Press Releases
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.
Long Beach City College Opens New Building MM to Help Students Build the Future
LBCC Celebrated a New Complex for Anthropology, Architecture, Carpentry, Horticulture, HVAC, and Plant Science Programs
Long Beach City College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus to celebrate the grand opening of the new Building MM complex. The facility supports the city’s growing Space Beach sector and serves as the new home for the Architecture, Anthropology, Carpentry, Horticulture, HVAC, and Plant Science programs, preparing students for careers in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and construction industries expanding across the region.
LBCC Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus Unveils New “I ♥️ LB” Sign
Thousands of People Driving on Pacific Coast Highway Will See New Iconic Sign
Long Beach City College (LBCC) unveiled the newest campus icon sign at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC). LBCC students, employees, and college leadership celebrated the reveal and welcomed the exciting new addition to campus.
Long Beach City College And Congressman Robert Garcia Announce $1.5 Million Community Project Funding
Federal Funding will Support New Playground at the TTC Child Development Center
Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Long Beach City College will receive $1.5 million in Community Project Funding to support the LBCC Child Development Center (CDC) at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC). The funding will be used to purchase and install new playground equipment at the TTC CDC.
“A safe and engaging playground is essential to healthy child development, supporting physical activity, creativity, social interaction, and overall well-being during early childhood,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, LBCC Board of Trustees President. “Thanks to the support of Congressman Garcia, this funding for the Child Development Center is an investment in children’s safety and development, while also supporting the LBCC students, employees, and community members who rely on our CDC for high-quality, reliable childcare.”
“We know reliable childcare can make a real difference for families, and the LBCC Child Development Center is a space that so many families rely on,” said Congressman Robert Garcia. “At LBCC, many of our students and faculty are also parents, and having a safe, welcoming place for their kids matters.”
Long Beach City College Launches 2025 Annual Report
Report Highlights Record Commencement, Equity Leadership, Campus Investment, and Community Partnerships
Long Beach City College (LBCC) released its 2025 Annual Report, spotlighting a year of achievements that directly impacted the Long Beach community, including national recognition for advancing equity and belonging, a $2 million endowment to support future nurses, and the renaming of the college library in honor of local trailblazer Bobbie Smith.