TAKOMA PARK, MD — The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men’s soccer team has achieved a historic milestone by securing their inaugural spot in the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Championships. The team, known as the Shock, ended their record-winning season with a remarkable 10-4-2 score, netting a striking 77 goals. Under the leadership of head coach …
Our Global Learning Community WAU’s diverse campus has students from 45 different countries from around the world who come from five continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. The campus environment that our international students foster through their culture, language and global perspectives, makes the university uniquely an “international family.” While pursuing an …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University’s Betty Howard Center took a step forward in its student engagement efforts on September 22, 2023, by organizing a trip for 25 students to the African American Museum in Washington, DC. While the visit was brief, students immersed themselves in the museum’s exhibits, reflecting the groundbreaking contributions of …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has announced the relaunch of its education program in response to challenges amplified by the 2020 pandemic. Dr. Andrew Smith, Chair of the Department, provided insights into the revamped initiative. Dr. Smith is a seasoned educator with diverse experience across several institutions. Currently, he has recently been …
Pastor Basil Sturrup of Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hartford, Connecticut, recently discussed a new scholarship initiative by his church. The goal is to provide students with opportunities similar to the impactful experience his daughter had at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Sturrup’s motivation to champion the scholarship stems from observing his daughter’s significant spiritual and …
WASHINGTON — On Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, business majors from the fields of marketing, accounting, and finance from Washington Adventist University (WAU) joined the 2nd annual DC Direct Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the United States Postal Service and in partnership with Capital One, the event saw participation from regional universities including Bowie State, Georgetown, and …
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TAKOMA PARK, MD — The WAU Honors College unveiled its new Mock Trial coaches for the 2023-2024 academic year: Renee Battle-Brooks and Sonny Moretta, both proud WAU alumni. They’re on board to mentor the team through the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competitions slated for early 2024. WAU stands as the sole Seventh-day Adventist higher …
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Throughout the annals of Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) history, God has poured into countless women, empowering them to pour into others for His glory. Their legacy is an enduring testament to faith, endurance, and the transformative power of stories. Which was all captured during the first Women In Seventh-Day Adventist History Conference, on the Washington Adventist …
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TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND — Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Henry and Sharon Fordham Department of Religion kicked off the school year with its traditional retreat at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. The department chair, Dr. Olive Hemmings, expressed gratitude for the picturesque camp setting, noting it amplified the retreat’s spiritual …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — On October 4th, Washington Adventist University (WAU) students and faculty took to the streets of the neighboring DMV, embarking on a mission of goodwill. Their collective efforts included cleaning, renovation, food packing, and offering complimentary health assessments. With this biannual initiative, an institution like WAU, has consistently uplifted the community …
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