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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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New BAS in Cybersecurity Launched
Bellevue College (BC) has announced the creation of a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity. The degree meets the explicit need employers have identified for systems administrators and security analysts by providing a pathway to the baccalaureate for students with two-year technical associate degrees in IT. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing occupations…
Tombolo Institute Partners with Microsoft to Launch Program for Workforce Education
In collaboration with Microsoft Learn for Educators, Tombolo Institute is launching new courses to educate and prepare Washington professionals for successful careers in technology. These courses allow students to develop the most in-demand technical skills and the opportunity to earn industry recognized Microsoft Certifications upon course completion. The courses from Tombolo aim to equip students…
Original BC Musical Debuted to First In-Person Audience Since Start of COVID-19
Bellevue College recently presented A Stormy Night at the Queen City Speakeasy. The musical from Tammi Doyle (director), Aimee Hong (musical director), and Jenna Spinei (choreographer) premiered on Wednesday, Mar. 2 and ran through Saturday, Mar. 5. The BC Theatre Arts event told the story of the Queen City Speakeasy, one of the hottest bars…
A Great Career in Healthcare, and You Don’t Have to Wear Scrubs
A Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and Leadership Opens Doors to Increased Pay and Satisfaction The job market’s hot, but where is it hottest? Where do average salaries run over $100K? It’s healthcare management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that there will be 30% growth in the field of medical and health service managers over…
What Should the Future of Bellevue College Be?
Public invited to town halls on setting college priorities Want to have a say in the future of Bellevue College (BC)? Two town halls are set to gather community input as part of the Priorities Project, an initiative launched by the college’s Board of Trustees to identify the priorities and values that will guide the…
6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair
The 6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. This free event is open to the public and is geared toward aspiring college students with disabilities as well as the families and educators in their lives. “I am very happy with my decision to…
New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree
Provides Path to High Demand Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that typically requires job applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Bellevue College (BC) is responding to this industry need by offering a new Information Systems and Technology (ITS) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a Concentration in AI beginning…
A Tribute to Professor Dale Hoffman
Last spring, math professor Dale Hoffman retired after teaching at Bellevue College for thirty-seven years. The following is a special tribute written and compiled by Business Transfer professor Leslie Lum about his impact on colleagues, students, and the community. by Leslie Lum I first met Dale Hoffman over 20 years ago as a newly minted…
Building a Virtual Community, and Cultural Understanding, One Sugar Skull at a Time
When BC student and Latinx Students Affinity Coordinator Jordana Gouveia was faced with creating a monthlong series of virtual events to engage students with Latin culture, she wasn’t daunted. Her prior experience coordinating a virtual tea-tasting event for the Asian Pacific Island Student Organization last spring had been a hit. “We mailed the tea to…
Amazon Collaborates with BC to Support Students
Today the Bellevue College Foundation announced a new collaboration with Amazon that offers Bellevue College (BC) students more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications, and pathways to pursue internships and employment with AWS customers and partners. In addition, Amazon is providing $100,000 in funding for student scholarships and emergency aid. Many BC students…