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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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College to Host Annual Networking and Job Fair May 20
Community members, alumni, and students can meet with up to 40 local employers at Bellevue College’s annual Networking and Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20.
Seattle’s Steven Thompson nominated for NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award | The Seattle Times
Seattle Pride Hockey Association co-founder and president Steven Thompson is a Bellevue College alum.
Operations Resume Friday, May 15
BC Alert: Suspended Operations Update: Bellevue College will resume all campus operations, classes, activities, and services on Friday, May 15.
Suspended Operations
BC Alert: Suspended Operations Update: Bellevue College will resume all campus operations, classes, activities, and services on Friday, May 15.
Suspended Operations
BC Alert: Bellevue College is suspending all campus operations, classes & activities until 5PM May 14, 2026
Students pitch startups in regional TiE Young Entrepreneurs finals, vying to three-peat in global contest | GeekWire
More than 100 students competed at the recent TYE Seattle Chapter Finals at Bellevue College, with a team building an AI-powered email assistant taking first place and earning a spot in a global competition next month.
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.
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.
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.