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Bellevue College to Host 8th Annual Japan Week
The greater Eastside community is invited to attend Bellevue College’s eighth annual Japan Week, a series of events in which students will learn about Japanese culture and history, followed by a matsuri (festival) day open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Bellevue College to Host Annual Networking and Job Fair | 425 Business
Bellevue College is hosting its annual Networking and Job Fair from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 8 at the 301 AB event room in the U Building on Bellevue College’s Campus.
CWU Alumna Named Provost at Bellevue College | CWU News
Central Washington University graduate Dr. Jessica Clark was recently selected as the new provost and vice president of academic affairs at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College DECA Team Wins State Competition | 425 Magazine
With 19 individual wins to its name, Bellevue College placed first at the collegiate DECA state competition last month and now has its sights set on nationals.
College Receives Conservation Grant | National Wildlife Federation
Bellevue College was among seven colleges and universities awarded grants ranging from $7,500 to $10,000 as part of the EcoLeaders® program funded by Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’s College and University Grant Program. The grants will be used to conduct research, restore habitat and advance conservation education for threatened and endangered species within their communities.
Bellevue College Alum Candidate for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 | Conan Daily
Kiara Landon, 23, of Olympia, Washington, is competing for the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. She is a registered nurse who earned her associate degree in nursing from Bellevue College.
Neurodiversity with Sara Sanders Gardner | Access Utah
Sara Sanders Gardner is the openly autistic designer and developer of Bellevue College's nationally recognized Neurodiversity Navigators program. As director of the program, they design curriculum, teach cohort classes, lead a team of staff, faculty, and peer mentors, and work to support disability inclusion and access across campus.
Bellevue College Ranked #13 in the Nation for Online Learning | Newsweek
For the third consecutive year, Newsweek has collaborated with the respected global data firm Statista to unveil America's Top Online Colleges and America's Top Online Learning Providers 2024. Rankings are based on a survey of over 9,000 online learners, as well as our research about the institutions. Bellevue College is ranked in the top 20 - just below Harvard and Yale.
BC Receives Grant from National Science Foundation | 425 Business
The National Science Foundation has awarded Bellevue College a $749,543 grant that will assist in the development and execution of the Pacific Northwest Open Extended Reality Initiative.
2023 Student of the Year Espe Zivkovic | IIDA
A recent graduate of Bellevue College's Interior Design program, IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter's student council president, and a student board leader on campus, Zivkovic wins the IIDA Student of the Year award.
Bellevue College Still Working on its AI Policy | Kiro 7
As educational institutions increasingly explore the potential of AI in enhancing learning experiences, BC's ongoing work in shaping its AI policy serves as a noteworthy case study.