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On October 7, the General Conference Audit Services (GCAS) visited Washington Adventist University’s Department of Business and Communications to connect with Accounting and Finance majors about internship opportunities and the vital role GCAS plays in supporting the mission of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ms. Katie McAuliffe, a certified public accountant and talent acquisition specialist …

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Ten Washington Adventist University (WAU) nursing students joined health professionals from across the region for one of the three days medical outreach hosted by the Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) on Friday, September 26, 2025. The event, held at Miracle Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baltimore, offered free medical, dental, and vision screenings to the …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded its Week In Spiritual Emphasis (WISE Week) at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church with a message of divine purpose and surrender from Pastor Charles A. Tapp, president of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Tapp began the service with laughter and warmth, recalling his early-week tradition of sharing Reese’s Peanut …

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Under the leadership of Dr. Alicia Barksdale, director of Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Music Therapy program, students will soon gain access to a state-of-the-art recording and technology lab made possible through a grant from the Versacare Foundation. The grant, which Barksdale and Dr. Daniel Lau the Music Department Chair, applied for in the spring, provides …

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Takoma Park, Md. — In the spring of 2025, Washington Adventist University (WAU) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering curiosity, academic excellence, and career exploration by opening its doors to young minds eager to explore the world of science. The Department of Biology and Chemistry partnered with two local Seventh-day Adventist schools—Atholton Adventist Academy and Frederick …

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Wilkinson Hall filled with song and testimony Monday morning as Washington Adventist University launched its fall Week of Prayer with student-led worship and an opening message from Pastor Charles A. Tapp, president of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The service opened with worship led by music therapy students, followed by a stirring special music …

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Washington Adventist University (WAU) commemorated Constitution Day with a program that blended student-led worship and a faculty panel discussion examining the enduring relevance of the U.S. Constitution. The morning service opened with music led by a student vocalist, including We Praise You and Do It Again. A student prayer of gratitude and intercession emphasized the …

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Takoma Park, MD — High school boys’ soccer takes center stage as Takoma Academy and Don Bosco High School square off in the Second Annual President’s Invitational, proudly themed “The Title of Takoma Park.” The match will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM on the campus of Washington Adventist University, uniting the Takoma Park community for …

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Washington Adventist University hosted its 12th Annual Visionaries Gala, a night filled with music, storytelling, awards and fundraising to support scholarships and the university’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The event highlighted WAU’s commitment to faith, service and leadership while honoring individuals who embody those values. The gala, co-chaired by Founder Dr. Chandohok Jasdip Singh and CEO …

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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University devoted its Sept. 10 convocation to suicide awareness and prevention, pairing worship with a candid, research-grounded panel discussion that urged students to seek help for themselves and one another. The program opened with music and testimony before transitioning to a conversation led by the chair of WAU’s Department …

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