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The Yee Family Legacy at PUC
November 11, 2025
PUC Alumni Grant Ordelheide Shares His Passion for Photography
November 7, 2025
Growing up in the Colorado Rockies, Montana-based nature and outdoor photographer Grant Ordelheide was immersed in beautiful landscapes and in a family that took every opportunity to be outdoors. This exposure instilled a fire within Ordelheide that was beyond a passion for nature. Ever since then, he has been chasing every scene to capture not only in memory, but on camera to share with the world.
PUC Alumnus Named Northern California Conference Treasurer
November 5, 2025
On May 7, Pacific Union College alumnus Jaymes Cheney was appointed as the next Northern California Conference Treasurer.
PUC’s Enrollment Increases for 2025-2026 Year
October 30, 2025
Pacific Union College continues to welcome more students for another year, following a pattern of positive enrollment growth. For the 2025-2026 academic year, 1,080 students are enrolled at PUC, including 228 first-time college students, 166 transfer students, and 45 graduate students. With residents in the dorms also increasing for the second year in a row, this year’s enrollment is the highest since the 2017-2018 school year, marking the fifth of the last six years with an increase.
Fall Week of Worship: Destined for God
October 23, 2025
On Monday, Pastor Hernandez began his sermon by reminiscing about his experience as a student at PUC, where he met his wife, Emily, and formed some of his best memories, despite facing challenges along the way. After sharing this, he shifted the direction to Matthew 24:13, where Jesus says, “But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved.” Pastor Hernandez stated that this chapter in the Bible serves as a God-given life guide, especially amid the fear and anxiety circulating in the world today.
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Pioneers Profile: Rose Portillo
From Hacienda Heights, Rose Portillo is one of PUC’s newest Pioneers. A freshman psychology student, she plays center, middle, and forward for the women’s soccer team. Rose chose PUC over other colleges and universities because of the “welcoming environment”. “The first time I got here, I knew I would grow not only as an athlete but as a person,” she said. “Attending PUC benefited my education and future career because the small classes make it really easy to connect with my classmates and professor.” How has becoming a college athlete impacted your life? Becoming a college athlete impacted my life...
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