Long Beach City College (LBCC) Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz received the 2026 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region VI President’s Award, at the Western Regional Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. 

“On behalf of the Board, I congratulate Dr. Muñoz on this recognition,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President.  

“Student affairs is the work that changed my life, so being recognized by the people who do it means everything to me,” said Muñoz. “Every day at LBCC, I see our counselors, advisers and student leaders open doors for students who are carrying far more than coursework. I share this honor with them, and with every student who reminds us why this work matters.” 

Hosted by NASPA Regions V and VI, the 2026 Western Regional Conference runs Nov. 7-10. The event brings together new professionals and seasoned leaders in student affairs for educational sessions and conversations on innovative practices and emerging trends shaping higher education.