TAKOMA PARK, MD – A newfound fervor has taken over the soccer fields of Washington Adventist University (WAU). This season, under the guidance of Coach Daniel Carroll, WAU’s Men’s Soccer Team is defying expectations and setting new benchmarks. In just the first seven games, the stats tell a compelling story: – 6 wins – An …
Continue reading “WAU’S MEN’S SOCCER TEAM DEFIES ODDS AND SETS NEW BENCHMARKS”
TAKOMA PARK, MD. On Aug. 23, 2023, the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) Board Foundation honored the Vice President for Student Life at Washington Adventist University, Dr. Ralph Johnson, as part of their inaugural Gavel and Gravel Society. SACSA is an independent regional association designed for the professional development of practitioners, educators, and …
Last month, executive officers of Washington Adventist University’s Student Association (SA) held an SA retreat at Mount Aetna Retreat Center in Hagerstown, MD. SA officers were joined by Vice President of Student Life Dr. Ralph Johnson on Aug. 13th and 14th for team-building activities, planning sessions and more. Below is a reflection on the retreat …
Continue reading “UNITY IN LEADERSHIP: Reflections on WAU Student Association’s Pivotal Retreat”
Takoma Park, Maryland—Students and faculty assembled at the Sligo Church sanctuary this Wednesday at 11:15 a.m., marking WAU’s second Convocation of the academic year. The guest speaker for this event was Willie “The Bam” Johnson, a seven-time karate and kung fu world champion and a two-time all-American champion. As a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame …
Takoma Park, MD—Amid anticipation for the Shock’s 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball season this fall, a bittersweet feeling lingers in the locker room as the team prepares to step onto the court without two pillars of their lineup. Star basketball players and Takoma Academy (TA) alumni Freddy Liriano and Ethan Murphy have officially stepped away from …
Continue reading “WAU SHOCK BIDS FAREWELL TO HOMEGROWN BASKETBALL STARS”
Takoma Park, Maryland. Orientation Week at Washington Adventist University concluded with resounding success as the incoming class of 2027 began integrating into campus life. Packed with informative sessions, lively ceremonies and engaging activities, the week set the stage for an exciting academic journey. The week opened with a warm welcome from President Spence, who …
TAKOMA PARK, MD – Washington Adventist University men’s soccer freshman George Tidmarsh has been named the first 2023 CAC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the Continental Athletic Conference today. Tidmarsh, the Offensive Player of the Week, found the back of the net on all four of his shots on goal in …
Continue reading “George Tidmarsh Named First 2023 CAC Offensive Player of the Week”
Takoma Park, Maryland — Washington Adventist University’s Music Therapy Program reached a significant milestone this summer when Music Therapy Equivalency Program (MTEP) member Sarah Monroe became the first student to graduate from the program since its launch in 2019. After completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music at Catholic University in …
Takoma Park, Maryland — Washington Adventist University (WAU) celebrated a momentous milestone as it inaugurated its 120th Academic Year with the 2023 WAU Colloquium. Taking place immediately after the North American Division Mission Conference in Phoenix, AZ, the colloquium brought together members of the WAU community to deeply engage with vital priorities, aligning them with …
Dr. Joyce Johnson is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, currently residing in Fort Meade, Maryland, with her husband, Washington Johnson II, the Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries in the North American Division. They are the thankful parents of one son, Washington Johnson III, a fourth-year medical student at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. …
Continue reading “A Look Into Dr. Joyce Johnson’s Journey of Educational Leadership”