Bellevue College held its 46th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 14, in Seattle’s KeyArena in front of the largest audience ever, conferring more than 2,600 awards to the Class of 2013. This marks the first time in BC’s history that it has staged the ceremony at an off-campus location, with an estimated 4,500 people …read more
Bellevue College is one of just 10 colleges or universities nationwide selected to receive a prestigious Climate Leadership Award in recognition of its efforts to improve campus sustainability. The awards are presented annually to signatory institutions of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) that demonstrate innovative and advanced leadership in education for …read more
Two students in Bellevue College’s Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) program have earned Paul Cole Technologist Scholarships worth $1,000 from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Natalia Bryant, a resident of Marysville, and Seattle resident Nic Oliver are both pursuing associate degrees in the field, and will graduate in March of 2014. They …read more
Sammamish resident Samantha Girard, a member of the nursing faculty at Bellevue College, has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program for her work pursuing a doctorate of philosophy in nursing. As part of the program, she will receive a $20,000 grant to cover tuition and research-related expenses. She is …read more
With many positions at area businesses going unfilled due to a lack of qualified workers, Bellevue College, a leader in educational and workforce development, is working to close the “skills gap” that exists in the region by stepping up its engagement with the business community. “Companies rely on talent to grow and thrive, and our …read more
With summer just around the corner, and fall not far behind, now is the perfect time to consider taking a course at Bellevue College. Starting on May 28, new students can sign up for classes for BC’s summer quarter that begins June 24, and enrollment for fall quarter opens June 10. As an open-access institution, …read more
The Bellevue College Foundation’s “Become Exceptional” Luncheon raised more than $245,000 from over 600 guests, whose generous giving will provide crucial support for scholarships and academic programs for BC students. Now in its 14th year, the May 1event, held at the Meydenbauer Center, also attracted 33 corporate and in-kind sponsors that underwrote the cost of …read more
Summer Sterling, a student in Bellevue College’s Interior Design program, has won the International Interior Design Association’s Northern Pacific Chapter Student Essay Competition. Titled “Doing the Right Thing…and Passing It On,” her essay discusses the importance of creating sustainable designs. The essay is posted on Bellevue College’s website: http://bellevuecollege.edu/interiordesign/wp-content/uploads/IIDA-Leaders-Breakfast-Essay.pdf. Sterling, who holds a bachelor’s degree …read more
Bellevue College’s Science Division will host an open house for the community on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a variety of fun, educational and hands-on activities and demonstrations in science, technology, engineering and math. Titled “Passport to STEM,” the event will feature: a custom tank used to model ocean waves; …read more
Exploring the theme “Living in a Changing Climate,” Bellevue College will hold its 14th annual Earth Week celebration April 22-26, with a series of lectures, films, and special events to promote environmental awareness and the sustainable use of our planet’s resources. “We chose this year’s theme because the issue of climate change is more relevant …read more
