Vision 2020

Vision 2020: Building a Thriving University Washington Adventist University (WAU), from its base in scenic Takoma Park, Maryland, is laying out its set of goals to be achieved by the end of the second decade in the 21st century: 2020 Buoyed by a recent growth spurt, not previously seen in its 108 years, WAU is …

Bridge Program

Bridge Program, July 6 – August 7, 2014 What is the Bridge Program? The Bridge Program is a year-long academic venture aimed at giving students a head start in their college experience and providing support throughout their freshman year.  It begins with a rigorous five week academic session that will run from July 6 through …

Washington Adventist University Receives $100,000 Donation for new $9.7 million Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center

Takoma Park, MD (October 28, 2015) Washington Adventist University received a $100,000 donation from Adventist HealthCare, Inc. for the university’s new $9.7 million Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center, which will be built as a renovation and addition to the existing Health Professions Building on campus. The check, which represents the second largest donation to …

Washington Adventist University Student Video Earns Award in Best Video Category at 2015 Society of Adventist Communicators Convention

Takoma Park, MD (October 21, 2015) A Washington Adventist University video, “Mindful of Your Needs,” was recognized in the “Best Video Projects” category by the Society of Adventist Communicators at the organization’s 2015 convention last weekend in Washington, D.C. The video focuses on the university’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, and how it accommodates …

November 1 is Campus Preview Day at Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD (October 22, 2015) High school students are invited to register for Washington Adventist University’s Campus Preview Day on Sunday, November 1. The event will include a tour of the Takoma Park campus, fun activities in an ice-breaker session, an academic and student showcase, lunch, and information on extracurricular programs, the Honors Program, …

Blogs by science majors

Welcome Ever wonder what it’s like to be a student at Washington Adventist University? Check out the posts on our wiki site to read what the Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry students are doing in 2010. Please note that when accessing the posts on the wiki site, you will be leaving the official Washington Adventist University …

New Partnership Provides Washington Adventist University Psychology Students with Affordable Path to Earning Their Doctorate

Takoma Park, MD (September 29, 2015) A new partnership agreement forged between Washington Adventist University in Maryland and Argosy University in Virginia will provide psychology students with an affordable path to earning their doctorate degree. The agreement includes discounted tuition at Argosy for students who earn their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at …

School of Graduate and Professional Studies Starts 2nd Session of 2015 Fall Semester October 25-29

Takoma Park, Md. (September 28) October 25 marks the start of the second session of fall courses offered by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). For the past 30 years, the evening program has accommodated the needs of working adults, offering accelerated classes and flexible schedules. The SGPS offers 10 undergraduate …

Washington Adventist University Remembers Roy Branson, Founder of the University’s Center for Law and Public Policy

Takoma Park, MD (September 24, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Center for Law and Public Policy recently hosted its 7th Annual Attorney Pre-Law Student dinner, and the event featured a special tribute to the center’s founder, Roy Branson, Ph.D. The 77-year-old former faculty member passed away from complications of cardiovascular disease on July 7. This year’s …

Washington Adventist University Hosts Fall Service Day in Baltimore on September 30

Volunteers sought for variety of community projects Takoma Park, MD (September 18, 2015) Washington Adventist University is hosting its fall 2015 Service Day on Wednesday, September 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members are encouraged to volunteer at any of a variety of projects that are located …