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.

SAN MARCOS, CA (March 4, 2026) – Palomar College reopened its Native American Resource Center with a celebration theme of “Inspiring Native Student Success – Honoring Roots, Empowering Futures.”    “The Native American Resource Center is more than a physical space. It is a place where students, faculty and staff can build community, feel seen…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Re-Opens Native American Resource Center The post Palomar College Re-Opens Native American Resource Center appeared first on Palomar News.

After Kailani Flournoy set a new rebound record for Palomar College’s women’s basketball team, she said it’s not an accomplishment that she achieved alone. Flournoy had 26 rebounds in the January 23 game against San Diego City College, beating a college record last set in 1992, and contributing to the team’s 82-56 win. She says…  Continue Reading: New Record Set in Women’s Basketball The post New Record Set in Women’s Basketball appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS, CA (January 30, 2026) – Palomar College celebrated a major construction milestone for its Athletic Fieldhouse at the San Marcos campus with a Topping Off Ceremony and Beam Signing.  Over 100 Palomar College and Balfour Beatty employees joined community members and representatives from elected office for the event at 1140 West Mission Road…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Athletics Complex Reaches Construction Milestone The post Palomar College Athletics Complex Reaches Construction Milestone appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS, CA (December 22, 2025) – The new football and softball stadiums at Palomar College have been recognized with a national award from the American Sports Builders Association. The projects received a bronze award in the multi-field facility category, selected from submissions across the country that ranged from schools and universities to health centers…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Stadiums Win National Award The post Palomar College Stadiums Win National Award appeared first on Palomar News.

SAN MARCOS, CA (December 17, 2025) – On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Palomar College Governing Board unanimously selected Dr. Tina Recalde to lead the district as Interim Superintendent/President.  Dr. Recalde had been serving as the Acting Superintendent/President since December 1, when Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, took on a new position as Deputy Chancellor/Provost at the…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Governing Board Appoints Interim Superintendent/President and Elects Officers The post Palomar College Governing Board Appoints Interim Superintendent/President and Elects Officers appeared first on Palomar News.

Dennis Astl, the manager of construction and facilities planning at Palomar College, has been selected as a Climate Action Fellow by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.  Climate Action Fellows support the activities associated with the Vision 2030 Climate Action plan. Astl was one of four community college employees in the state selected for this…  Continue Reading: A Fellow for Climate Action The post A Fellow for Climate Action appeared first on Palomar News.

With Palomar College instructor David Hamilton as head coach, the U.S. basketball team won gold at the 2025 Deaflympics, the worldwide sporting event held for deaf athletes. The U.S. team defeated Ukraine 69-59 in the final to win the top medal at the Deaflympics held in Tokyo in November. Hamilton, an American Sign Language instructor at…  Continue Reading: Gold Medal U.S. Basketball Deaflympics Team has Palomar College Connection The post Gold Medal U.S. Basketball Deaflympics Team has Palomar College Connection appeared first on Palomar News.

Luis Aguilar had never heard of the job of technical director at a television station until he took an introductory digital broadcast class at Palomar College. “I didn’t really know what I was getting into,” Aguilar said. “After the first time, I fell in love with it.” Aguilar’s perseverance in pursuing his new career interest…  Continue Reading: Palomar College Broadcast Media Student Finds Success The post Palomar College Broadcast Media Student Finds Success appeared first on Palomar News.