WAU Media Students Attend Global Sports Launch, Connecting Course Learning to Real-World Industry Experience

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Students from Washington Adventist University’s Business Department media studies program stepped into a global professional arena this week, attending the high-profile launch of the World American Football League (WAFL) in Washington, D.C. Their participation aligned directly with coursework in Designing for the Media (GART-220), strengthening academic learning through real-world …

New Carnegie Classification Highlights WAU’s Strength in Social Mobility and Student Success

In April 2025, the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education released the most sweeping overhaul of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its 50-year history. The introduction of the new “Opportunity Colleges and Universities” label signals a profound shift: higher education institutions are now increasingly being measured by their impact …

Miracles at Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting at Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently witnessed a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit during its inaugural Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting, held last week on campus. Despite adverse weather conditions, the multi-day spiritual revival demonstrated the triumph of faith over fear and the reality of God’s miraculous intervention. Chaplain Jiwan Moon recounted arriving on campus on …

Southwestern and WAU Choirs Unite for an Inspiring Vespers Concert

TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The voices of Pro Musica from Washington Adventist University (WAU) and the University Singers from Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) came together on January 17, 2025, for a special Vespers Concert at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. As the first Vespers of the semester, the event was a moving expression of worship through …

Washington Adventist University Business Department Hosts First Monthly Business Forum for the 2024 2025 School Year

TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Department of Business and Communications hosted its first Monthly Business Forum (MBF) on Thursday, September 26th, bringing together more than 30 students and faculty members. The event is part of an initiative to provide business majors with insights from successful entrepreneurs in the D.C., Maryland, and …

Washington Adventist University Soccer Stars Shine Bright: Selected for DC United Under-23 Squad

TAKOMA PARK, MD – The regular season has drawn to a close, but the soccer team of Washington Adventist University shows no signs of slowing down. Following their historic achievement as the first team to ever reach the Conference Tournament, Danny Carroll’s squad wasted no time, hitting the training ground once again in February. The …

Washington Adventist University’s Music Department Earns Nomination for ACDA Regional Conference 2024

TAKOMA PARK, MD  — The music department of Washington Adventist University continues to demonstrate the remarkable potential of its students with its latest achievement: a nomination to perform for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Regional Conference of 2024. Each year, ACDA alternates between regional and national conferences. This year’s regional conferences are being held …

A Night of Recognition: WAU’s Annual Employee Appreciation Event

TAKOMA PARK, MD – Washington Adventist University (WAU) emphasized the importance of a motivated team by hosting an appreciation banquet on Nov. 8, 2023. Organized by the Human Resources department, the event aimed to bolster morale and acknowledge employee dedication. Lily Snyder Gregory, assistant HR director at WAU, was instrumental in planning the event. The …

WAU HONORS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW MOCK TRIAL COACHES

TAKOMA PARK, MD — The WAU Honors College unveiled its new Mock Trial coaches for the 2023-2024 academic year: Renee Battle-Brooks and Sonny Moretta, both proud WAU alumni. They’re on board to mentor the team through the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competitions slated for early 2024. WAU stands as the sole Seventh-day Adventist higher …

WOMEN IN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HISTORY, A LEGACY OF FAITH RECAP

Throughout the annals of Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) history, God has poured into countless women, empowering them to pour into others for His glory. Their legacy is an enduring testament to faith, endurance, and the transformative power of stories. Which was all captured during the first Women In Seventh-Day Adventist History Conference, on the Washington Adventist …