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Join Exploring Pathways Oct. 23

The Exploring Pathways event series is designed to help current Bellevue College students learn more about the focus areas in each of the eight BC Pathways at the college.

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Ukrainian refugee shares her story, raises awareness | KIRO 7

Bellevue College student shares story of escaping war in Ukraine with her family.

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Bellevue College Awarded $500K National Science Foundation Grant | 425 Magazine

The National Science Foundation has awarded Bellevue College a $500,000 grant to help the college continue its efforts to address climate change and improve STEM education using a social-justice framework in the classroom.

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Bellevue College’s Discovery Day Set for This Weekend | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College's Discovery Day welcomes everyone in the community. The event gives people the opportunity to learn about the college, its programs, and services available for students.

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How to Find Autism-Friendly Colleges | U.S. News & World Report

Bellevue College's Neurodiversity Navigators is featured in a story about how to find college programs for people who have autism.

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Trustees, Community Raise $125K for Endowment, Scholarships

After serving more than 10 years on the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, Merisa Heu-Weller and her husband Daniel bequeathed one last parting gift – a $50,000 donation that led to a total of $125,000 donated to establish the Bellevue College Trustee Legacy Endowment. 

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Bellevue College Appoints New Board of Trustees Member | 425 Business

Bellevue College Board of Trustees member Desiré Sotelo began her first term with the board at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year.

Discovery Day, Saturday October 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Student Success Center (U-Building).

Community Invited to Fall Discovery Day Oct. 19 

All are invited to attend Bellevue College’s Discovery Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Student Success Center (U-Building) on campus. 

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Lane receives Toys for Kids $5K Hendu Scholarship | Mercer Island Reporter

Bellevue College Running Start student recognized for her dedication to her studies with the Hendu scholarship.

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Bellevue College Receives Funding to Support Students’ Sexual Reproductive Health 

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently awarded Bellevue College $75,000 to expand and support student sexual reproductive health awareness and education.