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Recent News

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.

Highline Students Collaborate with Artists and Sound Transit to Create Accessible Public Mural

Highline College partnered with Sound Transit and local artists to create a textured mural at Kent Des Moines station designed to be experienced through both touch and sight.

Celebrate Highline College’s 10th Official Indigenous Peoples' Day

On Monday, Oct. 12, celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with presentations from noted Native American artists and educators.

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

Oct 14 2026

1:30 PM

Q Center Open House

Come and learn about the Q Center. Explore LGBTQIA+ history, grab a drink or pizza, and complete...

Oct 14 2026

1:30 PM

Q Center Open House and Scavenger Hunt

Join us for open house and stop by the welcome table to participate in a fun and educational scavenger...

Oct 14 2026

4:00 PM

Dr. John R. Mosby Dedication Ceremony

On Monday, May 4, 2026, Dr. Mosby, Highline College's former president passed away. From July 2018...

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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