Education and incarceration: making a difference
Palomar College brings courses into the Vista Detention Facility as formerly incarcerated students on campus get their feet under them. In the effort to assimilate back into society, everyone seems to agree about one thing: “Education is the key.” SAN MARCOS — It was...
Full circle for Palomar alum who became Fire Chief
Nearly 30 years after graduating with the Palomar College Fire Academy’s first class, Ed Hadfield is back in North County as Chief of the Rincon Fire Department. SAN MARCOS — Ed Hadfield was among the first firefighters to graduate from the Palomar College Fire...
Political Economy Days: engaging students on key issues
Presenters and students speak out against division as the latest installment in a semiannual lecture series draws hundreds of participants less than two weeks before the national midterm elections. SAN MARCOS — In two days of talks covering history, economics,...
ESL professor pursues success with his students
Lawrence Hamilton Lawson is the recipient of Palomar’s 2018-19 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award. SAN MARCOS — When he is in the classroom, helping students launch into higher education by learning English, Lawrence Hamilton Lawson likes to say that “practice...
Woodworking student hand-crafting a career in North County
The 21-year-old Vista resident grew up helping his father on landscaping jobs. Today, with skills learned at Palomar College, he is pursuing a passion for working with his hands. SAN MARCOS — Misael Venancio came to Palomar College with a vague plan to study computer...
Student leader found her voice at Palomar College
As Amber Bancroft settles into her year as Associated Student Government (ASG) President, she has her sights set on a career in Biomedical Engineering. SAN MARCOS — When the fall semester began, the students at Palomar College were newly represented by a 21-year-old...
New director for Palomar’s thriving EME program
The job market for paramedics is projected to grow by 25 percent in the next five years. At Palomar College, Sarah DeSimone leads a team that’s training the next generation of life-savers. ESCONDIDO — For Sarah DeSimone, the memorable patients come to mind quickly and...
New education centers drive enrollment growth at Palomar College
Enrollments are up across Palomar Community College District, as fall semester numbers exceed expectations at Fallbrook’s North Education Center and the South Education Center in Rancho Bernardo. NORTH COUNTY — The number of Full-Time Equivalent students enrolled at...
Mini refrigerators deployed across campus with snacks, water for students
Provided by a grant from the North County Food Bank, a fleet of mini refrigerators is Palomar’s latest innovation to meet the needs of students and address food insecurity. SAN MARCOS — To be successful in college, students require academic support, health services, a...
Back to school with seventeen new faculty at Palomar
From Computer Science to Childhood Development, the new full-time faculty are bringing fresh ideas and diverse experiences to Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College began the fall semester this year with 17 new educators, a diverse group of full-time faculty...