{"id":6592,"date":"2024-03-08T11:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T19:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/?p=6592"},"modified":"2024-03-08T11:22:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T19:22:03","slug":"palomar-college-salutes-those-who-serve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-salutes-those-who-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Palomar College Salutes Those Who Serve \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SAN MARCOS (March 8, 2024) \u2014 The Palomar College Community Showcase brought campus and community leaders from across north county to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido to \u201cA Salute to Those Who Serve\u201d. &nbsp;The event, attended by over 400 people, was hosted by the Palomar College Foundation, and honored active duty military and veterans.&nbsp; The expansive programs and services available at Palomar College designed specifically for military affiliated students were featured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Superintendent\/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey presented her Report to the Community, highlighting the past year and future initiatives that will impact generations of students to come. \u201cAs one of the largest military serving educational institutions in California, it was an absolute honor to recognize those who serve and have served our country. 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