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The author of “My Daddy Slays Dragons” and her husband—the firefighter on whose experiences the book is based—both attended Palomar College. RAMONA — In June 2008, Ehren Kahle left his wife, Stephanie, and two young children at home and loaded up with other members of his fire department for the seven-hour drive north to Oakhurst,…
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“Palomar made it possible for me to explore new subjects and find my true passion.” SAN MARCOS — Growing up in a conservative immigrant family, Jennifer Corona was not encouraged to think about her higher education, let alone leave the house and go off to college. So she arrived at Palomar in 2018 without a…
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SAN MARCOS, CA (June 12, 2020) — At its regular monthly meeting on June 9, 2020, the Governing Board of the Palomar Community College District unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Jack Kahn as Interim Superintendent/President of the District effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Kahn has been serving as Acting Superintendent/President since December 2019. Each member…
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After the COVID-19 interruption, the programs that train first responders at Palomar College are back in the classroom, with a new set of health precautions and renewed determination. ESCONDIDO — On Thursday, June 4, the future medics and emergency room technicians of San Diego and beyond were busy taking a set of certification exams at…
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Additional help will defray the costs of remote learning, course materials and heightened expenses during the COVID-19 health crisis. SAN MARCOS — On Friday, June 5, Palomar College distributed $702,000 in federal grant money to 936 of its students as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress…
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With summer session enrollment underway and most classes beginning June 22, year-over-year enrollment has increased thanks to new options for students to learn from home. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College is on track to have one of its busiest summers ever, in terms of enrollment, as the number of students enrolled is now 4.7 percent…
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“Palomar made it possible for us to safely continue our education during a public health crisis.” SAN MARCOS — With spring break approaching in March, thousands of Palomar College students were notified that the rest of their semester would take place online, as all classes were transitioned to remote learning in the midst of the…
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