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Bellevue College Board of Trustees Adopts New Mission and Vision
Bellevue College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt new mission and vision statements for the college on Wednesday, April 23.
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Bellevue College’s Dual-Ceremony Commencement a Big Hit
On Friday, June 15, Bellevue College brought its annual commencement ceremony back to the main campus, holding two events to accommodate the large crowd in the Courter Family Athletic Pavilion. The first ceremony at 4 p.m. was for students who earned an associate transfer degree, and the second ceremony at 7:30 p.m. was for students…
Classical Guitarist and BC Instructor Forges Cultural Ties Between Iran and America
Naeim Rahmani, a native of Isfahan, started studying classical guitar with no prior formal musical training when he was 22 years old, an age at which most aspiring professional musicians are well on their way to a career.
KBCS General Manager Retires
Please join KBCS in extending best wishes to Steve Ramsey, as he retires from KBCS after over eighteen years as General Manager.
Yemen’s War and Health Crisis – KBCS Report
Yemen is in a humanitarian crisis, as bombings and medical and food blockades continue. Listen to local perspectives on the conditions in this country.
Unmute the Commute: The Family Bike – KBCS Report
Forget the debate of whether mini vans or SUVs are better for transporting kids… today on Unmute the Commute, the families who rely on bikes to get around with their kids. Listen to the story at the link provided.

Big Companies Scouting for Talent at BC Job Fair
Recruiters from over 60 major employers including Costco, EvergreenHealth, Robert Half, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank and Starbucks will descend on Bellevue College for its Networking & Job Fair May 16, looking to fill open positions. The free event, which runs from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., is open to the public. Sponsored by the…
Unmute the Commute: Angel Flight West – KBCS Report
Have you ever wondered how some of our neighbours in outlying islands make it to medical centers quickly when needed? Today on Unmute the Commute, here’s one solution. Produced by Jennie Cecil-Moore.
‘Programming the Future’ – New degree for robotics and artificial intelligence
Students eager to land a cutting-edge job in software development will have a new option thanks to the recent approval of a transfer associate degree in robotics and artificial intelligence at Bellevue College.