Statement From Washington Adventist University Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Washington Adventist University (WAU) remains committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all campus community members. We understand that should there ever be the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on or near campus, it may cause anxiety and concern among our students, faculty, and staff. To our knowledge, no …

Washington Adventist University & Association of American Indian Minorities Honor Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi

TAKOMA PARK, Md: Marking 10 successful years of Indo-US Strategic Partnership for Equitable World, Global Equity Alliance Summit was hosted by Washington Adventist University at Sligo Seventh Day-Adventist Church, on November 22. Aimed primarily at advancing minority empowerment by fostering dialogue on minority welfare and education, renowned academicians, business and thought leaders and policymakers held …

WAU Hosts Inaugural President’s Invitational Classic to Unite Adventist and Local Christian Academies

TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is thrilled to announce the inaugural President’s Invitational Classic, a soccer tournament designed to foster camaraderie, teamwork, and unity among student-athletes from Adventist and local Christian academies. Set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, this event promises an inspiring experience that reaches beyond the field, …

Delonte Bruce Named Interim Head Coach of WAU Acro-Airs

TAKOMA PARK, MD (Sept. 19, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce Delonte Bruce, an esteemed alumnus, as the Interim Head Coach of Acro-Airs. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Bruce and the university’s renowned acrobatics team. “Coach Delonte is as sharp as they come,” said Athletics Director Jered Lyons. “He …

QATARI BUSINESS LUNCHEON BOOSTS PROSPECTS FOR WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY, WITH PRESIDENT DR. WEYMOUTH SPENCE IN ATTENDANCE

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 …

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE INAUGURAL 2023 WOMEN IN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HISTORY CONFERENCE

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), …

Second WAU Faculty Research Conference Coming Soon: Save the Date

In April 2024, the second annual Faculty Research Conference will be convened. Save the date. It will be held on the day immediately following the annual Students’ Convention. The actual date will be forthcoming. This event will mark the continuance of an initiative that was introduced to the Faculty Senate in 2022 by Dr. Andrea …

HEAD COACH BEN JOHNSON MOVES ON FROM WAU AFTER A DISTINGUISHED CAREER

The longest tenured coach in Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics history has decided to move on from the university to pursue new coaching opportunities. Head Coach Ben Johnson announced his resignation as the Head Acro-Airs & Volleyball Coach on Monday, May 1, 2023.  A proud WAU alumnus, Coach Johnson has been connected with the University …

WAU Honors College Hosts Religious Liberty Supreme Court Debrief

On Tuesday evening, April 18, the WAU Honors College hosted a ‘Supreme Court Oral Arguments Debrief’ event on the WAU campus in Takoma Park, MD. The event was a collaboration between the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy and Liberty Magazine and focused on the Groff v DeJoy Supreme Court case, which was argued in front of the …

WAU Music Therapy Program Announces Inaugural Student Interns

Recently, the WAU Music Therapy Program faculty proudly announced the first students who began clinical music therapy internships. The music therapy internship is the final phase of training for a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree or equivalency and is a six-month full-time commitment, in accordance with American Music Therapy Association certification requirements. Music Therapy Equivalency …