Palomar Community College Superintendent/President Star Rivera-Lacey is leaving at the end of the month after four years with the district, she announced early Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Palomar College recently celebrated a major construction milestone for its 38,175-square-foot permanent building at the education center in Fallbrook on Oct. 10 with a Topping Off Ceremony and Beam Signing.
MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Sunita “Sunny” Cooke recently announced plans to retire next year after a decade with the district and nearly 40 years in higher education.
San Marcos-based Hunter Industries is donating $10 million toward the construction of a new science-engineering building at California State University San Marcos in what the university calls one of the largest gifts in its history.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill in Encinitas is partnering with the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to support local students through its Rising Star program and educational initiatives, with Rubio’s donating 30% of all sales from its location Thursday, Sept. 18, to benefit the chamber’s programs.
More than 19,580 students are enrolled for the fall semester at Palomar College, 25% of whom are new to Palomar and attending college for the first time.
California State University San Marcos broke ground this summer on its future Integrated Science and Engineering Building, which will allow the university to respond to the critical need for STEM programs, including new engineering majors and enrollment growth.
The Encinitas Union School District celebrated its 26th annual Extended School Year Summer Olympics on Thursday, July 17, at Ocean Knoll Elementary School.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recently awarded $210,500 in college scholarships to 248 students, including from Oceanside and Escondido, as part of its annual Member Education Award scholarship program for 2025.
Starting this fall, Palomar College will offer a new Architecture and Design class inspired by James Hubbell’s organic approach to building, as a part of the college’s newly accredited four-year baccalaureate architecture program.
MiraCosta College celebrated its 2025 Commencement on May 23, honoring 1,678 graduation applicants whose personal journeys and academic accomplishments exemplify the college’s mission of transforming lives and communities through education.
Palomar College held its commencement ceremony in the campus's new football stadium May 23 to honor 2,913 graduates receiving 4,516 degrees and certificates.
