Pacific Union College
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Pacific Union College is a private, Seventh-day Adventist, four-year liberal arts college located in Angwin, a small town in the beautiful forested hills above California's Napa Valley. This serene, rural setting is perfectly complemented by the college's proximity to the eventful bustle of San Francisco. PUC offers a lineup of bachelor's degrees from nursing to business administration, a master's degree in education, and teacher credentialing. Dedicated, highly qualified professors implement these programs in small, personalized classes. PUC's academic excellence has led to a consistent ranking in the top tier of West Coast comprehensive colleges by U.S. News and World Report.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1881 the new college opened its doors on 1882-04-11 as Healdsburg Academy under the direction of Sidney Brownsberger. The name was soon changed to Healdsburg College upon the request of local residents. Brownsberger directed the college until 1886 when W. C. Grainger took over. The name changed again, from Healdsburg College to Pacific Union College, in 1906. The college purchased land on Howell Mountain in Napa County previously owned as the Angwin Resort and dedicated the site in 1909. Many of the dorms and classrooms were converted from resort buildings or built by students and faculty.
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Course material runs on a quarter system, offering bachelor's and associate's degrees in about 50 majors. Students number around 1,500 with a student/teacher ratio of 13:1. The most popular majors are in Business, Nursing, Biology and Psychology & Social Work. Pacific Union College has a particular strength in pre-medical and health related professions, and the percentage of its students accepted into medical school each year is typically among the top ten nation-wide. Religion classes and chapel attendance are required. The majority of students reside in campus dorms, all single-sex. A dining commons serves vegetarian fare and caffeine-free beverages.
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- Schwarz, Richard W., Greenleaf, Floyd [1979] (2000). Light Bearers, Revised Edition, Silver Spring, Maryland: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Department of Education. ISBN 0-81630-1795-X.
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| California Pacific Conference |
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| Bethany University • CSU East Bay • CSU Maritime • Dominican University • Holy Names University • Menlo College • Mills College • Notre Dame de Namur • Pacific Union College • Simpson University • William Jessup University |
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