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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomes for the first time, young leaders from around the world as the host site for the UNESCO Center for Peace (UCP) Summer Program, taking place July 19 through August 1, 2026. The two-week international program is designed to equip the next generation of global changemakers through …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Dr. Elfreda V. Blue as its new provost, effective July 27, 2026. A seasoned higher education leader with more than three decades of experience in academic administration, Dr. Blue brings a distinguished record of advancing academic excellence, student success, and institutional effectiveness. Dr. Blue joins …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Dr. Jercilla Murmu, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, as the new Director of the Department of Nursing, effective immediately. Dr. Murmu brings more than 26 years of nursing experience to the position, including 12 years of dedicated service at Washington Adventist University. Since 2023, she has …

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 TAKOMA PARK, Md.  — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Harris Kisunzu, Ph.D., MSN, NP, RN, as interim president following a unanimous vote by the university’s Board of Trustees. Her appointment became effective July 1, 2026, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the institution. Dr. Kisunzu assumes the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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