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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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A Look Back at Bellevue College’s History
From its modest start at a high school campus in 1966 to its 100-acre campus today, Bellevue College has seen its share of change in the last 60 years.
Late Counselor, Instructor Donates $1.8 Million to Bellevue College Foundation
Thousands of Bellevue College students will benefit from $1.8 million bequeathed to the Bellevue College Foundation by the late Daniel J. LaFond, a former instructor and counselor, who passed in October 2024.
1965: Eastside Community Comes Together to Campaign for Bellevue College
It started with a luncheon between two competing school district leaders. And ended with the entire Eastside rallying behind a campaign to place a Bellevue college on the map.
The DNA of Learning: Three Generations of Mauldins at Bellevue College
For over five decades, at least one member of the Mauldin family has contributed to the excellence of Bellevue College.