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Recent developments in the Nursing Department have become a source of excitement and optimism among students and faculty.  On March 24, 2023, the board of the Versacare Foundation, an independent foundation dedicated to serving Seventh-day Adventist institutions with financial grants, approved a $6,000 grant for Washington Adventist University to purchase respiratory training equipment to improve …

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As the new school year fast approaches, a wave of excitement surges over the men’s soccer program at WAU. This year, Shock players aren’t just gearing up for another competitive season—they are embracing a new identity. The reason for this newfound vigor? A squadron of 23 newly recruited international players has arrived in Takoma Park, …

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The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) has appointed Washington Adventist University President  Dr. Weymouth Spence as the new chairman of the board of trustees after 15 years of service as a board member. MICUA’s selection process began earlier this year, culminating with the board’s approval for a two-year term beginning on July 1st, …

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In April 2024, the second annual Faculty Research Conference will be convened. Save the date. It will be held on the day immediately following the annual Students’ Convention. The actual date will be forthcoming. This event will mark the continuance of an initiative that was introduced to the Faculty Senate in 2022 by Dr. Andrea …

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In January 2023, the Biology and Chemistry Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) gladly received the news that another student, Ava Movahed Abtahi, was accepted into the Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Post Baccalaureate Research Program at the National Institute of Health (NIH).  About Ava, Dr. Perez said, “She is truly an outstanding ambassador for our university at the NIH.” In recent years, …

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WAU International Students, Deans, Department Chairs, Academic Advisors and Instructors, please note the following guidelines for 2023 fall class registration: Termination of SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities President Biden announced the termination of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, effective on May 11, 2023, following the termination of the COVID-19 National Emergency on April 10, 2023. …

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  On May 3, 2023, Honors College students at Washington Adventist University embarked on a 14-day trip to the United Kingdom. Since 2016, the Honors College has collaborated with Newbold College of Higher Education to provide WAU Honors students the opportunity to study on-location in the UK each year. This was the first group from …

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