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Bella Nguyen, Senior Talent Acquisition and Technical Training Manager at Tillamook, earned her Ph.D. in Human Capital ManagementThrough an employer-supported education partnership between Tillamook and Bellevue University, Nyuyen advanced both her …

Barbara Gaskins, a Bellevue University alumna, is combining expertise in criminal justice, re-entry, community violence intervention, and data science to improve outcomes for people impacted by incarceration and violence.After earning her bachelor's …

Sarah Kemp enrolled in Bellevue University's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program to advance her career and make a greater impact in healthcare.While completing her degree, she faced significant family health challenges that transformed …

Holly Richie has been a Student Coach for over eleven years, supporting students as they work toward degrees.Richie’s path into higher education began with her own college experience.Richie believes one of the most important things she can do is …

Bellevue University was founded in 1966 as Bellevue College by local business and civic leaders led by William V. "Bill" Brooks.The institution was established to serve working adults, military-connected learners, and others who need accessible …

Nearly 48 years ago, Robin Bernstein took a part-time library job at Bellevue University—and never left. Today, she is the University's longest-serving employee. The library has transformed from card catalogs and paper indexes to digital databases …

Part of the USL’s From the Pitch series, presented by Bellevue University, the league’s Official Education Partner, this story features Indy Eleven midfielder Jack Blake’s journey from academy prospect in England to a decade-long professional career …

Bellevue University graduate Marissa Decker transformed her passion for storytelling and creativity into award-winning marketing work by embracing her authentic self.Decker earned an AMA Omaha Pinnacle Award while a student in the Bachelor of …

Dr. Roxanne Sullivan is Bellevue University's longest-serving faculty member, with 43 years of service.Dr. Sullivan helped transition Bellevue University's psychology program to an online format while maintaining academic rigor and student …

James Smith has served Bellevue University for nearly 26 years in faculty and student leadership roles.Smith currently serves as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students.Smith is a strong advocate for adult learners, first-generation students, …

A Bellevue University Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree helped two healthcare professionals build a lasting connection that evolved into a new career opportunity.Jennifer Hoke first met Shannon Vaccaro as a student in the MHA program …

Karen McMullen returned to college after 17 years and graduated magna cum laude while managing work, family, and relocation.Support from her student coach, family, and University faculty enabled her success.Plans to pursue law school and advocate …

Busy executive Ron Kloewer was concerned that completing his bachelor’s degree after decades away from higher education would be daunting. However, his experience at Bellevue University was so positive he went on to earn his master’s degree. …

When most people think about artificial intelligence, they think about tools like ChatGPT.Dr. Ashley Babjac, Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence, sees something much bigger.“AI has been around for decades,” she said. “It’s behind so many …

When Mallorie White thinks back to where she was a few years ago, she doesn’t describe a clear plan or a straight line forward.Instead, she remembers a moment of transition — stepping into single parenthood, navigating a career change and trying to …

Angie Biester was one of the first students at Bellevue University to successfully earn her degree through an accelerated degree completion program. This innovative educational pathway was almost unheard of several decades ago. At that time, …

In the midst of International Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who make Bellevue University a unique, exceptional institution. In addition to longtime University President Dr. B. Hawkins and an innovative slate of forward-thinking …

Learning that your company can help you complete your degree is a life-changing opportunity, but then come the questions: How will it work? Will I be able to make time to study? How can I be successful after being away from  school for years? …

Considering going back to school can bring on a whirlwind of emotions and fears, but Michele Yates has made it her mission to ease the transition. The Bellevue University Senior Admissions Counselor has helped students reach their goals at her alma …

When Chase Brownlee talks about finishing his Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bellevue University, his first emotion isn’t relief.“It’s sadness,” Brownlee said. “I miss it. I like to be busy. I like to be challenged. …

Four million period products distributed. 70 community partners. 150 schools and school districts. That’s just a glimpse at the impact Bellevue University alumna Kristin Lowrey has made in just a few brief years with her nonprofit Access Period, …

Nikki Irish doesn’t describe her career as a straight climb. Instead, she talks about moments when opportunity appeared and she chose to lean in, even when the next step wasn’t fully defined.Today, Irish serves as chief operating officer at Harrison …

When Crayton Noe graduates from Bellevue University, it will mean so much more than a piece of paper. Completing his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership will be the culmination of years of studying at various schools without …

Editor's Note: This article by Mon Anthony Era originally appeared in the Los Angeles Tribune on May 28, 2025. Diva Mejias is a member of the Bellevue University Board of Directors.ORLANDO, FL – In a world that demands agile leadership, …

After a successful career as an Information Systems Manager and Systems Engineer in Integration, Dr. Jason Ferguson decided he could make a bigger impact in education. More than a decade and half later, he’s doing just that as Program Director for …

After a successful career as an Information Systems Manager and Systems Engineer in Integration, Dr. Jason Ferguson decided he could make a bigger impact in education. More than a decade and half later, he’s doing just that as Program Director for …

Two passions have always resonated deeply for California native Lauren Archer: serving her country and pursuing education. These paths have intertwined throughout her professional and educational journey, recently culminating in the publication of …

Unexpected, life-altering events took Destyni Byers from a traditional path to a new journey that would ultimately result in returning as an adult student and growing in her roles as a shelter advocate and chemical dependency counselor in Council …

Completing her undergraduate degree without leaving the fulfilling life she’d built in Grand Island, Nebraska, was a pivotal turning point for Tonja Brown. Through the Bellevue University Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources program …

When Jamie Henderson landed in Bellevue, Nebraska, with the opportunity to play collegiate soccer, he wasn’t chasing fame – he was chasing possibility. A lifelong soccer athlete in the U.K., he, like many young players, had dreams of becoming a …