Office of the President

About Dr. David May

Dr. David May began his tenure as President at Bellevue College on July 1, 2023.

A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. May is in his third decade as an educator and leader in higher education in the state of Washington. Dr. May has focused his career on student success and regional partnerships. Holding a doctorate in political science from Washington State University, Dr. May is an expert in the area of Supreme Court politics. He is passionate about the role of higher education in producing responsible and engaged citizens and as an engine of social mobility.

Recognizing the critical role of public higher education as a point of access, opportunity, and excellence, Dr. May continues to focus on expanding educational opportunities for the entire range of diverse students that make up our region and our state. As the Interim President of Eastern Washington University, Dr. May was committed to ensuring student success and safety as we lived through and emerged from the pandemic and preparing the institution and our students to be leaders in the social, economic, and political recovery of our communities.

In his time off, Dr. May spends time with his wife, daughter, and their dog Roscoe. He enjoys travel with his family and year-round outdoor activities including biking, hiking, and backcountry skiing.