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Since 1972, Palomar College has been helping thousands of active duty military and their family members achieve their educational goals at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.  Most recently, 57 students who had earned degrees or certificates from Palomar College were celebrated at a formal ceremony on Base. Most earned certificates of achievement in the Military…

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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 enjoys knowing that she is helping students to succeed. “It was hard for…

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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 long line of honors for the feature-length film released in June 2023. It…

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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 Apollo 13 with her grandfather when she was a child and…

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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 schedule. She was soon captivated by…

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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 manager for the San Diego Legion rugby team, who was looking for…

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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 at the Palomar College commencement ceremony on May 23…

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For hundreds of students at Palomar College, scholarships offered by the Palomar College Foundation are more than just financial support. They are a beacon of hope, enabling students to focus on their studies without the heavy burden of financial stress. Applications for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year opened on May 5 and remain open…

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