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TAKOMA PARK, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) has officially partnered with Apex Performance Therapy, a physical therapy practice specializing in sports and orthopedic injuries, to provide comprehensive care to its athletes. The collaboration, established in September 2024, is set to enhance the university’s athletic program through rehabilitative services, strength and conditioning programs, and sideline coverage …

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When was the last time you took a picture or had an MRI scan? In those moments, you were using chemistry! This year, National Chemistry Week celebrates “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” highlighting the science behind photography and medical imaging. From October 20-28, 2024, the Biology and Chemistry Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) invites you to …

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Takoma Park, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted students from several high schools for a campus experience on the weekend of Oct. 5-7, 2024. The event aimed to provide a firsthand look at university life, with participating schools including Greater New York Academy, Highland View Academy, and Crawford Adventist Academy, as well as individual students …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) Nursing Department Chair Dr. Tijuana Griffin extended congratulations to Gabriel Santos, a recent nursing graduate, for his nomination for the prestigious DAISY Award. “Congratulations on your nomination for the DAISY Award. We are grateful for your exceptional patient care, which you do in an honorable manner to …

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Takoma Park, Md.— WAU senior Charis McRoy was teamed as a Branson Fellow intern with Liberty Magazine, and was tasked with the project of exploring the views of Generation Z on questions of Faith and Civic Responsibility.  She wrote an article, published this month, that featured a discussion with a group of Washington Adventist University …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) student leaders recently attended the annual Spiritual Academy Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.) program, held from September 19 to 22, 2024, at Camp Blue Ridge in Montebello, Virginia. The event, organized by the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist, brought together student government and class officers from Seventh-day …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its 2024 Visionaries Gala at the Congressional Country Club, celebrating leadership, social change, and student achievements. The event highlighted WAU’s commitment to higher education and community service, with a focus on its mission to equip future leaders for both the workplace and eternity. “This event is …

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Sabdi Guimac, a biology major focused on pre-med at Washington Adventist University (WAU), recently returned from a transformative experience in Peru. She traveled with Advent Healthcare, an organization dedicated to providing medical services to underserved communities. Her role involved supporting a program aimed at improving total health in rural areas. “I assisted at a free …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 2024) — The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) proudly announced that its most recent cohort of students achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. “I want to congratulate each of you for successfully passing the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. This is …

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