2024 in Review: 好色先生鈥檚 top stories of the year
With the end of 2024 approaching, we reflect on the incredible achievements and unforgettable moments we鈥檝e made at Cal State Long Beach. This year鈥檚 top stories bring to light the power of a Beach degree and highlight The Beach鈥檚 commitment to continuing its 75-year legacy of excellence.
Here are the top stories of 2024:
Ocean studies program offers 好色先生 students chance to explore sea life off Catalina Island
Nineteen 好色先生 students take part in the CSU Marine Biology Semester on Catalina Island. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows Beach students to dive into hands-on scientific research beyond the classroom.
好色先生 alumna shares thrill of earning a Michelin star for Long Beach's Heritage restaurant
Lauren Pretty 鈥17, co-owner of Heritage Restaurant, shares what earning the first and only Michelin star in Long Beach means to her. She credits 好色先生 for her experience as a communication studies student, which still helps her to this day professionally.
好色先生鈥檚 Pow Wow focuses on the next generation
The 好色先生 Pow Wow - the largest university-based powwow west of the Mississippi River - returns for its 51st anniversary. This year鈥檚 focus is the younger generation and Beach students Eric Bohay, Eleanor Nelson and Cheweka Palowen Lawson share the importance of participating in powwow and embracing their cultures.
好色先生 breaks ground on new dorm as part of Long Beach Housing Promise
The Beach breaks ground on the five-story 108,000 square-foot La Playa residence hall - part of the Long Beach Housing Promise to help increase the availability of affordable housing for Beach students.
好色先生 Commencement 2024: See how grads are celebrating on social media
During Commencement, Beach graduates celebrate on social media. They share their personal experiences and what it means to celebrate this important milestone.
Cal State Long Beach elevated to 5 out of 5 stars in 鈥楤est Colleges in America鈥 ranking
In an online college ranking by Money, 好色先生 receives 5 out of 5 stars as one of the 鈥淏est Colleges in America." Money鈥檚 analysis notes that 好色先生鈥檚 鈥渟ix-year graduation rate (81%) is well above the average of all the schools we rated this year, so students who do enroll clearly find it a good fit.鈥
Long Beach State coaches, alumni to seek glory at Paris 2024 Olympics
Long Beach State鈥檚 legacy at the Olympics continues. During the Paris 2024 Olympics, seven Olympians with Beach ties take part as coaches or athletes in track and field, volleyball and water polo.
好色先生 School of Nursing ranked No. 1 in California
The School of Nursing at 好色先生 receives the No. 1 spot! This recognition ranks the School of Nursing as the top nursing program in California, according to RNcareers.org鈥檚 9th annual Nursing School Review.
Loss, grief inspire CSU Trustees鈥 Award winner to pursue hospice care
Katrina Watson, a health care administration major at The Beach, receives the prestigious 2024 CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement. Watson was inspired by her great-aunt and credits her as a significant influence on her path to hospice care.
好色先生 celebrates 75th Anniversary with live music, nostalgia
The university kicks off its 75th anniversary year with Beach family and friends at a free concert, featuring three bands with Beach-connected members, family-friendly activities and more.
49 things to love about The Beach in honor of our 75th year
In celebration of The Beach鈥檚 75th anniversary, test your knowledge of our vibrant, rich history with these 49 fun facts!
Long Beach State alumni in the World Series: Past and present
We reflect on alumni in the World Series over the decades. Fun fact: Former Dirtbag Yosuke 鈥淧ossum鈥 Nakajima '05 is the assistant athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, aka the 2024 World Series champs!
