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26th Annual Earth Month Events ‘Make Waves’
Commemorate Earth Day all month long with Bellevue College’s Earth Month event series happening now through April 30.
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Alternative Dining on Campus First Week of Quarter
As construction continues on the C building's cafeteria, dining hall, and restrooms, there are several alternative dining options available at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College to Host Annual Japan Week Festival | 425 Magazine
Bellevue College's annual Japan Week event is featured in 425 Magazine.
Bellevue College to Host 8th Annual Japan Week
The greater Eastside community is invited to attend Bellevue College’s eighth annual Japan Week, a series of events in which students will learn about Japanese culture and history, followed by a matsuri (festival) day open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Payscale Ranks Bellevue College No. 1 in Washington for Salary Potential, No. 8 in U.S.
Payscale ranks Bellevue College as the top-ranked college offering associate degrees in Washington state for salary potential and No. 8 in the entire U.S. for two-year degrees.
Odds & Ends: Solar’s Rise, Marine Restoration, and Sustainability Milestones | Environment+Energy Leader
Bellevue College was featured in Environment + Energy Leader's "Odds & Ends" weekly digest of updates, which covers sustainability and energy topics.
Community Colleges Are the Unsung Heroes of American Education
In an era of rising tuition costs and unmanageable student debt, higher education faces intense scrutiny. Debates about whether a college degree is worth the investment are commonplace, as the job market continues to evolve faster than higher education can keep up. As president of Bellevue College, I share these concerns.
Community colleges are the unsung heroes of American education | The Seattle Times
In a Seattle Times op-ed, Bellevue College President Dr. David May shares his thoughts on the value of higher education and the role community colleges can take in educating the workforce.
Bellevue College Adopts New 2024 Climate Action Plan | 425 Business
Bellevue College has announced that it will begin using electric vehicles, installing a Solar Plus Storage system, and enhancing biodiversity as part of its ongoing efforts to decrease its carbon footprint and become carbon neutral by 2050.
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Washington’s Bellevue College has a new Climate Action Plan, which outlines activities to become carbon neutral by 2050. Two projects of note include a solar storage system and a fleet of new electric vehicles. (Photo: Bellevue College)
Bellevue College Taking Steps Toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050
With the goal to become carbon neutral by 2050, Bellevue College is taking several steps to improve its carbon footprint, including transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles, improving biodiversity, and installing a Solar plus Storage system on campus, among others. These actions and more are outlined in its new Climate Action Plan.