SAN MARCOS (July 7, 2026) – A moving documentary about a wildlife photographer directed by Bill Wisneski, director/producer at Palomar College Television, has been honored with two prestigious awards. The 48-minute film, My Wild Life, tells the story of wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, who has faced life-threatening challenges to capture intimate images of newborn animals…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Television Wins Awards for Documentary Film The post Palomar College Television Wins Awards for Documentary Film appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS (July 1, 2026) – Palomar College is doubling the size of its Promise program for the 2026-2027 academic year, which will allow up to 3,500 students to receive free tuition and textbook financial assistance. The increase from 1,700 Promise students annually is the result of Palomar College’s one-time $3.8 million investment of redevelopment…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Expands Free Tuition Program The post Palomar College Expands Free Tuition Program appeared first on Palomar News.

In her 33 years as an athletic trainer at Palomar College, Flecicia Heise never forgot the importance of keeping student athletes healthy. That was brought home to her when a young athlete badly injured his knee while playing football. He tearfully told his grandmother that he would no longer be able to play football, dashing…  Continue Reading: Hall of Fame Athletic Trainer Retires from Palomar College The post Hall of Fame Athletic Trainer Retires from Palomar College appeared first on Palomar News.

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.