Palomar Hosts Virtual Veterans Day Celebration

Palomar Hosts Virtual Veterans Day Celebration

SAN MARCOS — On the eve of Veterans Day and the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, the staff of the Palomar College Veterans Resource Center hosted a virtual celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in lieu of the traditional campus gathering. Veterans Services...
Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need

Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need

The third annual event was held virtually this year, raising more than $15,000 for the Palomar College Foundation in a year that has brought many additional student requests for support. Pictured above: An entry in this year’s virtual Monster Dash & Bash costume...
From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

During his virtual presentation, former Palomar College STEM student Yuri Rodea provides glimpses of a career in advanced engineering and urges students to “stick with it.” SAN MARCOS — When the Mars 2020 Rover lands on the Red Planet next year, it will begin...
Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Building on a foundation of student advocacy, dedicated faculty and staff at Palomar College spent decades dismantling prejudiced systems, and making the campus a welcoming place for underserved communities. SAN MARCOS — Following the turbulent 1960s and ‘70s, Palomar...
Palomar Ranks Among Top Institutions for Latinx Students

Palomar Ranks Among Top Institutions for Latinx Students

The Hispanic Outlook on Education names Palomar among the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” nationwide, in terms of enrollment and degrees earned by Latinx students. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College was named one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities...