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'Palomar College' - Page 3
Tri-City and Palomar: Historic Partnership Pays New Dividends
With decades of shared history, Tri-City and Palomar continue to deepen a collaboration that has benefited thousands of students. San Marcos, CA — As two of North County’s most venerated institutions, Palomar College and Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC) have collaborated for more than 50 years, since the inception of the college’s nursing program in 1969. […]
Read More →Giving Thanks, Giving Back: Palomar Distributes 500 Turkeys
Palomar College Foundation, Faculty and Classified Employees Union and the regional labor council distributed 500 Thanksgiving turkeys and other food in a contactless, drive-through event on November 21. SAN MARCOS, CA (November, 2020) — SAN MARCOS — Thanksgiving will be a little brighter in hundreds of local households next week, courtesy of the Palomar Faculty Federation […]
Read More →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. San Marcos, CA (November, 2020) — Even the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t slow down Palomar College’s annual Monster Dash & Bash 5K Run/Walk, which culminated in a […]
Read More →Palomar Ranks Among Top Institutions for Latinx Students
The Hispanic Outlook on Education names Palomar among the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” nationwide, in terms of enrollment and degrees earned by Latinx students. SAN MARCOS, CA — Palomar College was named one of the “Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” in the U.S. and was featured in the Oct. 12, 2020 edition […]
Read More →Bond Refunding Will Save Taxpayers $21.2 Million
Capitalizing on historically low interest rates, Palomar’s Governing Board approved the refinancing of Prop. M bonds in September. San Marcos, CA — Taxpayers in the Palomar Community College District will save $21.2 million in future debt payments as a result of a bond refunding process that was completed on Thursday, Oct. 15. In order to take […]
Read More →Spring 2021 Will Remain Mostly Online at Palomar College
Some classes will resume on-site instruction, but most will continue in a remote format, as college continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis. SAN MARCOS, CA (September, 2020) — The majority of classes at Palomar College will remain online during the spring 2021 semester in compliance with public health orders, as local health officials continue to […]
Read More →Palomar’s Drone Program Among First in U.S. to Earn New FAA Designation
SAN MARCOS, CA — Palomar College is among the first higher education institutions in the nation to be accepted into a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training initiative called the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI). “This national recognition is a well-deserved honor for the faculty, students, industry partners and alumni-entrepreneurs who have made […]
Read More →Palomar Keeps Remote Learning In Place For Fall Semester
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in California, Palomar College will maintain restrictions and continue with remote learning for all classes except Public Safety academies and the Nursing program. SAN MARCOS, CA (August, 2020) — The majority of classes at Palomar College will continue in a remote learning format this fall, and the college will launch […]
Read More →Palomar’s Police Academy Ceases Carotid Restraint Training
In the wake of a national debate about policing tactics, Palomar College’s law enforcement trainees will no longer learn how to perform the controversial carotid restraint hold. SAN MARCOS, CA (July, 2020) — Cadets at the Palomar College Police Academy are no longer being trained how to perform a controversial technique known as a carotid restraint, […]
Read More →Palomar Welcomes New Head of Student Services
Vikash Lakhani assumes new role as Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Palomar College. San Marcos, CA (July, 2020) — The new Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Palomar College, Dr. Vikash Lakhani, began his duties on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, coming to North County from California State University, Bakersfield. “We’re thrilled to have […]
Read More →Palomar College Hosts Virtual Commencement
San Marcos, CA — Hundreds of Palomar College graduates participated in a virtual commencement ceremony at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020. The event is a unique celebration of students’ resilience and determination after COVID-19 disrupted face-to-face classes and gatherings, including the regularly scheduled commencement exercises in May. The ceremony produced by PCTV was […]
Read More →Palomar College Appoints Dr. Jack Kahn Interim Superintendent/President
SAN MARCOS, CA (June, 2020) At its regular monthly meeting on June 9, 2020, the Governing Board of the Palomar Community College District unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Jack Kahn as Interim Superintendent/President of the District effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Kahn has been serving as Acting Superintendent/President since December 2019. Each member of the […]
Read More →Summer Semester Enrollment Surges at Palomar College
With summer session enrollment underway and most classes beginning June 22, year-over-year enrollment has increased thanks to new options for students to learn from home. SAN MARCOS, CA (June, 2020) — Palomar College is on track to have one of its busiest summers ever, in terms of enrollment, as the number of students enrolled is now […]
Read More →Fall Semester at Palomar Will Remain Mostly Online
As the California stay-at-home orders shift to reflect changing conditions, certain lab sections will be held in person with necessary distancing measures, while lectures and other instruction continue online. SAN MARCOS, CA (May, 2020) — All lectures will be delivered online during the fall 2020 semester at Palomar College, while certain labs that are difficult to […]
Read More →Palomar College Public Safety & First Responder Programs Reopens In May
Palomar College Public Safety and First Responder Programs Will Reopen in May In response to guidance from Governor Newsom and the Chancellor’s Office, Palomar’s Fire and Police academies and Emergency Medical program will resume instruction to continue training future first responders. SAN MARCOS, CA (April, 2020) — Responding to guidance from state officials directing crucial first-responder […]
Read More →Palomar Will Stay With Remote Learning for Summer Semester
With registration opening on April 27, the college will provide the full schedule of summer course offerings online to comply with projected continuance of stay-at-home order. San Marcos, CA (April,2020 — Palomar College officials announced on Wednesday, April 8 that the college will extend the current delivery of courses remotely for the summer semester that begins […]
Read More →344 Palomar College Students Received Free Computers and Food
A donation to the Palomar College Foundation enabled 344 students to receive computers, helping students continue their education, as instruction moves online starting March 30. SAN MARCOS, CA (March 19, 2020) — Students lined up in their cars and on foot to pick up their free computer from Palomar College during a limited-contact distribution on Wednesday, […]
Read More →Palomar Will Provide Free Computers and Food to Students on March 18
SAN MARCOS, CA (March, 2020) — As Palomar College students prepare to take all of their courses in a remote format due to prevention measures associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, college officials announced that free computers will be distributed to qualified students in need on Wednesday, March 18. At the same time, college staff from the […]
Read More →Inaugural HWY 78 Math Fields Day Hosted By Palomar College
San Marcos,CA–Saturday, March 7, 2020 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 HWY 78 Math Fields Day is a new math competition for students from Palomar College, Miracosta College, Cal State San Marcos and North County high schools. Students will have the opportunity to show their […]
Read More →Palomar College Sports Updates
David Willauer –Men’s Basketball–2-19-20-Palomar 108 Imperial Valley 89-Palomar performers Hunter Petty 26, 12 each by Anthony Smith, Jacob Durham and Michael Brandon, 11 by Noah Woodby. Palomar improves to 19-8 Women’s Basketball-2-19-20-The Palomar Comet women’s basketball team ride a 2 game win streak as they defeated San Diego Mesa 70-51. Palomar women improve to 23-3. […]
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