News and Stories
We’re making headlines at Bellevue College. Take a look at the latest events, innovations, and student achievements detailed in our news and stories. From alumni profiles to institutional success, we are proud of the stories that make Bellevue College the region's college of choice.
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.
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Entrepreneur Brandon Ting Selected as Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awardee
Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award at Bellevue College’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser was a significant milestone for Brandon Ting, who credits the college with his success as an entrepreneur in the United States.
College Awarded LIFT Grant to Expand Support for Students with Learning Differences
Bellevue College has been selected to receive a $15,000 grant through Achieving the Dream's Learning Inclusive Futures Together (LIFT) initiative — a national effort dedicated to strengthening the transition from K–12 education to college for students with learning differences.
Four Bellevue College Students Selected for 2026 All-Washington Academic Team
Four Bellevue College students are being recognized at the state level for their academic achievements this year.
PSE Grant Helps College Lower Carbon Emissions
Quietly humming on the roof of the Fitness Center/Gym (G Building), the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units fine-tune the indoor temperature. The units are invisible to the building occupants they serve. All are new, electric, and energy-efficient — with one exception.
Bellevue College Foundation Diamond Jubilee Raises $415,200 for Student Success
About 200 donors and community members gathered at Bellevue College this past weekend to raise funds for student success and celebrate the announcement of the college’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awardee – all in celebration of 60 years of transforming lives.
Music, Dance, and Drama Performances on Campus this Spring
In April, May, and June, Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts and Music departments will offer local arts and entertainment shows available to the entire community.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Trustee Michelle Flowers-Taylor, Ed.D.
Bellevue College is pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its Board of Trustees, effective March 2026. Appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, Flowers-Taylor brings with her a unique perspective as a businesswoman, award-winning social justice media documentarian, and 1992 Bellevue College alumna.
April: Earth Month Events Showcase Many Ways to Transform Lives
This April, Bellevue College's annual Earth Month will promote activities that support the health of the planet. Attendees can learn, shop, connect with others, and roll up their sleeves to help the community.
Foundation Diamond Jubilee Fundraiser to Be Held April 18
The Bellevue College Foundation is thrilled to invite the community to join the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Save the date for an evening that honors our past, celebrates the present, and looks to the future as the college commemorates 60 years of transforming lives.
Communication Professor Receives Fulbright International Education Administrators Award
With five study abroad programs to choose from, Bellevue College is one step closer to adding one more to the list of countries students can travel to.