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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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President’s Message: Expanding International Education Partnerships
I’m incredibly excited to announce a recent successful trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President’s Message: 60 Years of Transforming Lives
Next year is a monumental year for Bellevue College. In 2026, we will celebrate our institution’s 60th anniversary. Whether you started at Bellevue College last month or have been here for 40-plus years, you are part of our history and are essential to our future.
College Extends Partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo
Bellevue College’s president and leadership team recently traveled to Africa to sign an extension agreement with Complexe Scolaire Bellevue, a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school complex located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lead + Follow: Bellevue College’s David May | 425 Magazine
This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features David May, president of Bellevue College since 2023.
Bellevue College Receives $1.8M from Late Educator | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College recently accepted a $1.8 million donation to the Bellevue College Foundation from the late Daniel J. LaFond, a former instructor and counselor at the school.
Washington Supreme Court Brings Justice to the Classroom
Washington State’s Supreme Court justices left the marble halls of the Temple of Justice in Olympia and brought their proceedings directly to Bellevue College for two days, Nov. 12–13, as part of the Traveling Court program.
Late Counselor, Instructor Donates $1.8 Million to Bellevue College Foundation
Thousands of Bellevue College students will benefit from $1.8 million bequeathed to the Bellevue College Foundation by the late Daniel J. LaFond, a former instructor and counselor, who passed in October 2024.
Music and Theatre Performances Coming this Fall at Bellevue College
Community is Invited to Experience Local Arts and Entertainment
Washington Supreme Court Justices Will Hear Cases, Answer Questions from Public at Bellevue College, Nov. 12 – 13
Washington Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two appellate cases and answer questions from the public during a two-day visit to Bellevue College.
Aspen Institute Names Bellevue College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize
Today, the Aspen Institute named Bellevue College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. This is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.