Palomar College has honored Mathematics Professor Emeritus Cynthia Anfinson with the Woman of the Year Award for her dedication to her students and her efforts to advance racial equity and empower women at the college. During her 29 years at Palomar College, Anfinson was a leader in supporting STEM students and creating an environment where…  Continue Reading: Palomar College 2026 Woman of the Year The post Palomar College 2026 Woman of the Year appeared first on Palomar News.

The state championship victory by the Palomar College softball team fulfilled a pledge many of the team members made after losing last year’s championship game. The Comets won the state championship in a 13-0 victory over Saddleback College, a fitting end to the season that began with a 13-0 win over Saddleback. The victory wrapped…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Comet Softball Champions The post Palomar College Comet Softball Champions appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS (May 22, 2026) – Earlier this evening, Palomar College held its commencement ceremony in its new football stadium, to honor graduates receiving degrees and certificates that exemplify the determination and perseverance of their educational journey. A total of 2,832 graduates were awarded 4,735 degrees and certificates, with many students receiving multiple awards.  …  Continue Reading: Palomar College Celebrates Over 2,800 Graduates The post Palomar College Celebrates Over 2,800 Graduates appeared first on Palomar News.

When she started at Palomar College, Terra White didn’t think she could handle it. She was 38 years old, had served time in prison and had a husband and two young daughters to care for at home. “I was a mess and I went in there just completely stressed and scared of the whole experience,”…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Names 2025-26 Valedictorian The post Palomar College Names 2025-26 Valedictorian appeared first on Palomar News.

Hanna Anderson has dreamed of becoming an architect since she was a ninth grader growing up in Sweden. Her innovative design for a community center, developed in her architecture class at Palomar College, recently was honored by a national organization of architects. Anderson, 22, was the only community college student selected for a Student Design…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Student Wins Design Award The post Palomar College Student Wins Design Award appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS, CA (May 5, 2026) – The Palomar College Police Department will host a public meeting on May 14, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to inform the community on military equipment used and maintained by the department and the training protocols of its officers. The meeting will be held at the Police…  Continue Reading: Palomar College To Host Public Meeting on Military Equipment The post Palomar College To Host Public Meeting on Military Equipment appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS, CA (April 6, 2026) – Palomar College celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Pride Center at the San Marcos campus this week. In 2010, Palomar College was one of the first community colleges in California to establish a Pride Center.  Housed at the San Marcos campus, the new Center is designed to…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Expands Pride Center The post Palomar College Expands Pride Center appeared first on Palomar News.

San Marcos, CA (March 25, 2026) — MAAC, in partnership with Palomar College, honored 18 Early Care and Education (ECE) apprentices at a special recognition night earlier this month, celebrating their hard work and dedication towards advancing careers in early education. Now in its third year, the MAAC Next Level ECE Apprenticeship Program is the…  Continue Reading: MAAC and Palomar College Early Care and Education Apprenticeship Program Success The post MAAC and Palomar College Early Care and Education Apprenticeship Program Success appeared first on Palomar News.

Under the theme “Sparks of Possibilities,” the 2026 Palomar College Community Showcase drew over 300 guests—including civic and business leaders, educators, and community partners—to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. The gathering highlighted how the powerful combination of education and philanthropy fuels regional growth, strengthens the workforce, and accelerates student success. Interim Superintendent/President…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Showcases Impact on Regional Workforce The post Palomar College Showcases Impact on Regional Workforce appeared first on Palomar News.

Students in Palomar College’s Media Studies department have long been receiving armfuls of Emmys for their works in film and television, but some recent calculations showed just how impressive their results have been. The student Emmys are awarded by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which recognizes excellence in student production.   Scott…  Continue Reading: Degree Program Delivers Award Winning Students The post Degree Program Delivers Award Winning Students appeared first on Palomar News.