‘Hispanic Outlook’ Ranks Palomar Among Top Colleges
SAN MARCOS — The Hispanic Outlook on Education has once again named Palomar as one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” nationwide, in terms of enrollment and degrees earned by Latinx students. The rankings, based on data provided in U.S....
Kartik Raju Sworn in as Provisional Trustee to Palomar’s Board
The appointment fills the Area 4 seat vacated in September until voters return to the polls for the next general election in 2022. SAN MARCOS — Following a month-long selection process, Poway resident Kartik Raju was sworn in as a Provisional Trustee during the...
Gridiron Milestone: Football Coach Joe Early Hits 100 Wins
The Comets coach, who has deep ties to Palomar College, recently racked up his 100th victory in a comeback season after college athletics across the state lost a year to COVID-19. SAN MARCOS — Joe Early, the Head Coach of Palomar College’s football team, first made...
President’s Invitational Golf Classic Set For October 25
Hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, the tournament this year features an online auction and five levels of sponsorship. SAN MARCOS — The annual President’s Invitational Golf Classic, hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, is set to make a comeback at the...
Foundation Welcomes New Head of Palomar College, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey
ESCONDIDO — The Palomar College Foundation officially welcomed the College’s new Superintendent/President, Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, at an outdoor event at Stone Brewing on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. “It was such an honor to introduce this dynamic new leader to our key...
‘Palomar Made It Possible to Give Back to My Community’
Amanda Yates has no plans to leave Valley Center, where she grew up—and where her family’s house burned in 2003. Now she’s set to graduate with a degree in business. SAN MARCOS — Born and raised in Valley Center, Amanda Yates came to Palomar College in 2019 as a...
Palomar Celebrates Inaugural Class of Marine Corps Leaders
Picture left to right: MIL Apprenticeship graduates Staff Sgt. Todd Graves, Gunnery Sgt. Christopher McCullar, Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Robinson and Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Candelario. Eight graduates from the U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant School at Camp Pendleton and...
Architecture Students Assist Habitat for Humanity Project
Ten Palomar students are participating in the nonprofit building effort as part of a pilot program to provide architecture students with experience in the field. SAN MARCOS — At a construction site in National City, ten students from the Palomar College Architecture...
Transitions Program Celebrates Summer Graduates
The summer session concluded with 22 students receiving Certificates of Completion. For many, it was the first step in a new journey. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College “Corrections to College” program, known as Transitions, celebrated 22 formerly incarcerated students...
Fall Semester Registration Event Planned on Campus August 13–14
SAN MARCOS — Students preparing for the upcoming fall semester will have an opportunity to visit the Palomar College main campus to get their enrollment, admissions and financial aid questions answered. “We are excited to welcome students back to campus and help them...