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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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Jazz Student Wins DownBeat Music Magazine Awards
Award-winning pianist Roman Goron began the current stage of his musical career in the fall of 2023 when he enrolled in big band and jazz classes at Bellevue College.
Pathways graduates soak up the spotlight | Mercer Island Reporter
It was Cianna Solan and Aviya Bentov’s time in the spotlight and they soaked up every second of it during their Mercer Island School District (MISD) Pathways program graduation celebration.
6 Best RN to BSN Programs in Washington | NursingProcess
Bellevue College ranked No. 2 for best accredited RN to BSN Programs in Washington state in 2024.
What to Know About Bellevue College’s Neurodiversity Navigators Program | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College offers a resource aimed at neurodivergent students — the Neurodiversity Navigators program — that offers specialized courses and peer mentors to help students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more excel while attending the college, according to a release from the school.
Bellevue College to Remove Trees on Campus
To reduce the spread of tree pathogens, Bellevue College will begin removing dead and diseased trees on campus starting June 28. Of the college’s 2,524 trees located on its 102-acre campus, 134 are slated for removal (16 deemed hazardous and 66 of which are dead).
Bellevue College embarks on $54M remodel, addition project at South Bellevue campus | Daily Journal of Commerce
Bellevue College (BC) is aiming to break ground next summer on a $54 million remodel/addition project at its campus in South Bellevue.
Bellevue College Announces 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Bellevue College is thrilled to announce its 2024 Commencement Ceremony, an event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate the achievements of our graduates.
Meet the Expert: Erika Ferreri MAED, BSBM, MA-P | Medical Technology Schools
Erika Ferreri, MAED, BSBM, MA-P, has been a member of the allied health faculty at Bellevue College since 2004, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her part-time teaching role.
Aatqa Muqeet: Embracing a Career with Purpose
Working with immigrants at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wasn’t on Aatqa Muqeet’s radar when she was first thinking about a college major and career. She readily admits she wasn’t at all sure what she wanted to do. Maybe aviation? Or maybe a degree and a career in medicine or technology like many of her peers. But none of those fields felt like a fit.
Bellevue College Art Professor Dale Lindman Has a New Exhibit | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College professor Dale Lindman's latest art exhibit, "Between Time and Place," is on display at the Bellevue Arts Museum now through Aug. 25.