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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.
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Bellevue College Breaks Ground on $54M Project for Arts and Innovation | 425 Business
Bellevue College on Thursday celebrated the start of its newest addition — a $54-million project for arts and student innovation known as the W Building, which is set to open in winter 2027.
Zeta Phi Beta Honors Three Young Women With 2025 Shareece S. Hayes Scholarships | The Seattle Medium
Scholarship recipient Leilah Spalding is a Running Start student at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College Hosting Job Fair This Week | 425 Business
Bellevue College hosted its annual Networking and Job Fair on May 7 — an event that looks to give job seekers a chance to network with recruiters and learn from professional organizations about what they’re looking for in employees.
Auburn Riverside names Heidi Hillis as new volleyball coach | Auburn Reporter
Former Bellevue College volleyball player Heidi Hillis selected as Auburn Riverside High School coach.
Monroe Catholic senior Shannel Kovalsky signs with Bellevue College basketball | Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Basketball player Shannel Kovalsky chooses Bellevue College.
Best of 425: 2025 | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College earned the Best of 425 designation for the college category.
Forks High School Announces 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian | Forks Forum
Belinda Ramirez-Jeronimo earned the title of Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Running Start program and plans to continue her prerequisites at Bellevue College. Belinda aims to enter the college’s Radiologic Technology program and pursue a career in Computed Tomography (CT) or mammography.
Bellevue College Program Gives Business Students Career Advantage | 425 Business
Bellevue College is highlighting its Business Leadership Community program, which is designed to help students explore vocations to narrow down their career choices, build networking skills, and learn how to dress and conduct themselves professionally.
4 Bellevue College Students Selected for the All-Washington Academic Team | 425 Magazine
Four Bellevue College students were recently honored at a ceremony held at South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey for their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
Asian students among Bellevue College honorees | Northwest Asian Weekly
Four Bellevue College students earned recognition on the 2025 All-Washington (All-WA) Academic Team for their academic excellence and community involvement.