Takoma Park, MD (May 5, 2014) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) pinned nine new graduates of its respiratory care program over the weekend, in one of many commencement weekend events. The traditional pinning and dedication ceremony, held on May 3, recognizes that the students are prepared to embark on their professional careers. Each graduate was …
Takoma Park, MD (April 30) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) kicks off the local graduation season on May 4, with a commencement ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. A total of 359 students will be receiving their diplomas at commencement. The degrees that will be awarded include …
Takoma Park, MD (April 28) – With commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 4, Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted a pinning ceremony for 53 students who will soon graduate from its nursing program. Pinning ceremonies traditionally recognize that nursing students are prepared to embark on their professional careers. Each student is presented with a customized …
Takoma Park, MD (April 24) – This year, for the first time, Washington Adventist University (WAU) presented the prestigious Sullivan awards to two students in recognition of their demonstrated passion for community service. Nikole Donovan, an undergraduate who is majoring in social work, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the Academic Awards Chapel on …
Takoma Park, MD (April 17) – Washington Adventist University’s application for active membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has been approved, effective August 1. “We are extremely pleased with our move to the NAIA, as it will help enhance support for our athletic program and better align the university with other schools …
Takoma Park, MD (April 16) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently honored five individuals for their contributions to the community, and for their personal and professional accomplishments. The annual WAU Alumni Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, April 12 at the Sheraton in downtown Silver Spring, and approximately 100 people attended. “The Alumni Awards Banquet …
Takoma Park, MD (April 5) – The 2nd Annual Campus Revival at Washington Adventist University (WAU) featured a week of worship and culminated with the baptism of 53 young adults. The event started on Sunday, March 30, and culminated with the call to baptism on Friday, April 4. Each evening at 7 p.m., hundreds of …
Takoma Park, MD (April 3) – The WAU Enactus team competed and won the first round this week in a national competition that was part of the Enactus United States National Exposition 2014 at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team presented and was judged on a community service project that they developed …
Takoma Park, MD (April 2) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted a 100 Presidents Luncheon for the presidents of Adventist colleges and universities from around the world. The luncheon was held at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park on March 27, and was part of the International Conference for Colleges and University Presidents …
Festival Features Music, Food and Family Entertainment Takoma Park, MD (March 28) – A Family Fun Festival will be held on Sunday, April 13, noon to 5 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park. The free event will feature music, food and family entertainment. Previously known as the WAU Taste …