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SAN MARCOS, CA (April 6, 2026) – Palomar College celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Pride Center at the San Marcos campus this week. In 2010, Palomar College was one of the first community colleges in California to establish a Pride Center.  Housed at the San Marcos campus, the new Center is designed to…

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San Marcos, CA (March 25, 2026) — MAAC, in partnership with Palomar College, honored 18 Early Care and Education (ECE) apprentices at a special recognition night earlier this month, celebrating their hard work and dedication towards advancing careers in early education. Now in its third year, the MAAC Next Level ECE Apprenticeship Program is the…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (March 4, 2026) – Palomar College reopened its Native American Resource Center with a celebration theme of “Inspiring Native Student Success – Honoring Roots, Empowering Futures.”    “The Native American Resource Center is more than a physical space. It is a place where students, faculty and staff can build community, feel seen…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (January 30, 2026) – Palomar College celebrated a major construction milestone for its Athletic Fieldhouse at the San Marcos campus with a Topping Off Ceremony and Beam Signing.  Over 100 Palomar College and Balfour Beatty employees joined community members and representatives from elected office for the event at 1140 West Mission Road…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (December 22, 2025) – The new football and softball stadiums at Palomar College have been recognized with a national award from the American Sports Builders Association. The projects received a bronze award in the multi-field facility category, selected from submissions across the country that ranged from schools and universities to health centers…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (December 17, 2025) – On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Palomar College Governing Board unanimously selected Dr. Tina Recalde to lead the district as Interim Superintendent/President.  Dr. Recalde had been serving as the Acting Superintendent/President since December 1, when Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, took on a new position as Deputy Chancellor/Provost at the…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (October 30, 2025) – Since the pandemic the Palomar College Basic Needs program has experienced an increasing demand for services from students facing food and housing insecurities.  The program connects students to on-campus resources and with community organizations.  In result, students are able to better focus on achieving their educational goals. With…

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SAN MARCOS, CA (October 10, 2025) – Palomar College recently celebrated a major construction milestone for its 38,175 square foot permanent building at the education center in Fallbrook with a Topping Off Ceremony and Beam Signing.  Over 150 Palomar College and Balfour Beatty employees joined community members and representatives from elected office for the event…

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