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‘Hispanic Outlook’ Ranks Palomar Among Top Colleges

October 11, 2021

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SAN MARCOS — The Hispanic Outlook on Education has once again named Palomar as one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” nationwide, in terms of enrollment and degrees earned by Latinx students. The rankings, based on data provided in U.S. Department of Education surveys, place Palomar 20th in overall Latinx enrollment for…
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Kartik Raju Sworn in as Provisional Trustee to Palomar’s Board

October 7, 2021

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The appointment fills the Area 4 seat vacated in September until voters return to the polls for the next general election in 2022. SAN MARCOS — Following a month-long selection process, Poway resident Kartik Raju was sworn in as a Provisional Trustee during the regular meeting of the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board…
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Gridiron Milestone: Football Coach Joe Early Hits 100 Wins

October 1, 2021

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The Comets coach, who has deep ties to Palomar College, recently racked up his 100th victory in a comeback season after college athletics across the state lost a year to COVID-19. SAN MARCOS — Joe Early, the Head Coach of Palomar College’s football team, first made the record books at Palomar with a 98-yard kickoff…
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President’s Invitational Golf Classic Set For October 25

October 1, 2021

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Hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, the tournament this year features an online auction and five levels of sponsorship. SAN MARCOS — The annual President’s Invitational Golf Classic, hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, is set to make a comeback at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway on Monday, October 25. The tournament represents the…
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Foundation Welcomes New Head of Palomar College, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey

October 1, 2021

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ESCONDIDO — The Palomar College Foundation officially welcomed the College’s new Superintendent/President, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, at an outdoor event at Stone Brewing on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. “It was such an honor to introduce this dynamic new leader to our key community partners and supporters,” said Stacy Rungaitis, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We know…
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‘Palomar Made It Possible to Give Back to My Community’

September 30, 2021

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Amanda Yates has no plans to leave Valley Center, where she grew up—and where her family’s house burned in 2003. Now she’s set to graduate with a degree in business. SAN MARCOS — Born and raised in Valley Center, Amanda Yates came to Palomar College in 2019 as a Business major and cheerleader with hopes…
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Palomar Celebrates Inaugural Class of Marine Corps Leaders

September 10, 2021

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Picture left to right: MIL Apprenticeship graduates Staff Sgt. Todd Graves, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher McCullar, Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Robinson and Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Candelario. Eight graduates from the U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant School at Camp Pendleton and Twentynine Palms receive Palomar College course credit for their military classroom work. SAN MARCOS — The first graduates…
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Architecture Students Assist Habitat for Humanity Project

September 10, 2021

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Ten Palomar students are participating in the nonprofit building effort as part of a pilot program to provide architecture students with experience in the field. SAN MARCOS — At a construction site in National City, ten students from the Palomar College Architecture program suited up on Friday, September 3 to participate in a Habitat for…
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