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SAN MARCOS, CA (September 18, 2026) — The grand re-opening of the Palomar College Umoja Village on September 17, 2026, brought together students, employees, and the broader community. The Village had undergone a recent remodel with improvements designed to increase student engagement. Umoja, a Kiswahili word meaning unity, is a community-based program dedicated to enhancing…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (August 24, 2026) — There is a certain amount of resilience when it comes to community college students as many are juggling jobs and family obligations along with their schoolwork amid economic uncertainty.  They have a level of determination that some say you do not see in other college environments. Palomar College…

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SAN MARCOS (August 13, 2026) – The 24 students in Palomar College’s new bachelor’s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design are getting their supplies and materials at no cost thanks to a grant that Hunter Industries provided to the Palomar College Foundation.  The fall semester starts on August 24 and marks the first…

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SAN MARCOS (July 7, 2026) – A moving documentary about a wildlife photographer directed by Bill Wisneski, director/producer at Palomar College Television, has been honored with two prestigious awards. The 48-minute film, My Wild Life, tells the story of wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, who has faced life-threatening challenges to capture intimate images of newborn animals…

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SAN MARCOS (July 1, 2026) – Palomar College is doubling the size of its Promise program for the 2026-2027 academic year, which will allow up to 3,500 students to receive free tuition and textbook financial assistance. The increase from 1,700 Promise students annually is the result of Palomar College’s one-time $3.8 million investment of redevelopment…

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