News Stories
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 Â鶹Դ´ College grads took part in this year’s joyful and inspiring Commencement ceremony to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.
Des Moines City Attorney Named Â鶹Դ´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.
Â鶹Դ´â€™s Global Fest Celebrates Culture, Community, and Diversity
Vibrant cultural booths, traditional performances, energetic music, and a cultural fashion show were the highlights of this year’s Global Fest.
12th Annual Y.E.L.L. Female Summit Packed With Empowerment
At this year’s Y.E.L.L. Female summit held at Â鶹Դ´ College, young women of color celebrated the power they hold in shaping the future together.
Native Student Success Summit Celebrates 10 Years
Summit marked a decade of empowering Native high school and college students to achieve success in higher education and beyond.
Interactive STEAM Workshops Connect Kids to Â鶹Դ´ College
Kids of all ages attend free STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) workshops at Â鶹Դ´â€™s ThunderLab.
Â鶹Դ´ Nursing Students Inspire the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Â鶹Դ´ College nursing students mentored local middle schoolers through the Teen Nursing Academy to inspire future healthcare professionals.
Â鶹Դ´ Expo Helps High School Seniors Explore What’s Next
More than 200 high school seniors attended Â鶹Դ´ Expo to learn about our academic pathways and the opportunities they offer.
Lorraine Chachere Joins Â鶹Դ´ College Board of Trustees
Newest trustee brings strong background in economic and workforce development, and community engagement to Â鶹Դ´.