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Bellevue College is New Location of King County Elections Ballot Drop Box
Bellevue College is pleased to be the latest recipient of a King County Elections drive-up ballot drop box.
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$125K Raised for Bellevue College’s New Trustee Legacy Endowment | 425 Business
Merisa Heu-Weller, previously a member of Bellevue College’s board of trustees, recently donated $50,000 to the school as a parting gift, according to a release from BC.
Join Exploring Pathways Oct. 23
The Exploring Pathways event series is designed to help current Bellevue College students learn more about the focus areas in each of the eight BC Pathways at the college.
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.
Bellevue College’s Discovery Day Set for This Weekend | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College's Discovery Day welcomes everyone in the community. The event gives people the opportunity to learn about the college, its programs, and services available for students.
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.