Palomar’s Governing Board Resolves to Support AB 927
The state legislation would expand a pilot program that allowed community college districts in California to provide baccalaureate degrees, opening the doors for Palomar College and others to participate. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Governing Board passed a...
Palomar Plans Drive-Through Commencement for May 28
With COVID-19 guidelines still in place, Palomar will celebrate the class of 2021 with a special drive-through commencement ceremony. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2021 SAN MARCOS — Graduates of Palomar College in 2021 are on track to celebrate in a historic way,...
Palomar Distributes Hundreds of Laptops, Electronic Resources to Students
Funded by the federal CARES Act, college staff handed out more than $315,000 in resources to support the ongoing distance learning effort. SAN MARCOS — As students across the nation continue to learn remotely during the COVID-19 health crisis, Palomar College...
Palomar to Host Computer, Tech Distribution for Students on Feb. 25
What: Palomar College will host a drive-through distribution event to provide hundreds of students with laptops, printing cards and other resources to facilitate remote learning. When: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Details: Please note: Interim...
Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres
A fire in the native habitat preserve on the eastern edge of the campus, near the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, was contained by 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. SAN MARCOS — A vegetation fire burned 11 acres in a nature preserve at Palomar College before being...
New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar
The Governing Board has approved the hiring of Ambur Borth and David Montoya, two new permanent members of the Executive Team. SAN MARCOS — With the approval of the Palomar College Governing Board on Tuesday, Jan. 5, two new Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents...
Virtual Community Showcase Set for Wednesday, January 27
January 8, 2021 What: The Palomar College Foundation presents the 2020 Community Showcase – A Report to the Community. When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Details: “Exploring the Possibilities,” Palomar College’s third annual Community Showcase, will be...
Three New Members Sworn Into Palomar’s Governing Board
Following the district’s first trustee-area election, Christian Garcia, Roberto Rodriguez and Brian Olson join Mark Evilsizer and Norma Miyamoto on the Governing Board. SAN MARCOS, CA (December 17, 2020) — Three new trustees were sworn into the Palomar Community...
Giving Thanks, Giving Back: Palomar Ready to Distribute 500 Turkeys
Palomar College Foundation, Faculty and Classified Employees Union and the regional labor council will distribute 500 Thanksgiving turkeys and other food in a contactless, drive-through event on Nov. 21. SAN MARCOS — Thanksgiving will be a little brighter in hundreds...
Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need
The third annual event was held virtually this year, raising more than $15,000 for the Palomar College Foundation in a year that has brought many additional student requests for support. Pictured above: An entry in this year’s virtual Monster Dash & Bash costume...