When you need to concentrate and research for that long paper that’s due tomorrow, or need a quiet place to sit and read an excellent book, Weis Library is the place to go. Alternatively, when you are in a particularly adventurous mood, exploring the rows upon rows of texts and discovering something you never thought …
It all started in 1965 when the Sligonian published a request for funds to help complete the anticipated museum of biblical artifacts for the Department of Religion. Perhaps it had been in the works for several years before, but this was a final call for the dream to become a reality. Dr. Leslie Hardinge, the …
A year ago Charles Shyab approached President Weymouth Spence with an idea to recognize others like himself: Veteran alumni of Washington Adventist University (WAU), formerly known as Columbia Union College (CUC), and Washington Missionary College (WMC) with a special commemorative piece on campus. During the 2018 Alumni and Parents Weekend, he helped to kick off …
Washington Adventist University (WAU) offers an on-campus site where students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike can purchase textbooks, supplies, and snacks, rather than having to set time aside to go off campus or having to wait on packages to arrive. We are also fortunate to have our line of WAU apparel in-store. This story is …
Going into her third year here at Washington Adventist University (WAU), as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Enoh Nkana continues to serve her community and country. For the past three years, during the summer months when all the students go back home for vacation and WAU reaches a period of reflection and …
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Takoma Park, (June 12, 2019) If you have ever been on the campus of Washington Adventist University, you’ve got to have met Pastor Charles A. Tapp. He is both the Senior Pastor at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Religion. This upcoming semester will be his eleventh year as …
Takoma Park, MD (May 28, 2019) There is a remarkable monument centered on the main walkway into Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Commons. Whether on our way to classes or simply taking a walk through campus, we have all seen the “Gateway to Service” arch. From its creation in 1904, when it was first known as …
Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently celebrated its 104th Commencement Ceremony and awarded three Honorary Doctorates for service to the community, and the University. The honorees were Michelle Dunkle, Education Program Specialist for Maryland, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; Dr. Asefa Mekonnen, Pulmonologist, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; and Pastor …
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Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus Team received a 3rd place award in the Opening Round of the 2019 Enactus National Exposition held in Kansas City, Missouri held May 5-7, 2019. The competition featured 86 universities who for three days presented their entrepreneurial-based projects aimed at empowering their communities. …
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Takoma Park, MD (May 8, 2019) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) announced today that it will offer to purchase the 14.5 acre property currently home to Adventist HealthCare’s Washington Adventist Hospital, which will relocate to Silver Spring in August with a new name Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The property, which lies adjacent to …
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