From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

During his virtual presentation, former Palomar College STEM student Yuri Rodea provides glimpses of a career in advanced engineering and urges students to “stick with it.” SAN MARCOS — When the Mars 2020 Rover lands on the Red Planet next year, it will begin...
Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Building on a foundation of student advocacy, dedicated faculty and staff at Palomar College spent decades dismantling prejudiced systems, and making the campus a welcoming place for underserved communities. SAN MARCOS — Following the turbulent 1960s and ‘70s, Palomar...
Fashion Week San Diego to Feature Two of Palomar’s Own

Fashion Week San Diego to Feature Two of Palomar’s Own

A Palomar College faculty member and a former Palomar student will both have work exhibited during the virtual Fashion Week San Diego event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17. SAN MARCOS — Two fashion designers with close ties to Palomar College will be featured in...
Antiracism at Palomar Began in the 1970s With Academics

Antiracism at Palomar Began in the 1970s With Academics

Pictured above: Nearly 50 years ago, students gathered for a demonstration on campus to push for academic reforms. In the foreground, Rolando Moreno, a M.E.Ch.A. leader, speaks to the assembled protestors. Early efforts to resist and overturn institutional racism at...