TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) senior Fernanda Rinza has made university history as the first graduate to earn a Bachelor of Music Therapy, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, and graduate as a member of the Honors College. Rinza, who will receive her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree this May, recently …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host its Monthly Business Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the university Student Activity Center. The event, hosted by Randy Louis, will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders, offering students, faculty, and community members valuable insights into business, finance, and …
17 students from Columbia Union Academies joined more than 3,000 other high school students from around the world at the 2025 The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference last week in The Hague, Netherlands. The students served as diplomatic delegates for the country of Slovakia and the League of Arab States, a non-government organization …
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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 …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A powerful testimony of faith and redemption was shared at a recent convocation at Washington Adventist University (WAU), where guest speaker Garret Adams recounted his personal journey from academic excellence to incarceration and, ultimately, to a life of faith and purpose. Adams, a former WAU student, detailed his struggles with poor …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The voices of Pro Musica from Washington Adventist University (WAU) and the University Singers from Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) came together on January 17, 2025, for a special Vespers Concert at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. As the first Vespers of the semester, the event was a moving expression of worship through …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted its first-ever Talent Identification Camp, designed to expedite the matriculation process for prospective student-athletes. This innovative event resulted in the signing of four players to the university’s athletic programs: Kemoi Jones – North County High School Nicholas Vega – E.L. Haynes Public Charter School Steven …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Two Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduates, Francisca Kimbembe and Vanya Huarca, recently shared highlights of their enriching experiences studying abroad through the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) program. Both students, who graduated in December 2024, majored in Biology and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Chemistry. They will join their classmates …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — January marks Mental Wellness Month, an annual opportunity to prioritize mental health and develop habits that foster emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. At Washington Adventist University (WAU), the Department of Psychology and Counseling, in collaboration with the newly established WAU Psychology Club, is urging the campus community to focus on …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed students, faculty, and staff to the spring semester with its first convocation of 2025 on Wednesday, January 15th. The program, set a hopeful and inspiring tone for the new year with a focus on faith, growth, and academic excellence. Junior Aguilar, president of the Student Association, …
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