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SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Va. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) made a lasting impression during a recent visit to Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA), bringing 30 students and staff, including President Weymouth Spence, representatives from the Office of Enrollment, and Campus Ministries. The day was filled with recruitment efforts, spiritual engagement, and collaborative activities designed to connect with …

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WAU Speaker Erica Smith Addresses Abuse Prevention at Convocation TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a powerful convocation featuring Erica Smith, assistant director of Women’s Ministries for the North America Division (NAD). Smith urged students, staff, and faculty to confront abuse with empathy, awareness, and proactive support. “It’s a …

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October is the month of many observances and holidays, like Hispanic Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Halloween. At Washington Adventist University October is also Adventist Heritage Month, a remembrance of history and heritage deeply rooted in the events and beliefs that shaped the Seventh-day Adventist Church. WAU is currently the first and only …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted convocation on Wednesday, October 16, providing students a break during a busy academic period and featuring guest speaker Pastor Rafael Soto, who encouraged attendees to embrace leadership and spiritual growth. The event also highlighted campus ministry programs, leadership opportunities, and upcoming events, including National Boss’s Day and Hispanic Heritage Month …

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For more than two decades, Service Day has been a hallmark event for both students and employees at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Since 2010, the university has set aside one day each semester where the campus closes, and the entire WAU community engages in service projects across the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area and beyond. These …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) has officially partnered with Apex Performance Therapy, a physical therapy practice specializing in sports and orthopedic injuries, to provide comprehensive care to its athletes. The collaboration, established in September 2024, is set to enhance the university’s athletic program through rehabilitative services, strength and conditioning programs, and sideline coverage …

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When was the last time you took a picture or had an MRI scan? In those moments, you were using chemistry! This year, National Chemistry Week celebrates “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” highlighting the science behind photography and medical imaging. From October 20-28, 2024, the Biology and Chemistry Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) invites you to …

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Takoma Park, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted students from several high schools for a campus experience on the weekend of Oct. 5-7, 2024. The event aimed to provide a firsthand look at university life, with participating schools including Greater New York Academy, Highland View Academy, and Crawford Adventist Academy, as well as individual students …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) Nursing Department Chair Dr. Tijuana Griffin extended congratulations to Gabriel Santos, a recent nursing graduate, for his nomination for the prestigious DAISY Award. “Congratulations on your nomination for the DAISY Award. We are grateful for your exceptional patient care, which you do in an honorable manner to …

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Takoma Park, Md.— WAU senior Charis McRoy was teamed as a Branson Fellow intern with Liberty Magazine, and was tasked with the project of exploring the views of Generation Z on questions of Faith and Civic Responsibility.  She wrote an article, published this month, that featured a discussion with a group of Washington Adventist University …

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