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Richard Leigh

Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation? | Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bellevue College Board of Trustees Chair Richard Leigh co-authored an opinion column about diverse representation in higher education leadership.

Paul Hlava Ceballos

Echocardiographer by Day, Poet by Night 

Transitioning from a career as a creative writing college instructor to an echocardiographer, Paul Hlava Ceballos took full advantage of Bellevue College’s offerings in the Diagnostic Ultrasound program.  

Thomas Geiger at the Donor and Scholar event by the Bellevue College Foundation.

Bellevue College Foundation Brings Students’ Dreams to Life 

To help students reduce debt, the Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships in the 2024-25 academic year. It is the largest amount the Foundation has awarded in its history.

Bellevue College President Dr. David May

Message from President May: Gratitude for College Community 

Bellevue College Dr. David May reflects after extended suspended operations and expresses his gratitude for the college community.

PAVE Global Educator of the Year. Congratulations Professor Mark Mappala Bellevue College.

Professor Mark Mappala of Bellevue College Named 2024 PAVE Global Educator of the Year | PAVE Global

PAVE Global announced Mark Mappala, senior associate professor in the Interior Design Department at Bellevue College, as the recipient of the third annual PAVE Global Educator of the Year Award.

BC Alert: Campus reopening on Mon 11/25

BC Alert: Campus reopening on Mon 11/25. Classes & services resume. Housing is open. Suspended operations only through Sun 11/24. Check email for details.

BC Alert: Power out on campus

BC Alert: The BC campus has lost power. The student housing generator is operating. Campus Ops and housing staff have been notified. More information to follow.

BC Alert: Suspended Operations through Sunday 11/24

BC Alert: Power restored. Bellevue College has suspended operations through Sun 11/24. Operations & IT are evaluating systems this weekend before reopening.

BC Alert: Suspended Operations Friday, 11/22 through Sunday, 11/24

BC Alert:Bellevue College has suspended operations from Fri 11/22 through Sun 11/24. Power is out. All classes, services, events canceled. Housing remains open.

BC Alert: Suspended Operations through Sun. 11/24

BC Alert: Power restored. Bellevue College has suspended operations through Sun 11/24. Operations & ITS are evaluating systems this weekend before reopening.