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Changing the Game: Learning Chemistry While Incarcerated

Most educators love teaching classes with engaged students. One such class that Dr. Sonya Doucette, a chemistry professor at Bellevue College, taught was filled with 18 curious, attentive, and excited-to-learn students. They were also incarcerated.

Brandon Ting in restaurant.

Tacoma finally has a destination for xiao long bao. It’s sleek and already busy | The News Tribune

Bellevue College alum Brandon Ting opens new Supreme Dumplings location.

A student celebrating graduation on T-Mobile Field

T-Mobile Park to Host Bellevue College Commencement June 27

Bellevue College's Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 27 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Bellevue College President David May, artist Erin Shigaki, and activist Stan Shikuma stand in front of the Never Again is Now mural on the Bellevue College campus.

College Installs Permanent ‘Never Again is Now’ Mural on Campus 

More than 100 community members gathered to remember, grieve, celebrate, and commemorate the permanent installation of the “Never Again is Now” mural on Bellevue College’s campus.

Naselle grads Mylee Dunagan and Aine Martin make a celebratory exit following the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 13, at Naselle High School.

Naselle celebrates ‘strong willed’ senior class: Grads overcome, ‘exceed expectations’ in pursuit of their dreams | Chinook Observer

Milo Schell was honored as a recent graduate and plans to study nuclear medicine technology at Bellevue College.

Soroptimist awards $12,500 to FHHS girls during graduation | The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Fundraiser raises money for student scholarships, including for one student who intends to study diagnostic ultrasound at Bellevue College.

Mural of two Japanese children during World War II on Bellevue College campus wall.

Bellevue College enshrines ‘Never Again is Now’ as permanent art | Northwest Asian Weekly

More than 200 people gathered under bright sunshine and the 77-degree temperature at Bellevue College (BC)’s Fountain Courtyard on June 11 to witness the permanent installation of “Never Again is Now,” an 11-foot mural depicting two Japanese American children.

Fifty high school students, including six from Kent, were recogized in Renton on Stem Signing Day.

Kent high school graduates honored on STEM Signing Day | Kent Reporter

High school senior Diana Phan honored for planning to attend Bellevue College at 2026 STEM Signing Day at Kentridge High School.

Two people hug in front of the Never Again is Now mural on Bellevue College's campus.

Bellevue College rededicates ‘Never Again Is Now’ mural | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College rededicated its “Never Again is Now” mural as a permanent artwork on the Eastside campus Thursday, June 11.

City of Bellevue.

Doing Business in … Bellevue | 425 Business

Bellevue College is among the top 10 largest employers (by number of employees) in the city of Bellevue.