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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Take 5 with Sheila Lozan
Sheila Lozan is a CPA, associate professor, and program chair for BC’s popular Business Administration Transfer Program that prepares students to finish their bachelor’s at a public university. Lozan previously spent 10 years as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers. On campus, she’s well known for teaching beyond the textbook and helping students gain the experience and…
Bellevue College Statement on the Death of Former President Dr. Jerry Weber
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Jerry Weber, former President of Bellevue College. Dr. Weber had recently been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and died at home on November 11, 2020 with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. Dr. Weber served as Bellevue College…
BC Provides Flu Shots to Students, Faculty, Staff
Experts recommend flu shots every year as the weather chills, but this year, coronavirus’ prevalence in the U.S. makes flu prevention even more important. A combination of both viruses, or one after the other, may lead to serious, negative health outcomes, respiratory health and overall ability to recover. To top it off, experts are not…
When You’re the First in Your Family to Go to College
Students share their inspirational stories for National First-Generation College Student Day Growing up in San Diego, Quiniece Hubbard didn’t find a lot of encouragement to attend college. Her parents weren’t college graduates, so she didn’t have family to turn to for help. A college degree just didn’t seem attainable. Quiniece Hubbard Last spring Hubbard earned…
Bellevue College Early Learning Center is Open, Accepting New Students
The Bellevue College Early Learning Center (ELC) is now open and accepting new students. Current openings are available for children 1 to 6 years of age in the toddler and preschool classrooms. “We’re excited to offer the opportunity for community enrollment at this time,” said ELC Director, Lisa Alvarez Miller. The ELC serves the children…
New Executive Director Named at Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology
Bellevue College has named Brianna Rockenstire as the new Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology. Rockenstire will work to create opportunities for Information Technology students and industry partners across the state.
Taking the Leap
In the spring of 2013, Charmaine “Cid” Canja fulfilled her mother and father’s lifelong dream. She became a nurse. It was the culmination of her parents’ sacrifice, long working hours, and for Canja, intense studying. Of the 35,000 people taking the Philippine National Licensure Exam, she placed fifth. The problem was, she didn’t want to be a nurse. Learn how a STEM to Stern class inspired her to switch gears, and discover a new passion for engineering.
Border Stories
Water bottles left in the middle of a desert on the Tijuana/San Diego border with messages of hope written in Spanish. Children’s clothes and toys abandoned by the dried-up husk of a bush. A mother, attorney and activist, separated from her teenage daughter in the U.S., standing by the wall on the Mexican side with an upraised fist, defiant and undeterred. These were just a few of the moments that struck BC alum Mari McMenamin on a whirlwind journey to tell the story of life at the Mexico/Southern California border for 91.3 KBCS, BC’s award-winning community radio station serving the Seattle-Tacoma region.
Mastering the High Art of Ramen
When Brandon Ting, founder and CEO of Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya, a growing international chain of ramen restaurants, first arrived at Bellevue College, he was placed into English Level 2 for non-English speakers. The subject had been his worst in Taiwan. “They felt sorry for me,” said Ting. “When I arrived, I couldn’t even spell,…
Prepare Your Business for the Effects of COVID-19
New course offering from the Tombolo Institute The Tombolo Institute is excited to introduce a new program, Innovation Lab. The intensive, seven-week program is designed to help businesses acquire relevant business knowledge and adapt to the changed economic environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Startup425, the institute will offer this program with no tuition…