Formerly Incarcerated, Well Educated: A Transitions Story
One man’s “Corrections to College” story demonstrates the importance of reaching incarcerated people with the hope and opportunity afforded by a college education. SAN MARCOS — In early 2019 at the Vista Detention Facility, Edgar Diaz took his first Palomar College...
Palomar Moves into Bold New Territory with Antiracist Action
Decades of work to make the college more inclusive and diverse came to a head in June 2020 with the Black Lives Matter protests that swept the U.S. The second half of the year saw the beginning of landmark changes on campus. Pictured above: Eugene Whitlock, J.D.,...
Tri-City and Palomar: Historic Partnership Pays New Dividends
With decades of shared history, Tri-City and Palomar continue to deepen a collaboration that has benefited thousands of students. SAN MARCOS — As two of North County’s most venerated institutions, Palomar College and Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) have collaborated...
PCTV Film Features Local Photojournalist Who Started at Palomar
A new documentary from Palomar’s in-house production studio highlights the career of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Don Bartletti. The film itself is winning awards. SAN MARCOS — For the team of filmmakers at Palomar College Television (PCTV), The Roads Less...
A Deepening Commitment to Antiracism in Palomar’s Recent Past
From hosting nationally recognized thought leaders to serving incarcerated students, antiracism efforts have recently picked up speed at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — In the years leading up to the turmoil of 2020, momentum was building within an antiracist movement...
Palomar Hosts Virtual Veterans Day Celebration
SAN MARCOS — On the eve of Veterans Day and the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, the staff of the Palomar College Veterans Resource Center hosted a virtual celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in lieu of the traditional campus gathering. Veterans Services...
From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story
During his virtual presentation, former Palomar College STEM student Yuri Rodea provides glimpses of a career in advanced engineering and urges students to “stick with it.” SAN MARCOS — When the Mars 2020 Rover lands on the Red Planet next year, it will begin...
A Pair of Design Awards for Palomar’s LRC, Rancho Bernardo Center
The Community College Facility Coalition recognizes two of the college’s most recent construction projects, including the Education Center in Rancho Bernardo. SAN MARCOS — Two major building projects funded by Prop. M at Palomar have won design awards from the...
Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People
Building on a foundation of student advocacy, dedicated faculty and staff at Palomar College spent decades dismantling prejudiced systems, and making the campus a welcoming place for underserved communities. SAN MARCOS — Following the turbulent 1960s and ‘70s, Palomar...
Fashion Week San Diego to Feature Two of Palomar’s Own
A Palomar College faculty member and a former Palomar student will both have work exhibited during the virtual Fashion Week San Diego event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17. SAN MARCOS — Two fashion designers with close ties to Palomar College will be featured in...