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Washington Supreme Court Brings Justice to the Classroom

Washington State’s Supreme Court justices left the marble halls of the Temple of Justice in Olympia and brought their proceedings directly to Bellevue College for two days, Nov. 12–13, as part of the Traveling Court program.

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Late Counselor, Instructor Donates $1.8 Million to Bellevue College Foundation  

Thousands of Bellevue College students will benefit from $1.8 million bequeathed to the Bellevue College Foundation by the late Daniel J. LaFond, a former instructor and counselor, who passed in October 2024. 

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Music and Theatre Performances Coming this Fall at Bellevue College 

Community is Invited to Experience Local Arts and Entertainment

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Washington Supreme Court Justices Will Hear Cases, Answer Questions from Public at Bellevue College, Nov. 12 – 13

Washington Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two appellate cases and answer questions from the public during a two-day visit to Bellevue College.

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Aspen Institute Names Bellevue College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize 

Today, the Aspen Institute named Bellevue College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. This is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.  

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How IIDA’s Student Mentoring Program Shaped a Career at IA Interior Architects | i+s

Bellevue College Jenna Morrison was mentored through the IIDA Student Mentoring Program.

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Bellevue College’s International Guitar Series to Strike a Chord This Week | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College has announced that its six-event-long International Guitar Series is kicking off on Oct. 17, featuring three original compositions co-created with students from the college’s Guitar Ensemble class.

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Feel Good Friday: A New ER, a Food Bank Fundraiser, and a Veteran Resource Fair | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College's Veterans Resource Fair was mentioned in a roundup of news.

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International Guitar Series Connects Students to Composers 

This year’s International Guitar Series at Bellevue College is about music exploration. World-renowned artists slated to perform on campus this academic year are known for their creative innovations in guitar music and performance. In addition to exposure to global guitar talent, students also get a unique opportunity to innovate alongside them. 

Discovery Day: Saturday October 25, 10am to 2pm

Community Invited to Discovery Day Oct. 25 

Join us at Discovery Day, an event that will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Student Success Center (U Building) on campus.