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.

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.