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Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated
Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.
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Seattle-area restaurateur Brandon Ting wants a Supreme Dumplings in every US city | Puget Sound Business Journal
When Brandon Ting emigrated from Taiwan to study at Bellevue College, he could hardly speak a word of English.
Blaine class of 2026 reflects on high school career, looks forward to new beginnings | The Northern Light
Students Milo Dahl and Jack Baldwin have plans to attend Bellevue College and then transfer to the University of Washington.
Chin sisters receive Rotary Club of Mercer Island scholarships | Mercer Island Reporter
Bellevue College Running Start students and sisters Victoria and Stephanie Chin receive Rotary scholarships.
Shuttered Poulsbohemian shop now bringing blooms to Front Street | Kitsap Sun
Bellevue College student Brielle Woodsley opens Send Nodes Plant Shop in Poulsbo, Washington this spring.
Meet Oliver Au Yong, RTT, the newest proton therapy radiation therapist | Fred Hutch Cancer Center Blog
Alum Oliver Au Yong completed a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at Bellevue College, which was where he first learned about proton therapy.
Everything Monahan Studio’s Nicole Monahan Does in a Day | 425 Magazine
A profile feature story on Bellevue College drawing instructor Nicole Monahan.
Bellevue Civic Innovation Exchange Returns on June 3, Highlighting Digital Equity | Downtown Bellevue Network
Bellevue is preparing to host its second annual civic technology gathering, as regional partners return to downtown for the Civic Innovation Exchange on June 3, 2026 at the Meydenbauer Center.
Bellevue College Awarded $15K Grant to Support Learning Inclusivity | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College has been selected to receive a grant through Achieving the Dream's Learning Inclusive Futures Together initiative, a national effort designed to strengthen the transition from K–12 education to college for students with learning differences.
Seattle’s Steven Thompson nominated for NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award | The Seattle Times
Seattle Pride Hockey Association co-founder and president Steven Thompson is a Bellevue College alum.
Students pitch startups in regional TiE Young Entrepreneurs finals, vying to three-peat in global contest | GeekWire
More than 100 students competed at the recent TYE Seattle Chapter Finals at Bellevue College, with a team building an AI-powered email assistant taking first place and earning a spot in a global competition next month.