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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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Bellevue College Launches New AI-Focused Bachelor’s Degree | 425 Business
Bellevue College is responding to industry need for more graduates trained in artificial intelligence (AI) by offering a new degree next fall — a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) with a concentration in AI.
“Advisory committee members, including those that work at Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, have recommended adding an AI concentration, and are excited about this new addition to the curriculum,” Alysa Kelsey, program manager for the college’s information technology programs, said in a news release.
EdReformer announces the Best Interior Design Schools in the US | Digital Journal
EdReformer has curated a list of some of the best institutes in the US that offer degrees in the field of Interior Design. Studying at these colleges, students can successfully land a job that will pay them handsomely. Bellevue College is ranked #2 in the nation.
Gary Locke Keynotes Anti-Hate Summit | Northwest Asian Weekly
"The first Asian governor of Washington state and Bellevue College's interim president gave the keynote speech on Oct. 18 at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit, a virtual conference dedicated to “honor the global victims of hate by breaking down silos, exchanging ideas, and engaging in prioritized actions against hate.” In his speech, Locke discussed the importance of fighting hate after the history of anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. and his own experience overcoming hate as an Asian American."
Public Invited to Help Shape Bellevue College Priorities | 425
Two virtual town halls are set this week to gather community input on the future of Bellevue College as part of the Priorities Project, an initiative launched by the college’s board of trustees to identify the priorities and values that will guide the college through the next three to five years.
The project will help the college focus on what’s most important to the campus as well as the greater Bellevue community, according to a news release. Additionally, the project will explore criteria to identify the best candidates in the upcoming search for a permanent president at the college.
Town halls will occur via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Friday.

A Great Career in Healthcare, and You Don’t Have to Wear Scrubs
A Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and Leadership Opens Doors to Increased Pay and Satisfaction The job market’s hot, but where is it hottest? Where do average salaries run over $100K? It’s healthcare management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that there will be 30% growth in the field of medical and health service managers over…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
Bellevue College has a new mural on campus! This colorful artwork called Unity, by the renowned artist Teddy “Stat” Phillips, can be seen in the courtyard just north of the Student Union/C building.
Message about the invasion of Ukraine
Dear BC Community,
The news and images coming out of Ukraine over the past 48 hours are frightening and disturbing for all of us, and especially for those who have connections with the region. Many of our students and employees are members of the Ukrainian community and have family and friends in and near the war zone. Know that we care for and support you all.
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
This February Bellevue College celebrates Black History Month: an annual, month-long observance which recognizes the lives, legacies, and accomplishments of Black people in the United States, and globally.

What Should the Future of Bellevue College Be?
Public invited to town halls on setting college priorities Want to have a say in the future of Bellevue College (BC)? Two town halls are set to gather community input as part of the Priorities Project, an initiative launched by the college’s Board of Trustees to identify the priorities and values that will guide the…
Notes from the President
Dear Colleagues,
On Monday, Jan. 17, Bellevue College will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.