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College Announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates. This year's ceremony will be held on June 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
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Model UN Program wins Distinguished Delegation Award at National Conference
Bellevue College’s Model United Nations program was recently awarded a Distinguished Delegation Award at the 2025 National Model United Nations conference. Representing Norway, 18 students and two advisors from the program — which includes an academic class, as well as an extracurricular club — traveled to New York this spring.
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for May 2025 | My Edmonds News
Bellevue College student John was honored as a Tutor of the Month. He tutors at Kumon and is pursuing a degree in applied accounting.
It’s in the bag: Biodegradable plastic idea takes top prize in student startup pitch competition | GeekWire
The TiE Young Entrepreneur Seattle chapter finals competition was recently held at Bellevue College. Student competitors presented to panel of judges that included Pradnya Desh, CEO of Advocate AI and a trustee at Bellevue College.
Alum Ross Ishikawa’s Illustrations Illuminate Japanese American History
Bellevue College and the King County Library System have partnered to celebrate alumnus Ross Ishikawa, a Northwest artist who illustrated the graphic novel, “We Hereby Refuse,” at an event on July 31 on campus.
College Announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates. This year's ceremony will be held on June 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
Summer Running Start classes give WA students bigger jump on college | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College Running Start student Michell Natale will graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate degree this spring. Last summer, he took college classes in hiking and rock climbing at Bellevue College, allowing him to take a PE credit he needed to graduate, as well as a class in Arabic.
Who’s Entering College? Let’s Rethink Today’s College Freshman | Study.com
Bellevue College's Multicultural Services is mentioned as a positive example of smart and inclusive student support.
Bellevue College planetarium gets a ‘phenomenal upgrade’ | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College's Willard Geer Planetarium recently upgraded its 16-year-old projector with a new one that's light years ahead.
Bellevue College breaks ground on $54 million arts hub | Puget Sound Business Journal
Bellevue College has started construction on a 56,618-square-foot building that will serve as a hub for its arts department.
Bellevue College breaks ground on $54M W Building | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College has broken ground on a $54 million project at its South Bellevue campus that will provide new opportunities for students pursuing the arts, as well as an expansive makerspace.