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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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Japan Week Brings Arts, Traditions, and Fun to Bellevue
Join the 10th annual Japan Week festival, Oct. 5-10, at Bellevue College. Japan Week events showcase the arts, traditions, and history of the Land of the Rising Sun.
College in the High School Program Achieves Accreditation Milestone
Many high school students who want to save money on college have a newly accredited option: Bellevue College’s College in the High School program.
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.
How Finance Club Set This Alum on His Career Path
When Hugo Beal enrolled at Bellevue College, the plan was mainly to raise his GPA as a Running Start student.
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.
Bellevue College is New Location of King County Elections Ballot Drop Box
Bellevue College is pleased to be the latest recipient of a King County Elections drive-up ballot drop box.
Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated
Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.
T-Mobile Park to Host Bellevue College Commencement June 27
Bellevue College's Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 27 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
College Installs Permanent ‘Never Again is Now’ Mural on Campus
More than 100 community members gathered to remember, grieve, celebrate, and commemorate the permanent installation of the “Never Again is Now” mural on Bellevue College’s campus.
At the Corner of Education and Healthcare
As demand for healthcare workers continues to grow, Bellevue College has become a steady source of trained professionals through its Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs.