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Seattle artist Erin Shigaki talks with people at Bellevue College in front of her “Never Again is Now” mural.

Bellevue College to rededicate ‘Never Again is Now’ mural defaced in 2020 | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College plans to add the “Never Again is Now” mural as a permanent artwork on the Eastside campus, acknowledging the area’s history during World War II Japanese American incarceration — and acknowledging the censorship that occurred in 2020.

Incarceration mural will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College | King 5

A mural about Japanese-American incarceration during WWII will become a permanent art piece at Bellevue College.

Bellevue College President Dr. David May

President’s Message: ATD Names BC Leader College of Distinction

I’m honored to announce Bellevue College has received national recognition from Achieving the Dream for the second year in a row.

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Bellevue College | Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Bellevue College has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility.

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Communication Professor Receives Fulbright International Education Administrators Award

With five study abroad programs to choose from, Bellevue College is one step closer to adding one more to the list of countries students can travel to. 

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Bellevue College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction

Bellevue College announced today that it has been designated a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility. 

Discovery Day Saturday, March 7, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM 3000 Landerholm Circle SE | Bellevue, WA Student Success Center (U Building) More Paths. More Possibilities.

Community Invited to Discovery Day, March 7 

Bellevue College will welcome prospective students, families, and community members to Discovery Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Student Success Center (U Building), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE. 

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Leonardo Edwin Biography: YouTube, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Vlogs, Age, Ethnicity, Net Worth | The City Celeb

Bellevue College alum Leonardo Edwin gains large following as travel and lifestyle creator, social media influencer.

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The Ethics and Artistics of Generative AI | Teachers and Writers Magazine

Bellevue College instructor Dan Tremaglio dives into ChatGPT as someone who teaches creative writing and literature.

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College Partners with Korean Universities, City to Expand Learning and Innovation

Imagine a city with kiosks providing free access to life-saving information for unhoused people living on the streets. At their fingertips is a map of available warm beds and shelter, information on food bank hours of operation, and whether or not there is a wait time for those services – all in 16 different languages.