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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, 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 …

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  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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In a recent high-profile business luncheon hosted in Doha, Qatar, Washington Adventist University (WAU) found itself at the center of opportunities for growth and collaboration. The event, organized by the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and attended by Dr. Weymouth Spence, the President of WAU, held significance for the university’s future prospects. The luncheon welcomed a …

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In coordination with the North American Division (NAD) and Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is honored to be partnering with the NAD for their first 2023 Women in Seventh-day Adventist History Conference, scheduled for October 12-14. With the institution set to open its doors to conference attendees come Thursday evening (October 12), …

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TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND – In the closing week of September, Washington Adventist University (WAU) illuminated the path to spiritual rejuvenation through a series of events. Daily, from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm, Sligo Church became a place of inspiration , where an eloquent speaker engaged the hearts and minds of students, faculty and staff with …

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TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND – On Sunday, the 17th of September, a sensational evening unfolded at the Congressional Country Club, where the luminaries in attendance illuminated the spirit of Washington Adventist University. By the conclusion of the 10th Visionaries Gala, excellence in leadership, resilience, journalism, and education had been recognized and rewarded by WAU’s President, Dr. …

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