Palomar College Academic Programs Receive EDC Verification
The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently verified two Palomar College academic programs, the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity and the Computer Science program which offers both an Associate of Science and a Certificate of...
Alumnus Credits Palomar College for his Success
At 28 years old, Saxon Metzger already has an impressive resume. He’s working for a company helping to build solar power projects and make them more sustainable, while also teaching graduate-level courses in business and economics. Metzger says he was set on his path...
Palomar College Student Launches New Passion
Julie Schlutz took a woodworking class at Palomar College, and discovered a passion for making fine wood pieces that changed her life. Schlutz had always enjoyed do-it-yourself and crafting projects, but she didn’t discover how much she enjoyed working with wood until...
Palomar College Gives Back to the Community in November
Palomar College is contributing to the betterment of the community through several giving opportunities in the month of November. Two of the campaigns are designed to reduce the impact of food insecurity on Palomar College students and the third is centered around...
Palomar Alumnus Tim Hill is Honored
When the San Diego Padres nominated relief pitcher Tim Hill for the Roberto Clemente Award, Palomar College Baseball Coach took a moment to reflect on what the nomination meant. Hill, who played for Palomar College in 2010, was nominated for the award to...
Former Palomar Student Recognized with Marine Corps Association Top Award
As Chief Faculty Advisor at the Staff Non Commission Officer Academy (SNCOA) Camp Pendleton training program, Staff Sgt. Victoria J. Graham encourages Marines to take the Military Leadership program offered by Palomar College. Graham, a graduate of the Palomar...
Palomar College Alumni Headed to the MLB
Dreams come true for three former Palomar College baseball players at the recent 2023 MLB draft. Kyle Carr, a left-handed pitcher, who played for the Comets during the 2023 season, was drafted by the New York Yankees in the third round of the MLB draft. ...
Escondido native and former Palomar College student, Dr. Diane Studinka, named the institution’s newest academic dean
SAN MARCOS — As a lifelong Escondido resident, Dr. Diane Studinka began taking general education classes at Palomar College during her senior year of high school and continued at Palomar before transferring to Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt) to earn...
Summer and Fall Classes Available at Palomar College
It isn’t too late for students to register for the final summer session at Palomar College. The last 4-week session of courses begins on July 24. Students can find open classes at the Palomar class finder webpage. The 4-week classes are an ideal...
North County Transit District Awarded $29.3 Million for Zero-Emission Bus Transition
Funds to Purchase 23 Zero-Emission Buses and Implement a Robust Workforce Training Program with Palomar College San Marcos, CA (June 27, 2023) – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced the award of $29,330,243 from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA)...