For 36 years, LeRoy Peterson taught, conducted, and performed at Pacific Union College as a professor of music before officially retiring in 2019. During those four decades, he was a very busy man, taking members of the orchestra to far-off places such as Norway, Russia, and Singapore, experiences that both he and the students will never forget. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pacific Union College Orchestra, which he directed for 21 years, performing Grieg's Piano Concerto, one of many great performances Peterson has presented. The music department will never forget him for all the hard work he put into his deep passion for music and teaching throughout the years.
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PUC Celebrates LeRoy Peterson's Musical Contributions to the Orchestra
October 6, 2025
PUC’s Second MBA Student Graduates from Program
October 2, 2025
In June, Parfait Migisha became the second student to graduate from the MBA program at Pacific Union College. Before attending, he was deciding on his next career step as a nurse. At the same time, his friend at PUC mentioned the MBA program after considering nurse practitioner and anesthesia programs when they brought up healthcare leadership as a possibility. When Migisha researched the program, he was intrigued by PUC’s online format and small class sizes, and he heard that instructors are easily accessible.
PacificQuest Programs Bring Joy & Inspiration to Middle and High School Students
October 2, 2025
From a biology lab and media room to flying in the sky, Pacific Union College hosted its annual PacificQuest Programs, PQSeek, PQRise, PQSoar, and new this year, PQFlix, for students in grades 6-12 interested in STEM, aviation, and filmmaking. Students travelled from Hawaii and different parts of California to attend a week-long program to explore their interests and participate in challenging hands-on learning and team-building exercises. Not only did they get a glimpse into potential future careers, but also earned one unit of college credit from PUC.
PUC’s Rank Ascends the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges List
September 23, 2025
Known for its excellent and high-quality, service-oriented degrees on campus and online, Pacific Union College is happy to announce that it has been ranked #12 in Regional Colleges (West) and #3 in California in the same category in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges List.
PUC’s Emergency Management Program Now Offers Online A.S. to B.S. Degree
September 22, 2025
The Emergency Management Program at Pacific Union College, tucked away in Fisher Hall, has been an important and well-known program. The number of times students have heard the school’s siren go off, as members of the EMP rush off to their cars for a drill, has been a constant, thrilling reminder of its existence. In previous years, the department has only offered an associate’s degree, but now things are shaking up for a new and brighter future. This coming school year, EMP will be offering a new online program with an A.S. to B.S. degree.
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PUC’s 2025-2026 SA Financial Vice President is senior accounting major Anthony Arochi. From Salt Lake City, UT, he came to PUC to play on the soccer team, but once he arrived, the close environment and support made him feel at home. “That’s what inspired me to stay,” Anthony said. “Being here has also motivated me to step up and take on leadership roles, because I want to give back to the community that made me feel welcome and help make it even better for other students.” Now, as one of the leaders for PUC’s SA, his role as financial VP...
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