Three New Members Sworn Into Palomar’s Governing Board
Following the district’s first trustee-area election, Christian Garcia, Roberto Rodriguez and Brian Olson join Mark Evilsizer and Norma Miyamoto on the Governing Board. SAN MARCOS, CA (December 17, 2020) — Three new trustees were sworn into the Palomar Community...
Giving Thanks, Giving Back: Palomar Ready to Distribute 500 Turkeys
Palomar College Foundation, Faculty and Classified Employees Union and the regional labor council will distribute 500 Thanksgiving turkeys and other food in a contactless, drive-through event on Nov. 21. SAN MARCOS — Thanksgiving will be a little brighter in hundreds...
Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need
The third annual event was held virtually this year, raising more than $15,000 for the Palomar College Foundation in a year that has brought many additional student requests for support. Pictured above: An entry in this year’s virtual Monster Dash & Bash costume...
Palomar Ranks Among Top Institutions for Latinx Students
The Hispanic Outlook on Education names Palomar among the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” nationwide, in terms of enrollment and degrees earned by Latinx students. SAN MARCOS — Palomar College was named one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities...
Bond Refunding Will Save Taxpayers $21.2 Million
Capitalizing on historically low interest rates, Palomar’s Governing Board approved the refinancing of Prop. M bonds in September. SAN MARCOS — Taxpayers in the Palomar Community College District will save $21.2 million in future debt payments as a result of a bond...
Spring 2021 Will Remain Mostly Online at Palomar College
Some classes will resume on-site instruction, but most will continue in a remote format, as college continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis. SAN MARCOS — The majority of classes at Palomar College will remain online during the spring 2021 semester in...
Palomar’s GEAR UP Grant Continued for 2020-21
The U.S. Department of Education issues a grant award of nearly $1.2 million to sustain the college’s work with thousands of high school students in four North County school districts. SAN MARCOS — A groundbreaking Palomar College program that helps prepare middle and...
Palomar’s Drone Program Among First in U.S. to Earn New FAA Designation
SAN MARCOS, CA — Palomar College is among the first higher education institutions in the nation to be accepted into a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training initiative called the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI). “This...
Palomar Keeps Remote Learning in Place for Fall Semester
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in California, Palomar College will maintain restrictions and continue with remote learning for all classes except Public Safety academies and the Nursing program. SAN MARCOS — The majority of classes at Palomar College will continue in...
Palomar’s Police Academy Ceases Carotid Restraint Training
In the wake of a national debate about policing tactics, Palomar College’s law enforcement trainees will no longer learn how to perform the controversial carotid restraint hold. SAN MARCOS — Cadets at the Palomar College Police Academy are no longer being trained how...