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Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated
Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.
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Class of 2025 Edmonds eLearning Academy graduates receive diplomas with ‘perseverance’ | My Edmonds News
Edmonds eLearning Academy graduate Lillian Goldberg-George Wade plans to attend Bellevue College to study medical sonography.
Feel Good Friday: A Skechers Scholarship, an Agricultural Innovation Park, and Mentorship | South Sound Magazine
The Skechers Foundation awarded Bellevue College student Sofia Santana a $10,000 scholarship. Santana was one of two winners of the foundation's Paws for a Cause design program; her art will be featured on a special-edition sneaker.
Summer Running Start classes give WA students bigger jump on college | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College Running Start student Michell Natale will graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate degree this spring. Last summer, he took college classes in hiking and rock climbing at Bellevue College, allowing him to take a PE credit he needed to graduate, as well as a class in Arabic.
College Announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates. This year's ceremony will be held on June 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for May 2025 | My Edmonds News
Bellevue College student John was honored as a Tutor of the Month. He tutors at Kumon and is pursuing a degree in applied accounting.
Zeta Phi Beta Honors Three Young Women With 2025 Shareece S. Hayes Scholarships | The Seattle Medium
Scholarship recipient Leilah Spalding is a Running Start student at Bellevue College.
Forks High School Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian | Forks Forum
Belinda Ramirez-Jeronimo earned the title of Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Running Start program and plans to continue her prerequisites at Bellevue College. Belinda aims to enter the college’s Radiologic Technology program and pursue a career in Computed Tomography (CT) or mammography.
Bellevue College Program Gives Business Students Career Advantage | 425 Business
Bellevue College is highlighting its Business Leadership Community program, which is designed to help students explore vocations to narrow down their career choices, build networking skills, and learn how to dress and conduct themselves professionally.
4 Bellevue College Students Selected for the All-Washington Academic Team | 425 Magazine
Four Bellevue College students were recently honored at a ceremony held at South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
Asian students among Bellevue College honorees | Northwest Asian Weekly
Four Bellevue College students earned recognition on the 2025 All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team for their academic excellence and community involvement.