‘Palomar Made It Possible to Give Back to My Community’

SAN MARCOS — Born and raised in Valley Center, Amanda Yates came to Palomar College in 2019 as a Business major and cheerleader with hopes of staying close to her family’s roots in rural North County. She took advantage of the Palomar Promise, which offers up to two...
Palomar Adopts New Ethnic Studies Requirement to Align with CSU

Palomar Adopts New Ethnic Studies Requirement to Align with CSU

The update replaces the previous Multicultural Studies requirement with courses focused on race and ethnicity under Chicano Studies, Africana Studies and American Indian Studies. SAN MARCOS — Next fall, when students resume their path toward an Associate of Arts...
Palomar’s Foundation Launches Scholarship in Honor of Emma Paquin

Palomar’s Foundation Launches Scholarship in Honor of Emma Paquin

The long-time supporter’s family donated $20,000 to establish the scholarship, which will pay tribute to Paquin’s steadfast support in her final years. SAN MARCOS — Emma Paquin came to Palomar College late in life, and not as a student. Instead, the long-time educator...