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Washington Adventist University (WAU) partnered with Christalis, a humanitarian organization serving vulnerable children in Uganda, to host the annual Christalis 5K Race for Hope on its Takoma Park campus September 28th, 2025. This year’s event brought together runners, volunteers, and community supporters for a cause-driven day of fitness, fellowship, and fundraising. Between the Kiddie Dash, …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted its annual MusicFest, a four-day celebration of musical excellence and education, held October 15–18 on the university’s campus. This year’s festival welcomed 160 students from seven academies across the Columbia Union, providing participants with the opportunity to study, perform, and grow alongside WAU’s world-class faculty. The event, traditionally held …

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Takoma Park, MD — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has received Full Approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing for its Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, marking a major milestone in the university’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and healthcare leadership. The Board’s approval, granted on September 24, 2025, affirms that WAU’s Nursing …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty, and staff united across the region for the university’s Fall 2025 Service Day, embodying WAU’s motto as “The Gateway to Service.” More than 200 participants served at over 20 community sites across the Washington metropolitan area, dedicating the day to hands-on acts of compassion and community engagement. From nursing …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to welcome student leaders from across North America for the 2025 Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) Conference, held on campus from October 15–19, 2025. Themed around connection, inspiration, and learning, this year’s gathering brings together representatives from Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities for a week of leadership development, collaboration, and …

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On October 7, the General Conference Audit Services (GCAS) visited Washington Adventist University’s Department of Business and Communications to connect with Accounting and Finance majors about internship opportunities and the vital role GCAS plays in supporting the mission of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ms. Katie McAuliffe, a certified public accountant and talent acquisition specialist …

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Ten Washington Adventist University (WAU) nursing students joined health professionals from across the region for one of the three days medical outreach hosted by the Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) on Friday, September 26, 2025. The event, held at Miracle Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baltimore, offered free medical, dental, and vision screenings to the …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded its Week In Spiritual Emphasis (WISE Week) at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church with a message of divine purpose and surrender from Pastor Charles A. Tapp, president of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Tapp began the service with laughter and warmth, recalling his early-week tradition of sharing Reese’s Peanut …

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Under the leadership of Dr. Alicia Barksdale, director of Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Music Therapy program, students will soon gain access to a state-of-the-art recording and technology lab made possible through a grant from the Versacare Foundation. The grant, which Barksdale and Dr. Daniel Lau the Music Department Chair, applied for in the spring, provides …

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Takoma Park, Md. — In the spring of 2025, Washington Adventist University (WAU) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering curiosity, academic excellence, and career exploration by opening its doors to young minds eager to explore the world of science. The Department of Biology and Chemistry partnered with two local Seventh-day Adventist schools—Atholton Adventist Academy and Frederick …

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