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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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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…
A Tribute to Professor Dale Hoffman
Last spring, math professor Dale Hoffman retired after teaching at Bellevue College for thirty-seven years. The following is a special tribute written and compiled by Business Transfer professor Leslie Lum about his impact on colleagues, students, and the community. by Leslie Lum I first met Dale Hoffman over 20 years ago as a newly minted…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
I am enjoying spending more time working on campus this quarter and seeing and chatting with more students and staff. I am eagerly anticipating the day when more of us are working on-campus.
Bellevue’s Tech Economy Growing, but Growth is Not Without Challenges | 425 Business
"Supporting the workforce development pipeline between employers, Bellevue College, the University of Washington, and coding schools is vital, as is training and retraining adults.."