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Seattle Pride Hockey Association co-founder Steven Thompson holds the trophy for the Seattle Pride Classic champions over his head.

Seattle’s Steven Thompson nominated for NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award | The Seattle Times

Seattle Pride Hockey Association co-founder and president Steven Thompson is a Bellevue College alum.

Operations Resume Friday, May 15

BC Alert: Suspended Operations Update: Bellevue College will resume all campus operations, classes, activities, and services on Friday, May 15.

Suspended Operations

BC Alert: Suspended Operations Update: Bellevue College will resume all campus operations, classes, activities, and services on Friday, May 15.

Suspended Operations

BC Alert: Bellevue College will remain in suspended operations today, May 14.

Suspended Operations

BC Alert: Bellevue College is suspending all campus operations, classes & activities until 5PM May 14, 2026

Winners and mentors at the TYE Seattle Chapter Finals.

Students pitch startups in regional TiE Young Entrepreneurs finals, vying to three-peat in global contest | GeekWire

More than 100 students competed at the recent TYE Seattle Chapter Finals at Bellevue College, with a team building an AI-powered email assistant taking first place and earning a spot in a global competition next month.

The Bellevue College Board of Trustees stands with faculty member Sara Farag, holding an award.

Computer Science Instructor Wins ACT Faculty Member Award

Bellevue College is pleased to announce that Dr. Sara Farag, an instructor and chair of the college’s Computer Science program, has recently won the 2026 ACT Faculty Member Award by the Washington State Association of College Trustees.

Bellevue College branded flags on a lamp post next to a tree.

Bellevue College Impacted by Canvas Security Incident

Bellevue College is sharing information on a security incident involving Canvas, the learning management system used at our college and at colleges across the country. 

Brandon Ting in restaurant.

Entrepreneur Brandon Ting Selected as Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awardee

Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award at Bellevue College’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser was a significant milestone for Brandon Ting, who credits the college with his success as an entrepreneur in the United States.

Never Again is Now mural on wall outside at Bellevue College campus.

Postponed: College to Host “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment” Ceremony May 14

Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, May 14, 2026.