Pacific Union College Alumni

06/17/2026

✨ What It’s Really Like Finding Your Place at PUC 💚✨

Starting college is weird at first—new room, new people, new routines, and honestly… a lot to figure out 🤯

In this alumni story, Keegan Malan talks about his time at PUC in a really honest way—from those first-day dorm nerves and using notes just to get to class, to slowly settling in, making friends, and getting used to campus life 📖🌲💻

It’s not perfect or overly polished—it’s real life. And over time, the little things start to feel familiar, and campus starts to feel less like “new place” and more like somewhere you belong 🥰🫶

➡️ Read the full story: blog.puc.edu/2026/05/19/what-its-like-attending-puc-from-an-alumnis-perspective/

by Keegan Malan  I attended PUC from January 2023 to December 2024, for nearly two years. I took all sorts of classes while pursuing my bachelor’s degree. I ate in the dining commons, played s…

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

💼 NOW HIRING: Mental Health Technicians at Adventist Health St. Helena!

🩺 10 Per Diem Positions Available
💲 Approx. $27.93/hour
⏰ 8-hour & 12-hour shifts
✅ BLS/CPR Certification Required

➡️ Perfect for our students interested in healthcare and behavioral sciences.

➡️ Apply now: puc.edu/ah-jobs

Adventist Health St. Helena

06/09/2026

Congratulations!!! 😄👏💚

06/03/2026

WAY TO GO!!! 😄🥳💚

✨ Congratulations to the Winners of the 2026 PUC Visual Arts Scholarship! 🎨💻📸🎞️✨

We are proud to recognize these talented student artists for their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft.

🏆 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 🏆

➡️ Kelli Concepcion — FAA
➡️ Kyle Fanselau — SAA
➡️ Vania Chiquete-Aguirre — TAA
➡️ Chloe Church — Desert Oasis HS

We invite you to explore their work and join us in celebrating these talented young artists. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 👏💚

Fresno Adventist Academy Sacramento Adventist Academy Thunderbird Adventist Academy (Official) Desert Oasis High School PUC Parents and Families Pacific Union College Alumni Adventist Education Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reflects a courage and selflessness that words can never fully capture.

Today, we hold their families, loved ones, and fellow service members close in our hearts with deep gratitude and remembrance. Their legacy will never be forgotten.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” — Isaiah 41:10

With gratitude, honor, and heartfelt remembrance this Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

✨ Introducing our Educator of the Year: Professor Ross Winkle, Ph.D. 📖💚✨

PUC is proud to recognize Dr. Ross Winkle as our Educator of the Year! 🎉 Since joining the faculty in 2005, Dr. Winkle has made a lasting impact through his passionate teaching, thoughtful mentorship, and deep commitment to faith and scholarship. Known for both intellectual rigor and genuine care for his students, he has inspired and shaped countless lives inside and outside the classroom. 👏🎓

A respected New Testament scholar and dedicated servant-leader, Dr. Winkle’s influence extends throughout the PUC community. Whether teaching, mentoring, preaching, or serving alongside colleagues, he brings wisdom, integrity, compassion, and a Christ-centered spirit to everything he does. ✨🙏💚

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05/20/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! Be Part of PacificQuest 2026 — Apply by May 22 ☀️📚✈️🎬

Students in grades 6–12 will spend an unforgettable week at Pacific Union College exploring STEM, aviation, filmmaking, and more through hands-on experiences led by PUC professors. Spots are limited and the deadline is almost here!

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

🧠 PQSeek STEM I (Grades 6–8)
🔬 PQRise STEM II (Grades 9–12)
✈️ PQSoar Aviation (Grades 9–12)
🎥 PQFlix Filmmaking (Grades 9–12)

✨ Earn 1 college credit
✨ Experience campus life
✨ Build friendships & make memories

📅 June 28 – July 3, 2026
⏰ Apply by May 22
🔗 puc.edu/pacificquest

PUC Parents and Families

05/14/2026

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✨ Congratulations to the Winners and Finalists of the 2026 Emerging Voices of the Pacific Union High School Essay Contest ✍️📚✨

We are proud to recognize these talented student writers for their creativity, insight, and hard work!

🏆 WINNERS:

🥇 Boi Dinh (Daisy) Quan — 11th, San Gabriel Academy
🥈 Valerie Quirarte — 12th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
🥉 Yeseina Tarango — 12th, San Gabriel Academy

👏 HONORABLE MENTIONS & FINALISTS:

• Winter Jobelle — 10th, San Gabriel Academy
• Jiayun Wei — 10th, San Gabriel Academy
• Jenna Rosaasen — 11th, Newbury Park Adventist Academy
• Emily Escamilla — 11th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Claire Hunter — 12th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Hudson Lowe — 12th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Vanessa Ponce de Leon — 10th, Newbury Park Adventist Academy
• Kiara Jin — 10th, Sacramento Adventist Academy
• Kylie Koh — 9th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Ethan Wilkinson — 12th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• TzuNuo Chao — 12th, Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
• Chanedjl Mendoza — 9th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Audrey Lockwood — 10th, Pine Hills Adventist Academy
• Stacie Dassie — 12th, Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
• Leah Morphis — 11th, Rio Lindo Adventist Academy

Thank you to every student who participated — your voices and stories inspire us 😄💚👏

➡️ Learn more at puc.edu/essay-contest

PUC Parents and Families San Gabriel Academy Newbury Park Adventist Academy Pine Hills Adventist Academy Sacramento Adventist Academy Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Pacific Union College Alumni Pacific Union Conference

05/11/2026

✨To all the moms — and those who love like moms — thank you! 💚✨

Thank you for the care you give, the strength you show, the encouragement you offer, and the countless ways you make others feel seen and loved.

Today we celebrate the women whose compassion, faith, and support help shape our communities and our lives every day.

You are appreciated more than words can say. Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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