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The History and Political Studies department at Washington Adventist University is giving students the opportunity to become associated with real life matters, which enable them to grow in their area of expertise. By becoming involved, they not only benefit themselves, but those around them. As the department continues to grow, new ideas have emerged that …

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Click here to listen to the radio interview with Brendon Albury with NPR’s “Here And Now”. Takoma Park, Md. (Sept 11, 2019) — As Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahama Islands last week, members of the Washington Adventist University (WAU) community prayed for family and friends on the island. Brendon Albury, Nursing Admissions and Progressions Coordinator for …

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Later this month, on the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, this year’s 2019 Washington Adventist University (WAU) Keough Conference will be held. This Fall Conferences’s theme is The Adventist Church for the 21st Century: Re-examining Church Unity and Authority.  Dr. Jiri Moskala, the Dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, …

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For many years Chaplain Duawne Starling worked as a singer/songwriter traveling nationally and internationally, supporting many celebrated Gospel and Christian artists before establishing his own solo career. A native of Petersburg, VA, Duawne attended Shenandoah Valley Academy, Washington Adventist University, and Oakwood University. In 1994 he completed his BA in Recording Industry Management from Middle …

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June 3rd, 2019, was the beginning of an unforgettable journey. A group of college students from Washington Adventist University were minutes away from embarking on a mission trip that would change their lives forever. Our little island which rested on the limpid blue oceans, surrounded by palm trees, patiently waited for our arrival. The sound …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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