Deborah Ludke, a national healthcare care administrator with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, is a champion for improving the experience of our nation's veterans. She spent more than 25 years serving in roles that touch research, clinical education, professional development, and veteran-centered engagement, and she's one of our own. A double alumni of Cal State Long Beach and  a longtime executive faculty member of the Department of Health Care Management.

Answering the Call to Serve: Deborah Ludke on Leadership and Veterans

Anna Ortiz, dean of CSULB’s College of Education, shares her experience leading one of the largest producers of educators in California. Dean Ortiz reflects on the strengths of our student population, her own trajectory into college and how a gift from Ballmer Group helped launch the PK-3 Education Specialist Instruction Credential Program.

Leading with Heart: Dr. Anna Ortiz on Education, Equity, and Legacy @ The Beach

Today I’m joined by Clorinda Donato, Director of the Center for Global Romance Languages and Translation Studies at CSULB. Founded in 2017 through a gift from Mario Giannini, the Center prepares students for careers where language and translation bridge cultures and create opportunity.

Language, Culture, and Opportunity: A Conversation with Clorinda Donato

In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lauren Pretty, a proud CSULB alumna and co-owner of Long Beach's renowned Michelin-starred Heritage Restaurant. Lauren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-pretty-244a5416b/] shared her remarkable journey from The Beach to national acclaim, highlighting the dedication and passion driving the success of Heritage. Discover the story behind bringing top-tier dining experiences to our local community.

Michelin-Rated Restaurant in Long Beach - Heritage Restaurant

Dr. Kimberly Fodran, chief of Medical Staff at CSULB Student Health Services discusses how the Center’s staff helps to keep the campus community healthy.

Keeping the campus  community healthy

Dan speaks with Mike Getscher '92, the Battleship IOWA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Battleship!

Bryon Jackson, associate VP of Technology, Solutions and Innovation), discusses how rapidly changing technologies are impacting CSULB and higher education.

A.I., cybersecurity and more

Former LBUSD Superintendent and CSU Trustee Christopher Steinhauser ('81, '84) discusses education, opportunity and communities.

"Education and community"

Nikki Majidi talks with Dan about the challenges and opportunities she encountered as ASI's 2024-25 president.

"Student leader"

Whether he's pumping up the crowd during a game at The Walter Pyramid or at a commencement ceremony, B-ROKK keeps his alma mater moving.

"Keeping the beat"

@The Beach is a podcast showcasing the campus community, programs, accomplishments, events, and history of California State University, Long Beach. It is hosted by CSULB's Vice President for University Relations & Development, Dan Montoya, and produced by URD.

@The Beach: The CSULB Podcast