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We’re making headlines at Bellevue College. Take a look at the latest events, innovations, and student achievements detailed in our news and stories. From alumni profiles to institutional success, we are proud of the stories that make Bellevue College the region's college of choice.
Inclusion and Access: Meeting Students Where They Are
Walk through Bellevue College on any Tuesday afternoon, and you’ll see a campus community that reflects the diversity of the students it serves.
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Action Figure: As ACCT Chair, Rich Fukutaki has a vision of what’s needed to create “Trustee 2.0.” | ACCT Trustee Quarterly
Rich Fukutaki, Bellevue College trustee and the chair of the ACCT Board of Directors, is featured in the winter edition of ACCT's Trustee Quarterly.
President’s Message: Dear Colleague Letter
Bellevue College is aware of the recent “Dear Colleague” letter sent by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on Feb. 14, 2025.
Achieving the Dream honors 2025 Leader Colleges and Leader Colleges of Distinction | Odessa American
Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility, proudly announces that 23 colleges have earned Leader College or Leader College of Distinction status, recognitions of excellence bestowed annually upon deserving institutions within the organization’s network.
Achieving the Dream honors 2025 Leader Colleges and Leader Colleges of Distinction | Yahoo! News
Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility, proudly announces that 23 colleges have earned Leader College or Leader College of Distinction status.
Bellevue College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as 2025 Leader College
Bellevue College announced today that it has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities.
Bellevue College to Host Discovery Day on March 8
Bellevue College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to Discovery Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 8.
George Fleming: A Trailblazer In Politics, Sports, And Civil Rights | The Seattle Medium
Bellevue College's N Building, named the Pritchard-Fleming Building, is named after the late George Fleming.
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees for Under $10,000 Revolutionize Higher Education | Yahoo! Finance
Bellevue College is among other colleges written about in coverage on the availability of bachelor's degree programs for under $10,000.
Apprenti, Bellevue College, and Christina Riley Partner to Build Tribal IT Apprenticeship Advisory Board | Apprenti
Apprenti, a national leader in registered tech apprenticeships, Bellevue College, Washington state’s largest open-admission institution, and consultant and tribal liaison Christina Riley, are leading an initiative in collaboration with Washington State Tribes.
President’s Message: Federal Funding Pause
In this fast-paced news cycle, an update has just been issued that the U.S. administration has rescinded the executive order calling for a pause on all federal grant and loan funding.