Palomar College Community Showcase Set for Dec. 12

Palomar College Community Showcase Set for Dec. 12

Presented by the Palomar College Foundation, the second annual Report to the Community will feature this year’s Comet Award winner Brian Cahill, an engaging program full of highlights from the past year, and more. ESCONDIDO — On Thursday, Dec. 12, campus and community...
New Apprenticeship Program Will Benefit Camp Pendleton Marines

New Apprenticeship Program Will Benefit Camp Pendleton Marines

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...
A salute to veterans and military-affiliated students at Palomar

A salute to veterans and military-affiliated students at Palomar

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,...
Palomar STEM students start internship at Northrop Grumman

Palomar STEM students start internship at Northrop Grumman

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...
Palomar College Foundation’s Monster Dash Raises Over $75,000

Palomar College Foundation’s Monster Dash Raises Over $75,000

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...
‘Palomar made it possible for me to start my own business’

‘Palomar made it possible for me to start my own business’

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...