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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently welcomed over 200 academy students for its annual Music Fest, held February 12–15, 2025. Students from Atholton Adventist Academy, Collegedale Academy, Mount Pisgah Academy, Pine Forge Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, Tri-City Christian Academy, and several homeschool programs gathered for an extraordinary …

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Takoma Park, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumnae Gwen-Marie Davis Hicks (’02) and Petra L. Aaron (’97) credit their shared academic and athletic experiences at WAU with shaping their journeys to legal success. Though they attended WAU at different times, their student-athlete backgrounds fostered the discipline, time management, and resilience that would later define …

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Takoma Park, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently concluded its Week of Spiritual Emphasis, titled A Thriving Life, a five-day series designed to inspire students to live fully in God’s purpose. The week focused on thriving spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally, with powerful messages, heartfelt student testimonies, and vibrant worship services that left a …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md— Misconceptions about the teaching profession have long existed, but Washington Adventist University (WAU) seeks to dispel those myths by preparing passionate, Christ-centered educators who can transform lives. George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” a statement that continues to circulate. However, nothing could be further from the …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — During the Fall 2024 semester, senior Biology and Biochemistry majors at Washington Adventist University (WAU) participated in a Service-Learning project exploring God’s creation’s wonders. The seniors partnered with George E. Peters Adventist School and Atholton Adventist Academy as part of this initiative. Each week, groups of seniors visited one or both …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) senior Fernanda Rinza has made university history as the first graduate to earn a Bachelor of Music Therapy, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, and graduate as a member of the Honors College. Rinza, who will receive her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree this May, recently …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host its Monthly Business Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the university Student Activity Center. The event, hosted by Randy Louis, will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders, offering students, faculty, and community members valuable insights into business, finance, and …

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17 students from Columbia Union Academies joined more than 3,000 other high school students from around the world at the 2025 The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference last week in The Hague, Netherlands. The students served as diplomatic delegates for the country of Slovakia and the League of Arab States, a non-government organization …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A powerful testimony of faith and redemption was shared at a recent convocation at Washington Adventist University (WAU), where guest speaker Garret Adams recounted his personal journey from academic excellence to incarceration and, ultimately, to a life of faith and purpose. Adams, a former WAU student, detailed his struggles with poor …

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