Foundation Receives $102,431 Grant for Medical Education Technology
The Conrad Prebys Foundation has approved a grant to the Palomar College Foundation to fund the purchase of an advanced trauma simulation device for the College’s first responders-in-training. SAN MARCOS — Thanks to a significant grant from the Conrad Prebys...
Palomar Seeks Applicants for Bond Oversight Committee
Two vacancies need to be filled on the committee, which oversees how the college spends the remaining capital improvement funds from Prop. M, approved by voters in 2006. SAN MARCOS (July 21, 2021) — Palomar College is seeking local residents to fill two vacancies on...
Governing Board Finalizes Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey as New Superintendent/President of PCCD
SAN MARCOS (July 7, 2021) — During its regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board approved the appointment and employment contract of incoming Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey. Dr....
Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey Appointed Superintendent/President of Palomar Community College District
Palomar’s new Superintendent/President brings a wealth of leadership in Student Services and Instruction. SAN MARCOS, CA (June 25, 2021) — The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) will be led by Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, who is returning to Palomar as...
Palomar College Hosts Drive-Through Commencement Ceremony
In keeping with COVID-19 safety guidelines, the event drew hundreds of people to campus for the first time since March 2020 to celebrate the class of 2021. SAN MARCOS — More than 400 vehicles filled with graduates and their cheering families rolled through the main...
Baldessari Artwork Sold to Fund Boehm Gallery Endowment
Palomar College’s Boehm Gallery sold a painting by the late John Baldessari last year, and the proceeds will create an endowment fund to expand and improve the gallery’s collection into perpetuity. SAN MARCOS, CA (May 21, 2021) — The Palomar College Foundation is...
Palomar College To Host Vaccination Clinic at Escondido Education Center
A total of 800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the college’s students and staff, Neighborhood Healthcare patients, and members of the public. ESCONDIDO — Palomar College, in partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare, will host a vaccination clinic at...
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...