After five years, the Young Observatory at Pacific Union College reopened and added new facilities, including a newly installed telescope. Through the generosity of a donor, those funds were used to purchase a new telescope, a handheld computer to use the older telescope, and parts to restore the original observatory telescope, which were needed to reopen the observatory. The new telescope is a 12-inch Celestron reflector mounted on a tripod, currently set up in the observatory parking lot, but since it runs on a battery, it can be set up anywhere, whether at PUC or elsewhere.
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Young Observatory Reopens and Obtains New Technology
January 8, 2026
Maxwell Scholar Feature: Liah Ronneburg
December 30, 2025
Freshman pre-nursing major and student-athlete Liah Ronneburg is a bright blue-eyed Maxwell Scholar who walks around campus with a vision to make a difference with every stride. Passionate about people, she foresees involvement in the school, church, and community as she prepares to become a nurse who embodies the love of Christ.
First Set of PUC’s North Coast Nursing Students Graduate
December 23, 2025
In June, Pacific Union College proudly celebrated all 20 students in the first set of North Coast graduates, of whom 17 began the associate degree in nursing (ADN) and three enrolled in the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to registered nurse (RN) track. Among the graduates, five students were from Clearlake, two from Fort Bragg, and the remaining from Ukiah and Willits.
Two Tonge Grants Awarded to M.A. in Communication and Aviation Program
December 22, 2025
Recently, Pacific Union College was gratefully awarded grants of $59,987 for the M.A. in Communication and $74,041 for the Aviation Program, respectively, by the Archie Tonge Education Fund.
PUC’s College Days Creates Lasting Connections
December 18, 2025
From November 14 to 17, Pacific Union College welcomed 16 academies from across California and one from Florida for its annual College Days.
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SOL Club: Community, Culture, & Connection
The mission of PUC’s SOL Club is to foster a sense of family on campus, especially for its Hispanic and Latino students. Although they have created a space for this community, they welcome anyone and everyone to join, connect, and be part of their community and culture. This year’s SOL Club president is theology and communication major Ashley Castro Rodriguez. She’s a firm believer that culture is meant to be shared and celebrated, with food being one of the easiest and beautiful ways to do that. Whether during an event or sitting together for a meal, she feels something powerful...
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