Nov. 21, 2023

Bellingham Technical College announced as finalist for national 2024 Bellwether Award

Oct. 25, 2023

BTC Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences program gets national spotlight at ACCT Leadership Congress this fall

July 10, 2023

BTC receives State Auditor's Office Stewardship Award for accountability, transparency and good stewardship of public resources

June 27, 2023

BTC offers easier admissions process with new Guided Self-Placement options

March 14, 2023
Buy one-of-a-kind metal artworks for a good cause during BTC's Welding Fab Week Sculpture Auction

January 6, 2023
New BTC President James Lemerond Joins Campus; Interviews Available for Media

March 16, 2022
Bellingham Technical College Dental Clinic is Looking For Volunteer Patients and Offers Free Limited Dental Services for The Bellingham Community PDF

March 14, 2022
Governor Jay Inslee Appoints New Trustee, Ann McQuade and Jim Groves to Bellingham Technical College(PDF)

January 4, 2022
Bellingham Technical College's PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT
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• 2021

  August 20, 2021
  Bellingham Technical College Dental Clinic and Dental Hygiene Program Look for Volunteer Patients for Free Treatment. (PDF)

  July 2, 2021
  Bellingham Technical College Foundation Elects New Board Member Tiffany Blair (PDF)

  April 15, 2021
  Bellingham Technical College Student Amy Redfern Named A 2021 New Century Workforce Scholar (PDF)

  Bellingham Technical College Student Yuliya Derkach Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar (PDF)

  February 17, 2021
  Large-Scale Community Vaccination Clinic Coming in March 2021 (PDF)

• 2020

  October 14, 2020
  BTC’s Board of Trustees Announces Retirement of Kimberly Perry, President of Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  August 6, 2020
  Mike Preston and Norm Vigre join Bellingham Technical College Foundation Board of Directors (PDF)

  July 7, 2020
  Governor Inslee Appoints Board of Trustees Bill Mirand and Rick Kaiser (PDF)

• 2019

  November 22, 2019
  Aspen Institute Names Bellingham Technical College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize (PDF)

  November 19, 2019
  See fish conservation technology at work as BTC partners with WHOOSHH to train students on fish transport system Nov. 26 (PDF)

  October 9, 2019
  Bellingham Technical College Receives $2.25 Million Title III Grant to Increase Access to High-Wage Programs (PDF)

  October 2, 2019
  BTC Dental Clinic Offers $50 Special for Fillings & $25 New Patient Special Starting In October (PDF)

  September 30, 2019
  BTC To Offer New Part-Time Practical Nursing Certificate Starting Spring 2020; Learn More At An Info Session Oct. 14 (PDF)

  September 20, 2019
  BTC's Cosmetology salon opens for fall Sept. 25 with great specials to get your new look for the season (PDF)

  May 2, 2019
  BTC hosts American Culinary Federation Culinary Salon Competition May 4 (PDF)

  April 15, 2019
  BTC hosts 20th annual LinuxFest Northwest April 26-28; event includes job fair (PDF)

  April 5, 2019
  BTC Dental Clinic offers savings on services for students & community members (PDF)

  April 5, 2019
  Community invited to check out BTC's programs at Info Session Week April 29-May 2 (PDF)

  April 5, 2019
  BTC & Shell host Energy Careers Prep Night April 23 with career & training information (PDF)

  March 21, 2019
  BTC hosts spring career & internship fairs April 17 & May 15 (PDF)

  March 13, 2019
  BTC's Welding Fab Week runs March 18-22, with open house March 22 (PDF)

  February 7, 2019
  BTC Cosmetology program salon now open for services for the public; $3 shampoo and blowout special for February! (PDF)

  January 18, 2019
  BTC President Kimberly Perry's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message (PDF)

  January 15, 2019 BTC's Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences program partners with Seattle company to test new fish transport & recognition software (PDF)

• 2018

  December 3, 2018
  Thomas and Martina Horn Foundation establishes $350,000 permanent endowment at BTC Foundation (PDF)

  November 29, 2018
  BTC partners with Washington Alliance for Health Advancement for health insurance enrollment event Tuesday, Dec. 4 (PDF)

  November 5, 2018
  Siemens donates cutting-edge electrical panels, circuit breakers and training materials to BTC's Electrician program; Company reps will tour labs Nov. 7 (PDF)

  August 23, 2018
  BTC & BIAWC expand construction industry certification offerings for Fall Quarter (PDF)

  August 14, 2018
  BTC's new Cosmetology degree is now registering students for Fall Quarter (PDF)

  August 7, 2018
  Lean Six Sigma classes offered at Bellingham Technical College for Yellow, Green and Black Belt certifications starting Fall Quarter (PDF)

  August 7, 2018
  BTC Event Services to offer summer wedding packages; bookings available starting June 2019 (PDF)

  July 16, 2018
  BTC launches new Cosmetology degree starting Fall Quarter 2018 in salon space on Railroad Ave.; Join us for Info Sessions Aug. 1 (PDF)

  June 22, 2018
  BTC to offer new degree in Business Management; Learn more at info sessions June 27 and August 15 (PDF)

  May 8, 2018
  BTC, BIAWC to offer new Construction Core Curriculum short certificate this summer to meet industry demand for skilled workers (PDF)

  April 24, 2018
  Gov. Jay Inslee appoints new trustee, Bradley Smith, to BTC's Board of Trustees (PDF)

  April 24, 2018
  BTC Dental Clinic offers screenings April 25 + May 2 to find patients eligible for free exams, cleanings & x-rays (PDF)

  April 13, 2018
  BTC to host Northwest Washington's largest open source event, LinuxFest, April 28-29 (PDF)

  April 12, 2018
  BTC Board of Trustees Reconfirms Support for BTC President Dr. Kimberly Perry (PDF)

  March 9, 2018
  Watch the sparks fly at Welding Fab Week March 12-16 & bid on a one-of-a-kind sculpture for your garden! (PDF)

  March 2, 2018
  Find your next job at BTC's free Spring Career Fairs: March 8, April 17, May 8 and May 14 (PDF)

  January 23, 2018
  Start your new career: Learn more about BTC's programs and career paths at Info Session Week Feb. 12-15 (PDF)

  January 11, 2018
  Brooks Manufacturing expands BTC Foundation endowment for student scholarships (PDF)

• 2017

  December 29, 2017
  BTC & WAHA to offer health insurance enrollment assistance Jan. 9 (PDF)

  December 20, 2017
  BTC Dental Clinic offers screenings for reduced-cost care Jan. 5 (PDF)

  October 2, 2017
  BTC Board of Trustees Approves Bellingham Educational Support Team Union Contract (PDF)

  September 27, 2017
  Bellingham Educational Support Team members general salary information (PDF)

  September 27, 2017
  Bellingham Technical College and the Bellingham Educational Support Team Union continue active labor negotiations - Classes cancelled for Thursday, September 28 (PDF)

  September 25, 2017
  Bellingham Technical College and the Bellingham Educational Support Team union continue active labor negotiations - Posted 12:15 pm (PDF)

  September 25, 2017
  Bellingham Technical College cancels classes for Monday, September 25 (PDF)

  September 25, 2017
  Bellingham Technical College and the Bellingham Educational Support Team union continue active labor negotiations - 5 pm (PDF)

  August 28, 2017
  BTC's Campus Center and Perry Center buildings get LEED awards (PDF)

  June 30, 2017

  GLOBAL INTERNSHIP FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH RESULTS IN INCREASED EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

  At Bellingham Technical College, 90% of the interns who completed the program have found employment or entered a training program as a result.PDF

  May 17, 2017
  

  BTC wins $150,000 College Spark Washington grant to help students succeed in math (PDF)

  April 25, 2017
  Free Open Source Event: BTC to host LinuxFest Northwest May 6-7 (PDF)

  April 21, 2017
  BTC to host Western Regional Student Veteran Conference April 28-29 (PDF)

  April 7, 2017
  BTC Dental Clinic has lower-cost appointments for student & community this spring (PDF)

  April 7, 2017
  BTC highlights Automotive programs with Transportation Info Sessions April 12 & May 2 (PDF)

  March 21, 2017
  BTC to host Caspar Babypants concert April 15 (PDF)

  March 21, 2017
  BTC hosts free American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness presentation April 5 (PDF)

  January 5, 2017
  BTC to host garage sale Jan. 14 to raise money for Nursing student humanitarian trip (PDF)

  January 4, 2017
  BTC and WAHA team up to offer health insurance enrollment event Jan. 12; open to students & community (PDF)

• 2016

  November 23, 2016
  BTC Announces New Admissions Process for Nursing Program Starting Dec. 5 (PDF)

  November 10, 2016
  BTC Dental Hygiene Program Gets High Ranking Among Two-Year Colleges (PDF)

  November 10, 2016
  2017 Best Community Colleges in America (PDF)

  August 25, 2016
  BTC is approved to offer Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (PDF)

  June 29, 2016
  BTC grads take the stage for 2016 Commencement: Grad list included (PDF)

  April 19, 2016
  BTC to host LinuxFest Northwest April 23-24 (PDF)

  April 18, 2016
  BTC Welding Rodeo brings mythical creatures to life May 13-14; Culinary Competition heats up kitchens May 14-15 (PDF)

  April 18, 2016
  BTC to host info sessions on new Clean Energy degree program April 21 & May 3 (PDF)

  April 7, 2016
  BTC to host three spring career fairs, financial fair for students & community members starting April 14 (PDF)

  March 25, 2016
  BTC to offer new veteran scholarship through Vietnam Veterans of America endowment (PDF)

  March 10, 2016
  BTC Diesel instructor Jeff Curtis wins Educator of the Year award at national auto industry expo (PDF)

  February 25, 2016
  Gov. Inslee appoints new BTC Trustee, Jeff Callender, Regional Director of Public Affairs at Phillips 66 (PDF)

  February 5, 2016
  Bellingham Technical College approved to offer its first Bachelor of Applied Science degree (PDF)

• 2015

  November 24, 2015
  BTC, Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement to host free insurance enrollment event Dec. 2 (PDF)

  November 23, 2015
  BTC to host free forum on community resources for veterans Dec. 3 (PDF)

  November 19, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College Named One of Nation's Top Fundraising Two-Year Colleges for its Size (PDF)

  November 4, 2015
  BTC to host Veterans Appreciation Luncheon for Student, Staff, and Faculty Veterans Nov. 6 (PDF)

  October 26, 2015
  BTC implements high-demand LEAN training for students, faculty in Manufacturing, Transportation programs (PDF)

  October 12, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College, Whatcom Community College receive $3.25 million Title III cooperative grant (PDF)

  September 22, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College Awarded Achieving the Dream Leader College Status (PDF)

  July 21, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College Receives $1.1 Million TRIO Student Support Services Grant, Is Only First-Time Recipient in Washington State (PDF)

  June 24, 2015
  BTC Celebrates 2015 Graduates at Commencement

  June 24, 2015
  BTC Foundation Elects New Board Member Scott Renne

  June 4, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College Board of Trustees Announces Dr. Kimberly Perry as Next President (PDF)

  June 2, 2015
  BTC celebrates high school grads with BTC-Bound Day June 9 (PDF)

  May 28, 2015
  BTC to host Information Technology Career Fair Tuesday, June 2 (PDF)

  May 7, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College, Alcoa Foundation Offer Women in Manufacturing Event for Women, Youth to Explore Careers in Manufacturing (PDF)

  May 7, 2015
  Welding Rodeo, Culinary Competition bring Fire and Ice to BTC May 15-17 (PDF)

  May 6, 2015
  BTC Announces Presidential Search Finalists and Candidate Open Forum Dates (PDF)

  April 8, 2015
  BTC to host Industrial Technology & Manufacturing Career Fair, Financial Fair April 16 (PDF)

  March 13, 2015
  BTC Nursing Program, Whatcom Health Dept. partner for free adult vaccine clinic March 19 (PDF)

  February 27, 2015
  Health and business career fair at BTC Tuesday morning, March 10 (PDF)

  February 27, 2015
  BTC Nursing Program to host open house for clinical simulation lab March 10 (PDF)

  January 12, 2015
  Bellingham Technical College’s Culinary Arts Program Headed To Vegas For Regional Competition. (PDF)

• 2014

  June 18, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Foundation Elects Six New Board Members. (PDF)

  June 13, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Receives $25,000 Endowment Scholarship From Bellingham Yacht Club (PDF)

  April 14, 2014
  Manufacturing And Industrial Career Fair At Bellingham Technical College Thursday April 17 From 10:30 am To 12:30 pm (PDF)

  April 11, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Dental Hygiene Students Offer Free Teeth Screenings Tuesday From 3-5 pm. Drop-Ins Welcome!

  April 11, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Hosts Linuxfest Northwest April 26 And 27 On Campus (PDF)

  April 11, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College (BTC) holds its annual Welding Rodeo and Skills Challenge on the BTC campus on May 16 and 17, 2014 (Friday and Saturday) (PDF)

  March 14, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Dental Hygiene Student Offer Free Teeth Screenings As Part Of Final Training. (PDF)

  March 7, 2014
  Free Health And Business Career & Employment Fair At Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  February 28, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College Hosts Manufacturing Summit To Strategize With Industry, Education And Policy Leaders On Skills Gap In Manufacturing Workforce (PDF)

  February 21, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College's Welding Program Designated As An American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility (PDF)

  February 21, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College’s Culinary Arts Program Wins Multiple Awards: The American Culinary Federation State Competition, Chef Of The Year, And Student Of The Year (PDF)

  February 7, 2014
  Bellingham Technical College And Alcoa Foundation To Provide Paid Internships For Unemployed Youth (PDF)

  January 13, 2014
  Governor Inslee Appoints New Trustee, Kelly Espinoza, VP Patient Care Services Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center To Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

December 2022

Dec. 9: Bellingham Herald

Eight WA state locales recognized in list of top 400 U.S. college towns and cities

July 2020

July 12: Bellingham Herald

The four higher education presidents in Whatcom County were involved in the writing of this piece which appeared in the Bellingham Herald (PDF)

• News Archive

  2016

  November 10:
  BTC listed as #5 in Best Community Colleges in America (PDF)
  BTC Culinary Arts Program Ranks High in Top 10 in Washington State (PDF)
  BTC's Dental Hygiene Program Recognized Nationally (PDF)
  
  September 14: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College welcomes ITT transfer students (PDF)
  
  August 29: Bellingham Herald
  BTC approved to offer Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology (PDF)

  August 2: Bellingham Herald
  BTC to host info sessions Aug. 9 & 13 for new Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management (PDF)

  June 20: Bellingham Herald
  Crash snapped his neck, but life in wheelchair doesn’t stop BTC grad (PDF)

  May 11: Bellingham Herald
  Welders to make mythical creatures at Bellingham Technical College Welding Rodeo (PDF)
  BTC's Café Culinaire gets rave review (PDF)
  Bellingham Technical College Welding Rodeo: Of Myth and Metal (PDF)

  April 18: Bellingham Herald
  BTC's Café Culinaire: delicious food, coveted reservations (PDF)

  April 12: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College to host career fairs (PDF)

  March 4: Bellingham Herald
  BTC gets the OK to offer first bachelor's degree (PDF)
  February 7: Bellingham Alive
  BTC Black Ties and High Heels Save Lives Gala photo page (PDF)

  June 5: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College names Kimberly Perry as new president. (PDF)

  May 13: Cascadia Weekly
  BTC Welding Rodeo: Wrangling scrap into sculpture (PDF)

  April 4: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College certifications provide path to manufacturing jobs. (PDF)

  March 17: Bellingham Herald
  BTC classes give parents a place to start (PDF)

  March 4: Bellingham Herald
  Experts examine ideas to grow Whatcom County’s manufacturing workforce (PDF)

  February 21: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College's welding program earns new accreditation (PDF)

  January 20: Bellingham Business Journal
  Kelly Espinoza has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the board of trustees at Bellingham Technical College. (PDF)

  December 13: Bellingham Herald
  Open house Tuesday and BTC's new fisheries building (PDF)

  November 21: Bellingham Herald
  Startup Weekend Bellingham helps economy-growing entrepreneurs (PDF)
  November 13: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham college's $4.5 million fisheries building completed (PDF)

  October 1: Bellingham Herald
  Bellingham Technical College board approves contracts reached during strike (PDF)

  September 30: MyNorthwest.com
  Classes beginning at Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  September 28: Bellingham Herald
  BTC, unions reach tentative contract agreements; school to begin Monday (PDF)

  September 27: Bellingham Herald
  BTC Foundation offers emergency grants to students, negotiations continue (PDF)

  September 25: Bellingham Herald
  Second union votes to strike at Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  September 24: KPLU
  Teachers Strike at Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  September 24: Q13Fox - KCPQ-TV
  Some local college instructors headed to the picket line (PDF)

  September 23: Bellingham Herald
  Teachers go on strike; no classes Tuesday at Bellingham Technical College (PDF)

  September 22: Bellingham Herald
  As students move in, WWU warns marijuana still banned on campus (PDF)

  September 20: Bellingham Herald
  BTC awarded $2.75 million grant to retrain unemployed for nursing jobs (PDF)

  September 16: Bellingham Herald
  Colleges, support services helping Whatcom County grow tech businesses (PDF)

  September 11: Bellingham Herald
  Technical College offers updated degrees that lead to jobs (PDF)
  
  

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