Palomar College is focusing on food assistance for students affected by the federal government shutdown, which has delayed CalFresh benefits for many across North San Diego County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bond rating service has affirmed its Aa2 General Obligation Unlimited Tax bond rating for the Palomar Community College District, signifying a high credit quality with a very low default risk.
Palomar College celebrated the grand opening of its new softball stadium on Jan. 22. The stadium is home to one of the highest achieving athletic teams in Palomar College history.
The Palomar College Police Academy has been chosen for a pilot program that will give greater emphasis to physical and mental fitness in training the state’s future law enforcement officers.
With the election year in full swing, community colleges across San Diego and Imperial counties, including MiraCosta and Palomar colleges, are rolling out a variety of civic engagement activities to encourage students to exercise their voting rights.
The Palomar College Comets football team will be able to play home games on campus for the first time in the institution’s nearly 80-year history when a new stadium opens in September.
The Vallecitos Water District has opened applications for scholarships to local high school and college students, the San Marcos-based agency recently announced.
