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Youth Ministries Director for the Potomac Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Takoma Park, MD (December 23, 2014) Washington Adventist University alumnus Jose A. Barrientos Jr. has been appointed Youth Ministries Director for the Potomac Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will take on his new duties starting January 1, 2015. He previously served …

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Takoma Park, MD (December 16, 2014)  During the December meeting of the Adventist Community Action Council (ACAC), Washington Adventist University representatives and other members of the organization participated in a conversation with Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer, an at-large member of the County Council who lives in Takoma Park. He fielded questions about transportation projects …

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  Students May Earn up to 15 Transferable College Credits Takoma Park, MD (December 11, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Department of Religion will soon be offering courses in field evangelism to students interested in urban ministry who are also participating in the REACH Columbia Union Evangelism School (RCUUES) in Philadelphia, Pa. The two …

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Takoma Park, MD (December 11, 2014) The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees sponsored an employee banquet recently for the university’s faculty and staff, recognizing them for their professional accomplishments and service, and expressing appreciation for their demonstrated dedication and commitment to the mission of the university. During the event, six faculty members were honored …

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Takoma Park, MD (November 25, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the sudden death this week of adjunct professor of public administration and health care administration Richard Wolfe, who taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses at the university for nearly two decades. Earlier this semester, Wolfe was a key participant in the Dialogue …

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Takoma Park, MD (November 21, 2014) Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and for individuals with addiction and mental health issues, it can be the start of an often stressful and difficult holiday season. Individuals in need of affordable counseling services are encouraged to consider the Washington Adventist University Community Counseling Center, located close to Washington …

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Takoma Park, MD (November 19, 2014) Washington Adventist University’s annual Christmas Concert on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Students from the university’s Music Department will perform traditional Christmas music, along with pieces that reflect the spirit of the season. There will be performances by the Pro Musica of …

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University group addresses community needs through business concepts Takoma Park, Md. (October 30, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team has been awarded a $1,500 grant to support its Uncap Opportunities for Women project. The funding will support the team’s efforts in helping women-owned businesses in the Long Branch area of Takoma Park, assisting …

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Five Year Increase Exceeds 67 Percent Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) The number of graduate students enrolled at Washington Adventist University (WAU) this fall is a record number for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, which offers convenient evening classes to accommodate the needs of working adults.  The 181 graduate students who registered …

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University group addresses community needs through business applications Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from Walmart, as part of the company’s “Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment” project. The funds will support the WAU Enactus team’s collaborative work with Adventist Community Services of Greater …

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