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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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BC ALERT LATE START 2/3 11AM
BC ALERT LATE START: BC operations suspended Mon, 2/3 until 11am. All classes & events canceled until 11am due to severe weather. ELC opens 11am. Housing open.

Bellevue College Resource Fair Slated for Next Month | 425 Business
Bellevue College has announced the return of the annual College Bound Resource Fair on Feb. 1.

President’s Message: Federal Funding Pause
In this fast-paced news cycle, an update has just been issued that the U.S. administration has rescinded the executive order calling for a pause on all federal grant and loan funding.

PSE Foundation launches $200K scholarship program for STEM higher education and workforce development | The Suburban Times
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation announced the launch of its “Powerful Scholars” program, a comprehensive scholarship initiative designed to support students pursuing STEM education and skilled trade certifications in Washington state.

First-generation Alum Learns English, Earns Transfer Degree
Francine Ribeiro Myles originally found Bellevue College through English as a second language classes. Now, she’s a graduate with an Associate in Arts and Sciences degree and is currently a junior student of Economics at the University of Washington.

College Bound Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities Feb. 1
The annual College Bound Resource Fair for students with disabilities returns to the Bellevue College campus from 9 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, Feb. 1. This free event was created for aspiring college students with learning disabilities and the families and educators in their lives as well.

President’s Message: Immigration Policy
At Bellevue College, we welcome students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds and firmly believe that higher education is open, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

Career-Focused Classrooms: How Local Educators Are Prepping Students for Professional Success | 425 Business
Bellevue College program chair Charlene Freyberg discusses the Criminal Justice program and how it teaches students in a practical way.

President’s Message: U.S. Administration Change
I know the upcoming U.S. presidential administration change is on many people’s minds. With the inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, questions about how the next administration and new Congress will affect higher education are circulating on the national scale and here at Bellevue College.

All Invited to Winter Drama, Dance, and Music Performances
Bellevue College invites the community to step onto campus for music, dance, and theatre performances from both students and world entertainers alike. From January to March, Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts and Music departments will offer local arts and entertainment shows for the winter season.