Woodworking student hand-crafting a career in North County

Woodworking student hand-crafting a career in North County

The 21-year-old Vista resident grew up helping his father on landscaping jobs. Today, with skills learned at Palomar College, he is pursuing a passion for working with his hands. SAN MARCOS — Misael Venancio came to Palomar College with a vague plan to study computer...
Palomar Upgrades Testing Center for Students with Disabilities

Palomar Upgrades Testing Center for Students with Disabilities

The renovated space includes accommodations for students who struggle to take exams in the traditional classroom. More than 4,000 tests with accommodations were administered by the Palomar College Disability Resource Center last year. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College...
Music Professors Awarded for Work at Palomar and in the Studio

Music Professors Awarded for Work at Palomar and in the Studio

SAN MARCOS, CA ― Two adjunct faculty members in Palomar College’s Music Department have won recent awards for their work, including a performance at the college that was a semifinalist for the American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award. Heather Barclay, who teaches...
Student leader found her voice at Palomar College

Student leader found her voice at Palomar College

As Amber Bancroft settles into her year as Associated Student Government (ASG) President, she has her sights set on a career in Biomedical Engineering. SAN MARCOS — When the fall semester began, the students at Palomar College were newly represented by a 21-year-old...