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College Ranked No. 1 in Washington in Newsweek’s ‘America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026’
Bellevue College, a public, open-admission institution serving students across Seattle's Eastside and the Puget Sound region's technology corridor, has been ranked the No. 1 college for women in Washington state in Newsweek's America's Best Colleges for Women 2026.
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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.
24 free & cheap things to do in and around Seattle this October | Curiocity Seattle
Bellevue College's Japan Week was featured in a collection of events and activities happening in October in the Pacific Northwest.
Innovative Education Programs to Know About on the Eastside | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College and its Neurodiversity Navigators program were featured in 425 Magazine's roundup of innovative educational programs.
Bellevue College to Host Annual Japan Week Festival | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College's annual Japan Week event is featured in 425 Magazine.
Payscale Ranks Bellevue College No. 1 in Washington for Salary Potential, No. 8 in U.S.
Payscale ranks Bellevue College as the top-ranked college offering associate degrees in Washington state for salary potential and No. 8 in the entire U.S. for two-year degrees.
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.
An eye for Vashon: Island photographer passes down his skill | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Photography instructor Raymond Pfortner teaches photography through Bellevue College's Continuing Education program.
Bellevue College Jazz Student Recognized in DownBeat Magazine Awards | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College student Roman Goron recently was recognized for his fledgling jazz career by DownBeat magazine, a publication out of Chicago.
40 Under 40: 2024 | 425 Business
Bellevue College interior design alumna Ally Jackson was featured in 425 Business magazine's 40 Under 40 list.