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Bellevue College Receives Funding to Support Students’ Sexual Reproductive Health
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently awarded Bellevue College $75,000 to expand and support student sexual reproductive health awareness and education.
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Bellevue College Trustee Inducted as Chair of ACCT Board of Directors
Bellevue College Trustee Richard Fukutaki was recently inducted as board chair into the ACCT Board of Directors.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Members, Team into Athletics Hall of Fame
The event celebrated the contributions of athletes, coaches, and supporters who have made a lasting impact on Bellevue College athletics and inspired future generations.
Trustees, Community Raise $125K for Endowment, Scholarships
After serving more than 10 years on the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, Merisa Heu-Weller and her husband Daniel bequeathed one last parting gift – a $50,000 donation that led to a total of $125,000 donated to establish the Bellevue College Trustee Legacy Endowment.
Community Invited to Fall Discovery Day Oct. 19
All are invited to attend Bellevue College’s Discovery Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Student Success Center (U-Building) on campus.
Bellevue College Receives Funding to Support Students’ Sexual Reproductive Health
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently awarded Bellevue College $75,000 to expand and support student sexual reproductive health awareness and education.
College Receives Climate Justice, STEM Education Grant
Bellevue College recently received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its efforts to address climate change and improve STEM education using a social justice framework in the classroom.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Board of Trustees Member Desiré Sotelo
Bellevue College is pleased to announce the appointment of Desiré Sotelo to its Board of Trustees, effective Aug. 7. Appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee, Sotelo brings a broad range of experience, fostering diverse perspectives and making a positive impact on the community.
Bellevue College to Host 8th Annual Japan Week
The greater Eastside community is invited to attend Bellevue College’s eighth annual Japan Week, a series of events in which students will learn about Japanese culture and history, followed by a matsuri (festival) day open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Payscale Ranks Bellevue College No. 1 in Washington for Salary Potential, No. 8 in U.S.
Payscale ranks Bellevue College as the top-ranked college offering associate degrees in Washington state for salary potential and No. 8 in the entire U.S. for two-year degrees.
XR Lab Awards 10 Microgrants with National Science Foundation’s Support
As part of a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation, Bellevue College has initiated a series of microgrants designed to fuel Extended Reality (XR) research. The effort is part of Bellevue College’s commitment to place itself at the cutting edge of XR development.