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Michelle Flowers-Taylor

Bellevue College Welcomes New Trustee Michelle Flowers-Taylor, Ed.D. 

Bellevue College is pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its Board of Trustees, effective March 2026. Appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, Flowers-Taylor brings with her a unique perspective as a businesswoman, award-winning social justice media documentarian, and 1992 Bellevue College alumna. 

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9 Best Places To Live In Washington In 2026 | WorldAtlas

Bellevue College is mentioned in an article about the top cities in Washington state, which is said to be one of the best places to live in the US.

People walk outside on campus near C Building with white tents up.

April: Earth Month Events Showcase Many Ways to Transform Lives

This April, Bellevue College's annual Earth Month will promote activities that support the health of the planet. Attendees can learn, shop, connect with others, and roll up their sleeves to help the community.  

Two people hold up signs with numbers as they bid at last year's Bellevue College Foundation Gala.

Foundation Diamond Jubilee Fundraiser to Be Held April 18

The Bellevue College Foundation is thrilled to invite the community to join the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Save the date for an evening that honors our past, celebrates the present, and looks to the future as the college commemorates 60 years of transforming lives.  

A defaced mural becomes permanent at Bellevue College | KUOW

A mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children in a U.S. Government incarceration camp during World War II.

BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER – CAMPUS OPEN

BC Alert: Bellevue College is open Saturday, March 14, 2026. Normal operations have resumed. Use caution when traveling, as weather conditions may vary

BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER – CAMPUS OPEN

BC Alert: Bellevue College OPEN March 14, 2026. Normal operations. Use caution due to weather. Monitor BC email and website for updates.

BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER- CLOSURE

BC ALERT: URGENT: BC will suspend all campus operations,classes and activities at 1:30 PM, March 13, 2026, due to continuous snowfall in the region. ELC closed

BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER- CLOSURE

BC ALERT: URGENT: campus is closed for all classes and activities at 1:30 PM, 13 March 13, 2026, due to continuous snowfall in the region. ELC is closed, housi

BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER – CAMPUS OPEN

BC ALERT: Bellevue College is open for classes and activities. Light snow on campus. Facilities monitoring and addressing any slick roads and walkways.