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Des Moines City Attorney Named Highline’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
Tim George has been recognized for helping shape the future of the South King County
community he grew up in.
Highline’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 Highline College, young women of color
celebrated the power they hold in shaping the future together.
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Student Profiles
Binh Nguyen
After moving to the U.S. on her own, Binh Nguyen set about creating classroom learning
communities as a physics tutor.
Oksana Slastonenko
Drawing upon her inner strength and the support of others, Ukrainian Hospitality and
Tourism Management (HOST) student finds healing in the aftermath of war and loss.
Mavrie Durham
Mavrie Durham, lead editor of the ThunderWord, talks about journalism being an agent
for change.
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Highline in the News
Read what the media and local bloggers have been saying about Highline College.
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News Headline |
Media Outlet | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus | The Waterland Blog | 06/09/2026 |
| ‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12 | The Waterland Blog | 06/03/2026 |
| What’s drawing more WA students to community colleges? | The Waterland Blog | 03/30/2026 |
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Jun 20 2026
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