Palomar Educator and Activist Wins Statewide Diversity Award

Palomar Educator and Activist Wins Statewide Diversity Award

Hossna Sadat Ahadi is named the 2021 winner of a prestigious award from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College faculty member and counselor Hossna Sadat Ahadi has been chosen to receive the 2021 Stanback-Stroud Diversity...
Palomar’s Speech & Debate Team Excels in Online Competition

Palomar’s Speech & Debate Team Excels in Online Competition

The team is wrapping up an unorthodox but successful season, during which all events were held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. SAN MARCOS — In a series of highly unusual competitions, held online due to COVID-19, the Speech & Debate Team at Palomar College...
Palomar Student Awarded Tool Set with New Job as Diesel Technician

Palomar Student Awarded Tool Set with New Job as Diesel Technician

The college has partnered with Project Cornerstone to supply deserving students with the hand tools necessary to enter the local job market. ESCONDIDO — During his second day on the job, Orlando Perez, a student in the Diesel Technology program at Palomar College,...
Palomar College Police Implements App to Promote Staff Wellness

Palomar College Police Implements App to Promote Staff Wellness

Campus Police personnel now have handheld access to health resources from Cordico, the industry-standard technology platform addressing a variety of issues faced by front line workers. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Police Department (PCPD) has implemented a...
Palomar’s Governing Board Resolves to Support AB 927

Palomar’s Governing Board Resolves to Support AB 927

The state legislation would expand a pilot program that allowed community college districts in California to provide baccalaureate degrees, opening the doors for Palomar College and others to participate. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Governing Board passed a...
Palomar Pathways Students Still Going Strong

Palomar Pathways Students Still Going Strong

Three of the original Student Ambassadors who advised Palomar’s Pathways committee are pursuing advanced degrees in various fields. They reflect on what it was like to travel the path through community college. SAN MARCOS — Three students who participated in...