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College Ranked No. 1 in Washington in Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026’
Bellevue College, a public, open-admission institution serving students across Seattle's Eastside and the Puget Sound region's technology corridor, has been ranked the No. 1 college for women in Washington state in Newsweek's America's Best Colleges for Women 2026.
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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.”
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.
Bellevue College and Western Washington University Establish Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreement
Students at Bellevue College now have a streamlined and guaranteed route to a bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University through a new transfer pathway partnership announced today by both institutions.
Join Exploring Pathways and Involvement Fair Jan. 21
Students are invited to join the winter Exploring Pathways and Involvement Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to learn more about BC Pathways and opportunities for getting involved.
Bellevue College | Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College announced that Jazmyn Clark, Smart Justice Policy program director at the ACLU of Washington, will be the keynote speaker of the college's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event.
President’s Message: Our Strategic Plan, Approved and Ready for What Comes Next
Dear Bellevue College community,
Yesterday, the Bellevue College Board of Trustees approved our new Strategic Plan. This is an important milestone. It belongs to everyone who helped create it and to everyone who will now work to make it real for our students, employees, and community.
The Athletes who Ran, Jumped, and Soared
Bellevue College’s 60th anniversary celebration extends beyond the classroom. It’s seen on the tracks, courts, and fields where the Bulldogs built their legacy.
Four Decades of Philanthropy
Courter Baseball Field. The NorthWest Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET). The Early Childhood Center. The Courter Family Pavilion. The Margaret Courter, Courter Family Interior Design, and Courter Athletic Scholarships. The Bellevue College Foundation. The Willard Geer Planetarium.
Basketball Alumna Turns Up the Heat with Award–Winning Cookbook
Hawa Hassan can answer what attracted her to Bellevue College with one word: “Basketball.” She played for the women’s team in 2002 and still recalls fondly her time as a Bulldog.
Alum Finds Success as Co-Founder of Popular Tutoring App
Marwan El-Rukby entered Bellevue College through Running Start in 2015. This first-generation American immigrant knew that he wanted to start a business. He completed his business associate degree at age 20.