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Recent News

From Des Moines to Japan: Highline Student Turns Two-Week Study Abroad into Lasting Connection

Rebekah Maloney shared her experience during a two-week study abroad trip to Japan through Highline College and Tenri University’s partnership program.

Highline College Foundation Launches Command Performance Series

Drawing more than 200 attendees, the Highline College Foundation launched its Command Performance Series with a "True Crime Listening Event."

Free ORCA Card a Hit with Highline College Students

The no-cost ORCA card is receiving praise from Highline College students who are using it to visit campus more often, do grocery shopping, visit friends and go to work.

Student Profiles

Zaki Rohan Karimi

This well-rounded student excels at supporting student success and being a leader on campus.

Joshua Wheeldon

This Highline 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.

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Media Releases

To read more stories about Highline College, visit the News section.

Media Release	Release Date	Versions Available
10th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration	09/30/26	Word PDF
Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making	07/02/26	Word PDF
Des Moines City Attorney Named Highline’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus	06/09/26	Word PDF

Highline in the News

Read what the media and local bloggers have been saying about Highline College.

News Headline	Media Outlet	Date
A one-of-a-kind partnership gets community college students housed	The Seattle times	08/17/2026
Ferguson wants FAFSA required for graduation	The Seattle Times	07/13/2026
Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement	KIRO 7 News	07/13/2026

Upcoming Dates and Events

Nov 03 2026

11:00 AM

Mental Health Screening

The Counseling Center presents Mental Health Screening! Complete brief mental health assessments...

Nov 03 2026

1:00 PM

The Volunteer Wave

Join us for The Volunteer Wave! Many different organizations with their own purposed will be at...

Nov 03 2026

2:00 PM

Science Seminar: Why Crabs are the Ideal Lifeform

Join us for Science Seminar! Max Luthy, of the Seattle...

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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