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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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Community colleges are the unsung heroes of American education | The Seattle Times
In a Seattle Times op-ed, Bellevue College President Dr. David May shares his thoughts on the value of higher education and the role community colleges can take in educating the workforce.
Bellevue College Adopts New 2024 Climate Action Plan | 425 Business
Bellevue College has announced that it will begin using electric vehicles, installing a Solar Plus Storage system, and enhancing biodiversity as part of its ongoing efforts to decrease its carbon footprint and become carbon neutral by 2050.
Snapshots | Community College Daily
Washington’s Bellevue College has a new Climate Action Plan, which outlines activities to become carbon neutral by 2050. Two projects of note include a solar storage system and a fleet of new electric vehicles. (Photo: Bellevue College)
Bellevue College Taking Steps Toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050
With the goal to become carbon neutral by 2050, Bellevue College is taking several steps to improve its carbon footprint, including transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles, improving biodiversity, and installing a Solar plus Storage system on campus, among others. These actions and more are outlined in its new Climate Action Plan.
6 Best RN to BSN Programs in Washington | NursingProcess
Bellevue College ranked No. 2 for best accredited RN to BSN Programs in Washington state in 2024.
Bellevue College to Remove Trees on Campus
To reduce the spread of tree pathogens, Bellevue College will begin removing dead and diseased trees on campus starting June 28. Of the college’s 2,524 trees located on its 102-acre campus, 134 are slated for removal (16 deemed hazardous and 66 of which are dead).
Bellevue College embarks on $54M remodel, addition project at South Bellevue campus | Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College (BC) is aiming to break ground next summer on a $54 million remodel/addition project at its campus in South Bellevue.
Bellevue College Announces 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2024 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates.
City Scene | Bellevue Lifestyle
Bellevue Lifestyle features the Bellevue College Foundation's annual gala in a photo spread on page 13.
DECA Team Wins 10th National Championship
For the 10th year in a row, Bellevue College DECA team members are national champions. The team traveled to Austin, Texas to compete in the collegiate DECA national championships from April 20-24. This latest national title continues the program’s winning tradition, following their win at the collegiate DECA state competition in February.