Washington Adventist University is proud to announce that it has partnered with Montgomery County, Takoma Park, and Sligo Church to bring free COVID-19 testing every Wednesday starting Oct 14th from 11 am–6 pm on 7700 Carroll Ave (parking lot between Sligo and WAU). This testing site is Walk-in and Drive-thru testing with no appointment needed. …
As seen on U.S. News, WAU has been ranked #22 for Social Mobility for 2020. The report states that “Economically disadvantaged students are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. But some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of …
Takoma Park, MD – Â Washington Adventist University held its 2020 Fall Service Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Thanks to the Center for Student Life team, what could have been a bust because of COVID-19 became a great success. Available students were invited to choose between two major local events, while students studying virtually were …
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“I graduated with my bachelor’s at 33,” says Professor Alvin Fuentes. His journey was not on the ‘common path’ but more on God’s path. “I had more failures than anything in my life. But as the scripture says, God has a plan for you to prosper. And now, when I preach, I don’t preach about …
Washington Adventist University’s Music Department is renowned for the high quality of talent and musicianship that is exemplified each opportunity each talented student gets to perform. Lately, those opportunities are far and few between, or not at all. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on musicians and vocalists’ ability to be in close quarters for rehearsal …
Watching the news can be a nightmare, with COVID-19 spreading throughout the world and other natural disasters still occurring — it’s hard to not just focus on the bad. Through these dark times, there is always room for light and the people who use that light. From doctors to nurses, to other professionals, to volunteers …
WAU Convocation for September 9, 2020, brought students, faculty, and staff together from all departments to take a stand for social justice. Student Success VP, Ralph Johnson, is leading a campus-wide emphasis on “Social Justice” as the issues on this topic continue to rise. VP Johnson plans to dedicate the whole of W.I.S.E. week (September …
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 was a historic moment as Opening Convocation was performed for hundreds of students watching live from the university commons. It was touch and go situation as it was still raining and misting up until 10 am. However, the clouds opened up to a grateful sun just before the program began. Thanks …
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Since the semester has started, Student Association President, Filipe Cioni, has been dressed in a suit and tie. He dresses up for success consistently, and that alone is admirable. Considering the times we are living in, with zoom calls muted and videos turned off — it’s nice to see a young man dressed for the …
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Twenty-six year old Oletha Pitters began her schooling on Carroll Avenue, attending both Sligo Adventist School (now TA Prep) and Takoma Academy. She broke away from the avenue when she attended Bowie State University for a semester, “I went to Bowie State University for about a semester where my major was nursing. However, after …
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