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North Long Beach Higher Education Center Mural Wins International Davey Award
The Mural Depicting Life in North Long Beach Won a Gold Award in the Outdoor Signage Category
The North Long Beach Higher Education Center, a collaborative effort between Long Beach City College (LBCC) and the City of Long Beach, received a prestigious 2024 Davey Award, Gold Winner, in the category of Outdoor/Environmental Signage & Environmental Graphics for its striking exterior mural depicting life in North Long Beach.
“We’re so proud that the North Long Beach Higher Education Center mural received this important recognition,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “It reflects the vibrant spirit of North Long Beach and showcases LBCC’s deep commitment to serving and uplifting our community. This artwork symbolizes the incredible synergy that happens when LBCC partners with local nonprofits like the Puente Latino Association on meaningful collaborations.”
Long Beach City College Named National Award Finalist In Advancing Institutional Equity And Belonging
The American Association of Community Colleges Named LBCC as a Finalist for the Prestigious Awards of Excellence
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) named Long Beach City College (LBCC) as a finalist for its prestigious Awards of Excellence in the Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging category. This recognition highlights LBCC’s commitment to fostering an inclusive campus culture through innovative programs, student support services, and faculty professional development that prioritize equity and belonging for all.
Uduak-Joe Ntuk And Dr. Ennette Morton To Lead Long Beach Community College District And Malauulu, Morton Sworn-in
Ntuk Elected as Board President, Morton Elected as Board Vice President
At its regular monthly meeting and annual re-organization of the Board on December 18, the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees elected Trustee Uduak-Joe Ntuk as Board President for 2025, and newly-elected Trustee Dr. Ennette Mortonas Board Vice President. Vivian Malauulu was sworn in for her third term to represent Area 2, and Morton was sworn in as the new representative for Area 4.