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A defaced mural becomes permanent at Bellevue College | KUOW

A mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children in a U.S. Government incarceration camp during World War II.

Seattle artist Erin Shigaki talks with people at Bellevue College in front of her “Never Again is Now” mural.

Bellevue College to rededicate ‘Never Again is Now’ mural defaced in 2020 | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College plans to add the “Never Again is Now” mural as a permanent artwork on the Eastside campus, acknowledging the area’s history during World War II Japanese American incarceration — and acknowledging the censorship that occurred in 2020.

Incarceration mural will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College | King 5

A mural about Japanese-American incarceration during WWII will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College.

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Bellevue College | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Bellevue College has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility.

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The Ethics and Artistics of Generative AI | Teachers and Writers Magazine

Bellevue College instructor Dan Tremaglio dives into ChatGPT as someone who teaches creative writing and literature.

Matt Edwards with the Madrona K-8 Jazz Ensemble. (Photos courtesy Matt Edwards)

Madrona K-8 Jazz Ensemble honored at Bellevue College Jazz Festival | My Edmonds News

For the second year in a row, the Madrona K-8 Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Matt Edwards, earned one of three “Outstanding Ensemble” awards at the 28th Annual Bellevue College Jazz Festival Friday, Feb. 6.

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Politics are everywhere. Is Super Bowl 2026 different? | The Seattle Times

Sebastian Mayer, a political-science professor at Bellevue College, discusses politics in sports.

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Lenovo’s Qira is a Bet on Ambient, Cross-device AI—and on a New Kind of Operating System | TechSpective

Associate Adjunct Professor at Bellevue College Daniel Rasmus provides a unique perspective on Lenovo’s Qira.

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Her mother died. Why she brings it up every time a new semester begins. | The Enquirer

On a gloomy Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, one of my most driven and responsible students sent me a message before class asking if I could stay on Zoom after the meeting to talk about something “personal.”

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Bellevue College, Western Washington University Unveil Transfer Admission Agreement | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College, in partnership with Western Washington University, has announced a new transfer pathway that guarantees admission to Western for Bellevue College students who complete a transfer degree.