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Marines Turn Military Training Into Palomar College Credits

July 9, 2021

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A gunnery sergeant’s experience in the Palomar College military leadership program illustrates its potential to engage Marines in higher education while on active duty. CAMP PENDLETON — After 18 years and six tours with the Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Candelario has ample experience in uniform. But it wasn’t until Palomar College introduced its Military…
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Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College Wins Two Awards

July 9, 2021

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Upgrades to the 10-acre preserve were completed in September 2019. Two organizations have since recognized the project, one as “Project of the Year.” SAN MARCOS — The Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, a 10-acre preserve that was renovated in 2019 to include ADA-compliant walking trails and water-saving irrigation, has won a pair of awards from…
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Governing Board Finalizes Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey as New Superintendent/President of PCCD

July 7, 2021

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SAN MARCOS (July 7, 2021) — During its regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board approved the appointment and employment contract of incoming Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey. Dr. Rivera-Lacey will begin her tenure as Superintendent/President on Monday, July 26. During the meeting, the board also approved…
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New Dean Will Lead Palomar’s Career Education Programs

July 7, 2021

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Susan Wyche will lead a wide-ranging instructional division that includes credit and non-credit, apprenticeship, public safety and numerous programs designed to lead to careers and boost the region’s economy. SAN MARCOS — A long-time educator and community college leader, Susan Wyche, has been hired to lead one of Palomar College’s broadest instructional divisions as Dean…
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Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey Appointed Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District

June 25, 2021

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Palomar’s new Superintendent/President brings a wealth of leadership in Student Services and Instruction. SAN MARCOS, CA (June 25, 2021) — The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) will be led by Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, who is returning to Palomar as Superintendent/President with a distinguished record of higher education leadership in the region. Dr. Rivera-Lacey previously served as…
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Three Palomar Students Awarded Puente Scholarships

June 17, 2021

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SAN MARCOS — Three Palomar College students have been awarded Puente Statewide Community College Scholarships, capping their first year in college and the successful completion of a program focused on college and transfer success. The students selected as scholarship recipients were Chris Garcia, 19, of San Marcos; Lorna Martinez, 18, of Vista; and Oseas Garcia,…
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Two Palomar Students Start New Jobs With Free Tools

June 11, 2021

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The two trainees at Hanson Aggregates in San Diego each received a set of tools valued at $3,900 as part of a partnership between Palomar College and Project Cornerstone. SAN DIEGO — On their second day as apprentice mechanics at Hanson Aggregates, Jack Schwinkendorf and Sayra Martinez received bright blue tool boxes filled with Snap-On…
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Palomar Named Among “Best Colleges & Universities in California”

June 4, 2021

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SAN MARCOS — Palomar College was ranked 17th out of hundreds of colleges and universities in the state of California by the website EDsmart.org, according to an article posted to the site in late May. The article, “21 Best Colleges & Universities in California,” compiled data from the National Center for Education Statistics and College…
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