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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.
College to Host ‘Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment’ Ceremony June 11
Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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King County Awards $1.2 Million to Veterans Program
Thanks to a $1.2 million King County grant, Bellevue College will soon be able to provide case management and funding assistance to underserved student veterans. The grant is aimed at equity, supporting those who have low income, a disability, are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, homeless, or re-entering society from incarceration.
Grant to Help Bring Nanopore Technology to STEM Classrooms
Under a microscope, some crab larvae look the same.
But, thanks to a new grant, Bellevue College students and faculty are using nanopore technology to rapidly identify the unique DNA of multiple crab species this summer.
I-BEST Program Supports Better Futures
Having come to the United States from Nicaragua, speaking Spanish and wanting a better future for herself and her family, Lissette (Lisa) Echeverria enrolled at Bellevue College.
Sports Association Honors Bellevue College Teams, Athletes
The Northwest Athletic Conference, a regional sports association, honored two Bellevue College teams and two student athletes at its annual Hall of Fame event in June.
Student Balances Career with Pursuing a BAS in Business Management and Technology
Veronika Pshenytska loves her current job analyzing marketing data and executing plans for clients at Accenture. The international consulting firm is one of the largest in the world, helping corporations meet their goals through the latest technology.
Model UN Program wins Distinguished Delegation Award at National Conference
Bellevue College’s Model United Nations program was recently awarded a Distinguished Delegation Award at the 2025 National Model United Nations conference. Representing Norway, 18 students and two advisors from the program — which includes an academic class, as well as an extracurricular club — traveled to New York this spring.
Alum Ross Ishikawa’s Illustrations Illuminate Japanese American History
Bellevue College and the King County Library System have partnered to celebrate alumnus Ross Ishikawa, a Northwest artist who illustrated the graphic novel, “We Hereby Refuse,” at an event on July 31 on campus.
College Announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates. This year's ceremony will be held on June 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
Ben Brandow Named KBCS Interim General Manager
Ben Brandow, a long-time KBCS employee, was selected as the new interim general manager.
College Breaks Ground to Expand Space for Arts, Student Innovation
Bellevue College broke ground on a new arts building on May 15, embarking on the expansion of its total building footprint to more than 1 million square feet on a 100-acre campus. The new building will pave the way for an improved, modern student experience that supports innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary education.