The WAU Center for Law and Law and Public Policy, housed in the Honors is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast that delves into the dynamic relationship between faith and politics. Hosted by co-directors of the Center for Law and Public Policy, Drs. Nicholas Miller and Jonathan Scriven, the podcast, titled Fides …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Cindy Ming, executive assistant to the Vice President for Student Life at Washington Adventist University, recently reflected on the university’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, organized with the support of the Latino Student Union. The event featured a mariachi band, a new addition aimed at representing Mexican culture, and was met with …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. – On Oct. 20, 2024, Washington Adventist University’s Business Department hosted its second Monthly Business Forum in WH Room 433. Mr. Alvin Jones, a SharePoint engineer at Accenture Federal Services and contractor for the Environmental Protection Agency, delivered a presentation on “Artificial Intelligence and Business Applications.” Jones shared how his early passion …
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A recent discovery at Washington Adventist University (WAU) has rekindled a longstanding commitment to student missionary service. Benin Lee, president of the WAU Alumni Association, recently shared an old photograph he found in Weis Library with University Chaplain Dr. Jiwan S. Moon. The photograph depicts former WAU student missionaries Susan Carlson, …
Takoma Park, MD – The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics Department is thrilled to announce the addition of women’s flag football to its roster of sports programs, set to debut in the Spring of 2026. This expansion marks a historic step for WAU as it seeks to promote greater inclusivity and engagement in women’s athletics, tapping …
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Va. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) made a lasting impression during a recent visit to Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA), bringing 30 students and staff, including President Weymouth Spence, representatives from the Office of Enrollment, and Campus Ministries. The day was filled with recruitment efforts, spiritual engagement, and collaborative activities designed to connect with …
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WAU Speaker Erica Smith Addresses Abuse Prevention at Convocation TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a powerful convocation featuring Erica Smith, assistant director of Women’s Ministries for the North America Division (NAD). Smith urged students, staff, and faculty to confront abuse with empathy, awareness, and proactive support. “It’s a …
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October is the month of many observances and holidays, like Hispanic Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Halloween. At Washington Adventist University October is also Adventist Heritage Month, a remembrance of history and heritage deeply rooted in the events and beliefs that shaped the Seventh-day Adventist Church. WAU is currently the first and only …
Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted convocation on Wednesday, October 16, providing students a break during a busy academic period and featuring guest speaker Pastor Rafael Soto, who encouraged attendees to embrace leadership and spiritual growth. The event also highlighted campus ministry programs, leadership opportunities, and upcoming events, including National Boss’s Day and Hispanic Heritage Month …
For more than two decades, Service Day has been a hallmark event for both students and employees at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Since 2010, the university has set aside one day each semester where the campus closes, and the entire WAU community engages in service projects across the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area and beyond. These …
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