TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) student leaders recently attended the annual Spiritual Academy Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.) program, held from September 19 to 22, 2024, at Camp Blue Ridge in Montebello, Virginia. The event, organized by the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist, brought together student government and class officers from Seventh-day …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its 2024 Visionaries Gala at the Congressional Country Club, celebrating leadership, social change, and student achievements. The event highlighted WAU’s commitment to higher education and community service, with a focus on its mission to equip future leaders for both the workplace and eternity. “This event is …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Department of Business and Communications hosted its first Monthly Business Forum (MBF) on Thursday, September 26th, bringing together more than 30 students and faculty members. The event is part of an initiative to provide business majors with insights from successful entrepreneurs in the D.C., Maryland, and …
Sabdi Guimac, a biology major focused on pre-med at Washington Adventist University (WAU), recently returned from a transformative experience in Peru. She traveled with Advent Healthcare, an organization dedicated to providing medical services to underserved communities. Her role involved supporting a program aimed at improving total health in rural areas. “I assisted at a free …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 2024) — The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) proudly announced that its most recent cohort of students achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. “I want to congratulate each of you for successfully passing the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. This is …
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TAKOMA PARK, MD (Sept. 19, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce Delonte Bruce, an esteemed alumnus, as the Interim Head Coach of Acro-Airs. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Bruce and the university’s renowned acrobatics team. “Coach Delonte is as sharp as they come,” said Athletics Director Jered Lyons. “He …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 18, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed renowned martial artist and motivational speaker Willie “The BAM” Johnson at its convocation, where he shared his journey of personal transformation and faith. Johnson, a seven-time world karate champion and two-time All-American, is a leader in the martial arts community, known for his …
On Saturday, September 14, the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy hosted a conference to commemorate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, which is celebrated each year in September. The conference was titled ‘Doing Justly: Peacebuilding in an Unequal World’ and featured presentations from thought leaders, advocates, practitioners, and scholars from organizations including …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Aug. 31, 2024) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) sophomore theology major Yordin Hernandez, along with fellow theology student Erick Soledispa, represented WAU during the annual Senior Survival trip at Shenandoah Valley Academy. The event, held on Saturday, Aug. 31, provided seniors from the academy with a day of outdoor adventure and spiritual …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University opened its 120th academic year on Wednesday August 28th, 2024, welcoming students, faculty and staff to the Christian institution’s campus in the nation’s capital. The opening convocation ceremony featured remarks from university leadership, including President Weymouth Spence, Provost Cheryl Kisunzu, Student Association President Junior Aguilar and Dr. Marcellus …
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