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Bellevue College Launches New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree | 425 Business

Bellevue College is responding to industry need for more graduates trained in artificial intelligence (AI) by offering a new degree next fall — a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a concentration in AI.

“Advisory committee members, including those that work at Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, have recommended adding an AI concentration, and are excited about this new addition to the curriculum,” Alysa Kelsey, program manager for the college’s information technology programs, said in a news release.

Gary Locke Keynotes Anti-Hate Summit | Northwest Asian Weekly

"The first Asian governor of Washington state and Bellevue College's interim president gave the keynote speech on Oct. 18 at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, a virtual conference dedicated to “honor the global victims of hate by breaking down silos, exchanging ideas, and engaging in prioritized actions against hate.” In his speech, Locke discussed the importance of fighting hate after the history of anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. and his own experience overcoming hate as an Asian American."

Bellevue’s Tech Economy Growing, but Growth is Not Without Challenges | 425 Business

"Supporting the workforce development pipeline between employers, Bellevue College, the University of Washington, and coding schools is vital, as is training and retraining adults.."

Amazon Expands Collaboration with Bellevue College for Job Training, Student Assistance | 425 Business

"Bellevue College (BC) students will get more opportunities to earn Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications and pursue internships and employment with AWS customers and partners under a new collaboration announced this week between the Bellevue College Foundation and Amazon."

As Big Tech grows in the pandemic, Seattle area grows with it | Seattle Times

"The University of Washington has multiple campuses in the region serving more than 60,000 students and supplying graduates to fill entry-level programming, research and data analytics jobs. Seattle University, Bellevue College, a network of community colleges and others add to the pipeline."

Bellevue College picks team of Clark and LMN for new building | Daily Journal of Commerce

"The team of Clark Construction and LMN Architects is in line to get the contract for a new academic building at Bellevue College."

Bellevue College Host Fifth Annual Japan Week | 425 Magazine

"Bellevue College's (BC) fifth annual Japan Week is this week. Japan Week is an opportunity for BC students to explore Japanese history and culture throughout the week."

Amazon, Microsoft Execs: Team Effort Needed to Address Eastside Growth | 425 Business

"Amazon’s Huseman also sees opportunity at Bellevue College. He noted that it offers a bachelor’s degree in computer science, which inspired Amazon to help champion a new state law for all state community colleges to offer a four-year computer science degree."

Yakima native, college professor considers Sept. 11’s impact on Muslim Americans | Yakima Herald-Republic

"Salam Awad was born and raised in Yakima. Her parents live here, and she continues to live here, working remotely as she begins her new job as an assistant professor of political science at Bellevue College near Seattle.

An adjunct professor of political science at Central Washington University for the past three years, Awad’s areas of expertise and teaching interests include international law, human rights and social movements, with a focus on the Middle East."

BIPOC business surge: Upcoming digital workshop and deep-dive seminar series to support BIPOC businesses in the new normal | NW Asian Weekly

"There is huge buzz about the impact of the pandemic on business startups. In 2020 4.3 million businesses were started, a 24% increase over 2019. At the end of July 2021, the uptick was even bigger with a 41% increase over 2020."