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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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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.
Bellevue College’s International Guitar Series to Strike a Chord This Week | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College has announced that its six-event-long International Guitar Series is kicking off on Oct. 17, featuring three original compositions co-created with students from the college’s Guitar Ensemble class.
Feel Good Friday: A New ER, a Food Bank Fundraiser, and a Veteran Resource Fair | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College's Veterans Resource Fair was mentioned in a roundup of news.
International Guitar Series Connects Students to Composers
This year’s International Guitar Series at Bellevue College is about music exploration. World-renowned artists slated to perform on campus this academic year are known for their creative innovations in guitar music and performance. In addition to exposure to global guitar talent, students also get a unique opportunity to innovate alongside them.
Community Invited to Discovery Day Oct. 25
Join us at Discovery Day, an event that will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Student Success Center (U Building) on campus.
What to Expect from Bellevue College’s Japan Week | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College’s Japan Week is a six-day-long spotlight on Japanese culture, arts, and history.
Fall Fun and Spooky Surprises: Your Ultimate PNW Events Guide for October | Seattle Refined
Bellevue College's Japan Week is mentioned in a roundup of October events in the region.
College to Host Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 22
Veterans and the greater community are invited to attend Bellevue College’s annual Veterans Resource Fair for a chance to learn about the college and how veterans' benefits can be used to support educational goals.