{"id":1247,"date":"2017-08-04T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/pao\/?page_id=1247"},"modified":"2024-04-29T09:25:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T16:25:22","slug":"palomar-college-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/pao\/palomar-college-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Palomar College News"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/a-family-of-palomar-college-students\/'>A Family of Palomar College Students<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-02T17:40:47-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">September 2, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Attending Palomar College is a family affair in the Sun household. Sisters Faith and Irena are two of the 24 students in the college\u2019s new bachelor\u2019s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design. Three other siblings just started in the architecture program this fall, with the goal of entering the bachelor\u2019s degree program after\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: A Family of Palomar College Students The post A Family of Palomar College Students appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-starts-the-fall-semester-with-increased-enrollment-and-new-academic-programs\/'>Fall Semester Begins with Increased Enrollment and New Academic Programs<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-08-24T16:23:58-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">August 24, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAN MARCOS, CA (August 24, 2026) \u2014 There is a certain amount of resilience when it comes to community college students as many are juggling jobs and family obligations along with their schoolwork amid economic uncertainty.\u00a0 They have a level of determination that some say you do not see in other college environments. Palomar College\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Fall Semester Begins with Increased Enrollment and New Academic Programs The post Fall Semester Begins with Increased Enrollment and New Academic Programs appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-launches-first-bachelors-degree\/'>Palomar College Launches First Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-08-13T12:41:12-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">August 13, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAN MARCOS (August 13, 2026) \u2013 The 24 students in Palomar College\u2019s new bachelor\u2019s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design are getting their supplies and materials at no cost thanks to a grant that Hunter Industries provided to the Palomar College Foundation.\u00a0 The fall semester starts on August 24 and marks the first\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College Launches First Bachelor\u2019s Degree The post Palomar College Launches First Bachelor\u2019s Degree appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-television-wins-awards-for-documentary-film\/'>Palomar College Television Wins Awards for Documentary Film<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T17:25:52-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 7, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAN MARCOS (July 7, 2026) \u2013 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\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College Television Wins Awards for Documentary Film The post Palomar College Television Wins Awards for Documentary Film appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-expands-free-tuition-program\/'>Palomar College Expands Free Tuition Program<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-07-01T12:33:24-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">July 1, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAN MARCOS (July 1, 2026) \u2013 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\u2019s one-time $3.8 million investment of redevelopment\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College Expands Free Tuition Program The post Palomar College Expands Free Tuition Program appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/hall-of-fame-athletic-trainer-retires-from-palomar-college\/'>Hall of Fame Athletic Trainer Retires from Palomar College<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T16:18:20-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 16, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">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\u2026 \u00a0Continue 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.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-2026-woman-of-the-year\/'>Palomar College 2026 Woman of the Year<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-06-03T12:49:11-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">June 3, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">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\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College 2026 Woman of the Year The post Palomar College 2026 Woman of the Year appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-comet-softball-champions\/'>Palomar College Comet Softball Champions<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-28T13:16:31-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 28, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The state championship victory by the Palomar College softball team fulfilled a pledge many of the team members made after losing last year\u2019s 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\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College Comet Softball Champions The post Palomar College Comet Softball Champions appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-celebrates-over-2800-graduates-2\/'>Palomar College Celebrates Over 2,800 Graduates<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-22T20:36:43-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 22, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAN MARCOS (May 22, 2026) \u2013 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. \u00a0\u2026 \u00a0Continue Reading: Palomar College Celebrates Over 2,800 Graduates The post Palomar College Celebrates Over 2,800 Graduates appeared first on Palomar News.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/news\/palomar-college-names-2025-26-valedictorian\/'>Palomar College Names 2025-26 Valedictorian<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-19T11:37:58-07:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">May 19, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">When she started at Palomar College, Terra White didn\u2019t think she could handle it. 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