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Bellevue College is New Location of King County Elections Ballot Drop Box
Bellevue College is pleased to be the latest recipient of a King County Elections drive-up ballot drop box.
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College to Host MLK Day Keynote on ‘Building the Beloved Community’
Bellevue College will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a keynote address exploring how to build the just, compassionate society that Dr. King envisioned. The event, "Beloved Community: Building One Hope, One Humanity," takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 14
40 Under 40: 2026 | 425 Business
Three Bellevue College alumni join 425 Business's newest cohort of 40 Under 40 honorees.
Bellevue College Prepares for Accreditation Visit
Bellevue College will host a comprehensive accreditation site visit by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) on April 22–24, 2026.
How Bellevue College is Celebrating 60 | 425 Business
Bellevue College is turning 60 next year — and in honor of the milestone, it’s starting, in January, a year-long celebration encompassing a series of community events, an alumni award, and a new magazine.
College to Celebrate 60 Years of Transforming Lives
In January 2026, Bellevue College will launch a yearlong celebration in honor of its 60th anniversary. Through a series of community events, an alumni award, a new magazine, and a look back at the history that built Bellevue College, all are invited to share this momentous occasion.
President’s Message: Expanding International Education Partnerships
I’m incredibly excited to announce a recent successful trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President’s Message: 60 Years of Transforming Lives
Next year is a monumental year for Bellevue College. In 2026, we will celebrate our institution’s 60th anniversary. Whether you started at Bellevue College last month or have been here for 40-plus years, you are part of our history and are essential to our future.
College Extends Partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo
Bellevue College’s president and leadership team recently traveled to Africa to sign an extension agreement with Complexe Scolaire Bellevue, a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school complex located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lead + Follow: Bellevue College’s David May | 425 Magazine
This month’s edition of Lead + Follow — a Q&A section dedicated to further understanding the personal and professional mindsets of area business leaders — features David May, president of Bellevue College since 2023.
Bellevue College Receives $1.8M from Late Educator | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College recently accepted a $1.8 million donation to the Bellevue College Foundation from the late Daniel J. LaFond, a former instructor and counselor at the school.