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New air conditioning, heating program draws a full lab

September 23, 2019

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Career education program at Palomar’s Escondido Education Center gives students the option of a “workforce ready” certificate in as little as six months, a full Certificate of Achievement, or an Associate of Science. ESCONDIDO — Inside a new classroom and student laboratory at the Palomar College Escondido Center, dozens of students are learning how to…
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Smoother parking for students as Palomar adopts new digital system

September 6, 2019

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With the implementation of a digital system utilizing license plate scanners, the Palomar College Police Department has modernized campus parking enforcement. Pictured above: Lead CSO Dominic LaPorta of the Palomar College Police Department checks parking permits inside one of two cruisers outfitted with new license plate readers. SAN MARCOS — During the first week of…
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Palomar Promise and Fallbrook campus make for a good first year

August 23, 2019

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“Palomar made it possible for me to take my first year of college tuition-free and close to home.” FALLBROOK — As one of the first students to set foot inside a classroom at Palomar College’s new Fallbrook Education Center, Melissa Barrera graduated high school with perfect timing. In the spring of 2018, when Barrera was…
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From recovery to research, ‘Palomar has changed my life’

August 5, 2019

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“Palomar made it possible for me to pursue my dream of helping people through research.” SAN MARCOS — When Joel Marroquin came to Palomar College at the age of 33, it was still difficult for him to walk. He had broken his back six months earlier in a workplace injury that forced him to re-evaluate…
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Daylight and fresh air: Leading the way in energy efficiency

August 2, 2019

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With its passive design features and a solar array being installed, the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Building at Palomar College has won more sustainability awards than any other recent project on campus. Pictured above: The Operations wing of the M&O Building is outfitted with the first solar panels of a planned 180 KW installation on…
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Academy recruit has served with Palomar Police since 2006

July 29, 2019

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“Palomar made it possible for me to fulfill my dream of serving in law enforcement.” SAN MARCOS — Fourteen years ago, Jesus Montes came to Palomar College fresh out of high school and enrolled in his first Criminal Justice class. Within the year, he was manning the radio as a part-time dispatcher for the Palomar…
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USMC vet, mother of two recalls hard-earned success at Palomar

July 18, 2019

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“Palomar made it possible for me to earn my transfer degree while raising kids and using VA Benefits.” SAN MARCOS — When Lydia Keaty first arrived at Palomar College, the mother of two had already served five years in the Marine Corps, traveled the world, and discovered the career she wanted to pursue. Now all…
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From ESL to Architecture, Palomar alum still pursuing his goals

July 11, 2019

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“Palomar made it possible for me to determine my path to a rewarding career.” SAN MARCOS — From his first English class at Palomar College to his walk across the stage to receive his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), the path that Abelino Gregorio started following more than a decade ago on this campus has led…
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