Dr. Denise Hinds is the chair of the Health Wellness and Physical Education department at Washington Adventist University. Growing up, she wanted to become a pediatrician, due to her love for infants. Dr. Hinds mentioned that whenever her mother would search for her after church, she’d always find her tending to the babies. Thus, her …
On October 15, 2019, the WAU Honors College will host an Open Mic Poetry and Jazz event in the newly renovated Recreation Room in the Athletic Department. In addition to students sharing their poetry during the open mic event, audience members will hear a featured reading by WAU Honors and English alumnus Konstantin Kulakov (’11) …
Washington Adventist University’s program of nursing is a mission oriented community that strives for excellence. Since the early 1900s, it has been one of Maryland’s legacy nursing programs. Consistent with the Washington Adventist University motto—to become the Gateway to Service—where students can learn and leave equipped to serve. This program is a prime example of …
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The International Students Office orchestrated a small gathering to welcome all new and returning WAU international students to the 2019-2020 academic year. After a long day, it was refreshing to meet new faces coming from these spectacular destinations we all wish to visit. As part of getting to know each other and appreciating the diversity …
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Washington Adventist University was recently approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for a joint psychology-education M.Ed. School Counseling degree. This is a nontraditional 48 credit hour 18 month degree program offered through our School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). Students who have a background in education, counseling, psychology, theology, or social work …
The History and Political Studies department at Washington Adventist University is giving students the opportunity to become associated with real life matters, which enable them to grow in their area of expertise. By becoming involved, they not only benefit themselves, but those around them. As the department continues to grow, new ideas have emerged that …
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Click here to listen to the radio interview with Brendon Albury with NPR’s “Here And Now”. Takoma Park, Md. (Sept 11, 2019) — As Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahama Islands last week, members of the Washington Adventist University (WAU) community prayed for family and friends on the island. Brendon Albury, Nursing Admissions and Progressions Coordinator for …
Later this month, on the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, this year’s 2019 Washington Adventist University (WAU) Keough Conference will be held. This Fall Conferences’s theme is The Adventist Church for the 21st Century: Re-examining Church Unity and Authority. Dr. Jiri Moskala, the Dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, …
For many years Chaplain Duawne Starling worked as a singer/songwriter traveling nationally and internationally, supporting many celebrated Gospel and Christian artists before establishing his own solo career. A native of Petersburg, VA, Duawne attended Shenandoah Valley Academy, Washington Adventist University, and Oakwood University. In 1994 he completed his BA in Recording Industry Management from Middle …
June 3rd, 2019, was the beginning of an unforgettable journey. A group of college students from Washington Adventist University were minutes away from embarking on a mission trip that would change their lives forever. Our little island which rested on the limpid blue oceans, surrounded by palm trees, patiently waited for our arrival. The sound …