Nuha Taweel is a woman who gave her entire heart to Washington Adventist University’s kitchen; A place she can call her second home. Her journey working at this University to her recent retirement in August is a reminder to us that God sees us. Each aspect of our lives is essential to Him, the large …
Written by: Estephanie Sequeira Red—a color that signifies strength, power or determination, and in many aspects, a warning sign. This past month, The Red Flag Campaign took place, where red flags were displayed in the university—in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Here at Washington Adventist University, the primary goal is to be an outlet …
Written by: Estephanie Sequeira Bethany Sheridan is currently a junior at Washington Adventist University pursuing her dream, a degree in social work. She particularly chose to study social work for two primary reasons: First, because it was personal, some of her closest friends and family were sexually assaulted, and their stories impacted her decision. What …
Dr. Daniel Lau is a concert pianist, and the current chair of the Music Department at Washington Adventist University. He is married to mezzo-soprano Kyle Engler, who teaches at McDaniel College, and has a thirteen-year old daughter named Channing. His boxer-beagle dog named Kodi, and his three cats Moxie, Creamsicle, and Luna are also a …
An interview with Washington Adventist University President, Dr. Weymouth Spence. Following the death of Elijah Cummings, I sat down with President Weymouth Spence (PWS) to hear his thoughts on the life and legacy of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District and honored civil rights leader. RC: What …
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Dr. Denise Hinds is the chair of the Health Wellness and Physical Education department at Washington Adventist University. Growing up, she wanted to become a pediatrician, due to her love for infants. Dr. Hinds mentioned that whenever her mother would search for her after church, she’d always find her tending to the babies. Thus, her …
On October 15, 2019, the WAU Honors College will host an Open Mic Poetry and Jazz event in the newly renovated Recreation Room in the Athletic Department. In addition to students sharing their poetry during the open mic event, audience members will hear a featured reading by WAU Honors and English alumnus Konstantin Kulakov (’11) …
Washington Adventist University’s program of nursing is a mission oriented community that strives for excellence. Since the early 1900s, it has been one of Maryland’s legacy nursing programs. Consistent with the Washington Adventist University motto—to become the Gateway to Service—where students can learn and leave equipped to serve. This program is a prime example of …
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The International Students Office orchestrated a small gathering to welcome all new and returning WAU international students to the 2019-2020 academic year. After a long day, it was refreshing to meet new faces coming from these spectacular destinations we all wish to visit. As part of getting to know each other and appreciating the diversity …
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Washington Adventist University was recently approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for a joint psychology-education M.Ed. School Counseling degree. This is a nontraditional 48 credit hour 18 month degree program offered through our School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). Students who have a background in education, counseling, psychology, theology, or social work …