
‘Palomar made it possible for me to transfer to my dream school’
Kena Haun grew up on a farm in Southern Indiana and never went to high school. She came to Palomar in 2017, graduated last month with a 4.0 grade-point average, and will transfer to UC Berkeley this fall. SAN MARCOS — It was a cold day in Palmyra, Ind. when Kena Haun...

Emmy-winning media student has a story to tell
Angy Moran, who appears on the cover of Summer 2019 Class Schedule, shares about overcoming depression and learning the tools of her trade at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — By the time Angy Moran’s bright smile went up on a Palomar College billboard beside Highway 78...

Meet Palomar’s Valedictorian: Active-duty and ambitious
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Miguel Chevalier earned his Associate degree while serving in the Navy. Now he’s looking to life after the service, with his sights set on medical school. SAN MARCOS — As a boy growing up in the Dominican Republic, Jose Miguel Chevalier...

Palomar students meet judges at courthouse event
Over lunch and in small group sessions with judges at the Vista courthouse, students hear firsthand what it’s like to preside over a courtroom. VISTA — Gathered in the jury lounge on Friday, April 12, dozens of students from Palomar College spent the lunch hour...

Paralympic champion inspires students with his story
Palomar College brought four-time Olympian Lex Gillette to campus this week to tell his story and encourage students to persevere. SAN MARCOS — During a special event on Wednesday, April 17, students at Palomar College filled a room on campus to hear Paralympic Gold...

Palomar alumna serving first term on City Council
María Nuñez grew up in San Marcos, learned English in the city’s schools, studied at Palomar College and went on to a career in law. Now she’s serving her first term on the San Marcos City Council. SAN MARCOS — On her path to Palomar College, María Nuñez went through...

Beloved counselor lives on in $100,000 bequest
April Woods, who taught and counseled at Palomar College for 25 years, lost her battle with cancer in 2017. Now there is a travel scholarship in her name, thanks to a $100,000 bequest to the Palomar College Foundation. Pictured above: Melissa Grant holds a photo of...

Outreach librarian helps students get to know new library
Natalie Lopez provides tours, teaches classes, and constantly promotes the many services of the Palomar College Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC). About the new building, she says, “I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things from our students.” SAN MARCOS — When she...

Josh Lomeli: a Palomar-Powered career in water technology
Palomar student on the cover of the Spring 2019 Class Schedule will earn his degree in Water Technology this year. He is already on the job with the Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District in Escondido. ESCONDIDO — Like many students, Josh Lomeli cycled through a...

The year ahead: Top 10 for 2019
Palomar College celebrated many significant milestones in 2018, from the opening of new education centers in Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook to the successful expansion of the Palomar Promise. With the New Year, the college is anticipating a flurry of activity, with...