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PCTV documentary begins national distribution

January 22, 2020

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Providing an important take on a heavy topic, “Shattered Dreams” has won dozens of awards and appeared in film festivals across the U.S. The film’s director reflects on what it took to bring the story to the screen. SAN MARCOS — It was already the most successful documentary produced by Palomar College Television (PCTV) in…
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‘Palomar made it possible for me to pursue firefighting’

January 2, 2020

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A former Olympian is preparing for the Palomar College Fire Academy after an eight-year professional volleyball career. SAN MARCOS — At the age of 31, Lynda Morales has already lived the kind of highlight reel most athletes only ever dream of, culminating in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Now she’s ready for her next act…
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The education of a social worker: a comeback story

December 30, 2019

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Eduardo Santana had a rough childhood and a rocky education until he came to Palomar College. “Palomar made it possible for me to achieve my dream of making a difference,” he says. SAN MARCOS — When Eduardo Santana graduated from Mission Hills High School in 2012, the odds that he would ever be a college…
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Palomar graduates promoted at Poway Fire Department

December 23, 2019

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Poway’s newly installed Fire Chief, Jon Canavan, reflects on his personal history with Palomar College—and the benefits of a top-notch academy to the region’s fire departments. POWAY — The fire chief’s office in the City of Poway looks out on Poway Creek, a greenway filled with trees, and beyond that a hillside where walking trails…
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Brian Cahill presented with Palomar’s 2019 Comet Award

December 19, 2019

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A long-time North County resident and construction-industry leader, Cahill received the award at the recent Palomar College Community Showcase Related: Palomar College Honors Local Heroes in Second Community Showcase (Palomar News) ESCONDIDO — As a business leader, Brian Cahill has left his mark on the physical landscape of Southern California like few others have: at…
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Transitions Program Wins Economic Development Award

December 13, 2019

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After a year of significant expansion, including the first classes inside the Vista Detention Facility, Palomar’s “Corrections to College” program honored for contributing to the region’s economy. CARLSBAD, CA ― A trailblazing program at Palomar College that is helping formerly incarcerated students get back on their feet was recognized at the 2019 North County Excellence…
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Why Palomar College leadership is on the right track

December 12, 2019

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By Dr. Joi Lin Blake, Superintendent/President of Palomar College Originally published Dec. 11, 2019 by The San Diego Union-Tribune. For nearly 70 years, Palomar College Community College located in San Marcos, has provided transformational educational and career opportunities to students of diverse experiences, needs, and abilities. Our commitment is to our students. We remain focused…
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Palomar College Honors Local Heroes in Second Community Showcase

December 12, 2019

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In its second annual Report to the Community, Palomar recognized Brian Cahill of Balfour Beatty Construction and looked back on a year of student success. Left to right: Palomar College Foundation Executive Director Stacy Rungaitis; 2019 Comet Award recipient Brian Cahill; Palomar College President’s Associates Chair Pete Rogers; and Palomar College Superintendent/President Dr. Joi Lin…
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