Transitions Program Wins Economic Development Award
After a year of significant expansion, including the first classes inside the Vista Detention Facility, Palomar’s “Corrections to College” program honored for contributing to the region’s economy. CARLSBAD, CA ― A trailblazing program at Palomar College that is...
Why Palomar College leadership is on the right track
By Dr. Joi Lin Blake, Superintendent/President of Palomar College Originally published Dec. 11, 2019 by The San Diego Union-Tribune. For nearly 70 years, Palomar College Community College located in San Marcos, has provided transformational educational and career...
Palomar College Honors Local Heroes in Second Community Showcase
In its second annual Report to the Community, Palomar recognized Brian Cahill of Balfour Beatty Construction and looked back on a year of student success. Left to right: Palomar College Foundation Executive Director Stacy Rungaitis; 2019 Comet Award recipient Brian...
Palomar College Foundation Will Match Donations on Giving Tuesday
This year’s charitable giving event is scheduled for Dec. 3. Funds will help the Palomar College Foundation provide students with scholarships, textbook assistance and emergency grants. SAN MARCOS, CA — As the season for charitable giving begins, the Palomar College...
Palomar College Community Showcase Set for Dec. 12
Presented by the Palomar College Foundation, the second annual Report to the Community will feature this year’s Comet Award winner Brian Cahill, an engaging program full of highlights from the past year, and more. ESCONDIDO — On Thursday, Dec. 12, campus and community...
New Apprenticeship Program Will Benefit Camp Pendleton Marines
Palomar College has secured a nearly $500,000 grant to provide Marines in training with Palomar credit and 2,000 on-the-job training hours as part of the new Military Leadership Apprenticeship program. SAN MARCOS, CA ― As soon as next fall, Marines at Camp Pendleton...
Palomar Community College District Reviewing Recommendations for Long-Term Fiscal Health Recovery
A Study Team Identified Serious Concerns San Marcos, CA (Nov. 12, 2019) – The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) is actively reviewing the findings of a self-subscribed fiscal review by the Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). The District...
November Drives to Support Food & Nutrition Center
“Stock the Bank” event on Nov. 6-7 will be followed by Cal Coast’s “Pack the Pantry” from Nov. 8-18 on campus. SAN MARCOS — With the holidays approaching, Palomar College is holding back-to-back food drives to “Stock the Bank” and “Pack the Pantry” at the Anita &...
Palomar College Foundation’s Monster Dash Raises Over $75,000
The Oct. 19 fundraiser brought together some 500 registered participants, with food trucks, costume contest, and more. Proceeds are set to benefit Palomar students through scholarships, textbook resources and emergency grants. SAN MARCOS, CA — Hundreds of runners and...
Palomar Students Receive Scholarships to Attend National Conference
Technology students Isaac Hernandez, Diana Perez and Quin Smith were invited to represent Palomar College and exhibit their work during a NSF-sponsored conference from Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C. Pictured above: Quin Smith, left, and Diana Perez were chosen to...