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College Awarded LIFT Grant to Expand Support for Students with Learning Differences 

Bellevue College has been selected to receive a $15,000 grant through Achieving the Dream's Learning Inclusive Futures Together (LIFT) initiative — a national effort dedicated to strengthening the transition from K–12 education to college for students with learning differences.

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What’s New in Digital Equity: Digital Access Hub for Veterans | Government Technology

The city of Bellevue, Wash., Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions and King County Information Technology have announced a new regional partnership focused on civic technology and digital equity in the region: The Exchange Northwest.

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Bellevue College Foundation Fundraiser Raises More Than $415K | 425 Magazine

The Bellevue College Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser event raised $415,200 this year — the foundation’s most successful night of giving to date, according to a press release.

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Curious Life Certificate encourages personal development to combat mental health challenges | The Daily Northwestern

Bellevue College offers for-credit classes on stress management, strategies for student success, and assertive communication, among other topics, similar to Northwestern's Curious Life Certificate.

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President’s Message: Thank You for Your Role in a Successful NWCCU Visit

Dear Bellevue College Community, 
I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Year Seven On-Site Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness visit, held April 22–24.

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Bellevue, Regional Partners Launch The Exchange Northwest | 425 Business

The city of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions, and King County Information Technology recently announced the launch of The Exchange Northwest, a partnership focusing on digital equity, community collaboration, and civic innovation advancement.

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Yin, Cassel among Bellevue College students named to All-Washington Team | Northwest Asian Weekly

Wen Yin and Annie Cassel, both AAPI students at Bellevue College, have been named to the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team, a statewide honor recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

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Bellevue, regional partners launch The Exchange Northwest | City of Bellevue

The City of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) and King County Information Technology (KCIT) announce the launch of The Exchange Northwest, a new regional partnership focused on advancing civic innovation, digital equity and community collaboration across the Pacific Northwest. Register for the June 3 Civic Innovation Exchange.

Silena Calentine; Annie Cassel, Luana Marcela Da Silva Sousa, and Wen Yin.

Four Bellevue College Students Selected for 2026 All-Washington Academic Team

Four Bellevue College students are being recognized at the state level for their academic achievements this year.

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Brandon Ting honored at Bellevue College gala | Northwest Asian Weekly

Brandon Ting, founder and CEO of Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya and Supreme Dumplings, was named the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award recipient at Bellevue College during a fundraising gala.