News & Events

News & Events

We are proud of our accomplishments at Bellingham Technical College.  In this section you can read about recent news coverage, press releases, and access information about upcoming events.  You can also join our e-newsletter group to have news and updates delivered directly to your inbox (see below on how to sign-up).   

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Most Recent News & Events Information

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May 3rd, 2008 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Auction

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Apr 21st, 2008 BTC seeks funds for new hatchery facility

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Posted By: The Bellingham Herald

Thousands of people fish Whatcom Creek and thousands of students join with Bellingham Parks and Recreation for field trips each year, but few people realize Bellingham Technical College is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hatchery and its eggs.

“We’re Bellingham’s best-kept secret,” joked Steele, the director since the program’s beginning. “Bellingham Parks and Rec runs tours, but they’re touring what we’re doing.”

Mar 20th, 2008 "Tomboy" has drive to fix auto bodies

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Posted By: The Bellingham Herald

Nicole Long is a 21-year-old graduate of Bellingham Technical College’s auto collision repair technology program. She will speak Friday at the college’s annual Road Less Graveled program, for women interested in nontraditional careers.

Long, who graduated from Bellingham High School, is proud that few BTC graduates are as nontraditional in the work world as she is. She’s the only woman employed in repair work at Richey’s Auto Body and Collision in Bellingham.

Mar 13th, 2008 Tech College is Lead School in Sharing $1.85M

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Posted By: The Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Technical College and three other northwest Washington colleges will share a $1.85 million federal grant to expand programs in the advanced manufacturing industry.

Feb 16th, 2008 Refinery Gives BTC $50,000 Grant

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Posted By: THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

ConocoPhillips Ferndale Refinery gave Bellingham Technical College a big boost Tuesday — a $50,000 grant to increase interest in the process technology degree program.

Nov 1st, 2007 Program joins basic, Career Courses

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Posted By: The Bellingham Herald

When Bellingham resident Rachael Brown decided to attend Bellingham Technical College to pursue her dream of becoming a welder, it had been several years since she had been a student.