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The Palomar College Police Department has joined a national initiative to increase the representation of women officers on its force to 30% by 2030, becoming one of the first community college departments in the country to take the 30×30 Pledge. Although hundreds of police departments across the nation signed the pledge, most are from municipal…

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Members of the Palomar College softball and football teams will soon be able to play their sports at the San Marcos campus in new stadiums offering a better experience for both athletes and fans. The new softball stadium, set to open during the spring semester, has 207 seats, and includes a press box, bullpens, batting…

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Last spring, the Palomar College softball team had an historic season that led to being runner-up in the state championship. This year, they received an honor that their coaches value even more: selection as a Scholar Team recognizing the academic achievements of the entire group. The Palomar College softball team was one of 23 athletic…

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The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently verified two Palomar College academic programs, the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity and the Computer Science program which offers both an Associate of Science and a Certificate of Achievement.  Verified Programs are those recognized for quality education and training for in-demand jobs within the San Diego…

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At 28 years old, Saxon Metzger already has an impressive resume. He’s working for a company helping to build solar power projects and make them more sustainable, while also teaching graduate-level courses in business and economics. Metzger says he was set on his path to success while earning an Associate of Arts in Social and…

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Julie Schlutz took a woodworking class at Palomar College, and discovered a passion for making fine wood pieces that changed her life. Schlutz had always enjoyed do-it-yourself and crafting projects, but she didn’t discover how much she enjoyed working with wood until she took an entry level Cabinet and Furniture Technology class in 2018 at…

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Palomar College is contributing to the betterment of the community through several giving opportunities in the month of November.  Two of the campaigns are designed to reduce the impact of food insecurity on Palomar College students and the third is centered around Giving Tuesday on November 28. The California Coast Credit Union, in collaboration with…

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When the San Diego Padres nominated relief pitcher Tim Hill for the  Roberto Clemente Award, Palomar College Baseball Coach took a moment to reflect on what the nomination meant. Hill, who played for Palomar College in 2010, was nominated for the award to recognize his commitment to community outreach and charitable endeavors. Each Major League…

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