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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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Bellevue College Awarded $500K National Science Foundation Grant | 425 Magazine
The National Science Foundation has awarded Bellevue College a $500,000 grant to help the college continue its efforts to address climate change and improve STEM education using a social-justice framework in the classroom.
Educators use extended reality tech to immerse students in new learning experiences | GeekWire
Christina Sciabarra has $1,000 and the beginnings of a plan to infiltrate the plant world. Sciabarra, who teaches political science at Bellevue College near Seattle, will explore how native flora has been impacted by climate change through 360-degree video, an immersive format that brings the viewer up close and personal with the subject.
An eye for Vashon: Island photographer passes down his skill | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Photography instructor Raymond Pfortner teaches photography through Bellevue College's Continuing Education program.
XR Lab Awards 10 Microgrants with National Science Foundation’s Support
As part of a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation, Bellevue College has initiated a series of microgrants designed to fuel Extended Reality (XR) research. The effort is part of Bellevue College’s commitment to place itself at the cutting edge of XR development.
Meet the Expert: Erika Ferreri MAED, BSBM, MA-P | Medical Technology Schools
Erika Ferreri, MAED, BSBM, MA-P, has been a member of the allied health faculty at Bellevue College since 2004, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her part-time teaching role.
Bellevue College Art Professor Dale Lindman Has a New Exhibit | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College professor Dale Lindman's latest art exhibit, "Between Time and Place," is on display at the Bellevue Arts Museum now through Aug. 25.
Dale Lindman: Between Time and Place
Bellevue College art professor Dale Lindman's exhibition, “Between Time and Place,” is on display at the Bellevue Art Museum now until Aug. 25.
Bellevue College is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently recognized Bellevue College as one of 52 colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty or administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
Bellevue College’s Dr. Sonya Remington Doucette Honored
Dr. Sonya Remington Doucette, BC professor of chemistry, earth, and space science, and Climate Justice Faculty Development Lead, has been recognized with the William E. Bennett Team Award. Presented by the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE), this accolade celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams to citizen science.
IDEAS Grant Awarded to BC
Bellevue College is one of 34 U.S. colleges and universities in 28 U.S. states to be awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program, which aims to develop and expand study abroad programs around the world.