Takoma Park, (June 12, 2019) If you have ever been on the campus of Washington Adventist University, you’ve got to have met Pastor Charles A. Tapp. He is both the Senior Pastor at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Religion. This upcoming semester will be his eleventh year as …
Takoma Park, MD (May 28, 2019) There is a remarkable monument centered on the main walkway into Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Commons. Whether on our way to classes or simply taking a walk through campus, we have all seen the “Gateway to Service” arch. From its creation in 1904, when it was first known as …
Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently celebrated its 104th Commencement Ceremony and awarded three Honorary Doctorates for service to the community, and the University. The honorees were Michelle Dunkle, Education Program Specialist for Maryland, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; Dr. Asefa Mekonnen, Pulmonologist, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; and Pastor …
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Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus Team received a 3rd place award in the Opening Round of the 2019 Enactus National Exposition held in Kansas City, Missouri held May 5-7, 2019. The competition featured 86 universities who for three days presented their entrepreneurial-based projects aimed at empowering their communities. …
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Takoma Park, MD (May 8, 2019) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) announced today that it will offer to purchase the 14.5 acre property currently home to Adventist HealthCare’s Washington Adventist Hospital, which will relocate to Silver Spring in August with a new name Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The property, which lies adjacent to …
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It was good not to have control. I was driving back to campus for Halcyon Hall’s late-night residence hall worship. Something compelled me to listen to Christian contemporary band for King and Country’s song “Control,” a song I had only listened to a few times before. So I queued up the song on my phone’s …
Greetings WAU Faculty and Staff, I am aware that you have received an email Wednesday evening, April 3, 2019, that questioned the integrity of my doctoral degree and submissions to the Board during my 2017 comprehensive performance review. Consistent with my commitment to transparent leadership, please note that my Doctorate in Education was confirmed by …
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Takoma Park, Md. (April 4, 2019) Washington Adventist University recently held its first Health and Wellness event. For two hours, members of the campus and neighboring community were invited to attend seminars on nutrition, chiropractic care and to participate in cardio exercises. “One of our department’s goals is to provide quality community-based health programs that …
Takoma Park, Md. (March 19, 2019) Last fall, Washington Adventist University’s Department of Religion together with the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church developed an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience. “I have always wanted to find a way to get college students to come to my church as ministry interns,” shared Morgan Kochenower, the Senior …
Takoma Park, MD. (March 12 , 2019) Students from Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success traveled to the Capitol to visit with Barry Black, 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. “Thousands will tell you it can’t be done,” said Black. “But Leadership is God’s means of using …
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