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Bellevue College Board of Trustees Adopts New Mission and Vision
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt new mission and vision statements for the college on Wednesday, April 23.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.