Daylight and fresh air: Leading the way in energy efficiency
With its passive design features and a solar array being installed, the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Building at Palomar College has won more sustainability awards than any other recent project on campus. Pictured above: The Operations wing of the M&O...
Academy recruit has served with Palomar Police since 2006
“Palomar made it possible for me to fulfill my dream of serving in law enforcement.” SAN MARCOS — Fourteen years ago, Jesus Montes came to Palomar College fresh out of high school and enrolled in his first Criminal Justice class. Within the year, he was manning the...
USMC vet, mother of two recalls hard-earned success at Palomar
“Palomar made it possible for me to earn my transfer degree while raising kids and using VA Benefits.” SAN MARCOS — When Lydia Keaty first arrived at Palomar College, the mother of two had already served five years in the Marine Corps, traveled the world, and...
From ESL to Architecture, Palomar alum still pursuing his goals
“Palomar made it possible for me to determine my path to a rewarding career.” SAN MARCOS — From his first English class at Palomar College to his walk across the stage to receive his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), the path that Abelino Gregorio started following...
Arboretum upgrades include better trails, groundwater well
Pictured above: Palomar College Manager of Construction and Facilities Planning Dennis Astl, left, and Grounds Services Supervisor Tony Rangel discuss one of the trees near the newly refurbished trail in the college's arboretum. A long-awaited set of improvements to...
Fully charged: Palomar alum launches electrical engineering career
‘Palomar made it possible for me to earn my Bachelor of Science in a highly challenging field.’ SAN MARCOS — Jose Valencia graduated high school in 2007 like so many other students: not knowing what to do next, let alone what to do with the rest of his life. Fast...
Palomar student gets a head-start in Diesel Technology
“Palomar made it possible for me to get a job in a male-dominated industry.” SAN MARCOS — For Ingrid Putman, the decision to pursue a career working on diesel-powered machines came easy. Born and raised in San Marcos, Putman grew up watching her father drive semi...
‘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...