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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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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.

Eleven Colleges and Universities Receive $75,000 in Catalyst Grants from Second Nature to Support Climate Action Projects | Second Nature
Bellevue College received $7,500 to replace small gas-powered grounds equipment with electric alternatives, reducing emissions, improving staff working conditions and air quality, and addressing equity issues.

Fukutaki inducted as Chair of ACCT board of directors | Northwest Asian Weekly
Richard Fukutaki, a member of the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, has officially stepped into the role of board chair for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).

Bellevue College Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College recently announced five new members and one team have been inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

Bellevue College Trustee Inducted as Chair of ACCT Board of Directors
Bellevue College Trustee Richard Fukutaki was recently inducted as board chair into the ACCT Board of Directors.

Bellevue College Welcomes New Members, Team into Athletics Hall of Fame
The event celebrated the contributions of athletes, coaches, and supporters who have made a lasting impact on Bellevue College athletics and inspired future generations.

Turning experience into college credits | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College's dean of Enrollment Management was interviewed about the college's Academic Credit for Prior Learning offerings.