Seattle Central College

Finals week is here but have no fear! Campus is open and ready for you with charming study spots, sunny South Lawn, Buzz drinks and a bright atrium. You got this, Tigers! 🐯

Two more days until the tassel-moving moment! But first, two important reminders:

1. Please adhere to the Alaska Airlines Arena clear bag policy: "Each person is allowed one clear bag (maximum 12" × 6" × 12" or a one-gallon resealable bag) plus one small clutch (maximum 4.5" × 6.5")."

2. Things are heating up! Wear breathable, light layers under your robes and bring whatever you may need to stay cool. Water and hand fans will be provided to graduates.

"When your community needs something, you build it."

We are so proud of 2026 Seattle Central Computer Science graduate, Abdiaziz Ahmed! After arriving in the U.S. from Somalia at 16, Abdiaziz channeled his father’s blacksmithing work ethic into technology. He taught himself to code and built the Seattle Community Resource Navigator—a bilingual app that has already helped over 50 immigrant and refugee families access vital housing, healthcare, and legal services.

Because of his relentless dedication to using tech for good, Abdiaziz has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship to continue his studies at the University of Washington!

Abdiaziz, you are proof that hard work and a heart for others can open any door. Join us in congratulating him on this incredible milestone! 👏

Read more about his inspiring journey:

Abdiaziz Ahmed My name is Abdiaziz Ahmed, and I am a full-time student at Seattle Central College, pursuing an Associate of Science in Computer Science. I came to the United States from Somalia at sixteen, alone. I did not arrive with much. What I carried was something I learned by watching my father, a blacksmith...