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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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BC Alert: Suspended Operations Thurs. 11/21
BC Alert: Bellevue College has suspended operations for Thursday, 11/21. Power is out. All classes, services, and events are cancelled. Housing remains open.
BC Alert: Suspended Operations Update 11/20
BC Alert: Power remains out and the grounds crew are clearing campus of debris, Wednesday, 11/20. Continue to check BC Alerts and email for updates.
BC Alert: Suspended Operations
BC Alert: The BC campus will suspend operations at 2pm today due to probable high winds. All classes, services, and events are cancelled beginning at 2pm.
Mariners make deal with Rays to reunite with local product | Seattle Sports
Austin Shenton, a Bellevue College alum who played baseball in the junior college ranks. joins the Seattle Mariners.
Music and Theatre Performances Coming this Fall
Bellevue College is more than an educational institution; it’s a venue for music, dance, and theatre performances from both students and world entertainers alike.
Marissa W. du Bois Is Bringing People Together Through Video Games | Grit Daily News
Through working in the gaming technology industry, Bellevue College Continuing Education alumna Marissa Willow du Bois brings people together with new and exciting experiences.
Meet the Seattle Inno Under 25 class of 2024 | Puget Sound Business Journal
Aung Thaung, a student assistant at Bellevue College's XR lab, was featured in the 2024 Seattle Inno Under 25. The class includes 16 leaders, all of whom are 25 or younger.
Seattle man with schizophrenia perseveres, and thrives, by helping others | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College Occupational Life Skills board member and alum Joey Wilson advocates for people with mental illness.
Best in Business: 2024 | 425 Business
Bellevue College's Continuing Education won a category in 425 Business' annual Best in Business awards.
BC ALERT: TEST
BC ALERT: URGENT: This is a TEST of the Bellevue College emergency notification system. There is no emergency or action needed at this time.