Palomar College Hosts Drive-Through Commencement Ceremony
In keeping with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the event drew hundreds of people to campus for the first time since March 2020 to celebrate the class of 2021. SAN MARCOS — More than 400 vehicles filled with graduates and their cheering families rolled through the main...
Baldessari Artwork Sold to Fund Boehm Gallery Endowment
Palomar College’s Boehm Gallery sold a painting by the late John Baldessari last year, and the proceeds will create an endowment fund to expand and improve the gallery’s collection into perpetuity. SAN MARCOS, CA (May 21, 2021) — The Palomar College Foundation is...
Palomar College To Host Vaccination Clinic at Escondido Education Center
A total of 800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the college’s students and staff, Neighborhood Healthcare patients, and members of the public. ESCONDIDO — Palomar College, in partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare, will host a vaccination clinic at...
Palomar’s Governing Board Resolves to Support AB 927
The state legislation would expand a pilot program that allowed community college districts in California to provide baccalaureate degrees, opening the doors for Palomar College and others to participate. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Governing Board passed a...
Palomar Plans Drive-Through Commencement for May 28
With COVID-19 guidelines still in place, Palomar will celebrate the class of 2021 with a special drive-through commencement ceremony. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2021 SAN MARCOS — Graduates of Palomar College in 2021 are on track to celebrate in a historic way,...
Palomar Distributes Hundreds of Laptops, Electronic Resources to Students
Funded by the federal CARES Act, college staff handed out more than $315,000 in resources to support the ongoing distance learning effort. SAN MARCOS — As students across the nation continue to learn remotely during the COVID-19 health crisis, Palomar College...
Palomar to Host Computer, Tech Distribution for Students on Feb. 25
What: Palomar College will host a drive-through distribution event to provide hundreds of students with laptops, printing cards and other resources to facilitate remote learning. When: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Details: Please note: Interim...
Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres
A fire in the native habitat preserve on the eastern edge of the campus, near the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, was contained by 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. SAN MARCOS — A vegetation fire burned 11 acres in a nature preserve at Palomar College before being...
New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar
The Governing Board has approved the hiring of Ambur Borth and David Montoya, two new permanent members of the Executive Team. SAN MARCOS — With the approval of the Palomar College Governing Board on Tuesday, Jan. 5, two new Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents...
Virtual Community Showcase Set for Wednesday, January 27
January 8, 2021 What: The Palomar College Foundation presents the 2020 Community Showcase – A Report to the Community. When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Details: “Exploring the Possibilities,” Palomar College’s third annual Community Showcase, will be...