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Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making

This year’s annual Shark in the Park welcomes back the seasonal sixgill shark to Des Moines, Washington—the “Sixgill Shark Capital of the World."

Record Number of Grads Cross the Stage at Commencement 2026

More than 830 Âé¶¹Ô­´´ College grads took part in this year’s joyful and inspiring Commencement ceremony to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.

Des Moines City Attorney Named Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

Tim George has been recognized for helping shape the future of the South King County community he grew up in.

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Student Profiles

Joshua Wheeldon

This Âé¶¹Ô­´´ alumni and co-founder of community group, PNWVets, helps connect Veterans in the Pacific Northwest.

Amanda Kissinger

When non-traditional student Amanda Kissinger realized there’s no perfect time to go back to school, she decided to enroll.

Livia Perkins

Human Services student Livia Perkins wants to use her lived experience with substance use disorder to help others.

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Media Releases

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Media Release Release Date Versions Available
Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making 07/02/26
Des Moines City Attorney Named Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s 2026
Distinguished Alumnus
06/09/26
Lorraine Chachere Joins Âé¶¹Ô­´´ College Board of Trustees 04/15/26

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ in the News

Read what the media and local bloggers have been saying about Âé¶¹Ô­´´ College.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​

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Media Outlet Date
The Seattle Times 07/13/2026
KIRO 7 News 07/13/2026
The Waterland Blog 07/07/2026


Upcoming Dates and Events

 

Aug 05 2026
ALL DAY

Web Grading Available to Instructors.

Aug 12 2026
ALL DAY

Summer quarter final exams will happen from August 12–13, 2026. All exams will be in the regularly...

Aug 13 2026
ALL DAY

Summer quarter final exams will happen from August 12–13, 2026. All exams will be in the regularly...

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Communications & Marketing
Tony Johnson
Director of Marketing, Design & Production
(206) 592-4320
tjohnson@highline.edu
Institutional Advancement
Josh Gerstman
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
(206) 592-3705
jgerstman@highline.edu