Washington Adventist University Remembers Richardson Chatham

Takoma Park, Md. (January 23, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends are heartbroken to learn of Richardson Chatham’s passing. On Sunday, January 22, 2017, Chatham passed away in his sleep. He was 24 years old. Richardson was an adjunct professor for WAU’s traditional program and a teaching assistant and tutor …

March 1 Application Deadline Nears for Child Care Workers Interested in Receiving Funds for College Tuition, Fees and Books

Takoma Park, Md. (January 18, 2017) Funding is available to cover tuition, fees and textbooks for eligible child care professionals who want to pursue an undergraduate degree in education at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Applications for the funding, provided by the Maryland State Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund, must be submitted by March …

Washington Adventist University Partners with Frontline Community Services to Advance Employee Educations

Takoma Park, Md. (January 13, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has entered into a partnership agreement with Frontline Community Services that will help Frontline employees and their families further their educations. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday, January 10, by the principals of both organizations, including WAU President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., and Frontline …

Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Teams Up with Salvation Army Angel Tree Project

Takoma Park, Md. (December 16, 2017) Listeners to Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio station are helping underprivileged children by contributing to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project.    Morning show hosts Jerry and Blanca anchored a live broadcast from Potomac Mills Mall in Virginia that featured interviews with Salvation Army leaders and client families …

President Spence Elected to MICUA I-Fund Board of Directors

Yesterday, the twelve members of the Independent College Fund of Maryland (I-Fund) elected Dr. Weymouth Spence, President of Washington Adventist University, to lead the I-Fund Board of Directors. The I-Fund was founded in 1953 to promote college access, choice, and opportunities by raising funds from private corporations and foundations to provide scholarships and grants to …

Washington Adventist University Men’s Basketball Achieves Best Start in School History

Takoma Park, Md. (December 6, 2017) The Washington Adventist University men’s basketball team is off to the best start in school history. The Shock maintained their perfect start to the year, improving to 9-0, with a recent win over Elizabeth City State University (North Carolina). The Shock, led by seventh-year head coach and Athletic Director  Patrick …

Washington Adventist University Enactus Chapter to Launch New Women Empowerment Project in Langley Park

Takoma Park, Md. (December 1, 2016) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Chapter of Enactus will launch a new project, “First Step, a Women Empowerment Project,” on Wednesday, December 7 at a 9 a.m. meeting, to be held at the Bedford Station Apartments, 1427 Kanawha Street, Hyattsville, Maryland. The project will seek sustainable work and career …

Washington Adventist University to Launch New Baccalaureate Respiratory Care Program During the Week of March 5-9, 2017

Takoma Park, Md. (November 29, 2016) A new online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) will be offered at Washington Adventist University (WAU), starting in the second term of the 2017 Spring Semester, which begins March 5. This degree advancement program is designed specifically for respiratory therapists who …

Washington Adventist University To Launch New Honors College in Fall 2017

Takoma Park, Md. (November 16, 2016) An Honors College will be launched next year at Washington Adventist University (WAU) to further enhance its academic offerings and move the university another step closer to achieving the Vision 2020 – Growing with Excellence plan that seeks to attain excellence at all levels of the institution. This will …

Washington Adventist University To Present Its Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 2

Takoma Park, MD (November 14, 2016) The annual Christmas Concert presented by Washington Adventist University’s Department of Music will take place this year on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park. The church is located at 7700 Carroll Avenue, near the intersection with Flower Avenue. The concert …