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College Ranked No. 1 in Washington in Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026’
Bellevue College, a public, open-admission institution serving students across Seattle's Eastside and the Puget Sound region's technology corridor, has been ranked the No. 1 college for women in Washington state in Newsweek's America's Best Colleges for Women 2026.
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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation? | Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Bellevue College Board of Trustees Chair Richard Leigh co-authored an opinion column about diverse representation in higher education leadership.
Bellevue College Foundation Brings Students’ Dreams to Life
To help students reduce debt, the Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships in the 2024-25 academic year. It is the largest amount the Foundation has awarded in its history.
President’s Message: Gratitude for College Community
Bellevue College Dr. David May reflects after extended suspended operations and expresses his gratitude for the college community.
President’s Message: End of Week Reflections
Bellevue College President Dr. David May addresses the community after a power outage caused suspended operations on campus.
Eleven Colleges and Universities Receive $75,000 in Catalyst Grants from Second Nature to Support Climate Action Projects | Second Nature
Bellevue College received $7,500 to replace small gas-powered grounds equipment with electric alternatives, reducing emissions, improving staff working conditions and air quality, and addressing equity issues.
Fukutaki inducted as Chair of ACCT board of directors | Northwest Asian Weekly
Richard Fukutaki, a member of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, has officially stepped into the role of board chair for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).
Bellevue College Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College recently announced five new members and one team have been inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
Bellevue College Trustee Inducted as Chair of ACCT Board of Directors
Bellevue College Trustee Richard Fukutaki was recently inducted as board chair into the ACCT Board of Directors.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Members, Team into Athletics Hall of Fame
The event celebrated the contributions of athletes, coaches, and supporters who have made a lasting impact on Bellevue College athletics and inspired future generations.
Turning experience into college credits | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College's dean of Enrollment Management was interviewed about the college's Academic Credit for Prior Learning offerings.