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HSD Employee Spotlight—Lilyanna McDade | Human Interests

Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department of the City of Seattle and recently graduated from Bellevue College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice.

New Foundation Board Members Give Back 

Two local businesswomen have joined the Bellevue College Foundation Board of Directors to give back to a college that, they say, has had such an impact on their lives. 

Washington State Named Top 5 in USA for Community Colleges in 2025 | Juan 92.5 FM

Bellevue College is highlighted as an institution known for its excellent academics, student support, and career readiness programs.

Feel Good Friday: New Flights, Education Funding, and a Local Milestone | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College faculty will introduce DNA technology to students in its Life Sciences and Molecular Biosciences programs this year.

Two students collaborate on a lab project.

Grant to Help Bring DNA Technology to Bellevue College Courses | 425 Business

Through a new grant funded by the Lockwood Foundation, Bellevue College faculty will introduce DNA technology to students in its Life Sciences and Molecular Biosciences programs this year.

Underserved Veterans To Benefit From $1.2M King County Grant To Bellevue College | The Seattle Medium

King County has awarded Bellevue College a $1.2 million grant to launch a pilot program supporting underserved student veterans.

Funding roundup | Community College Daily

Thanks to a $1.2 million King County grant, Bellevue College in Washington can soon provide more support to underserved student veterans.

Artist of the Week: Nick Mardon, Seattle-based guitarist, vocalist & songwriter | Seattle Refined

Seattle-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Nick Mardon is a Bellevue College Running Start alum.

Bellevue College Gets $1.2M for Veterans Program | 425 Business

Bellevue College recently accepted a $1.2 million grant from King County that will be used to provide case management and funding assistance to student veterans in need.

Bellevue College gets $1.2M grant to aid student veterans | KIRO 7

Bellevue College has received a $1.2 million grant from King County to support underserved student veterans through case management and funding assistance.