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College to Host ‘Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment’ Ceremony June 11
Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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How to Find Autism-Friendly Colleges | U.S. News & World Report
Bellevue College's Neurodiversity Navigators is featured in a story about how to find college programs for people who have autism.
Trustees, Community Raise $125K for Endowment, Scholarships
After serving more than 10 years on the Bellevue College Board of Trustees, Merisa Heu-Weller and her husband Daniel bequeathed one last parting gift – a $50,000 donation that led to a total of $125,000 donated to establish the Bellevue College Trustee Legacy Endowment.
Bellevue College Appoints New Board of Trustees Member | 425 Business
Bellevue College Board of Trustees member Desiré Sotelo began her first term with the board at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year.
Lane receives Toys for Kids $5K Hendu Scholarship | Mercer Island Reporter
Bellevue College Running Start student recognized for her dedication to her studies with the Hendu scholarship.
Community Invited to Fall Discovery Day Oct. 19
All are invited to attend Bellevue College’s Discovery Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Student Success Center (U-Building) on campus.
Bellevue College Receives Funding to Support Students’ Sexual Reproductive Health
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently awarded Bellevue College $75,000 to expand and support student sexual reproductive health awareness and education.
College Receives Climate Justice, STEM Education Grant
Bellevue College recently received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its efforts to address climate change and improve STEM education using a social justice framework in the classroom.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Board of Trustees Member Desiré Sotelo
Bellevue College is pleased to announce the appointment of Desiré Sotelo to its Board of Trustees, effective Aug. 7. Appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee, Sotelo brings a broad range of experience, fostering diverse perspectives and making a positive impact on the community.
Alternative Dining on Campus First Week of Quarter
As construction continues on the C building's cafeteria, dining hall, and restrooms, there are several alternative dining options available at Bellevue College.
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.