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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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Bellevue College Names Alumna Michelle Flowers-Taylor To Board of Trustees | The Seattle Medium
Bellevue College has appointed Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its board of trustees, bringing an accomplished media executive, educator and alumna into a leadership role that reflects both professional experience and a deep personal connection to the institution.
Bellevue College Welcomes New Trustee Michelle Flowers-Taylor, Ed.D.
Bellevue College is pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor to its Board of Trustees, effective March 2026. Appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, Flowers-Taylor brings with her a unique perspective as a businesswoman, award-winning social justice media documentarian, and 1992 Bellevue College alumna.
9 Best Places To Live In Washington In 2026 | WorldAtlas
Bellevue College is mentioned in an article about the top cities in Washington state, which is said to be one of the best places to live in the US.
April: Earth Month Events Showcase Many Ways to Transform Lives
This April, Bellevue College's annual Earth Month will promote activities that support the health of the planet. Attendees can learn, shop, connect with others, and roll up their sleeves to help the community.
Foundation Diamond Jubilee Fundraiser to Be Held April 18
The Bellevue College Foundation is thrilled to invite the community to join the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Save the date for an evening that honors our past, celebrates the present, and looks to the future as the college commemorates 60 years of transforming lives.
A defaced mural becomes permanent at Bellevue College | KUOW
A mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children in a U.S. Government incarceration camp during World War II.
BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER – CAMPUS OPEN
BC Alert: Bellevue College is open Saturday, March 14, 2026. Normal operations have resumed. Use caution when traveling, as weather conditions may vary
BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER – CAMPUS OPEN
BC Alert: Bellevue College OPEN March 14, 2026. Normal operations. Use caution due to weather. Monitor BC email and website for updates.
BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER- CLOSURE
BC ALERT: URGENT: BC will suspend all campus operations,classes and activities at 1:30 PM, March 13, 2026, due to continuous snowfall in the region. ELC closed
BC ALERT: INCLEMENT WEATHER- CLOSURE
BC ALERT: URGENT: campus is closed for all classes and activities at 1:30 PM, 13 March 13, 2026, due to continuous snowfall in the region. ELC is closed, housi