Angela Kong, Palomar College’s 2025 Woman of the Year, can appreciate the struggles faced by first-time and immigrant college students. She recalls being confused and unsure of herself when she attended San Jose State University. In her role at Palomar College, she...
The Palomar College film “Almost Home: Life After Incarceration” has been chosen for a Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award by the IndieFest Film Awards for the movie’s focus on the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated students. The award is the latest in a...
Ever since she was seven years old, Julia Alvarado wanted to become an astronaut with NASA. With encouragement from her professors at Palomar College, Alvarado is now working for NASA and feels like her dream has come true. Alvarado still remembers seeing the movie...
A year ago, Avery Laws knew almost nothing about geology. Now, because of a class she took at Palomar College, she’s planning to become a geologist. Laws signed up for the geology class taught by Professor Sean Figg because she had to fill a hole in her Spring 2024...
When two world-ranked rugby teams needed a place to scrimmage, they turned to Palomar College for the chance to practice their sport on an outstanding field. Daniel Lynds, Director of Athletics at Palomar College, said he was contacted by Andre Bosier, former general...
Growing up in Germany, Lea Bronson never dreamed of the path that her life has taken: a full life with her husband in San Diego County, and a thriving academic journey at Palomar College culminating with her selection as the 2025 valedictorian and will be recognized...
