Throughout his 31 years at AdventHealth, becoming CEO of a major health system was not necessarily a role David Banks aspired to hold — but his leadership roles in hospital administration, divisional oversight, and as chief strategy officer prepared him well when the CEO opportunity emerged. For Banks, the timing aligned with where he was in life and career — and where the organization was heading.
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Propelled with Purpose: PUC Alum David Banks Named New AdventHealth CEO
December 4, 2025
PUC’s Cross Country Team Closes a Historic Season
December 3, 2025
On Monday, November 3, the women’s and men’s cross country teams from Pacific Union College competed at the California Pacific Conference Championships at Simpson University, where the men’s team placed in second place and the women’s team came in third.
Grassroots Podcast Created for PUC Employees
December 2, 2025
During a discussion of ways to better support Pacific Union College's mission and culture, a group of faculty, staff, and church pastors expressed interest in further developing the campus community. “We knew we wanted to be able to share campus stories with our colleagues specifically, and we started brainstorming ways we could potentially do that,” said Becky St. Clair, director of Paulin Center for the Arts and office manager for the department of music.
The PUC Mission Continues: A Vision for our Future
November 30, 2025
2020 represented a watershed moment for Pacific Union College, as it faced the full weight of a long-term decline. Years of compounding deficits, organizational downsizing, declining enrollment, and ongoing financial strain began to impact operations severely. The board, administrators, and employees questioned whether PUC could continue to exist. Despite several incremental adjustments, the decline continued. In 2020, it was decided that PUC could not continue with business as usual. In 2021, a new vision plan was implemented.
PUC’s BSN Program Earns Top Marks after ACEN Accreditation Evaluation
November 20, 2025
Pacific Union College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has again demonstrated its excellence, earning continuing accreditation and 100% compliance from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2033—the maximum length of time between evaluations.
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Pioneers Profile: Avery Alves
Last month, business administration major Avery Alves received the first-ever individual award in PUC’s Women’s Soccer as Freshman of the Year. “I was very surprised when the announcer called my name for both First Team and Freshman of the Year because our conference had some great competition,” she shared. “I am very honored to have received this award, as I would not have been able to do so without the support of my team.” From Riverbank, CA, she visited PUC before committing, and what first drew her in was the soccer team. Avery quickly formed a strong bond with them...
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