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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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Alum Ross Ishikawa’s Illustrations Illuminate Japanese American History
Bellevue College and the King County Library System have partnered to celebrate alumnus Ross Ishikawa, a Northwest artist who illustrated the graphic novel, “We Hereby Refuse,” at an event on July 31 on campus.
Summer Running Start classes give WA students bigger jump on college | The Seattle Times
Bellevue College Running Start student Michell Natale will graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate degree this spring. Last summer, he took college classes in hiking and rock climbing at Bellevue College, allowing him to take a PE credit he needed to graduate, as well as a class in Arabic.
College Announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates. This year's ceremony will be held on June 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
Who’s Entering College? Let’s Rethink Today’s College Freshman | Study.com
Bellevue College's Multicultural Services is mentioned as a positive example of smart and inclusive student support.
House of Wisdom students and tutors of the month for May 2025 | My Edmonds News
Bellevue College student John was honored as a Tutor of the Month. He tutors at Kumon and is pursuing a degree in applied accounting.
Bellevue College planetarium gets a ‘phenomenal upgrade’ | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College's Willard Geer Planetarium recently upgraded its 16-year-old projector with a new one that's light years ahead.
Bellevue College breaks ground on $54M W Building | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College has broken ground on a $54 million project at its South Bellevue campus that will provide new opportunities for students pursuing the arts, as well as an expansive makerspace.
Bellevue College breaks ground on $54 million arts hub | Puget Sound Business Journal
Bellevue College has started construction on a 56,618-square-foot building that will serve as a hub for its arts department.
Ben Brandow Named KBCS Interim General Manager
Ben Brandow, a long-time KBCS employee, was selected as the new interim general manager.
Bellevue College Breaks Ground on $54M Project for Arts and Innovation | 425 Business
Bellevue College on Thursday celebrated the start of its newest addition — a $54-million project for arts and student innovation known as the W Building, which is set to open in winter 2027.