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.
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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 Ranks #7 in Producing Highest Paid Nurses Nationwide
June 18, 2026
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.
PUC’s Air Expo Takes Off During Homecoming Weekend
June 17, 2026
On Sunday, April 19, Pacific Union College’s aviation program hosted its annual Air Expo at the end of Homecoming Weekend alongside the Angwin Disaster Airlift Response Team (DART), creating a well-rounded and enjoyable experience that brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together.
PUC’s Essay Contest Succeeds & Celebrates Creative Writing
June 8, 2026
The English Department at Pacific Union College received 230 entries for its fourth annual high school essay contest. With this many students submitting their stories, the Emerging Voices of the Pacific Union has grown tremendously in the last few years, surpassing last year’s total of about 103 submissions. “We host the contest with the aim of encouraging young writers to continue pursuing their craft,” said PUC English Department Chair Emily Logan. “We read every single essay with care.”
PUC’s Men’s Volleyball Team’s 36-Year Transformation
June 4, 2026
Athletics in North American Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities date back only 40 years. Because there was not a long history, Pacific Union College’s Men’s Pioneers Volleyball Team was established only during the 1989-1990 school year, when the college began its athletic program.
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Educator of the Year: Ross Winkle
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. Congratulations on being Educator of the Year! What does this recognition mean to you? To me, being named Educator of the Year means that I am appreciated as a faculty member and educator by members in the PUC community. It puts me in the spotlight, which—as someone who is an introvert—I typically attempt...
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