Palomar College Granted ‘Center Status’ for Rancho Bernardo Education Center
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 estimated minimum...
Palomar College Awarded $1.5 million Grant to Support Native American Students
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 million dollar grant...
Palomar College Celebrates Grand Opening of Softball Stadium
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 Director Dan Lynds...
Palomar College Police Academy Selected for Pilot Program
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 Standards and...
Palomar College Governing Board Elects Officers for 2025
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 President. Area 4 Trustee Dr....
December 10 Declared Palomar College Rising Scholars Day
SAN MARCOS, CA – 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 College Rising Scholars...
Palomar College Award Winning Documentary Now Streaming
SAN MARCOS, CA – A movie created by Palomar College to document the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated students is now available for streaming – including a tragic update since the film was created. “Almost Home: Life After Incarceration” is an award-winning...
Palomar College Literary Magazine Receives National Recognition
SAN MARCOS, CA — Bravura, Palomar College’s literary magazine, was recognized as the best community college literary magazine in the western region – and the third best in the nation – at a national conference of community college educators. Four student writers for...
Palomar College Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship
When she moved to San Diego County from Germany four years ago, Lea Bronson wasn’t sure she would be able to handle college work. With the support of her professors at Palomar College, Bronson excelled in her classes and was selected for a prestigious national...
Palomar College Issues Emergency Aid to Students Despite Federal Financial Aid Delays
Palomar College Opens Fall Semester With Increased Enrollment SAN MARCOS, CA — Despite nationwide obstacles from the Department of Education and the unprecedented FAFSA issues affecting financial aid processing, Palomar College announced their disbursement of federal...