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Washington Adventist University is excited to host youth camps on campus this summer. See below for the camp dates and registration information.   Youth Summer Soccer Camps June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 Half-Day: 9:00 AM-Noon $175 Full-Day: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM $250 Location: Washington Adventist University Soccer Field, 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD  Registration: Email Coach Ele Margelos at emargelo@wau.edu …

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In the interest of expanding 21st century career relevant learning opportunities to our students—we are pleased to announce that Washington Adventist University (WAU) and Capitol Technology University (Capitol Tech) have now signed a memorandum of understanding. This agreement formally documents their shared intent of academic cooperation through the development of learning opportunities that build on …

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The graduating class of 2022 for Washington Adventist University (WAU) was encouraged to “never give up” by the commencement speaker, Dr. Dave Weigly, President, Columbia Union Conference and Chair, Board of Trustees, WAU at its recently concluded Commencement held on May 1, 2022, under the theme “Victorious” on the campus commons.  In his address entitled …

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The Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee at its March 2022 meeting, approved the Columbia Union Strategic Plan.  The following are the five priorities of the strategic plan: Spiritual Revival Mission Engagement Leadership Development Education Community Engagement   Washington Adventist University (WAU) is continuing to be a strong partner in the Mission and strategic initiatives of …

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Becky Barker, the First Year Experience Coordinator at Washington Adventist University will be retiring on May 12, 2022. After 12 years of service, Becky would like to expand her reach and knowledge of service beyond the walls of WAU. She has touched the lives of past and present, students and staff.  Barker became familiar with …

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Recently former WAU Chaplain and alum Pastor Regina Johnson facilitated a class she developed called “Paint and Heal.” The class was created for women where the focus is character development, creative exploration, emotional freedom, self-love, and self-awareness. The theme, “It’s Me for Me” centered around reminding the ladies that they are enough in whatever season …

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The ladies at Halcyon Hall on the WAU campus recently held an Alumni Mixer, it’s the first event of its kind for the residence hall. The objective for the event was to bring alumni and current residents together for an afternoon of celebrating womanhood, encouragement, and networking; but most importantly to begin rebuilding community in …

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Marianne Laruelle, from the Belgian Embassy in Washington, delivers the Keynote Address On April 14 the WAU Honors College hosted the 4th Annual CAPITALMUN conference on the campus of Washington Adventist University. This year’s conference welcomed delegations from 38 countries and included students from Adventist and public high schools in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The conference …

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Meet 2021-2022 Rookie of the Year: Clarissa Williams, formerly Machado, a proud alumna of Washington Adventist University, class of 2016. She graduated with a dual degree in Business Management and Business Marketing. As a student, Williams was involved in several campus clubs and organizations, including the athletics team, namely the volleyball and Acro Airs. While in …

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Recently, Nicholas Miller was a guest lecturer for Washington Adeventist University’s (WAU) PLST 494 – Supreme Court Seminar class. Mr. Miller, a professor at the Andrews University Seminary and a practicing attorney, spent the class period discussing Mitchell v Helms, a Supreme Court case argued in 1999 that addressed whether the Education Consolidation and Improvement …

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