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Community Invited to Discovery Day April 20
Bellevue College invites prospective students of all ages and backgrounds, parents, and community members to Discovery Day on Saturday, April 20.
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My Journey Living With Schizophrenia | Planet Circulate
Joey Wilson is a third-generation Queen Anne resident. He spends time in his neighborhood, helping members of his community.
Colleges Expand Support for People with Autism, Other Developmental Disorders
Universities across the country are expanding new support services for students with autism and related disorders.
“Today there are approximately 75 support programs offered for neurodiverse students in 29 states, mostly at four-year colleges,” according to an article this month in the publication Insight Into Diversity.
The term “neurodiversity” is “often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental disorders such as ADHD or dyslexia,” according to the National Institutes of Health.
The 10 Most Affordable Colleges in the USA
A recent announcement suggested that the government would begin to position colleges and universities based on how affordable colleges are. This new initiative takes into account not only tuition fees but how much money a student can expect to spend in an entire term on items such as student housing etc. Bellevue College ranks #10 on this list.
Farewell, President Locke
About 60 people gathered for the farewell reception of Bellevue College Interim President Gary Locke on the BC campus on June 20. To honor Locke, the college named a room, the “Gary F. Locke Ballroom,” in the U Building, BC’s newest building constructed in 2020. The ballroom, an event room, spans approximately 6,216 square feet and can accommodate up to 950 guests.
AWS ‘Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance’ Involves 78 Universities
The AWS initiative will partner with several major companies, workforce development organizations (including Bellevue College) and international agencies to tailor technology and upskilling programs for the job market.
U.S. Department of State Awards Grants to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bolster international student mobility, including increasing the number of American students who study abroad, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announced today that 34 U.S. colleges and universities- including Bellevue College - were awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants through the 2023 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition.
Bellevue College Program Helps Neurodiverse Students Navigate School | King-TV
Bellevue College program helps neurodiverse students navigate school.
Bellevue College Team Garners Top Spot in National DECA Competition | 425
Bellevue College’s DECA team was recognized as national champions for the ninth year in a row at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference from April 15-18 in Orlando, Florida.
To Help Students, Some Colleges Provide Double the Teachers | ABC News
Teachers say students who need extra help in subjects can struggle to learn if the content is taught in an abstract, isolated manner.
425 Magazine | Mohamad Imran’s Journey from Myanmar to Mercer Island
Each year, the Washington State Association of College Trustees celebrates community and technical college students with its Transforming Lives Award, which recognizes current or former students whose lives have been transformed by chasing higher education. This year, Bellevue College student Mohamad Imran was among the six students statewide to receive the award.