A textbook transition: inmate to student ambassador

A textbook transition: inmate to student ambassador

Kory Nokes spent five years behind bars before entering Palomar’s Transitions program for formerly incarcerated students. “Palomar made it possible for me to achieve my true potential,” he says. SAN MARCOS — Not long after being booked into state prison, Kory Nokes...
Inaugural HWY 78 Math Competition Set for March 7 at Palomar

Inaugural HWY 78 Math Competition Set for March 7 at Palomar

What: Inaugural HWY 78 Math Fields Day hosted by Palomar College. When: Saturday, March 7, 2020 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 Event Details: HWY 78 Math Fields Day is a new math competition for students from Palomar...
‘Palomar made it possible for me to advance as a tradesman’

‘Palomar made it possible for me to advance as a tradesman’

David Wilson landed his dream job at Cal State San Marcos after completing the Palomar College Pre-Apprenticeship program for skilled workers. SAN MARCOS — Three years into his student job as an Energy Management and Utility Services assistant at Cal State San Marcos...
Palomar College Foundation adds five new directors to its board

Palomar College Foundation adds five new directors to its board

The Foundation strengthens its ties to the community with new board members, who include two Palomar alumni and leaders in finance, commerce and development. SAN MARCOS — They come from a variety of backgrounds and have each served their communities in unique ways,...
Spring Semester Brings Students Back to Palomar College

Spring Semester Brings Students Back to Palomar College

SAN MARCOS—Students returned to Palomar College’s main campus and education centers in Rancho Bernardo, Escondido and Fallbrook on Monday, Jan. 27 for the Spring 2020 semester. These were some of the scenes at the San Marcos campus during a week of orientations,...