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Inclusion and Access: Meeting Students Where They Are
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Workforce, AI Takes Spotlight at Bellevue College President’s Annual Breakfast | 425 Business
Bellevue College hosted the president’s annual breakfast earlier this month, which attracted hundreds of community members.
The event, “Transforming Together,” brought together regional business leaders to explore collaboration, innovation, and partnership opportunities within higher education and key industries. The Bellevue College Foundation hosted the event.
What to Know About Bellevue College’s Health Sciences Spring Open House | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College is hosting its Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute Spring Open House April 24-25. The event looks to give prospective students, families, and the community the chance to explore the programs the school offers, a release said.
Commerce awards $55.5 million to help building owners meet Clean Building Performance Standards | Washington State Dept. of Commerce
Seventy building owners across Washington received $45 million in Clean Buildings Performance Grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The awarded building owners, which include private and public entities, will use the funds to make energy-efficient upgrades that support compliance with the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).
Bellevue’s Soccer Team Launches Community Ownership Campaign | Downtown Bellevue Network
Midlakes United, Bellevue’s first USL2 pre-professional soccer club, has launched a community ownership campaign on WeFunder, allowing local residents to invest in the team starting at $100 per share. The campaign, running through April 30, 2025, aims to give fans a stake in the city’s first USL franchise.
Bellevue College to Host Health Sciences Spring Open House
Bellevue College is excited to host the Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute (HSEWI) Spring Open House April 24-25.
President’s Message: Department of Education, Free Speech, and Immigration Enforcement
I want to take a moment to share important updates regarding the U.S. Department of Education, free speech at Bellevue College, and potential immigration enforcement on campus.
200+ Come Together During Bellevue College President’s Annual Breakfast
Hundreds of community members gathered at Bellevue College on March 13 for the president’s annual breakfast, “Transforming Together,” an event focused on preparing the future workforce in Washington state and beyond.
Bellevue College to Host Discovery Day This Weekend | 425 Magazine
Are you interested in exploring Bellevue College’s academic programs, campus life, and student resources? If so, the college is hosting a Discovery Day on March 8 for prospective students, their families, and community members.
President’s Message: State Budget
In a news conference yesterday, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a series of recommended cost-saving measures to help resolve a nearly $16 billion budget shortfall.
Achieving the Dream Names 23 Colleges as Leaders in Student Success; Bellevue College Among Honorees | Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Highlighting excellence in community college education, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has named 23 institutions as either Leader Colleges or Leader Colleges of Distinction for 2025.