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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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Bellevue College Welcomes New Trustee Michelle Flowers-Taylor, Ed.D.
Bellevue College is pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its Board of Trustees, effective March 2026. Appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, Flowers-Taylor brings with her a unique perspective as a businesswoman, award-winning social justice media documentarian, and 1992 Bellevue College alumna.
9 Best Places To Live In Washington In 2026 | WorldAtlas
Bellevue College is mentioned in an article about the top cities in Washington state, which is said to be one of the best places to live in the US.
April: Earth Month Events Showcase Many Ways to Transform Lives
This April, Bellevue College's annual Earth Month will promote activities that support the health of the planet. Attendees can learn, shop, connect with others, and roll up their sleeves to help the community.
A defaced mural becomes permanent at Bellevue College | KUOW
A mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children in a U.S. Government incarceration camp during World War II.
Bellevue College to rededicate ‘Never Again is Now’ mural defaced in 2020 | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College plans to add the “Never Again is Now” mural as a permanent artwork on the Eastside campus, acknowledging the area’s history during World War II Japanese American incarceration — and acknowledging the censorship that occurred in 2020.
Incarceration mural will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College | King 5
A mural about Japanese-American incarceration during WWII will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College.
President’s Message: ATD Names BC Leader College of Distinction
I’m honored to announce Bellevue College has received national recognition from Achieving the Dream for the second year in a row.
Bellevue College | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility.
Bellevue College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction
Bellevue College announced today that it has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility.
Community Invited to Discovery Day, March 7
Bellevue College will welcome prospective students, families, and community members to Discovery Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Student Success Center (U Building), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE.