Palomar students meet judges at courthouse event

Palomar students meet judges at courthouse event

Over lunch and in small group sessions with judges at the Vista courthouse, students hear firsthand what it’s like to preside over a courtroom. VISTA — Gathered in the jury lounge on Friday, April 12, dozens of students from Palomar College spent the lunch hour...
Paralympic champion inspires students with his story

Paralympic champion inspires students with his story

Palomar College brought four-time Olympian Lex Gillette to campus this week to tell his story and encourage students to persevere. SAN MARCOS — During a special event on Wednesday, April 17, students at Palomar College filled a room on campus to hear Paralympic Gold...
Palomar alumna serving first term on City Council

Palomar alumna serving first term on City Council

María Nuñez grew up in San Marcos, learned English in the city’s schools, studied at Palomar College and went on to a career in law. Now she’s serving her first term on the San Marcos City Council. SAN MARCOS — On her path to Palomar College, María Nuñez went through...
Beloved counselor lives on in $100,000 bequest

Beloved counselor lives on in $100,000 bequest

April Woods, who taught and counseled at Palomar College for 25 years, lost her battle with cancer in 2017. Now there is a travel scholarship in her name, thanks to a $100,000 bequest to the Palomar College Foundation. Pictured above: Melissa Grant holds a photo of...
Outreach librarian helps students get to know new library

Outreach librarian helps students get to know new library

Natalie Lopez provides tours, teaches classes, and constantly promotes the many services of the Palomar College Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC). About the new building, she says, “I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things from our students.” SAN MARCOS — When she...
Josh Lomeli: a Palomar-Powered career in water technology

Josh Lomeli: a Palomar-Powered career in water technology

Palomar student on the cover of the Spring 2019 Class Schedule will earn his degree in Water Technology this year. He is already on the job with the Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District in Escondido. ESCONDIDO — Like many students, Josh Lomeli cycled through a...