News & Announcements - Washington Adventist University

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Going Virtual from an Academic Viewpoint with WAU Provost, Cheryl Kisunzu

On Saturday, August 2, the Montgomery County Public Health Department made an official announcement that face to face instruction in Montgomery County at private schools must not occur due to the increased numbers of COVID-19 positive tests. Though it was difficult, WAU had to swiftly respond to the county directives — Up until that time, WAU’s …

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July 23, 2020

Patrick Crarey Named 2020 A.I.I. Athletic Director Of The Year

TAKOMA PARK MD — The Association of Independent Institutions, named Patrick E. Crarey, II 2020 A.I.I. Athletic Director of the Year this week. Crarey, in his tenth year leading W.A.U. Athletics & Men’s Basketball has added another milestone in his legacy. It’s the first time in W.A.U. history that an award of this magnitude has …

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July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Deborah Szasz: Retiring After 42 Years at WAU

Deborah Szasz, WAU’s library employee of 40+ years, has been with Columbia Union College/Washington Adventist University since the day she was born, quite literally in fact — She was born at Washington Sanitarium & Hospital, which was located on campus years ago! As Deborah began the journey of life, she started her educational path …

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July 15, 2020July 17, 2020

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

– Student Opinion Article – Haley Williams talks about her personal story, FYE, and the upcoming Fall Semester during COVID-19 Haley Williams (pictured right) is a Biology major at WAU. She’s an international student from Bermuda, she’s 21 years old and she has a Yorkie. She decided to come to WAU because she fell in …

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July 8, 2020

WAU Marches Into Fall With A Plan and A New Student Life Vice President

It may seem from an outside perspective that not much is going on at Washington Adventist University. The campus is in a usual summer quiet, and the hallways are gleaming from the wax polish unblemished by the rush of students’ steps. Externally, the stillness is not representative of the busy, driven work that is going …

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July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Dr. Ralph E. Johnson, WAU’s NEW VP of the Center for Student Life

Ralph E. Johnson is a 1981 graduate of the University of Alabama with a BS degree in Speech/Language Pathology. In 1982, he received his Masters degree in Student Personnel Services from Florida State University. He took his first professional position at the University of Arkansas in 1982, as Coordinator of Greek Affairs. In 1985, Dr. …

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July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

WAU announces Jennifer Albury as Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Relations

Jennifer Albury, MBA joined Washington Adventist University as Alumni Relations & Annual Fund Manager in the Department of Advancement and Alumni Relations in August 2018. She has since taken on the assignment of Interim Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Relations in March 2020, which is now an official position. She possesses an extensive …

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July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CHYNNA SMITH

Chynna Smith, Executive Secretary of Student Association, Vice President of Senior Class of 2020, basketball player with the WAU Shocks, Honors College student, and biology major — the list goes on — graduated in Spring from Washington Adventist University. It is our loss and her gain! We will miss the heart and drive that Chynna …

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June 24, 2020

Such A Time As This

Inspired by a letter from Dr. Ronald L. Anderson, class of 1964 During these trying times, where racial discrimination and police brutality are broadcasted on every platform. It’s important to have a safe place to talk and breathe. The healing of this nation may take a lifetime, but we should not have to …

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June 10, 2020

WAU’s Memorial Service for George Floyd

As the death of George Floyd sweeps the country and pushes for change — WAU took time in its community to shed light on this unnecessary death and the revolution that comes with it. On June 10, in memory of George Floyd’s death, the university had a memorial service dedicated to “Big Floyd” and to …

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