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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) held its final convocation of the year on Wednesday, December 4, a spiritually uplifting event marked by the baptism of two students, Titus Aina and Chenelle Gordon. Their testimonies of faith and redemption inspired attendees, showcasing the transformative power of God in their lives. For Titus Aina, …

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A delegation of WAU Honors College students participated in the National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN) last weekend and earned an Honorable Mention for their work drafting and debating resolutions. WAU has been attending the NMUN conference since 2022 and this year marks the first time it has received one of the awards handed out by conference organizers.   WAU students …

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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 …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Dr. Ekaterina Tomenko, a Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumna, recently sat down with students and faculty during a WAU convocation, sharing her journey of faith, resilience, and dedication to service. Her story, from her roots in Russia to her impactful career in dentistry, exemplifies the university’s mission of compassionate outreach. Reflecting …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) celebrates its diverse and inclusive campus environment, with students from 55 countries across five continents calling the university their “second home.” Entering Wilkinson Hall, visitors are greeted by a vibrant display of flags, each representing WAU’s international community. This academic year, WAU’s largest international student populations hail from India, Brazil, Mexico, …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Who are Seventh-day Adventists? Are they fundamentalists? What role do they play in today’s society, and how does the church interact with movements like feminism? These questions were at the center of a recent event hosted by the Honors College at Washington Adventist University (WAU), where authors and editors of the …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a transformative mini campus preview day that brought 141 students from Northeastern Academy, Pine Forge Academy, and Takoma Academy to explore the university’s offerings, culminating in more than $3 million in scholarships awarded. Initially planned as a standard visit, the event quickly evolved into a dynamic …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded a successful North American Division College Fair Tour in October, engaging with Adventist academy students across the Atlantic and Columbia Union territories. The tour, which spanned October 14-19 and October 22-23, 2024, included stops at Union Springs Academy, Kingsway College, Crawford Adventist Academy, Northeastern Academy, Greater New York Academy, Pine …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University welcomed entrepreneur Henok Tasfaye, founder and CEO of U Street Parking Corporation, as a speaker at our campus convocation Wednesday. Tasfaye shared his journey from an Ethiopian immigrant to a successful business leader in the Washington, D.C., area. In his address, Tasfaye recounted arriving in the United …

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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, …

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