Nearly 1000 Vaccinated at Washington Adventist University Campus Site

This past Sunday, April 11, 2021, in partnership with Safeway Pharmacies, the Audelia Community Response team, Delegate Lorig Charkoudian’s office, and the City of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted outdoor immunization centers at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church parking lot, located on Greenwood Ave. One thousand Pfizer first dose vaccines were to be …

WAU International Students Celebrate Their Diverse Cultures

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Washington Adventist University’s international students and staff presented a plethora of colorful performances of songs, poems, dances, food and recipes, music, rituals, and ceremonies from around the world. The title of the virtual event was Celebrating Our Cultures and Empowering Our Communities, which was organized by the Office of the …

A Mother’s Strength

Lotara “Tara” Smith—a Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumna, a former member of the Acro-Airs team, and a dedicated mother—began her educational journey at Montgomery College in Takoma Park, MD. After completing her requirements at the community college, the Holy Spirit prompted her to continue her academic journey at WAU. In the beginning, she was anxious …

WAU Global Thinkers Making a Difference Locally and Globally: Arnaldo Rodrigues

Arnaldo Rodrigues is a native of The Republic of Cape Verde, an island country in the Central Atlantic Ocean.  He came to Washington Adventist University in 2015 and graduated in 2017 with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Today, Arnaldo is working in the professional field he had decided from the very beginning, which is …

For Such a Time as This: The Story of Patricia Stamper

Born in California and raised by foster parents, Patricia Stamper is a community advocate and alumna of Washington Adventist University (Class of 2009). Stamper gives credit to her Adventist foster parents for helping her become the woman that she is today—a woman who cares deeply for others, who is service-oriented, and who advocates for the least …

Key to Success: Adrian Thornhill, Class of 2013

Adrian Thornhill graduated from Washington Adventist University (WAU) in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance. Since then, he has become a leading financial analyst for Boeing, which is the world’s leading aerospace company. Thanks to WAU’s location, networking, educational opportunities, and available mentorships, Thornhill has built a successful career that continues to progress. …

W.I.S.E. Week | Spring 2021

On Monday, February 1, 2021, Washington Adventist University (WAU) opened the observance of Black History month with a Week in Spiritual Emphasis (W.I.S.E). The W.I.S.E. theme for this week is “Knowing Christ”—growing closer to Jesus Christ through our knowledge of His attributes. The first featured speaker, Justino Jorge, started W.I.S.E. week speaking on the subject …

Psychology Department Recognized High in Academic Excellence…And Continues to Grow!

College Factual recognized Washington Adventist University’s Psychology Department as one of the top 10% of programs nationally for the “Most Focused” in Psychology in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, it was ranked #8 Best Bachelor’s in Counseling and #6 Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Counseling by Bachelorsdegreecentral.org.  Washington Adventist University’s Psychology Department is renowned for its …

A NEW DAY

Today, January 20th, 2021, the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris took place, and history was made. Though we all couldn’t come together in-person, WAU students, faculty, and staff united to watch this momentous occasion via Zoom. The new leadership that was sealed today, we pray that it continues for a better …

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