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New Apprenticeship Program Will Benefit Camp Pendleton Marines

November 15, 2019

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Palomar College has secured a nearly $500,000 grant to provide Marines in training with Palomar credit and 2,000 on-the-job training hours as part of the new Military Leadership Apprenticeship program. SAN MARCOS, CA ― As soon as next fall, Marines at Camp Pendleton will be able to articulate their classroom time in US Marine Corps…
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Palomar Community College District Reviewing Recommendations for Long-Term Fiscal Health Recovery

November 12, 2019

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A Study Team Identified Serious Concerns San Marcos, CA (Nov. 12, 2019) – The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) is actively reviewing the findings of a self-subscribed fiscal review by the Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). The District requested the 18 factor review by FCMAT in early August and the highly qualified assistance team…
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A salute to veterans and military-affiliated students at Palomar

November 8, 2019

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Pictured above, left to right: Veteran Student of the Year Stephen Montgomery, Superintendent/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake, Governing Board Secretary Mark Evilsizer, Governing Board Trustee Norma Miyamoto, Palomar College Foundation Executive Director Stacy Rungaitis, and Veterans Services Specialist Lejearl Young. With more than 4,300 military-affiliated students, Palomar College pays tribute to its veterans, active-duty service…
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Palomar STEM students start internship at Northrop Grumman

November 1, 2019

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Denise Fernandez and Jacob Zeferino were selected by the aerospace and defense technology company for a new “talent pipeline” program. RANCHO BERNARDO — For six years, Denise Fernandez attended Palomar College as a military spouse, balancing a growing family and military life with demanding STEM classes. On a recent Monday morning, all of her hard…
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November Drives to Support Food & Nutrition Center

November 1, 2019

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“Stock the Bank” event on Nov. 6-7 will be followed by Cal Coast’s “Pack the Pantry” from Nov. 8-18 on campus. SAN MARCOS — With the holidays approaching, Palomar College is holding back-to-back food drives to “Stock the Bank” and “Pack the Pantry” at the Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center. First up…
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Palomar College Foundation’s Monster Dash Raises Over $75,000

October 31, 2019

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The Oct. 19 fundraiser brought together some 500 registered participants, with food trucks, costume contest, and more. Proceeds are set to benefit Palomar students through scholarships, textbook resources and emergency grants. SAN MARCOS, CA — Hundreds of runners and walkers in costume raced through campus on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 in the Palomar College Foundation’s second…
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‘Palomar made it possible for me to start my own business’

October 25, 2019

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After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2017, Isaac Hernandez came to Palomar College with a plan to launch a drone technology company. This summer, he and a partner launched Scout Drone USA. SAN MARCOS — For more than 25 years, Isaac Hernandez served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, moving around the world,…
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Palomar Students Receive Scholarships to Attend National Conference

October 18, 2019

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Technology students Isaac Hernandez, Diana Perez and Quin Smith were invited to represent Palomar College and exhibit their work during a NSF-sponsored conference from Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C. Pictured above: Quin Smith, left, and Diana Perez were chosen to attend the Advanced Technological Education conference. Not pictured is Palomar’s third student delegate, Isaac Hernandez.…
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