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Bellevue College Board of Trustees Adopts New Mission and Vision
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt new mission and vision statements for the college on Wednesday, April 23.
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A Great Career in Healthcare, and You Don’t Have to Wear Scrubs
A Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and Leadership Opens Doors to Increased Pay and Satisfaction The job market’s hot, but where is it hottest? Where do average salaries run over $100K? It’s healthcare management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that there will be 30% growth in the field of medical and health service managers over…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
Bellevue College has a new mural on campus! This colorful artwork called Unity, by the renowned artist Teddy “Stat” Phillips, can be seen in the courtyard just north of the Student Union/C building.
Message about the invasion of Ukraine
Dear BC Community,
The news and images coming out of Ukraine over the past 48 hours are frightening and disturbing for all of us, and especially for those who have connections with the region. Many of our students and employees are members of the Ukrainian community and have family and friends in and near the war zone. Know that we care for and support you all.
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
This February Bellevue College celebrates Black History Month: an annual, month-long observance which recognizes the lives, legacies, and accomplishments of Black people in the United States, and globally.

What Should the Future of Bellevue College Be?
Public invited to town halls on setting college priorities Want to have a say in the future of Bellevue College (BC)? Two town halls are set to gather community input as part of the Priorities Project, an initiative launched by the college’s Board of Trustees to identify the priorities and values that will guide the…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
On Monday, Jan. 17, Bellevue College will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair
The 6th Annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9 - 11 a.m. This free event is open to the public and is geared toward aspiring college students with disabilities as well as the families and educators in their lives. “I am very happy with my decision to…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
In honor of the LGBTQ+ community, Bellevue College at long last has a rainbow crosswalk! The pedestrian crossing is located at the top of Landerholm Circle and is a visual symbol to the entire BC campus and the Eastside of our commitment to and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
ctcLink is here! On behalf of the entire Bellevue College community, I want to express my sincere admiration and thanks to every person who contributed to the launch of ctcLink.

New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree
Provides Path to High Demand Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that typically requires job applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Bellevue College (BC) is responding to this industry need by offering a new Information Systems and Technology (ITS) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a Concentration in AI beginning…