Palomar Earns SDG&E Energy Award for Net-Zero M&O Building

Palomar Earns SDG&E Energy Award for Net-Zero M&O Building

The utility named Palomar College for its annual Excellence in Energy Leadership Award, following the first year of operations in a highly-efficient new building complex at the San Marcos campus. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College has won an Excellence in Energy Leadership...
New Director of Information Services Set to Join Palomar College

New Director of Information Services Set to Join Palomar College

The incoming head of Information Services previously worked at Palomar, and brings his experience managing the technical challenges of the COVID-19 crisis to the district. SAN MARCOS — As the new Director of Information Services (IS), Michael Day is set to take over...
Palomar College Foundation Hosts Annual Community Showcase Online

Palomar College Foundation Hosts Annual Community Showcase Online

The virtual event explored a year of student success amid the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis, while honoring supporters and highlighting the new Cybersecurity program. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Foundation hosted its third annual Community Showcase,...
Palomar’s Fire Technology Program on Track for Re-Accreditation

Palomar’s Fire Technology Program on Track for Re-Accreditation

After a site visit in December, the state accrediting committee unanimously voted to renew the program’s five-year accreditation. SAN MARCOS — The Fire Technology program at Palomar College—which includes the widely recognized Fire Academy in San Marcos—is on track...
Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres

Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres

A fire in the native habitat preserve on the eastern edge of the campus, near the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, was contained by 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. SAN MARCOS — A vegetation fire burned 11 acres in a nature preserve at Palomar College before being...
New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar

New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar

The Governing Board has approved the hiring of Ambur Borth and David Montoya, two new permanent members of the Executive Team. SAN MARCOS — With the approval of the Palomar College Governing Board on Tuesday, Jan. 5, two new Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents...