Cal State Long Beach

June 28, 2018

California’s growing Latino college population brings attention and extra funds

Hispanic Serving colleges may be eligible for extra federal funds. But just as important, backers say, the Hispanic designation gives colleges a recruiting tool at a time when 51 percent of California high school graduates are Hispanic and their enrollments in higher education are increasing rapidly.

Larry Gordon

October 11, 2017

Cal State receives federal grant to prepare more Latinos to become teachers

The $8.1 million aims to give the state’s largest student demographic group more opportunities to learn from a Latino or Hispanic teacher.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

July 18, 2016

Incoming community college chief wants to increase full-time enrollments and graduation rates

The new chancellor will be the first Latino to lead the statewide system.

Larry Gordon

March 2, 2016

Rising number of rejections raises fears that Long Beach is becoming 'elite' university

Some believe the trend is undermining the mission of a public university.

Fermin Leal