TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics proudly partnered with Manchester City’s Young Player Development Program to host one of the world’s premier youth soccer development experiences on the university’s campus. Held July 13–17, the five-day camp welcomed boys and girls born between 2011 and 2018 for an unforgettable week of elite training …
Washington Adventist University’s Honors College recently welcomed scholars, students, educators, and members of the public for “The Declaration at 250: Historical Context. Contemporary Relevance,” a five-day conference commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Held June 30–July 4, the conference brought together distinguished historians, legal scholars, and thought leaders from a wide range …
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Takoma Park, Maryland — June 2, 2026 — Washington Adventist University (WAU) today announced that President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., will conclude his tenure as president, effective June 30, 2026, and will transition to a new role, effective July 1, 2026. In this new role, Dr. Spence will devote his attention to advancing critical campus infrastructure …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) marked its 111th commencement weekend in May 2026 with three consecutive services, a Consecration Service, a Baccalaureate Service, and a Commencement Ceremony each underscoring the university’s conviction that education is preparation not only for a career, but for a calling. The Class of 2026, whose theme was …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University once again demonstrated its commitment to faith, service, and community engagement through its Spring 2026 Service Day, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and campus leaders for a day dedicated to serving communities across the Washington metropolitan area. Scheduled as one of the university’s signature service-learning initiatives, Service Day …
Takoma Park, MD — The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to move forward with Vision 2030, a bold strategic redevelopment initiative that will modernize the University’s 122-year-old campus and secure its financial sustainability for the next century. The Board approved the Administration’s recommendation to engage Takoma Park Development Partners to begin developing …
Takoma Park, Md. — Gemora S. Doe, a December 2022 graduate of Washington Adventist University (WAU), continues to exemplify academic excellence and purposeful service as she advances in the field of applied behavior analysis. Doe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, graduating magna cum laude with Honors Interdisciplinary distinction. During her time at …
Takoma Park, MD – Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a dynamic Business Forum on February 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the Student Activity Center, in partnership with the WAU Honors College and Athletics departments. The event brought together leaders in finance, fintech, entrepreneurship, and entertainment to equip students with practical strategies for wealth building, innovation, …
Takoma Park, MD — Washington Adventist University (WAU) proudly announces that four junior nursing majors have been selected to participate in the 2026 Heritage Nurse Internship Program with AdventHealth. This milestone marks the first time WAU nursing students will join the prestigious internship program, further strengthening the growing partnership between the university and the faith-based …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University opened the Spring 2026 semester with a campuswide convocation grounded in faith, renewal and purposeful leadership, centered on 2 Chronicles 16:9, which affirms that “the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” University President Dr. Weymouth Spence …