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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 Highline College grads took part in this year’s joyful and inspiring
Commencement ceremony to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.
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.
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Student Profiles
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.
Binh Nguyen
After moving to the U.S. on her own, Binh Nguyen set about creating classroom learning
communities as a physics tutor.
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News Headline |
Media Outlet | Date |
|---|---|---|
| REMINDER: 'Shark in the Park' this Sunday, July 12 is a celebration 300 million years in the making | The Waterland Blog | 07/07/2026 |
| 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 |
Upcoming Dates and Events
Jul 15 2026
11:00 AM
The Workforce Education Services (WES) department at Highline College is hosting its first Dress...
Jul 18 2026
11:00 AM
Come to this free workshop and dig into the art and science of paleontology. Learn about types of...
Jul 30 2026
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