Bond Rating Service Affirms Aa2 Bond Rating for Palomar College
SAN MARCOS, CA (April 7, 2025) – A bond rating service has affirmed its Aa2 General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) bond rating for the Palomar Community College District, signifying a high credit quality with a very low default risk. In its report published March...
Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey Named 2025 District 76 Distinguished Woman of the Year
Sacramento, CA (March 14, 2025) – Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-76, San Diego) is pleased to announce Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendent/President of Palomar College, as the 2025 District 76 Distinguished Woman of the Year. A proud product of our local...
National University and Palomar College Renew Transfer Partnership Agreement to Advance Student Access and Success
SAN DIEGO, CA (March 13, 2025) — National University (NU) — a nonprofit, Veteran-founded Institution that serves more than 130,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through its degree and professional training programs and Palomar College...
Bond Rating Service Affirms Strong Bond Rating for Palomar College
SAN MARCOS, CA (March 10, 2025) - A bond rating service has affirmed its AA General Obligation Bond Rating for the Palomar Community College District, finding that the district has a stable financial outlook. In its report published February 26, S & P Global...
Palomar College Granted ‘Center Status’ for Rancho Bernardo Education Center
SAN MARCOS, CA (February 21, 2025) – By way of a unanimous vote of the California Community College Board of Governors, the Palomar College Education Center in Rancho Bernardo has received ‘center status’ approval. This designation positions the District to receive an...
Palomar College Awarded $1.5 million Grant to Support Native American Students
SAN MARCOS, CA (February 6, 2025) – Palomar College has been selected as one of 20 California Community Colleges to receive the Native American Student Support and Success Program Grant (NASSSP) by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The $1.5...
Palomar College Celebrates Grand Opening of Softball Stadium
SAN MARCOS, CA (January 23, 2025) – Palomar College celebrated the grand opening of its new softball stadium on Wednesday, January 22. The stadium is home to one of the highest achieving athletic teams in Palomar College history. During the ceremony, Athletic...
Palomar College Police Academy Selected for Pilot Program
SAN MARCOS, CA (January 6, 2025) – The Palomar College Police Academy has been chosen for a pilot program that will give greater emphasis to physical and mental fitness in training the state’s future law enforcement officers. The California Commission on Peace Officer...
Palomar College Governing Board Elects Officers for 2025
SAN MARCOS, CA (December 18, 2024) – The Palomar College Governing Board held its annual election of officers during an organizational meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Jacqueline Kaiser, who represents trustee Area 5, was elected as the new Board...
December 10 Declared Palomar College Rising Scholars Day
SAN MARCOS, CA (December 12, 2024) – For the outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the citizens of San Diego County, County Supervisor Jim Desmond issued a proclamation on behalf of the County Board of Supervisors designating December 10 as Palomar...