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WAU Receives Quarter-Million Dollar Award for Medical Instructional Equipment

Takoma Park, MD. (September 6, 2018)—Washington Adventist University has been selected by the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC) to receive a 2018 Equipment & Materials Award in the amount of $248, 565.94. The award is for the acquisition of three medical simulation mannequins to be used in WAU’s nursing instruction programs. The mannequins include …

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Triumph in Adversity

Takoma Park, MD (August 23, 2018) Washington Adventist University congratulates Lebrent R. Walker on his recent graduation and acceptance to Louisiana State University. Walker completed his Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Management and accepted a Graduate Assistantship at LSU. His basketball journey started at Central Arizona College where he played juco basketball and continued …

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WAU Welcomes Graduate School Dean, New Faculty, and Staff

Takoma Park, MD. (August 14, 2018)—Washington Adventist University is pleased to announce the appointment of a new dean for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). Brenda Chase moves over to this key academic leadership role at an exciting time for WAU’s graduate and professional studies programs. For the past two years, she has …

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WAU Accreditations in Education and Medical Imaging

Takoma Park, MD.(July 6, 2018)—In a letter to Washington Adventist University (WAU) President Weymouth Spence, the Maryland State Department of Education declared that the University’s Education Department “has met all standards associated with State Program Approval,” and that, “Washington Adventist University continues to hold Maryland State Program Approval until 2023.”   In her June 20, …

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Go. Serve. Transform

Takoma Park, MD (July 6, 2018) From June 11-25, a group of students, faculty, and staff from Washington Adventist University (WAU) traveled to Pena Blanca Cortez, Honduras where they stayed at the Centro Educacional Adventist boarding school. The first day included a tour of the facilities, visiting all the classrooms and introducing the team. The center provides …

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WAU Welcomes New V.P. for Student Life, Amy Ortiz-Moretta

Monday, June 25, 2018—Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence announced his appointment of Ms. Amy Ortiz-Moretta as Vice President for Student Life. Ms. Ortiz-Moretta will commence her duties on Monday, July 2. “It was after much prayer and careful consideration that I determined that Amy Ortiz-Moretta will bring a wealth of experience to fill this critical …

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Columbia Union Churches to Support WAU this Weekend

This coming Sabbath, Saturday, June 30, is WAU Sabbath in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Please consider designating a portion of your offering this week to WAU.  Your tax-deductible offering will support student mission trips and baptisms, our new Master of Arts in Religion certified chaplaincy program, and the sharing of the Adventist …

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Go. Serve. Transform.

Takoma Park, MD (June 8, 2018) Washington Adventist University is committed to transforming lives in our local community and around the world. On May 11, a group consisting of students, faculty, and staff traveled to the Philippines to assist the municipality of Murcia in the city of Bacolod. The agenda began with meeting local officials to …

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Muganda announcement

Washington Adventist University Personnel Announcement Washington Adventist University congratulates Dr. Baraka Muganda, Vice President for Campus Ministries, on his retirement, effective August 1, 2018. We thank Dr. Muganda for his service to our learning community and to the Seventh-Day Adventist church.  A former president of the Tanzania Adventist College and World Youth Director of the …

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Peifer announcement

Washington Adventist University Personnel Announcement Washington Adventist University announces the resignation of Vice President for Student Life, Bruce Peifer. Affectionately known across campus as “Coach”, Peifer’s lifelong commitment to Christian education has had a positive impact on students and colleagues alike.  Peifer has served the WAU community in several capacities including Athletic Director and Cross-Country …

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