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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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Best College Towns in Washington | WorldAtlas
Seattle Metropolitan Area’s third-largest city, Bellevue, is located in King County’s Eastside region between Lake Washington to the west and Lake Sammamish to the east. The city is home to Bellevue College, the state’s third-largest higher education institution and the largest among the 34 institutions that form the Washington Community and Technical Colleges System. This public college offers various academic programs besides specialized education degrees and support programs for students with disabilities. With 10,200 residents, 1,300 businesses, and 45,000 employees, Downtown Bellevue is currently Washington’s second-largest city center. The city houses many sites of interest, including the Bellevue Arts Museum, KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Botanical Garden, and a small baseball stadium named Bannerwood Park.

Third-Party Data Breach Impacts BC Community Members
According to national news media reports, many businesses and organizations worldwide have been impacted by a cybersecurity incident related to a widely used filesharing application known as MOVEit Transfer.

New Bellevue College president looks to address declining enrollment | Puget Sound Business Journal
David May just moved across the state for a job.
After spending decades in Eastern Washington, the longtime professor and recent interim president at Eastern Washington University is taking up a new challenge...

The 10 Most Affordable Colleges in the USA
A recent announcement suggested that the government would begin to position colleges and universities based on how affordable colleges are. This new initiative takes into account not only tuition fees but how much money a student can expect to spend in an entire term on items such as student housing etc. Bellevue College ranks #10 on this list.

BC’s Ghashmari Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Dr. Ahmad Ghashmari, English Language Institute associate professor, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2023-2024 academic year. Ghashmari will be hosted by Jordan University of Science and Technology.

U.S. Department of State Awards Grants to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bolster international student mobility, including increasing the number of American students who study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announced today that 34 U.S. colleges and universities- including Bellevue College - were awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants through the 2023 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.

Meet Top Employers at the Spring Career Fair
On May 10, more than 50 of the area’s top employers will be on hand to meet with Bellevue College students, alumni, and community members seeking internships, jobs, and career opportunities.

Bellevue College Team Garners Top Spot in National DECA Competition | 425
Bellevue College’s DECA team was recognized as national champions for the ninth year in a row at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference from April 15-18 in Orlando, Florida.

Spring Into Earth Week
Bellevue College’s (BC) Office of Sustainability is holding a series of events through April 22 to celebrate Earth Week, an annual tradition that was launched in 2000 as a grassroots effort by faculty and students.

BC Welcomes the Community to Campus for Discovery Day
Bellevue College (BC) will host Discovery Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Success Center (U Building). The event is open to prospective students, parents, community members, and current students looking to transition their course of study.