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Computer Science Instructor Wins ACT Faculty Member Award

Bellevue College is pleased to announce that Dr. Sara Farag, an instructor and chair of the college’s Computer Science program, has recently won the 2026 ACT Faculty Member Award by the Washington State Association of College Trustees.

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Bellevue College Impacted by Canvas Security Incident

Bellevue College is sharing information on a security incident involving Canvas, the learning management system used at our college and at colleges across the country. 

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Entrepreneur Brandon Ting Selected as Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awardee

Receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award at Bellevue College’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser was a significant milestone for Brandon Ting, who credits the college with his success as an entrepreneur in the United States.

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Postponed: College to Host “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment” Ceremony May 14

Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, May 14, 2026. 

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College Awarded LIFT Grant to Expand Support for Students with Learning Differences 

Bellevue College has been selected to receive a $15,000 grant through Achieving the Dream's Learning Inclusive Futures Together (LIFT) initiative — a national effort dedicated to strengthening the transition from K–12 education to college for students with learning differences.

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What’s New in Digital Equity: Digital Access Hub for Veterans | Government Technology

The city of Bellevue, Wash., Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions and King County Information Technology have announced a new regional partnership focused on civic technology and digital equity in the region: The Exchange Northwest.

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Bellevue College Foundation Fundraiser Raises More Than $415K | 425 Magazine

The Bellevue College Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser event raised $415,200 this year — the foundation’s most successful night of giving to date, according to a press release.

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Curious Life Certificate encourages personal development to combat mental health challenges | The Daily Northwestern

Bellevue College offers for-credit classes on stress management, strategies for student success, and assertive communication, among other topics, similar to Northwestern's Curious Life Certificate.

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President’s Message: Thank You for Your Role in a Successful NWCCU Visit

Dear Bellevue College Community, 
I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Year Seven On-Site Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness visit, held April 22–24.

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Bellevue, Regional Partners Launch The Exchange Northwest | 425 Business

The city of Bellevue, Bellevue College, Washington Technology Solutions, and King County Information Technology recently announced the launch of The Exchange Northwest, a partnership focusing on digital equity, community collaboration, and civic innovation advancement.