For Palomar’s Valedictorian, Higher Education Was a Long-Shot

For Palomar’s Valedictorian, Higher Education Was a Long-Shot

“Palomar made it possible for me to explore new subjects and find my true passion.” SAN MARCOS — Growing up in a conservative immigrant family, Jennifer Corona was not encouraged to think about her higher education, let alone leave the house and go off to college. So...
Fire, Police, EME Programs Resume Training at Palomar

Fire, Police, EME Programs Resume Training at Palomar

After the COVID-19 interruption, the programs that train first responders at Palomar College are back in the classroom, with a new set of health precautions and renewed determination. ESCONDIDO — On Thursday, June 4, the future medics and emergency room technicians of...
Transition to Remote Learning: Student Perspectives

Transition to Remote Learning: Student Perspectives

“Palomar made it possible for us to safely continue our education during a public health crisis.” SAN MARCOS — With spring break approaching in March, thousands of Palomar College students were notified that the rest of their semester would take place online, as all...
Palomar Plans Reopening of Early Childhood Education Center

Palomar Plans Reopening of Early Childhood Education Center

Administrators are planning a July 1 reopening for the ECE Lab School, with precautions to meet California COVID-19 guidelines for childcare facilities. SAN MARCOS — After more than two months of vacancy, the administrators and staff of Palomar College’s Early...
Palomar’s M&O Building Named in Global Green Design Awards

Palomar’s M&O Building Named in Global Green Design Awards

SAN MARCOS — The Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Building at Palomar College has been named one of the top 100 “Green GOOD DESIGN” projects in the world. The award was bestowed by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago...
Inside the rapid transition to remote learning at Palomar College

Inside the rapid transition to remote learning at Palomar College

From professional training to new online courses, Palomar’s Academic Technology team engineered a major transition mid-semester to keep students in class and moving forward. SAN MARCOS — When it became clear that all classes at Palomar College would be transitioned to...