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 …
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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. …
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What motivates a person to the path long taken by many who fall short? What encourages them to keep getting up every time they fall, to take a step forward into the unknown? The answer to that question could be answered in various ways, but the best way, perhaps, is to learn through human experience. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
January 18th marked the annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Jr.) this year. Washington Adventist University’s Center of Student Life and Athletic Department sponsored an MLK Jr. Commemoration event, the virtual program taking place over Zoom. Given the pandemic, the annual MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast could not be held because of social …
At 11:15 a.m., on January 13, the second Wednesday of 2021, Washington Adventist University aired their Spring Opening Convocation ceremony to both new and returning faculty, staff, and students. President Weymouth Spence welcomed the attendees, those in person and on the live stream, and thanked those who played a role in the university’s recruitment and …
This past Friday, December 18, 2020, Washington Adventist University (WAU), in conjunction with Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, held their annual Christmas Concert. It was the first WAU Christmas Concert to be completely virtual, live-streamed on multiple platforms like Sligo Church’s Livestream and Youtube. As we prepare for the Christmas season, further enrich your experience …
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On Monday, December 14, 2020, Washington Adventist University (WAU) and Adventist HealthCare held a virtual inaugural event, “Extending God’s Care.” The event celebrated a new commitment with Adventist HealthCare to provide exceptional students with the funds to continue and complete their education. The WAU Nursing department students selected are returning seniors finishing their last …
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