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...
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 made it possible for me to pursue my goals on and off the court.” SAN MARCOS — On a recent Friday night at Grossmont College, Julie Saelee played the game of her life so far with the Palomar Comets basketball team, sinking 36 points and setting the school...
A former Olympian is preparing for the Palomar College Fire Academy after an eight-year professional volleyball career. SAN MARCOS — At the age of 31, Lynda Morales has already lived the kind of highlight reel most athletes only ever dream of, culminating in Rio de...
Eduardo Santana had a rough childhood and a rocky education until he came to Palomar College. “Palomar made it possible for me to achieve my dream of making a difference,” he says. SAN MARCOS — When Eduardo Santana graduated from Mission Hills High School in 2012, the...
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...
