The Pacific Union College nursing program is pleased to announce that, alongside its latest ranking of #7 for producing the highest-paid nurses nationwide, it has now been ranked #2 on Nurse.org for the accessibility, online and in-person offerings, length, and academic quality of its fast-growing RN-to-BSN program.
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June 12-14
Join us June 12-14 as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at Pacific Union College. For family and friends who can’t attend in person, all major events will be available via live stream.
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PUC’s RN to BSN Program Ranks #2 in Nurse.org for 2026
June 19, 2026
Diogenes Film Festival: Celebrating PUC’s Visual Arts Department
June 19, 2026
On May 28, Pacific Union College’s Visual Arts Department hosted its annual Diogenes Film Festival at the Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. With PUC Professor of Film Melissa Henry Pratt and Film Instructor Nephtali Marin as the hosts, 15 films were showcased to a full house of faculty, staff, and the PUC community. The night was filled with laughter, heart, and, of course, popcorn. With three awards presented, three PUC students, one alumna, and a student from PUC Preparatory received awards for their work.
PUC Collaborates With Community in Trail Cleaning
June 18, 2026
A few weeks prior to the annual Angwin to Angwish race held on May 3, Pacific Union College Enrollment Counselor Abraham Garrido partnered with 45 participants from the Redwood Trail Alliance and the St. Helena Thunderbird mountain biking group to clear leaves, trees, overgrown grass areas, and bushes throughout the trails adorning the college’s 1,100 acres of forest.
PUC Ranks #7 in Producing Highest Paid Nurses Nationwide
June 18, 2026
In May, Pacific Union College was ranked #7 for its bachelor’s program in nursing, with graduates earning a median annual income of $141,000. PUC's RN-to-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is designed to prepare registered nurses for leadership, graduate education, population health, evidence-based practice, and professional nursing roles in today's healthcare environment.
PUC Names Ross Winkle as Educator of the Year
June 17, 2026
On May 21, Pacific Union College Professor of New Testament Ross Winkle was honored as the 2025-2026 Educator of the Year during a special Community program at the PUC Church. He was selected by the student body for his spirited teaching, dedicated mentorship, and commitment to faith.
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Faces of PUC: Alejandra Cuellar
One of PUC’s newest students this year is freshman pre-nursing student Alejandra Cuellar. Growing up in Modesto, CA, attending PUC was always her top choice, as many people in her community attended the college. Although Alejandra’s family no longer lives in California, she still wanted to be near her hometown to feel connected to her roots. “There were many obstacles where I thought I wouldn’t be able to attend,” she said. “But I ultimately decided to come here because everything ended up working out at the last minute, and I felt it was God’s plan for me to be here....
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