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The Beach is home to people with a multitude of different abilities, backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities. I am endlessly proud that we are the kind of university that attracts students, faculty, and staff who mirror the extraordinary diversity of our region, country, and world. But I am, perhaps, even prouder of our efforts to create environments that enable everyone in this diverse campus community to thrive. With our long history of supporting students in challenging circumstances, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ…

Dear Beach Family, This week marks the beginning of the United States Supreme Court's new term, when the justices weigh arguments that can have lifechanging impacts on many in our community. Such will be the case a little over a month from now, on November 12, when the high court holds oral arguments on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Cal State Long Beach has joined with the entire California State University system in signing an amicus brief supporting DACA. The Court…

Because the founding heritage of vast regions of this country was Hispanic, no account of the past–and no understanding of the present–can be complete if it does not acknowledge that indelible cultural imprint, which is vivid still and will become even more pronounced in the decades ahead. – Lawrence M. Small, Smithsonian Magazine Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is a proud , ranking…

Dear Beach Family, Today marks the second anniversary of the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This rescission, if upheld by the United States Supreme Court, could substantially impact our student body – and the nation – in very difficult ways. The next and final step will be oral arguments before the court on November 12. If the court sides with Dreamers, our students won't have to study, work and live in fear. We hope the justices understand that DACA…