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College Ranked No. 1 in Washington in Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026’
Bellevue College, a public, open-admission institution serving students across Seattle's Eastside and the Puget Sound region's technology corridor, has been ranked the No. 1 college for women in Washington state in Newsweek's America's Best Colleges for Women 2026.
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Spreading climate science across the curriculum | Community College Daily
The climate justice across the curriculum model was developed by faculty at Bellevue College and North Seattle College, and the broader program came about due to requests from a group of college presidents, vice presidents of instruction and faculty members,
Rizi Mohammed: Protecting Society’s Most Vulnerable with Cybersecurity
Attending college as a single mother requires a lot of motivation, skills, and hard work. Yet the payoff can be economically and personally satisfying. That’s what one student, Rizikatu (Rizi) N. Mohammed, found at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College Night at Mariners Game to Bring Bulldogs, Alumni Together | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College is inviting anyone with a connection to the school to Bellevue College Night at the Mariners game on Sept. 13 at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.
Emma Staake: Rising Star in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, and Media Innovation | Explosion
Bellevue College alumna Emma Staake is recognized for her voice in helping shape the future of inclusive audio and media innovation.
Bellevue College Night at the Mariners to Bring Bulldogs, Alumni Together
Alumni, students, faculty, friends, community members, college employees, and anyone who has a connection to Bellevue College, is invited to celebrate Bellevue College Night at the Mariners at 6:40 PM on Saturday, Sept. 13 at T-Mobile Park.
New Bellevue College Foundation Board members | Northwest Asian Weekly
Two local businesswomen—including a Korean American tech executive—have joined the Bellevue College Foundation Board of Directors, giving back to a school they credit with shaping their lives.
President’s Message: Wrapping Up Summer, Looking Ahead to Fall
As the summer quarter closes, I hope you find time to rest and recharge before the new academic year begins. This summer was a busy one with our highest student enrollment since 2018.
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.