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College to Host ‘Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment’ Ceremony June 11
Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
On Monday, Jan. 17, Bellevue College will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair
The 6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. This free event is open to the public and is geared toward aspiring college students with disabilities as well as the families and educators in their lives. “I am very happy with my decision to…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
In honor of the LGBTQ+ community, Bellevue College at long last has a rainbow crosswalk! The pedestrian crossing is located at the top of Landerholm Circle and is a visual symbol to the entire BC campus and the Eastside of our commitment to and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
ctcLink is here! On behalf of the entire Bellevue College community, I want to express my sincere admiration and thanks to every person who contributed to the launch of ctcLink.
New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree
Provides Path to High Demand Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that typically requires job applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Bellevue College (BC) is responding to this industry need by offering a new Information Systems and Technology (ITS) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a Concentration in AI beginning…
A Tribute to Professor Dale Hoffman
Last spring, math professor Dale Hoffman retired after teaching at Bellevue College for thirty-seven years. The following is a special tribute written and compiled by Business Transfer professor Leslie Lum about his impact on colleagues, students, and the community. by Leslie Lum I first met Dale Hoffman over 20 years ago as a newly minted…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
I am enjoying spending more time working on campus this quarter and seeing and chatting with more students and staff. I am eagerly anticipating the day when more of us are working on-campus.
Bellevue’s Tech Economy Growing, but Growth is Not Without Challenges | 425 Business
"Supporting the workforce development pipeline between employers, Bellevue College, the University of Washington, and coding schools is vital, as is training and retraining adults.."
Building a Virtual Community, and Cultural Understanding, One Sugar Skull at a Time
When BC student and Latinx Students Affinity Coordinator Jordana Gouveia was faced with creating a monthlong series of virtual events to engage students with Latin culture, she wasn’t daunted. Her prior experience coordinating a virtual tea-tasting event for the Asian Pacific Island Student Organization last spring had been a hit. “We mailed the tea to…
Amazon Expands Collaboration with Bellevue College for Job Training, Student Assistance | 425 Business
"Bellevue College (BC) students will get more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications and pursue internships and employment with AWS customers and partners under a new collaboration announced this week between the Bellevue College Foundation and Amazon."