationwide invited to apply for the U.S. Department of Education’s new “Postsecondary Success Recognition Program”, as part of the “Raise the Bar: Attaining College Excellence and Equity” initiative. This recognition program acknowledges higher education institutions demonstrating a commitment to equitable access, student success, and post-college outcomes, focusing on supporting low-income students and students of color.