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Long Beach, CA, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach City College (LBCC), alongside its bond management firm, the Cordoba Corporation, has been recognized regionally for excellence in construction management for three recent building and upgrade projects at the college’s campuses.     LBCC and Cordoba received Project Achievement Awards from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter for the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center (Building G), Building MM Construction Trades II, and the Access Control, Lockdown, and Mass Notification System Upgrade at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning (TTC) campus.     The CMAA Southern California Chapter 2026 Project Achievement Awards celebrate outstanding regional construction and program management projects that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and superior management.    Each project — Building G, Building MM Construction Trades II, and TTC Access Control — was recognized in its respective awards category: Education Projects Over $50 million, Education Projects Under $50 million, and Education Projects Under $10 million.     “Having three LBCC projects recognized among Southern California’s best construction and facilities projects is a tremendous honor and reflects the remarkable dedication of our staff, contractors, and project managers who brought them to life, as well as the enduring support of our diverse community,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees. “Through voter-approved bond funding, we are delivering on our responsibility to build world-class learning spaces that connect students to opportunity and drive long-term economic growth across our community and region.”    “We are honored to receive these awards alongside Cordoba Corporation in recognition of our exceptional construction projects,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, Superintendent-President of LBCC. “We are proud to work together to provide the best possible facilities and learning environment to support the well-being and future success of our region’s students for many generations to come.”    LBCC recently marked the opening of the new Building MM complex and the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Building MM serves as the new home for the Architecture, Anthropology, Carpentry, Horticulture, HVAC, and Plant Science programs that prepare students for careers in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and construction industries expanding across the region. The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art complex housing LBCC’s Performing Arts, Music, Dance, and Radio/TV/Broadcasting programs. The transformative $102 million facility is named in honor of the Latina music icon and LBCC alumna.    “We are grateful to receive these awards from CMAA Southern California, which are a testament to the dedication our teams put into every project," said Cordoba Corporation’s Jessica Landon, LBCCD Bond Program Director. "It is a privilege to partner with LBCC to contribute to projects that push the boundaries of design and technical execution, and to make a meaningful difference for students and the broader community.”    The award-winning projects are funded through the college’s construction bond program (Measures E, LB, and AC), which supports facility improvements at LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus and the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus. Cordoba Corporation serves as LBCC’s bond management firm, overseeing project management in close collaboration with the college’s Capital Planning, Facilities, and Operations department.    LBCC and Cordoba will be presented with the awards at a ceremony in Downtown Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.   

The $102 Million State-of-the-Art Complex Honors Music Icon and LBCC Alumna While Elevating Arts Education Across the Region

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Students celebrate unveiling of LBCC’s newest campus landmark

Long Beach, CA, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Long Beach City College (LBCC) Board of Trustees voted unanimously at the December Board of Trustees meeting to name the college’s new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center in honor of global music icon and Long Beach native Jenni Rivera. The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center will stand as a permanent tribute to Rivera’s legacy as a trailblazing artist, beloved community figure, and powerful advocate for education, women’s empowerment, and the Latinx community.   “This naming recognizes not just an extraordinary performer, but a daughter of Long Beach whose voice and spirit transcended borders,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees. “Jenni Rivera inspired millions through her music, resilience, and advocacy. We are proud that future generations of artists will learn and create in a space that bears her name.”   LBCC Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz emphasized the significance of the honor for students and the broader community. “The Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center will reflect the cultural richness and diversity of our city,” said Muñoz. “Jenni’s story is one of perseverance, authenticity, and pride in her roots, and mirrors the experiences of so many LBCC students. We hope her name on this beautiful new facility reminds every student that their voice matters and their dreams are within reach.”   The new Performing Arts Center is one of the signature projects supported by the landmark Measure LB and Measure E bonds approved by voters. The facility will include a 300-seat mainstage theater, a 50-seat black box venue, recording and digital production studios, rehearsal spaces, and flexible learning environments designed to support music, dance, theater, and multimedia arts programs.   Born and raised in Long Beach, Jenni Rivera rose to international acclaim as one of the most influential voices in regional Mexican music. Her philanthropic work, entrepreneurial achievements, and commitment to uplifting women and families continue to inspire fans around the world.   Representatives of the Rivera family shared their appreciation for the recognition and the connection to Jenni’s hometown. “Our family is deeply honored that Long Beach City College has chosen to memorialize Jenni in this extraordinary way,” said Jacqi Rivera, CEO of Jenni Rivera Enterprises. “Long Beach shaped who Jenni was—as an artist, a mother, and a woman committed to her community. Knowing that young performers will grow, train, and find their creative voice in a center that carries her name is profoundly meaningful to us.”   The Board’s action supports LBCC’s ongoing investment in the arts as essential to student expression, workforce development, and the cultural vitality of Long Beach. Construction on the new facility is nearly complete at the Liberal Arts Campus, and is expected to open in Spring 2026.   For more information about LBCC facilities projects, visit www.LBCC.edu.   

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The Campaign for College Opportunity Honors LBCC for Advancing Student Transfer Success and Equitable Degree Completion

Long Beach, CA, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board President Uduak-Joe Ntuk has been appointed to the Community College League of California’s (CCLC) Advisory Committee on Legislation, a statewide body that advises on legislative priorities impacting California’s 73 community college districts and 2.1 million students.

Working learners in high-demand careers through Grow Long Beach receive financial support

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Rivera is First Posthumous Award Bestowed on an LBCC Alumna.

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NCCHC President/Long Beach City College President Dr. Mike Muñoz Highlights National Leaders in Hispanic Student Success

LBCC is the First in the State to Offer this Degree

Professor Carolyn Castaño Joins the 2025 Centennial Class of Fine Arts Fellows

Summer Camps Cover Game Design, Trade Skills, Cybersecurity, and More for Area High School Students and Adult Learners, with Free Meals

LBCC Receives Prestigious American Association of Community Colleges Award of Excellence

The New State-of-the-Art Classroom is Celebrated with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Candace Jones is the Vice President of Administrative and Business Services, Rick von Kolen is the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, and Fabiola Huerta is the Director of Administrative and Business Services.

The American Association of Community Colleges Named LBCC as a Finalist for the Prestigious Awards of Excellence

Long Beach City College, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach, CA – While election results have yet to be finalized, it seems that Long Beach voters have approved Measure AC, a $990 million bond measure that will provide critical upgrades and modernization for Long Beach City College’s (LBCC) campuses. This landmark investment will enhance campus facilities, create state-of-the-art learning environments, and fund affordable housing for students, establishing LBCC as a model for the college of the future.

Residents invited to TTC’s 75th Anniversary Community Educational Block Party on October 19

After declines caused by the pandemic, LBCC is one of the few California Community Colleges to achieve pre-COVID enrollment level

Long Beach City College is one of four selected institutions from across the country that will participate in a new fund launched by Ascend at the Aspen Institute