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First BS in Computer Science Grad Finds Success at Microsoft
Erik Uri credits faculty in Bellevue College’s computer science program, as well as support staff in its Neurodiversity Navigators for helping him land the job of his dreams.
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Achieving the Dream honors 2025 Leader Colleges and Leader Colleges of Distinction | Yahoo! News
Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility, proudly announces that 23 colleges have earned Leader College or Leader College of Distinction status.

Bellevue College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as 2025 Leader College
Bellevue College announced today that it has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities.

President’s Message: Dear Colleague Letter
Bellevue College is aware of the recent “Dear Colleague” letter sent by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on Feb. 14, 2025.

Bellevue College to Host Discovery Day on March 8
Bellevue College invites prospective students, their families, and community members to Discovery Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 8.

Lessons in blood pressure management beginning at Bellevue College | American Heart Association
Collaborating with the American Heart Association with support from Providence Health Plan, Bellevue College has launched a new program called “Student-Championed Self-Measured Blood Pressure” designed to increase awareness of the risks of high blood pressure and make available tools and resources to identify and manage high blood pressure.

George Fleming: A Trailblazer In Politics, Sports, And Civil Rights | The Seattle Medium
Bellevue College's N Building, named the Pritchard-Fleming Building, is named after the late George Fleming.

Community College Bachelor’s Degrees for Under $10,000 Revolutionize Higher Education | Yahoo! Finance
Bellevue College is among other colleges written about in coverage on the availability of bachelor's degree programs for under $10,000.

Apprenti, Bellevue College, and Christina Riley Partner to Build Tribal IT Apprenticeship Advisory Board | Apprenti
Apprenti, a national leader in registered tech apprenticeships, Bellevue College, Washington state’s largest open-admission institution, and consultant and tribal liaison Christina Riley, are leading an initiative in collaboration with Washington State Tribes.
BC ALERT: 2/5 Suspended Operations
BC ALERT: URGENT: Due to severe weather conditions, BC will suspend operations Wed, 2/5. All classes, events, and ELC canceled/closed. Housing open.