TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Nov. 3, 2025) — For Achsha Hembrom, a 2024 graduate of Washington Adventist University (WAU) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Pre-Med, mission service was not part of her original plan. Yet today, she finds herself thousands of miles from Takoma Park, serving …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Students from Washington Adventist University’s Business Department media studies program stepped into a global professional arena this week, attending the high-profile launch of the World American Football League (WAFL) in Washington, D.C. Their participation aligned directly with coursework in Designing for the Media (GART-220), strengthening academic learning through real-world …
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a spirited convocation on Wednesday that blended worship, creativity, and inspiration, marking the official launch of the university’s first-ever Comedy Conference, presented in partnership with Funny&Amen. The service began with an atmosphere of praise as the university’s praise team led the congregation in powerful renditions of …
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The Department of Business and Communications at Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted another successful Monthly Business Forum on for October, where Business, Communications and Computer Science majors were inspired by Mr. Stephen Yirenkyi, President and CEO of TerpTechs, LLC, to “become wealth builders” through entrepreneurship. Yirenkyi, a Takoma Park native and University of Maryland alumnus, …
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) held a powerful convocation service on Wednesday morning that blended worship, student leadership, and a call to mission. The event marked the dedication and pinning ceremony of the university’s Gideon 300 initiative — a spiritual movement inspiring students to live missionally and serve their communities with Christ-centered purpose. University Chaplain Dr. …
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) partnered with Christalis, a humanitarian organization serving vulnerable children in Uganda, to host the annual Christalis 5K Race for Hope on its Takoma Park campus September 28th, 2025. This year’s event brought together runners, volunteers, and community supporters for a cause-driven day of fitness, fellowship, and fundraising. Between the Kiddie Dash, …
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted its annual MusicFest, a four-day celebration of musical excellence and education, held October 15–18 on the university’s campus. This year’s festival welcomed 160 students from seven academies across the Columbia Union, providing participants with the opportunity to study, perform, and grow alongside WAU’s world-class faculty. The event, traditionally held …
Takoma Park, MD — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has received Full Approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing for its Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, marking a major milestone in the university’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and healthcare leadership. The Board’s approval, granted on September 24, 2025, affirms that WAU’s Nursing …
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Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty, and staff united across the region for the university’s Fall 2025 Service Day, embodying WAU’s motto as “The Gateway to Service.” More than 200 participants served at over 20 community sites across the Washington metropolitan area, dedicating the day to hands-on acts of compassion and community engagement. From nursing …
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to welcome student leaders from across North America for the 2025 Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) Conference, held on campus from October 15–19, 2025. Themed around connection, inspiration, and learning, this year’s gathering brings together representatives from Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities for a week of leadership development, collaboration, and …