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- [WAU Provost Dr. Cheryl Kisunzu Calls Campus to Faith and Expectation at Spring Open Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/wau-provost-dr-cheryl-kisunzu-calls-campus-to-faith-and-expectation-at-spring-open-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University opened the Spring 2026 semester with a campuswide convocation grounded in faith, renewal and purposeful leadership, centered on 2 Chronicles 16:9, which affirms that “the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” University President Dr. Weymouth Spence
- [WAU Student Performs with Andrea Bocelli at the Kennedy Center on National TV Before Worldwide Audience](https://www.wau.edu/wau-student-performs-with-andrea-bocelli-at-the-kennedy-center-on-national-tv-before-worldwide-audience/) - Washington Adventist University student Alejandra Anzola took the national stage Friday night, performing alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The performance, broadcast internationally ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Dec. 5, 2025, reached millions of viewers around the globe. Anzola, a dual major
- [WAU Music Department to Present Annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 5](https://www.wau.edu/wau-music-department-to-present-annual-christmas-concert-on-dec-5/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University’s Music Department will usher in the holiday season with its Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, presenting an evening of sacred, classical and seasonal works designed to uplift and inspire. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church and will feature performances by
- [WAU Announces Historic Jersey Sponsorship with GDH Law for Women’s Basketball](https://www.wau.edu/wau-announces-historic-jersey-sponsorship-with-gdh-law-for-womens-basketball/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce a landmark partnership with GDH Law, a prominent Maryland-based law firm, as the first-ever jersey sponsor exclusively for the Women’s Basketball program. This strategic collaboration places WAU among a select group of NAIA institutions embracing jersey sponsorship — a growing trend in collegiate athletics. GDH Law, with
- [Washington Adventist University Named Among Forbes’ Top 10 Best Online Accelerated M.B.A. Programs of 2025](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-named-among-forbes-top-10-best-online-accelerated-m-b-a-programs-of-2025/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the Best Online Accelerated M.B.A. Programs of 2025, joining an elite group of universities nationwide celebrated for academic excellence, affordability and student success. The full ranking is available at Forbes Advisor: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/business-and-marketing/best-accelerated-mba-programs-online/. The Forbes Advisor report, published Sept. 24, 2025, evaluated more
- [Paratriathlete David Whelan Urges WAU Students to ‘Run Into the Storm’ at Gateway Vespers](https://www.wau.edu/paratriathlete-david-whelan-urges-wau-students-to-run-into-the-storm-at-gateway-vespers/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University’s Gateway Church hosted professional paratriathlete and motivational speaker David Whelan for Friday evening vespers, where he shared a powerful message of faith, endurance, and purpose. The program, organized by WAU’s athletic department and campus ministry, filled the church with students and community members eager to hear Whelan’s story
- [WAU Media Students Attend Global Sports Launch, Connecting Course Learning to Real-World Industry Experience](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [WAU Alumna Finds Faith, Purpose, and Service in the Pacific Islands](https://www.wau.edu/wau-alumna-finds-faith-purpose-and-service-in-the-pacific-islands/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Nov. 3, 2025) — For Achsha Hembrom, a 2024 graduate of Washington Adventist University (WAU) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Pre-Med, mission service was not part of her original plan. Yet today, she finds herself thousands of miles from Takoma Park, serving
- [Convocation Highlights Worship and Launch of WAU’s First-Ever Comedy Conference](https://www.wau.edu/convocation-highlights-worship-and-launch-of-waus-first-ever-comedy-conference/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a spirited convocation on Wednesday that blended worship, creativity, and inspiration, marking the official launch of the university’s first-ever Comedy Conference, presented in partnership with Funny&Amen. The service began with an atmosphere of praise as the university’s praise team led the congregation in powerful renditions of
- [Business and Communications Forum Inspires Students to Become Entrepreneurs](https://www.wau.edu/business-and-communications-forum-inspires-students-to-become-entrepreneurs/) - The Department of Business and Communications at Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted another successful Monthly Business Forum on for October, where Business, Communications and Computer Science majors were inspired by Mr. Stephen Yirenkyi, President and CEO of TerpTechs, LLC, to “become wealth builders” through entrepreneurship. Yirenkyi, a Takoma Park native and University of Maryland alumnus,
- [WAU Convocation Celebrates Student Mission, Music, and Dedication](https://www.wau.edu/wau-convocation-celebrates-student-mission-music-and-dedication/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) held a powerful convocation service on Wednesday morning that blended worship, student leadership, and a call to mission. The event marked the dedication and pinning ceremony of the university’s Gideon 300 initiative — a spiritual movement inspiring students to live missionally and serve their communities with Christ-centered purpose. University Chaplain Dr.
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Christalis 5K to Support Children in Uganda](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-christalis-5k-to-support-children-in-uganda/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) partnered with Christalis, a humanitarian organization serving vulnerable children in Uganda, to host the annual Christalis 5K Race for Hope on its Takoma Park campus September 28th, 2025. This year’s event brought together runners, volunteers, and community supporters for a cause-driven day of fitness, fellowship, and fundraising. Between the Kiddie Dash,
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Annual MusicFest, Awards Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-annual-musicfest-awards-nearly-1-million-in-scholarships/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted its annual MusicFest, a four-day celebration of musical excellence and education, held October 15–18 on the university’s campus. This year’s festival welcomed 160 students from seven academies across the Columbia Union, providing participants with the opportunity to study, perform, and grow alongside WAU’s world-class faculty. The event, traditionally held
- [Washington Adventist University Nursing Program Earns Full State Approval](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-nursing-program-earns-full-state-approval/) - Takoma Park, MD — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has received Full Approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing for its Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, marking a major milestone in the university’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and healthcare leadership. The Board’s approval, granted on September 24, 2025, affirms that WAU’s Nursing
- [Washington Adventist University Students Embody Service During Fall 2025 Service Day](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-fall-2025-service-day/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty, and staff united across the region for the university’s Fall 2025 Service Day, embodying WAU’s motto as “The Gateway to Service.” More than 200 participants served at over 20 community sites across the Washington metropolitan area, dedicating the day to hands-on acts of compassion and community engagement. From nursing
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts 2025 Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) Conference "A Capital Experience"](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-2025-adventist-intercollegiate-association-aia-conference-a-capital-experience/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to welcome student leaders from across North America for the 2025 Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) Conference, held on campus from October 15–19, 2025. Themed around connection, inspiration, and learning, this year’s gathering brings together representatives from Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities for a week of leadership development, collaboration, and
- [GCAS Visits WAU to Inspire Future Auditors](https://www.wau.edu/gcas-visits-wau-to-inspire-future-auditors/) - On October 7, the General Conference Audit Services (GCAS) visited Washington Adventist University’s Department of Business and Communications to connect with Accounting and Finance majors about internship opportunities and the vital role GCAS plays in supporting the mission of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ms. Katie McAuliffe, a certified public accountant and talent acquisition specialist
- [Washington Adventist University Nursing Students Partner with AMEN for Community Health Outreach](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-nursing-students-partner-with-amen-for-community-health-outreach/) - Ten Washington Adventist University (WAU) nursing students joined health professionals from across the region for one of the three days medical outreach hosted by the Adventist Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) on Friday, September 26, 2025. The event, held at Miracle Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baltimore, offered free medical, dental, and vision screenings to the
- [Pastor Charles Tapp Closes WISE Week with Call to Purpose: “When Your Bush Burns”](https://www.wau.edu/pastor-charles-tapp-closes-wise-week-with-call-to-purpose-when-your-bush-burns/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded its Week In Spiritual Emphasis (WISE Week) at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church with a message of divine purpose and surrender from Pastor Charles A. Tapp, president of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Tapp began the service with laughter and warmth, recalling his early-week tradition of sharing Reese’s Peanut
- [Washington Adventist University Expands Music Therapy Program With Cutting-Edge Technology with Donation from VersaCare](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-expands-music-therapy-program-with-cutting-edge-technology-with-donation-from-versacare/) - Under the leadership of Dr. Alicia Barksdale, director of Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Music Therapy program, students will soon gain access to a state-of-the-art recording and technology lab made possible through a grant from the Versacare Foundation. The grant, which Barksdale and Dr. Daniel Lau the Music Department Chair, applied for in the spring, provides
- [WAU Week of Prayer Opens with Worship, Gratitude, and a Message on Hope “In All Things”](https://www.wau.edu/wau-week-of-prayer-opens-with-worship-gratitude-and-a-message-on-hope-in-all-things/) - Wilkinson Hall filled with song and testimony Monday morning as Washington Adventist University launched its fall Week of Prayer with student-led worship and an opening message from Pastor Charles A. Tapp, president of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The service opened with worship led by music therapy students, followed by a stirring special music
- [WAU Showcases Commitment to Education Through Hands-On Science Experiences for Adventist Academy Students](https://www.wau.edu/wau-showcases-commitment-to-education-through-hands-on-science-experiences-for-adventist-academy-students/) - Takoma Park, Md. — In the spring of 2025, Washington Adventist University (WAU) reaffirmed its commitment to fostering curiosity, academic excellence, and career exploration by opening its doors to young minds eager to explore the world of science. The Department of Biology and Chemistry partnered with two local Seventh-day Adventist schools—Atholton Adventist Academy and Frederick
- [WAU Observes Constitution Day With Civic Dialogue, Worship, and Reflection](https://www.wau.edu/wau-observes-constitution-day-with-civic-dialogue-worship-and-reflection/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) commemorated Constitution Day with a program that blended student-led worship and a faculty panel discussion examining the enduring relevance of the U.S. Constitution. The morning service opened with music led by a student vocalist, including We Praise You and Do It Again. A student prayer of gratitude and intercession emphasized the
- [WAU’s 12th Annual Visionaries Gala Celebrates Leadership, Diversity and Student Success](https://www.wau.edu/waus-12th-annual-visionaries-gala-celebrates-leadership-diversity-and-student-success/) - Washington Adventist University hosted its 12th Annual Visionaries Gala, a night filled with music, storytelling, awards and fundraising to support scholarships and the university’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The event highlighted WAU’s commitment to faith, service and leadership while honoring individuals who embody those values. The gala, co-chaired by Founder Dr. Chandohok Jasdip Singh and CEO
- [Title of Takoma Park: Second Annual President’s Invitational Showcases Local Soccer Powerhouses](https://www.wau.edu/title-of-takoma-park-second-annual-presidents-invitational-showcases-local-soccer-powerhouses/) - Takoma Park, MD — High school boys’ soccer takes center stage as Takoma Academy and Don Bosco High School square off in the Second Annual President’s Invitational, proudly themed “The Title of Takoma Park.” The match will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM on the campus of Washington Adventist University, uniting the Takoma Park community for
- [Washington Adventist University is Top Ranked Adventist University in 2025 Washington Monthly Rankings](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-is-top-ranked-adventist-university-in-2025-washington-monthly-rankings/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. —According to the 2025 Washington Monthly university rankings, , Washington Adventist University (WAU) is the top-ranked Adventist University thanks to lower net cost and higher earnings for graduates, as well as top 100 marks nationally for Student Outcomes (83) and Service (81). The Washington Monthly rankings aim to highlight schools that focus
- [Washington Adventist University Marks World Suicide Prevention Day With Campuswide Conversation, Resources](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-marks-world-suicide-prevention-day-with-campuswide-conversation-resources/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University devoted its Sept. 10 convocation to suicide awareness and prevention, pairing worship with a candid, research-grounded panel discussion that urged students to seek help for themselves and one another. The program opened with music and testimony before transitioning to a conversation led by the chair of WAU’s Department
- [From Student to Healthcare Leader: Gopi Sunkara’s Journey from WAU Classroom to White Oak Medical Center](https://www.wau.edu/from-student-to-healthcare-leader-gopi-sunkaras-journey-from-wau-classroom-to-white-oak-medical-center/) - When Gopi Sunkara began his undergraduate studies at Washington Adventist University, he knew he wanted to make a difference. What he didn’t yet realize was that his time at WAU would ignite a passion not only for service—but for transformational leadership in healthcare. Today, Gopi serves as a Human Resources Coordinator at Adventist HealthCare’s White
- [Washington Adventist University Nursing Graduates Celebrate 100% Initial Board Passage Rate](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-nursing-graduates-celebrate-100-initial-board-passage-rate/) - Takoma Park, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) proudly announces that its May 2025 nursing graduates have achieved a 100% first-time board passage rate, reaffirming the university’s reputation for producing highly skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals. This achievement highlights WAU’s proactive role in addressing the nation’s nursing shortage, which is projected to exceed 1 million registered
- [Washington Adventist University Opens 2025–2026 School Year with Call to “Be Strong”](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-opens-2025-2026-school-year-with-call-to-be-strong/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) launched the 2025–2026 academic year with a powerful Opening Convocation at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The service, centered on the charge “Be Strong,” blended scripture, prayer, and stirring music to call the campus community to courage and faith. The tone was set from the very first note.
- [Kettering Seminar Review Prepares Future Radiologic Technologists](https://www.wau.edu/kettering-seminar-review-prepares-future-radiologic-technologists/) - The Medical Imaging program at Washington Adventist University has strengthened its position as a cornerstone of academic excellence and professional preparation for future radiologic technologists through its annual Kettering Seminar Review. Hosted by WAU’s Department of Medical Imaging, the Kettering Seminar Review is designed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to pass the
- [Washington Adventist University Ushers in New Year with Spiritual Momentum](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-ushers-in-new-year-with-spiritual-momentum/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) begins the 2025–2026 academic year with a renewed spirit, following a year of revival, student baptisms, and a transformative summer mission trip to Central America. The spiritual journey of the past year began in December 2024, when WAU closed its fall semester with a powerful convocation that culminated in the baptisms
- [Washington Adventist University to Host 3rd Biannual Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Institutions Director of Athletics Conference in July 2026](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-host-3rd-biannual-seventh-day-adventist-higher-education-institutions-director-of-athletics-conference-in-july-2026/) - Takoma Park, MD — July 2026 — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce that it will host the 3rd Biannual Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Institutions Director of Athletics Conference, bringing together athletic directors from Adventist colleges and universities across North America. The event, which will take place in July 2026 on WAU’s
- [Washington Adventist University Named NAIA Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution for 2024-2025](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-named-naia-champions-of-character-five-star-institution-for-2024-2025/) - TAKOMA PARK, Maryland — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has named Washington Adventist University (WAU) a 2024-2025 Champions of Character® Five-Star Institution. This shows that the university is still committed to character-driven athletics. The Champions of Character program gives awards to schools that show integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership both on
- [Washington Adventist University is Ready to Welcome Students for Fall 2025 Semester](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-students-for-fall-2025-semester/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is set to welcome students back to campus for the start of the Fall 2025 semester, offering a fresh start for returning students and an exciting first step for new arrivals. Move-in Day kicks off the academic year on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, as residence halls open
- [WAU Alumna Earns Spot in MedServe Fellowship, Will Serve N.C. Community](https://www.wau.edu/wau-alumna-earns-spot-in-medserve-fellowship-will-serve-n-c-communitie/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The Washington Adventist University Department of Biology and Chemistry is celebrating recent graduate Catusha Desjardins (’25), who has been selected for the competitive MedServe 2025-27 Fellowship Program in North Carolina. MedServe, headquartered in Durham, pairs recent college graduates with primary-care clinics across the state to bolster community health while preparing fellows
- [WAU Student Shines with Family in Spirit-Led Concert at Leisure World](https://www.wau.edu/wau-student-shines-with-family-in-spirit-led-concert-at-leisure-world/) - SILVER SPRING, Md. — Washington Adventist University student Gabriella Apola and her siblings brought music and ministry together in a moving family concert held Tuesday, June 24, at the Inter-Faith Chapel of Leisure World Retirement Community. Gabriella, a rising junior at WAU, is double majoring in biology and chemistry, as well as music. Her performance
- [WAU Professor Bridges Students to World-Class Stages Through the NESE Carnegie Scholars Program](https://www.wau.edu/wau-professor-bridges-students-to-world-class-stages-through-the-nese-carnegie-scholars-program/) - Takoma Park, MD — At Washington Adventist University (WAU), musical excellence is more than a tradition — it’s a global opportunity. Thanks to the leadership and vision of Dr. Virginia G. Rittenhouse which was passed on to Dr. Preston Hawes, WAU students are performing on the world’s most prestigious stages, including New York City’s Carnegie
- [Washington Adventist University’s Everett Wiles Honored for Media Leadership](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-everett-wiles-honored-for-media-leadership/) - Washington Adventist University — Everett Wiles, Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communication at Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland, was honored on May 10, 2025 for his outstanding contributions to media & leadership during the inaugural Film Festival and Symposium hosted by the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (JAMU). The event,
- [WAU PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP PERFORMS THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE](https://www.wau.edu/wau-performance-workshop-performs-the-pirates-of-penzance/) - The WAU Performance Workshop (WPW) has provided a theatrical and educational music “playground” for any students wanting to hone their theatre craft since the 1989-1990 school year. Led by Artistic Director Dr. Deborah Thurlow, WPW has mounted either a full production or a “entertainment” featuring scenes from opera, operetta or musical theatre, often with a
- [Washington Adventist University Announces 2025 Summer Youth Camps and Symposium](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-announces-2025-summer-youth-camps-and-symposium/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md.—Washington Adventist University is proud to welcome youth from across the region to its campus for a series of exciting and enriching camps this summer. From sports and music to math, global affairs, and leadership training, WAU is offering a dynamic slate of programs designed to educate, inspire, and empower students of all
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Data Analytics Concentration to Prepare Students for High-Growth Careers](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-data-analytics-concentration-to-prepare-students-for-high-growth-careers/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — In an era driven by data, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is equipping students to lead with its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, offering a specialized concentration in Business Data Analytics. With a projected annual growth rate of 10 to 25 percent between 2025 and 2032, the demand for data
- [Alumni Weekend 2025 Reunites WAU Graduates in Celebration and Reflection](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-weekend-2025-reunites-wau-graduates-in-celebration-and-reflection/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Alumni Weekend 2025, held April 4–6, brought Washington Adventist University graduates together for a weekend of reflection, celebration and reconnection. From Friday’s welcome reception to Sunday’s closing brunch, the weekend served as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy and vibrant spirit of the WAU alumni community. Festivities began Friday with
- [2025 Alumni Weekend: Honors College's 20th Anniversary Alumni Reunion](https://www.wau.edu/2025-alumni-weekend-honors-colleges-20th-anniversary-alumni-reunion/) - Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) 2024-2025 school year marked the 20th anniversary of WAU’s Honors College. Established in 2004, beginning as the Honors Program with a cohort of twenty-three students, the program quickly grew over the years, and in 2017, with the support of Dr. Albert Reece, Dean Emeritus and former University Executive Vice President of
- [WAU Students Shine at AAMP Convention, Promoting Holistic Wellness in Adventist Education](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-shine-at-aamp-convention-promoting-holistic-wellness-in-adventist-education/) - COLUMBIA, Md. — On March 31, 2025, students from Washington Adventist University (WAU) joined peers from across the country for a landmark event hosted by the Adventist Association of Movement Professionals (AAMP). Held at the North American Division (NAD) headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, the annual convention gathered future leaders, educators, and advocates of physical education,
- [New Carnegie Classification Highlights WAU’s Strength in Social Mobility and Student Success](https://www.wau.edu/new-carnegie-system-highlights-waus-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
- [Washington Adventist University Announces Graduation Weekend Speakers and Honorees](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-announces-graduation-weekend-speakers-and-honorees/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host its 2025 Graduation Weekend from May 2–4, welcoming esteemed speakers and honoring exemplary individuals who embody the institution’s values of service, excellence, and faith. The weekend will begin with the Friday evening Consecration Service featuring Dr. Anwar Ottley, associate professor and director of choral activities
- [WAU Hosts 7th Annual CAPITALMUN Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-7th-annual-capitalmun-conference/) - How do countries navigate our world in the digital age? That was the theme at the 7th annual Capital Model United Nations Conference (CAPITALMUN), held on the Campus of Washington Adventist University on March 30-31, 2025. Students from public and private high schools from Maryland (Takoma Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Highland View Academy, Montgomery Blair
- [Miracles at Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [WAU Ensembles Join Forces in "Voices United" Concert at Strathmore](https://www.wau.edu/wau-ensembles-join-forces-in-voices-united-concert-at-strathmore/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (April 6, 2025) – The New England Youth Ensemble, Columbia Collegiate Chorale, and Pro Musica from Washington Adventist University took the stage at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday for a powerful collaborative concert titled Voices United: A Celebration of Global Harmony. The event featured more than 100 musicians and WAU
- [Faith, Wellness, and the Call to Rest: Observing Stress Awareness Month](https://www.wau.edu/faith-wellness-and-the-call-to-rest-observing-stress-awareness-month/) - April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental and emotional well-being. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff, the pressures of daily life can often feel overwhelming. In the hustle of academic deadlines, work responsibilities, and personal commitments, it's essential to find balance and nurturing practices that
- [WAU Students Perform at Carnegie Hall Through Prestigious Scholars Program](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-perform-at-carnegie-hall-through-prestigious-scholars-program/) - TAKOMA PARK – Musicians from Washington Adventist University (WAU) are taking the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City this spring as part of the prestigious Carnegie Scholars Program, directed by Dr. Preston Hawes, professor of Music, violin and director of Orchestral Studies at WAU. The program, administered by the New England Symphonic Ensemble
- [WAU Student Among Honored Guests at Flying Tigers 80th Anniversary Commemoration in Washington, D.C.](https://www.wau.edu/wau-student-among-honored-guests-at-flying-tigers-80th-anniversary-commemoration-in-washington-d-c/) - On March 25, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., hosted a moving reception to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and to honor the legacy of the Flying Tigers—a renowned unit symbolizing early China-U.S. military cooperation during World War II. The event gathered veterans, dignitaries, historians, and descendants
- [WAU Business Forum Explores How Degrees Lead to Success in the Entertainment Industry](https://www.wau.edu/wau-business-forum-explores-how-degrees-lead-to-success-in-the-entertainment-industry/) - Takoma Park, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) is set to host a compelling Business Forum that explores how a wide range of degrees can lead to successful careers in the entertainment industry. The event will feature a dynamic panel of accomplished professionals who have built notable careers in film, marketing, real estate, and event
- [WAU Holds First Convocation After Spring Break, Celebrates Service and Global Impact](https://www.wau.edu/wau-holds-first-convocation-after-spring-break-celebrates-service-and-global-impact/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) resumed its weekly convocation series on Wednesday, marking the first gathering of the spring semester after the university's break. The event, held in the campus chapel, focused on reflection, worship, and community announcements, highlighting student-led mission work and the significance of service. The convocation opened with an emphasis on the importance
- [Pastor Shawn Paris Delivers Uplifting Message as WAU Community Prepares for Spring Events](https://www.wau.edu/pastor-shawn-harris-delivers-uplifting-message-as-wau-community-prepares-for-spring-events/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — With the chill of early spring still lingering, the Washington Adventist University (WAU) campus gathered for a spiritual assembly marked by worship, community updates, and a message of faith from featured speaker Pastor Shawn Paris, Director of Camp Ministries, Missions, and Adventist Community Services for the Chesapeake Conference. The event opened
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting with Dr. Ramone Griffith](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-host-pentecost-2025-tent-meeting-with-dr-ramone-griffith/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host its first Pentecost Tent Meeting from April 13–19, 2025, featuring Dr. Ramone W. Griffith, Youth Director of the Allegheny East Conference, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Griffith, a Brooklyn, New York native, is the eldest son of Wendell and Marcia Griffith and was raised with
- [Alonzo Marshall Named Head Coach of WAU Women’s Flag Football Program](https://www.wau.edu/alonzo-marshall-named-head-coach-of-wau-womens-flag-football-program/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has named Alonzo Marshall as Head Coach of its new Women’s Flag Football team, marking an exciting step forward as the university expands its varsity athletic offerings. With more than four years of experience coaching quarterbacks and defensive backs, along with expertise in football operations and strength and conditioning, Marshall brings
- [Nedelka Sellers Named Freshman Experience and Progressions Coordinator at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/nedelka-sellers-named-freshman-experience-and-progressions-coordinator-at-wau/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has announced the appointment of Nedelka Sellers as the new Freshman Experience and Progressions Coordinator, effective Feb. 24, 2025. Sellers, who has served WAU faithfully for over seven years, brings a deep commitment to student success and campus engagement to her new role. Sellers began her journey at WAU on Sept.
- [Divya Gupta, CEO of G.R.I.D.S. Consulting, Visits WAU to Inspire Business Students](https://www.wau.edu/divya-gupta-ceo-of-g-r-i-d-s-consulting-visits-wau-to-inspire-business-students/) - Divya Gupta, President and CEO of G.R.I.D.S. Consulting, visited Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Wednesday to speak to students in Dr. John Okon’s business class. Gupta shared her professional journey, insights on brand marketing, and lessons on leadership and entrepreneurship with aspiring business professionals. With more than 25 years of experience in finance, strategic planning,
- [Pedro Power Named Head Coach of WAU Women’s Soccer Program](https://www.wau.edu/pedro-power-named-head-coach-of-wau-womens-soccer-program/) - Washington Adventist University has announced the appointment of Pedro Enrique Power Melgar as Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Power brings a diverse coaching background, collegiate playing experience, and a strong commitment to player development and academic success. Power most recently served as a head coach for the Alexandria Soccer Association, leading multiple teams and developing high-level
- [WAU Nursing Faculty Honored with Dr. Peg E. Daw NFAR Award](https://www.wau.edu/wau-nursing-faculty-honored-with-dr-peg-e-daw-nfar-award/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — We would like to congratulate the two nursing faculty members from Washington Adventist University (WAU) who have been recognized with the prestigious Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award for their contributions to nursing education. Dr. Jercilla Murmu and Dr. Helen Wilson have been honored for demonstrating excellence
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates Service and Leadership at Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-service-and-leadership-at-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) held an inspiring Convocation Ceremony, emphasizing faith, service, and community engagement. The event featured a special dedication for students embarking on a mission trip to Ethiopia, a keynote discussion with distinguished WAU alumni, and messages of encouragement for the student body. A major highlight of the convocation
- [WAU Basketball Seasons Conclude at CAC Tournament: Several Players Earn All-Conference Honors](https://www.wau.edu/wau-basketball-seasons-conclude-at-cac-tournament-several-players-earn-all-conference-honors/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men's and women's basketball teams wrapped up their seasons at the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Tournament, marking the end of a hard-fought campaign for both programs. Despite their efforts, neither team advanced past the tournament semifinal rounds, officially closing the 2024-2025 season. Throughout the season, both teams showcased resilience, determination, and a
- [WAU’s Monthly Business Forum Equips Students for Success](https://www.wau.edu/waus-monthly-business-forum-equips-students-for-success/) - WAU’s Monthly Business Forum Equips Students for Success TAKOMA PARK, Md. – February 26, 2025 – Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its Monthly Business Forum, bringing together industry leaders, students, and faculty for insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career advancement. The event opened with an invocation and a welcome from organizers, highlighting the
- [WAU Black Student Union Hosts Final Convocation for Black History Month](https://www.wau.edu/wau-black-student-union-hosts-final-convocation-for-black-history-month/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded its Black History Month celebrations with a convocation hosted by the Black Student Union (BSU). The event, held in the university chapel, highlighted themes of legacy, perseverance and empowerment. The program opened with a call for reflection, encouraging attendees to share their experiences throughout the month’s
- [Washington Adventist University Basketball Teams Qualify for CAC Championships](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-basketball-teams-qualify-for-cac-championships/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have earned spots in the Continental Athletic Conference Championship tournaments, scheduled for Feb. 25 to March 2 at Haskell Indian Nations University. In the first round, the WAU women’s team will face Florida National University on Thursday, Feb. 27, while the men’s team
- [WAU Meets the Evolving Needs of Learners and the Workforce](https://www.wau.edu/wau-meets-the-evolving-needs-of-learners-and-the-workforce/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University is adapting its education programs to align with today’s workforce demands, university officials said. The university now offers a range of noncredit courses that include Cybersecurity Certification Preparation, Cultural Competency, Effective Communication in the Workplace and Hospitality Management. These programs aim to boost workforce readiness, close skill gaps
- [WAU’s Upcoming Monthly Business Forum Panel to Feature Influential Industry Leaders](https://www.wau.edu/waus-upcoming-monthly-business-forum-panel-to-feature-influential-industry-leaders/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host its Monthly Business Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the university Student Activity Center. The event, hosted by Randy Louis, will feature a distinguished panel of industry leaders, offering students, faculty, and community members valuable insights into business, finance, and
- [Washington Adventist University Launches Psychology Club to Promote Mental Health Awareness](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launches-psychology-club-to-promote-mental-health-awareness/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has launched a newly established Psychology Club, offering students a space to explore human behavior, advocate for mental health awareness, and engage in wellness initiatives on campus and in the broader community. The Psychology Club aims to foster a deeper understanding of psychological principles that influence daily
- [Washington Adventist University Mock Trial Team Scores Major Victories in National Competition](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mock-trial-team-scores-major-victories-in-national-competition/) - The Washington Adventist University Mock Trial team competed at the national American Mock Trial competition at American University in Washington, D.C. Over the course of three days -- from February 13-16 --t he team competed in four trials, each one lasting 3 hours. The team had tremendous success, obtaining its first post-pandemic victories in the
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Successful 2025 Music Fest](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-successful-2025-music-fest/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently welcomed over 200 academy students for its annual Music Fest, held February 12–15, 2025. Students from Atholton Adventist Academy, Collegedale Academy, Mount Pisgah Academy, Pine Forge Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, Tri-City Christian Academy, and several homeschool programs gathered for an extraordinary
- [WAU’s Location Provides Unique Educational Opportunities](https://www.wau.edu/waus-location-provides-unique-educational-opportunities/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) proximity to the nation’s capital offers students unparalleled access to world-renowned institutions, enhancing their educational experience and professional growth. Embracing the theme "For Such a Time as This," WAU leverages its location to provide students with opportunities that align with their academic and career aspirations. Students at
- [WAU Alumnae Forge Path From Athletics to Law Through Shared Connections](https://www.wau.edu/wau-alumnae-forge-path-from-athletics-to-law-through-shared-connections/) - Takoma Park, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumnae Gwen-Marie Davis Hicks (’02) and Petra L. Aaron (’97) credit their shared academic and athletic experiences at WAU with shaping their journeys to legal success. Though they attended WAU at different times, their student-athlete backgrounds fostered the discipline, time management, and resilience that would later define
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Inspiring “A Thriving Life” Week, Featuring Baptism and Profession of Faith](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-inspiring-a-thriving-life-week-featuring-baptism-and-profession-of-faith/) - Takoma Park, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently concluded its Week of Spiritual Emphasis, titled A Thriving Life, a five-day series designed to inspire students to live fully in God’s purpose. The week focused on thriving spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally, with powerful messages, heartfelt student testimonies, and vibrant worship services that left a
- [WAU Education Program Prepares Future Teachers to Lead and Inspire](https://www.wau.edu/wau-education-program-prepares-future-teachers-to-lead-and-inspire/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md--- Misconceptions about the teaching profession have long existed, but Washington Adventist University (WAU) seeks to dispel those myths by preparing passionate, Christ-centered educators who can transform lives. George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” a statement that continues to circulate. However, nothing could be further from the
- [WAU’s Fernanda Rinza Makes History with Academic Achievement](https://www.wau.edu/waus-fernanda-rinza-makes-history-with-triple-academic-achievement/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) senior Fernanda Rinza has made university history as the first graduate to earn a Bachelor of Music Therapy, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, and graduate as a member of the Honors College. Rinza, who will receive her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree this May, recently
- [ Exploring God's World: WAU Seniors Engage in Service-Learning](https://www.wau.edu/exploring-gods-world-wau-seniors-engage-in-service-learning/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — During the Fall 2024 semester, senior Biology and Biochemistry majors at Washington Adventist University (WAU) participated in a Service-Learning project exploring God's creation's wonders. The seniors partnered with George E. Peters Adventist School and Atholton Adventist Academy as part of this initiative. Each week, groups of seniors visited one or both
- [SDA Students See Global Diplomacy in Action: THIMUN 2025](https://www.wau.edu/sda-students-see-global-diplomacy-in-action-thimun-2025/) - 17 students from Columbia Union Academies joined more than 3,000 other high school students from around the world at the 2025 The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference last week in The Hague, Netherlands. The students served as diplomatic delegates for the country of Slovakia and the League of Arab States, a non-government organization
- [Statement From Washington Adventist University Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)](https://www.wau.edu/44970-2/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) remains committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all campus community members. We understand that should there ever be the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on or near campus, it may cause anxiety and concern among our students, faculty, and staff. To our knowledge, no
- [Faith, Redemption, and Transformation: A Testimony of Grace](https://www.wau.edu/faith-redemption-and-transformation-a-testimony-of-grace/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A powerful testimony of faith and redemption was shared at a recent convocation at Washington Adventist University (WAU), where guest speaker Garret Adams recounted his personal journey from academic excellence to incarceration and, ultimately, to a life of faith and purpose. Adams, a former WAU student, detailed his struggles with poor
- [WAU Graduates Share Memorable Study Abroad Experiences in France and Italy](https://www.wau.edu/wau-graduates-share-memorable-study-abroad-experiences-in-france-and-italy/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Two Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduates, Francisca Kimbembe and Vanya Huarca, recently shared highlights of their enriching experiences studying abroad through the Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) program. Both students, who graduated in December 2024, majored in Biology and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Chemistry. They will join their classmates
- [Southwestern and WAU Choirs Unite for an Inspiring Vespers Concert](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [WAU Hosts First Talent ID Camp, Signs Four New Recruits](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-first-talent-id-camp-signs-four-new-recruits/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently hosted its first-ever Talent Identification Camp, designed to expedite the matriculation process for prospective student-athletes. This innovative event resulted in the signing of four players to the university’s athletic programs: Kemoi Jones – North County High School Nicholas Vega – E.L. Haynes Public Charter School Steven
- [Mental Wellness Month: Nurturing Mind and Spirit at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/mental-wellness-month-nurturing-mind-and-spirit-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — January marks Mental Wellness Month, an annual opportunity to prioritize mental health and develop habits that foster emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. At Washington Adventist University (WAU), the Department of Psychology and Counseling, in collaboration with the newly established WAU Psychology Club, is urging the campus community to focus on
- [WAU Opens Spring Semester with Inspiring 2025 Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/wau-opens-spring-semester-with-inspiring-2025-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed students, faculty, and staff to the spring semester with its first convocation of 2025 on Wednesday, January 15th. The program, set a hopeful and inspiring tone for the new year with a focus on faith, growth, and academic excellence. Junior Aguilar, president of the Student Association,
- [Baptisms Highlight Continuous Spiritual Growth at WAU Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/baptisms-highlight-spiritual-revival-at-wau-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) held its final convocation of the year on Wednesday, December 4, a spiritually uplifting event marked by the baptism of two students, Titus Aina and Chenelle Gordon. Their testimonies of faith and redemption inspired attendees, showcasing the transformative power of God in their lives. For Titus Aina,
- [WAU Students Receive Recognition at National MUN Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-receive-recognition-at-national-mun-conference/) - A delegation of WAU Honors College students participated in the National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN) last weekend and earned an Honorable Mention for their work drafting and debating resolutions. WAU has been attending the NMUN conference since 2022 and this year marks the first time it has received one of the awards handed out by conference organizers. WAU students
- [Washington Adventist University & Association of American Indian Minorities Honor Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-association-of-american-indian-minorities-honor-prime-minister-of-india-narendra-modi/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md: Marking 10 successful years of Indo-US Strategic Partnership for Equitable World, Global Equity Alliance Summit was hosted by Washington Adventist University at Sligo Seventh Day-Adventist Church, on November 22. Aimed primarily at advancing minority empowerment by fostering dialogue on minority welfare and education, renowned academicians, business and thought leaders and policymakers held
- [WAU Highlights Cultural Diversity on Campus](https://www.wau.edu/wau-highlights-cultural-diversity-on-campus/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) celebrates its diverse and inclusive campus environment, with students from 55 countries across five continents calling the university their “second home.” Entering Wilkinson Hall, visitors are greeted by a vibrant display of flags, each representing WAU’s international community. This academic year, WAU's largest international student populations hail from India, Brazil, Mexico,
- [Russian-Born Alumna Dr. Ekaterina Tomenko Honored for Compassionate Service in Dentistry](https://www.wau.edu/russian-born-alumna-dr-ekaterina-tomenko-honored-for-compassionate-service-in-dentistry/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Dr. Ekaterina Tomenko, a Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumna, recently sat down with students and faculty during a WAU convocation, sharing her journey of faith, resilience, and dedication to service. Her story, from her roots in Russia to her impactful career in dentistry, exemplifies the university’s mission of compassionate outreach. Reflecting
- [Exploring the Identity of Seventh-day Adventists: Insights from the Oxford Handbook Event](https://www.wau.edu/exploring-the-identity-of-seventh-day-adventists-insights-from-the-oxford-handbook-event/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Who are Seventh-day Adventists? Are they fundamentalists? What role do they play in today’s society, and how does the church interact with movements like feminism? These questions were at the center of a recent event hosted by the Honors College at Washington Adventist University (WAU), where authors and editors of the
- [Washington Adventist University Awards Over $3 Million in Scholarships at their mini Campus Preview Day](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-awards-over-3-million-in-scholarships-at-their-mini-campus-preview-day/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a transformative mini campus preview day that brought 141 students from Northeastern Academy, Pine Forge Academy, and Takoma Academy to explore the university’s offerings, culminating in more than $3 million in scholarships awarded. Initially planned as a standard visit, the event quickly evolved into a dynamic
- [Washington Adventist University Engages Adventist Academy Students on College Fair Tour](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-engages-adventist-academy-students-on-college-fair-tour/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) concluded a successful North American Division College Fair Tour in October, engaging with Adventist academy students across the Atlantic and Columbia Union territories. The tour, which spanned October 14-19 and October 22-23, 2024, included stops at Union Springs Academy, Kingsway College, Crawford Adventist Academy, Northeastern Academy, Greater New York Academy, Pine
- [WAU Convocation Features Inspiring Talk by U Street Parking CEO](https://www.wau.edu/wau-convocation-features-inspiring-talk-by-u-street-parking-ceo/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University welcomed entrepreneur Henok Tasfaye, founder and CEO of U Street Parking Corporation, as a speaker at our campus convocation Wednesday. Tasfaye shared his journey from an Ethiopian immigrant to a successful business leader in the Washington, D.C., area. In his address, Tasfaye recounted arriving in the United
- [WAU Hosts Inaugural President's Invitational Classic to Unite Adventist and Local Christian Academies](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-inaugural-presidents-invitational-classic-to-unite-adventist-and-local-christian-academies/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is thrilled to announce the inaugural President's Invitational Classic, a soccer tournament designed to foster camaraderie, teamwork, and unity among student-athletes from Adventist and local Christian academies. Set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, this event promises an inspiring experience that reaches beyond the field,
- [Washington Adventist University Launches New Honors College Podcast Exploring Faith and Politics](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launches-new-honors-college-podcast-exploring-faith-and-politics/) - The WAU Center for Law and Law and Public Policy, housed in the Honors is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast that delves into the dynamic relationship between faith and politics. Hosted by co-directors of the Center for Law and Public Policy, Drs. Nicholas Miller and Jonathan Scriven, the podcast, titled Fides
- [WAU Launches Gideon 300 Initiative, Igniting Missionary Revival Inspired by Historic Photo](https://www.wau.edu/wau-launches-gideon-300-initiative-igniting-missionary-revival-inspired-by-historic-photo/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A recent discovery at Washington Adventist University (WAU) has rekindled a longstanding commitment to student missionary service. Benin Lee, president of the WAU Alumni Association, recently shared an old photograph he found in Weis Library with University Chaplain Dr. Jiwan S. Moon. The photograph depicts former WAU student missionaries Susan Carlson,
- [Latino Student Union Celebrates Cultural Heritage with New Additions](https://www.wau.edu/latino-student-union-celebrates-cultural-heritage-with-new-additions/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Cindy Ming, executive assistant to the Vice President for Student Life at Washington Adventist University, recently reflected on the university's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, organized with the support of the Latino Student Union. The event featured a mariachi band, a new addition aimed at representing Mexican culture, and was met with
- [Business Department Holds Monthly Business Forum on Artificial Intelligence](https://www.wau.edu/business-department-holds-monthly-business-forum-on-artificial-intelligence/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. – On Oct. 20, 2024, Washington Adventist University's Business Department hosted its second Monthly Business Forum in WH Room 433. Mr. Alvin Jones, a SharePoint engineer at Accenture Federal Services and contractor for the Environmental Protection Agency, delivered a presentation on "Artificial Intelligence and Business Applications." Jones shared how his early passion
- [WAU Announces Addition of Women’s Flag Football Team for Spring 2026](https://www.wau.edu/wau-announces-addition-of-womens-flag-football-team-for-spring-2026/) - Takoma Park, MD – The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics Department is thrilled to announce the addition of women’s flag football to its roster of sports programs, set to debut in the Spring of 2026. This expansion marks a historic step for WAU as it seeks to promote greater inclusivity and engagement in women’s athletics, tapping
- [WAU Inspires Students at Shenandoah Valley Academy Visit](https://www.wau.edu/wau-inspires-students-at-shenandoah-valley-academy-visit/) - SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Va. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) made a lasting impression during a recent visit to Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA), bringing 30 students and staff, including President Weymouth Spence, representatives from the Office of Enrollment, and Campus Ministries. The day was filled with recruitment efforts, spiritual engagement, and collaborative activities designed to connect with
- [WAU Convocation Speaker Erica Smith Delivers Powerful Message on Abuse Prevention](https://www.wau.edu/wau-convocation-speaker-erica-smith-delivers-powerful-message-on-abuse-prevention/) - WAU Speaker Erica Smith Addresses Abuse Prevention at Convocation TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted a powerful convocation featuring Erica Smith, assistant director of Women’s Ministries for the North America Division (NAD). Smith urged students, staff, and faculty to confront abuse with empathy, awareness, and proactive support. “It’s a
- [WAU Holds Convocation to Engage and Inspire Students As Hispanic Heritage Month Comes to An End](https://www.wau.edu/wau-holds-convocation-to-engage-and-inspire-students-as-hispanic-heritage-month-comes-to-an-end/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted convocation on Wednesday, October 16, providing students a break during a busy academic period and featuring guest speaker Pastor Rafael Soto, who encouraged attendees to embrace leadership and spiritual growth. The event also highlighted campus ministry programs, leadership opportunities, and upcoming events, including National Boss’s Day and Hispanic Heritage Month
- [Celebrating Adventist Heritage Month at WAU: Exploring Seventh-day Adventism and the 180th Anniversary of The Great Disappointment](https://www.wau.edu/celebrating-adventist-heritage-month-at-wau-exploring-seventh-day-adventism-and-the-180th-anniversary-of-the-great-disappointment/) - October is the month of many observances and holidays, like Hispanic Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Halloween. At Washington Adventist University October is also Adventist Heritage Month, a remembrance of history and heritage deeply rooted in the events and beliefs that shaped the Seventh-day Adventist Church. WAU is currently the first and only
- [WAU Nursing Chair Congratulates Alum Gabriel Santos on DAISY Award Nomination](https://www.wau.edu/wau-nursing-chair-congratulates-alum-gabriel-santos-on-daisy-award-nomination/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) Nursing Department Chair Dr. Tijuana Griffin extended congratulations to Gabriel Santos, a recent nursing graduate, for his nomination for the prestigious DAISY Award. "Congratulations on your nomination for the DAISY Award. We are grateful for your exceptional patient care, which you do in an honorable manner to
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Service Days](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-two-decades-of-impactful-service-days/) - For more than two decades, Service Day has been a hallmark event for both students and employees at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Since 2010, the university has set aside one day each semester where the campus closes, and the entire WAU community engages in service projects across the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area and beyond. These
- [WAU Athletics Forms Partnership with Apex Performance Therapy](https://www.wau.edu/wau-athletics-forms-partnership-with-apex-performance-therapy/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) has officially partnered with Apex Performance Therapy, a physical therapy practice specializing in sports and orthopedic injuries, to provide comprehensive care to its athletes. The collaboration, established in September 2024, is set to enhance the university’s athletic program through rehabilitative services, strength and conditioning programs, and sideline coverage
- [Picture Perfect Chemistry! Celebrating National Chemistry Week at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/picture-perfect-chemistry-celebrating-national-chemistry-week-at-wau/) - When was the last time you took a picture or had an MRI scan? In those moments, you were using chemistry! This year, National Chemistry Week celebrates “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” highlighting the science behind photography and medical imaging. From October 20-28, 2024, the Biology and Chemistry Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) invites you to
- [WAU Hosts High School Students for Campus Experience, Awards $1.6 Million in Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-high-school-students-for-campus-experience-awards-1-6-million-in-scholarships/) - Takoma Park, Md.— Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted students from several high schools for a campus experience on the weekend of Oct. 5-7, 2024. The event aimed to provide a firsthand look at university life, with participating schools including Greater New York Academy, Highland View Academy, and Crawford Adventist Academy, as well as individual students
- [WAU Branson Fellow Authors Liberty Magazine Article Discussing Generation Z’s view of Faith and Civic Responsibility](https://www.wau.edu/wau-branson-fellow-authors-liberty-magazine-article-discussing-generation-zs-view-offaith-and-civic-responsibility/) - Takoma Park, Md.— WAU senior Charis McRoy was teamed as a Branson Fellow intern with Liberty Magazine, and was tasked with the project of exploring the views of Generation Z on questions of Faith and Civic Responsibility. She wrote an article, published this month, that featured a discussion with a group of Washington Adventist University
- [Washington Adventist University Business Department Hosts First Monthly Business Forum for the 2024 2025 School Year](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-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 Celebrates Leadership and Student Experiences at 2024 Visionaries Gala](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-leadership-and-student-experiences-at-2024-visionaries-gala/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its 2024 Visionaries Gala at the Congressional Country Club, celebrating leadership, social change, and student achievements. The event highlighted WAU’s commitment to higher education and community service, with a focus on its mission to equip future leaders for both the workplace and eternity. “This event is
- [Washington Adventist University Student Leaders Participate in Annual S.A.L.T. Program](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-student-leaders-participate-in-annual-s-a-l-t-program/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) student leaders recently attended the annual Spiritual Academy Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.) program, held from September 19 to 22, 2024, at Camp Blue Ridge in Montebello, Virginia. The event, organized by the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist, brought together student government and class officers from Seventh-day
- [From Classrooms to Clinics: WAU Student's Transformative Journey in Peru](https://www.wau.edu/from-classrooms-to-clinics-biology-major-sabdi-guimacs-transformative-journey-in-peru-and-found-purpose-bringing-healthcare-to-remote-communities/) - Sabdi Guimac, a biology major focused on pre-med at Washington Adventist University (WAU), recently returned from a transformative experience in Peru. She traveled with Advent Healthcare, an organization dedicated to providing medical services to underserved communities. Her role involved supporting a program aimed at improving total health in rural areas. “I assisted at a free
- [WAU Nursing Cohort Achieves 100% NCLEX-RN First-Time Pass Rate](https://www.wau.edu/wau-nursing-cohort-achieves-100-nclex-rn-pass-rate/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 2024) — The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) proudly announced that its most recent cohort of students achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. “I want to congratulate each of you for successfully passing the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. This is
- [WAU Students Participate in Senior Survival Trip at Shenandoah Valley Academy](https://www.wau.edu/wau-student-participates-in-senior-survival-trip-at-shenandoah-valley-academy/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Aug. 31, 2024) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) sophomore theology major Yordin Hernandez, along with fellow theology student Erick Soledispa, represented WAU during the annual Senior Survival trip at Shenandoah Valley Academy. The event, held on Saturday, Aug. 31, provided seniors from the academy with a day of outdoor adventure and spiritual
- [Delonte Bruce Named Interim Head Coach of WAU Acro-Airs](https://www.wau.edu/delonte-bruce-named-interim-head-coach-of-wau-acro-airs/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (Sept. 19, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce Delonte Bruce, an esteemed alumnus, as the Interim Head Coach of Acro-Airs. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Bruce and the university's renowned acrobatics team. "Coach Delonte is as sharp as they come," said Athletics Director Jered Lyons. "He
- [Seven-Time World Karate Champion Willie "BAM" Johnson Inspires WAU Community at Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/seven-time-world-karate-champion-willie-bam-johnson-inspires-wau-community-at-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 18, 2024) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed renowned martial artist and motivational speaker Willie "The BAM" Johnson at its convocation, where he shared his journey of personal transformation and faith. Johnson, a seven-time world karate champion and two-time All-American, is a leader in the martial arts community, known for his
- [Center for Law and Public Policy Hosts Peacebuilding Conference](https://www.wau.edu/center-for-law-and-public-policy-hosts-peacebuilding-conference/) - On Saturday, September 14, the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy hosted a conference to commemorate the United Nations' International Day of Peace, which is celebrated each year in September. The conference was titled 'Doing Justly: Peacebuilding in an Unequal World' and featured presentations from thought leaders, advocates, practitioners, and scholars from organizations including
- [Washington Adventist University Kicks Off 120th Academic Year](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-kicks-off-120th-academic-year/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. - Washington Adventist University opened its 120th academic year on Wednesday August 28th, 2024, welcoming students, faculty and staff to the Christian institution's campus in the nation's capital. The opening convocation ceremony featured remarks from university leadership, including President Weymouth Spence, Provost Cheryl Kisunzu, Student Association President Junior Aguilar and Dr. Marcellus
- [Washington Adventist University's Young Baritone Lysle S. Follette, IV, Gains Global Recognition](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-young-baritone-lysle-s-follette-iv-gains-global-recognition/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Sept. 10, 2024) — Lysle S. Follette, IV, a 19-year-old baritone and student at Washington Adventist University, is making a name for himself in the music world. Follette performs with the Washington Adventist Pro Musica under the direction of Dr. Anwar Ottley, captivating audiences with his skill and passion. Follette's musical journey
- [WAU Men’s Soccer Team Partners with Small Things Matter in Takoma Park Community Initiative](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mens-soccer-team-partners-with-small-things-matter-in-takoma-park-community-initiative/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Men's Soccer team has launched a new community partnership with the local non-profit organization, Small Things Matter, as part of the university's "Champions of Character" initiative. The partnership aims to engage student-athletes in volunteer service, provide essential food staples for the campus community, and increase the
- [Washington Adventist University Holds Convocation Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-holds-convocation-ceremony/) - Takoma Park, MD (AP) — Washington Adventist University(WAU) kicked off its second vibrant convocation ceremony this Wednesday, welcoming students, faculty, and staff for a day of reflection and community engagement. The convocation, held weekly, aims to foster personal, professional, and spiritual development among the university community. University leaders reminded attendees of the importance of checking
- [WAU Men’s Soccer Suffers Tough 9-0 Defeat to Shawnee State](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mens-soccer-suffers-tough-9-0-defeat-to-shawnee-state/) - Portsmouth, OH – The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men's soccer team faced another challenging road match against Shawnee State on September 3, enduring a 9-0 loss in Portsmouth, Ohio. The result marks a difficult outing for the Shock (0-2. 0-0) as they navigate a demanding early season schedule. Shawnee State controlled the match from the opening
- [WAU Men’s Soccer Falls to WVU Tech 4-2 in Season Opener](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mens-soccer-falls-to-wvu-tech-4-2-in-season-opener/) - Beckley, WV – The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men's soccer team faced a tough challenge in their season opener, falling 4-2 to WVU Tech on the road in Beckley, West Virginia. Despite a spirited effort, the Shock could not overcome the Golden Bears, who capitalized on their home advantage to secure the victory. WVU
- [Honors College's 20th Anniversary: Unveiling the Honors Seal](https://www.wau.edu/honors-colleges-20th-anniversary-unveiling-the-honors-seal/) - In light of the Honors College’s 20th-anniversary celebration during the 2024-2025 academic year, the Washington Adventist University Honors College unveiled a long-awaited update to their domain on the 2nd floor of H.M.S. Richard’s Hall—a new, official plaque of the Honors College seal made possible by a generous donation. It was important to the Honors College
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes Dr. LaVonne Browne as New Chair and Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-dr-lavonne-browne-as-new-chair-and-assistant-professor-of-psychology-and-counseling/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. LaVonne Browne as the new Chair and Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling. Dr. Browne brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success in her new role, where she will lead the university’s psychology
- [Washington Adventist University Names Dr. Christopher Banks as New Dean of Student Success](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-names-dr-christopher-banks-as-new-dean-of-student-success/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher Banks as the new Dean of Student Success. A native of Silver Spring, Md., Dr. Banks brings a distinguished academic background and extensive professional experience to his new role, where he will oversee the academic and personal
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes Sonica Nakka as New Office Manager of the Nursing Department](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-sonica-nakka-as-new-office-manager-of-the-nursing-department/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonica Nakka as the new Office Manager of the Nursing Department. With a solid background in healthcare and office administration, Nakka brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to ensuring efficient and effective office management. Nakka's work experience
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes New Chaplain, Dr. Jiwan Stefan Moon](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-new-chaplain-dr-jiwan-stefan-moon/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jiwan Stefan Moon as the new chaplain. A third-generation pastor and fourth-generation Adventist, Moon brings a wealth of experience in youth and young adult ministry, along with a deep commitment to mission work. Affectionately known by his mentees
- [Washington Adventist University to Launch Comprehensive Online Cybersecurity Certification Program](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-launch-comprehensive-online-cybersecurity-certification-program/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) will launch a fully online Cybersecurity Certification Training Program in the upcoming academic term. This program aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for careers in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity, addressing the rising threats and complexity of IT infrastructure. The program aligns with industry standards and prepares
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes Dr. Jason Wynter as New Professor of Psychology and Counseling](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-dr-jason-wynter-as-new-professor-of-psychology-and-counseling/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Wynter as the new Professor of Psychology and Counseling. Dr. Wynter, originally from Kingston, Jamaica, brings over 15 years of experience in Christian tertiary education to his new role, along with a deep commitment to mental health
- [Washington Adventist University Appoints Dr. Leonardo Martins as Chair of Health, Wellness, and Physical Education](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-appoints-dr-leonardo-martins-as-chair-of-health-wellness-and-physical-education/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Leonardo Martins, affectionately known as "Leo," as the new Chair of the Department of Health, Wellness, and Physical Education (HWPE). Originally from Brazil, Dr. Martins brings over two decades of experience in physical education and a passion for
- [Washington Adventist University Students Shine at Journey to Joy Conference](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-students-shine-at-journey-to-joy-conference/) - Takoma Park, Md. — Junior Aguilar and Ali Bryan, senior and sophomore theology students from Washington Adventist University, embarked on an enriching summer experience from June 27 to August 3. The duo traveled to California to serve as Bible counselors and assistant evangelists at the "Journey to Joy" Bible Conference under the guidance of Dr.
- [Harmonizing Summer: WAU’s Vibrant Music Camps Foster Global Connections](https://www.wau.edu/harmonizing-summer-waus-vibrant-music-camps-foster-global-connections/) - While much of the WAU campus was dormant during the summer months, one corner of the campus was alive with music through July and August. From July 8 – 19, Flute-a-rama, run by WAU flute instructor Melissa Lindon, was held in the Peters Music Center. Designed for students from grades 6-12, over 30 students took
- [WAU Earns NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for 2023-2024](https://www.wau.edu/wau-earns-naia-champions-of-character-five-star-institution-award-for-2023-2024/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD – Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been honored with the prestigious NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. This accolade recognizes WAU's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership within its athletics programs and across its campus community. The NAIA (National
- [Washington Adventist University Secures Maryland's CCCPDF Grant for 2024-2025](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-secures-marylands-cccpdf-grant-for-2024-2025/) - Takoma Park, MD – Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been approved for Maryland’s Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) grant for the 2024-2025 school year. This grant will cover 100% of tuition and fees for recipients, supporting early childhood care providers in furthering their education. WAU offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in
- [Washington Adventist University and Northern Caribbean University Sign MOU to Bolster Nursing Workforce](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-and-north-caribbean-university-sign-mou-to-bolster-nursing-workforce/) - Twelve Washington Adventist University (WAU) team members, led by university president Dr. Weymouth Spence, traveled to Mandeville, Jamaica, to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The MOU between Northern Caribbean University (NCU) and Washington Adventist University (WAU) was born from discussions with the Jamaican Ambassador to the USA, Audrey Patrice
- [WAU's Dr. Scriven Takes On French Baccalaureate Inspector Role](https://www.wau.edu/waus-dr-jonathan-scriven-french-baccalaureate-inspector-role-over-the-summer/) - As the 2023-24 academic year wrapped up in early May, Jonathan Scriven, the Associate Director of the Honors College, was beginning to think about exams. Not exams for his international relations and political studies courses at WAU – those were already finished. Instead, his focus turned the French national exam – the ‘baccalaureate’ -- given
- [VP Dirk Whatley Elected President-Elect of Urban Enrollment Association of AACU](https://www.wau.edu/vp-dirk-whatley-elected-president-elect-of-urban-enrollment-association-of-aacu/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Dirk Whatley, the accomplished enrollment leader at Washington Adventist University (WAU), has been elected as the President-Elect of the Urban Enrollment Association, part of the Adventist Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU). This esteemed position recognizes Whatley's significant contributions to the field of enrollment and marketing within the Adventist education system.
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates Erica Calhoun's Prestigious Award](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-erica-calhouns-prestigious-award/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD – Washington Adventist University's Athletics Director Jerod Lyons proudly announced recently that Erica Calhoun has been named Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year for the Continental Athletic Conference. This historic achievement marks the first time a SID from Washington Adventist University (WAU) has received this distinguished recognition. “I am thrilled to
- [North American Division Graduate Hispanic Scholarship Fund](https://www.wau.edu/north-american-division-graduate-hispanic-scholarship-fund/) - COLUMBIA, MD – Washington Adventist University is pleased to announce the North American Division Hispanic Scholarship Fund, designed to provide financial aid for full-time graduate and post-graduate Hispanic students who are based in the North American Division. This fund is intended for faithful Seventh-day Adventist Church members in good standing, whose financial resources are inadequate
- [Mission Trip to El Salvador, Rescuing One Church and One Family](https://www.wau.edu/mission-trip-to-el-salvador-rescuing-one-church-and-one-family/) - On June 2-12, thirteen student missionaries, mostly recent graduates of the class of 2024 and two working on their degrees, along with two faculty members, went to El Salvador for a mission trip. It was the school’s first mission trip since the COVID-19 pandemic. The trip was led by Professor Alvin Fuentes from the Health,
- [Pro Musica Achieves Milestone Performances at ACDA Conference and Plans High-Profile Season](https://www.wau.edu/pro-musica-achieves-milestone-performances-at-acda-conference-and-plans-high-profile-season/) - Washington Adventist University's Pro Musica recently achieved significant milestones during the 2023-2024 academic year. Starting with an invitation to collaborate with MidAmerica Productions and the New England Symphonic Ensemble on the Carnegie Hall Stage in December of 2023, the ensemble anchored the collaborative endeavor in rendering the Magnificat by John Rutter. This was a beautiful
- [WAU Biology Student Ava Movahed Abtahi Shines at National Institute of Health](https://www.wau.edu/wau-biology-student-ava-movahed-abtahi-shines-at-national-institute-of-health/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) student Ava Movahed Abtahi has recently distinguished herself through her participation in several prestigious events at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Ava's presentations at the Membrane Organelle Dynamics Symposium, the 2024 Fellows Scientific Training, and the Annual Post-Bacc Poster Day have earned her recognition and left
- [From Enrollment Services to Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor: Madge Quesenberry's Story](https://www.wau.edu/from-enrollment-services-to-licensed-clinical-professional-counselor-madge-quesenberrys-story/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Madge Quesenberry is an alumnus of Washington Adventist University (WAU) and former Assistant Director of Enrollment Services (1999-2007). Madge was also a recruiter to Adventist Academies throughout the US and Canada along with other faith-based Christian schools and public high schools. While holding these positions, she obtained her Master’s in Business
- [Shallon Thomas Credits University with Shaping Entrepreneurial Success](https://www.wau.edu/shallon-thomas-credits-university-with-shaping-entrepreneurial-success/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Reflecting on his successful journey in entrepreneurship and project management, Shallon Thomas, a Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumnus, credits the institution with playing a pivotal role in shaping his professional path. Shallon emphasized that WAU provides a foundation that extends beyond academic knowledge, fostering lasting relationships and practical insights that continue
- [Washington Adventist University Honors Georgette Godwin for Exemplary Service](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-honors-georgette-godwin-for-exemplary-service/) - TAKOMA PARK, (MD) – Washington Adventist University has honored Georgette "Gigi" Godwin, former President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, with its highest recognition for service. The President’s Excellence in Gateway to Service Award was presented by university President Dr. Weymouth Spence, coinciding with Godwin's retirement after 17 years of leadership and
- [Global Thinkers Snapshot of Spring 2024](https://www.wau.edu/global-thinkers-snapshot-of-spring-2024/) - As the vibrant Spring Semester of 2024 unfolded, the International Student Services at WAU ushered in a wave of excitement, camaraderie, and academic excellence. The semester kicked off with a bustling New Student Orientation on January 4th, where eager undergraduates and graduates from across the globe gathered to embark on their academic journey. We had
- [Washington Adventist University Poised for Transformative Growth with Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Approval](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-poised-for-transformative-growth-with-takoma-park-master-plan-approval/) - TAKOMA PARK— Following extensive deliberations and community engagement, the Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) and the City of Takoma Park achieved a significant milestone with the approval of the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment. The County Council's recent endorsement on April 2, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the plan's journey, holding promise for the advancement
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates 120th Anniversary at Commencement Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-120th-anniversary-with-graduation-ceremony/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (MD) – Washington Adventist University recently celebrated its 120th anniversary with a remarkable Commencement Weekend, honoring the achievements of 160 graduates. The event was marked by a series of ceremonies and dedication events, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the university's history. The weekend kicked off with the Department of Medical
- [WAU Students Lead Church Service in Belfast, Northern Ireland](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-lead-church-service-in-belfast-northern-ireland/) - On May 18 a group of WAU Honors College students and faculty presented the Sabbath School and Church service for the Belfast Seventh-day Adventist Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The group presented music, testimonials, and the morning sermon for more than 250 attendees at the church. The group was in Belfast as part of
- [WAU Honors College Students Hear Lecture from Oxford University Professor at the Home of C.S. Lewis](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-college-students-hear-lecture-from-oxford-university-professor-at-the-home-of-c-s-lewis/) - On Thursday, May 16, 11 WAU students toured The Kilns, the former home of C.S. Lewis in Oxford, England. Lewis, most known for The Chronicles of Narnia series, spent almost thirty years of his life in Oxford where he was a professor at Oxford University's Magdelane College. While at his home, which is now a popular destination for tourists
- [ALUMNI WEEKEND 2024 CELEBRATION MARKS WAU'S 120TH ANNIVERSARY](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-weekend-2024-celebration-marks-waus-120th-anniversary/) - TAKOMA PARK - In a jubilant celebration of its 120th anniversary, Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed back alumni from across the decades, infusing the campus with a palpable sense of joy, belonging, and nostalgia. From April 5th to 7th, the WAU campus served as a reunion hub, with graduates from the classes of ‘54, ‘64,
- [Center for Law and Public Policy Conference and Dinner on Capitol Hill](https://www.wau.edu/center-for-law-and-public-policy-conference-and-dinner-on-capitol-hill/) - Tuesday, April 30, was a busy day for the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy and the WAU Branson Fellows. It began with a full-day symposium titled 'Evangelicals and Politics: Current Issues in Historical Perspective' and finished with a dinner on Capitol Hill at the Dirksen Senate Building sponsored by the North American Division's
- [Washington Adventist University Leads the Charge Against Food Insecurity](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-leads-the-charge-against-food-insecurity/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md — Food insecurity, an increasingly recognized issue in society, has often been overlooked by many institutions. However, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to stand at the forefront of addressing this widespread need. In 2021, the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Foundation pledged a $10,000 grant to inaugurate a food pantry at
- [Washington Adventist University Student Elected President of Adventist Intercollegiate Association](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-student-elected-president-of-adventist-intercollegiate-association/) - TAKOMA PARK - Coming from a long break due to the pandemic, the Adventist Intercollegiate Association (AIA) gathered again on the 4th of April at Andrews University, Michigan. Washington Adventist University’s Student Association attended the event showcasing the leadership and commitment the university aims for. The AIA is an organization that brings together the student
- [Identity and Dialogue: Unveiling the Spectrum of Seventh-day Adventism at the 2024 Keough Conference](https://www.wau.edu/identity-and-dialogue-unveiling-the-spectrum-of-seventh-day-adventism-at-the-2024-keough-conference/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted the 2024 Keough Conference on March 15-16, under the leadership of Dr. Hemmings, chair of the Religion Department. The event brought together experts on the WAU campus to explore the question, “Who is a Seventh-day Adventist?” The conference featured keynote speaker Dr. Michael Campbell, director
- [Washington Adventist University Junior Secures Prestigious Summer Internship at Johns Hopkins University](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-junior-secures-prestigious-summer-internship-at-johns-hopkins-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD. — The biology department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to celebrate the achievement of Charis McRoy, a junior under the guidance of Dr. Perez. Mc Roy, also a member of the Honors College, has earned a summer internship at Johns Hopkins University for 2024, following her persistent applications. Since enrolling
- [Empowering Futures: Inside the Betty Howard Center for Student Success at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/empowering-futures-inside-the-betty-howard-center-for-student-success-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — At Washington Adventist University, the Betty Howard Center for Student Success is dedicated to helping students navigate the complexities of college life and employment. With the spring semester drawing to a close, the Center is already looking ahead, focusing on advising students for the fall. On March 26, the Center hosted
- [Acro-Airs is Set to Host Home Show April 7th at 7 PM](https://www.wau.edu/acro-airs-is-set-to-host-home-show-april-7th-at-7-pm/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD—After a fantastic Friends & Family Fun Day at Washington Adventist University, Acro-Airs will still host their Home Show on Sunday evening. The Home Show will be held in the WAU gymnasium later that night at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. TICKET INFORMATION Pre-Sale General Admission Early bird general admission
- [Columbia Union Hosts Evangelism Workshop, Engages Future Pastors](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-hosts-evangelism-workshop-engages-future-pastors/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — The Columbia Union hosted an evangelism workshop from Feb. 25-28 at the Hershey Lodge in Pennsylvania, attracting pastors from eight different conferences. The Washington Adventist University's religion department, including both faculty and students, participated, seizing the opportunity to engage in this pivotal gathering. Dr. Scur, an associate professor of religion at
- [Notes of Distinction: WAU Students Solo at Carnegie Hall](https://www.wau.edu/notes-of-distinction-wau-students-solo-at-carnegie-hall/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - The Music department of Washington Adventist University is warming up the wheels for the next big event on the schedule. On Sunday 31st of March, two students from the Carnegie Scholars Program will perform as soloists in New York, at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, on the Perelman Stage. The Carnegie Scholars
- [Excellence in Nursing Education: Recognizing Dr. Oluwakemi Opanubi and Dr. Jercilla Murmu at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/excellence-in-nursing-education-recognizing-dr-oluwakemi-opanubi-and-dr-jercilla-murmu-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Maryland Higher Education Commission institutes nursing awards annually, aiming to support nursing programs in the state. For the past year 2023, Washington Adventist University is honored to be acknowledged for two certificates: Excellent in Teaching assigned to Dr. Oluwakemi Opanubi, and Engagement in Nursing Program & Institution to Dr. Jercilla
- [The Journey of International Students LaToya Evans-Swain and Glenese Tulloch at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/the-journey-of-international-students-latoya-evans-swain-and-glenese-tulloch-at-wau/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — At Washington Adventist University (WAU), the international community is vibrant and integral. It draws students from across the globe eager to make a mark in the world. The university prides itself on fostering an environment that is not only welcoming but also deeply committed to its students' success. Navigating the complexities
- [WAU Students Win Awards at Model United Nations Event at the U.S. State Department](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-win-awards-at-model-united-nations-event-at-the-u-s-state-department/) - On Friday, February 23, 2024, Dr. Jonathan Scriven, Associate Director of the WAU Honors College and Director of the Center for Global Programs, took 16 students to participate in the first International Labor Organization Model UN conference (Model ILO) held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC. The event focused on legislation that would
- [WAU Secures Automatic Bid to the 2024 NAIA National Tournament and Advances to the CAC Finals After a 67-60 Victory Over #2 Florida National](https://www.wau.edu/wau-secures-automatic-bid-to-the-2024-naia-national-tournament-and-advances-to-the-cac-finals-after-a-67-60-victory-over-2-florida-national/) - LAWRENCE, KS - The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men's basketball team secured a triumphant path to the 2024 CAC Championship Tournament finals with a resounding victory last night. As the third seed, WAU (18-9, 5-2) claimed a decisive 67-60 win over the second-seeded Florida National University (FNU) in Lawrence, KS. Derrick Hopkins of the Shock
- [Washington Adventist University Soccer Stars Shine Bright: Selected for DC United Under-23 Squad](https://www.wau.edu/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](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-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
- [WAU Competes in American Mock Trial Association Regional Finals](https://www.wau.edu/wau-competes-in-american-mock-trial-association-regional-finals/) - Pre-Law students from Washington Adventist University participated in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Regional Finals Tournament on February 16-18 at American University in Washington, DC. The DC Regional is one of 32 regional tournaments held across the country. Over the course of three days, the team competed in four full trials -- representing both
- [Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies Launches Workforce Development Training with the Center for Social Change](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies-launches-workforce-development-training-with-the-center-for-social-change/) - Washington Adventist University is delighted to partner with the Center for Social Change in Elkridge, MD in continually realizing its mission of providing services of the highest quality for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities and related disorders. The Center for Social Change operates more than 40 residential facilities across the state of Maryland and a
- [Washington Adventist University's ACA Program Opens Doors to Global Learning](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-aca-program-opens-doors-to-global-learning/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Washington Adventist University is proud to empower students with incredible opportunities, and the Adventist College Abroad (ACA) program is one that offers rich, life-changing experiences. The ACA program provides opportunities for qualified students to study overseas while completing the requirements of their programs at their home colleges. Students can continue their
- [Beyond the Classroom: WAU Student Evelin Baralles' Dedication to Medical Service](https://www.wau.edu/42719-2/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — In today's academic landscape, students are increasingly seeking experiences beyond the classroom, and Washington Adventist University (WAU) is committed to supporting them in their endeavors. WAU students exemplify a remarkable ability to balance their academic studies with real-world work experiences. One standout example is Evelin Baralles, a Health Science major at
- [Empowering Futures: Navigating the Genetic Counseling Landscape with Isaac Elysee](https://www.wau.edu/empowering-futures-navigating-the-genetic-counseling-landscape-with-isaac-elysee/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — Washington Adventist University welcomed a distinguished guest to its Biology department amphitheater on Monday, February 19th. Isaac Elysee, a genetic counselor from the University of Pennsylvania, addressed students on the rapid growth within the genetic counseling industry. The majority of attendees were biology students eager to delve into this valuable
- [SULLIVAN PHILLIPS, FORMER PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER AND WAU ALUMNUS, DELIVERED AN INSPIRING PRESENTATION FOR CONVOCATION](https://www.wau.edu/oliver-phillps-former-pro-basketball-player-and-wau-student-delivered-and-inspiring-presentation-for-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Another thrilling convocation occurred this week at Washington Adventist University (WAU). This week’s speaker was Sullivan Phillips, a former professional basketball player, who now is devoting his life to giving back to the community, working as a coach and as a teacher. The WAU basketball team was his stepping stone for
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Almost 300 Academy Students for its Annual MusicFest](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-2024-musicfest-showcasing-musical-excellence/) - TAKOMA PARK - From February 14th to 17th, The music department of Washington Adventist University(WAU) will host the annual MusicFest, promising an exhilarating three-day journey of musical exploration, culminating in a captivating final performance on Saturday, February 17th at Sligo Church. During these days, high schools and academies from all around the country are welcomed
- [Washington Adventist University Unveils New Prayer Room](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-unveils-new-prayer-room/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — The Betty Howard Center of Washington Adventist University (WAU) inaugurated its first "Prayer Room" on Wednesday, January 30th, providing a dedicated space for students and faculty to deepen their spiritual connections. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dr. Spence, President of WAU, and Dr. Paul Graham, the University chaplain, led the event
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IN THE NETHERLANDS FOR MUN CONFERENCE RECAP](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-in-the-netherlands-for-mun-conference-recap/) - 18 students from Columbia Union Academies participated in the 56th The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference January 22-26, 2024. THIMUN -- the oldest and one of the largest MUN conferences in the world -- is held at the World Forum Conference Center in The Hague, Netherlands and this year was host to over
- [Empowering Tomorrows Agents of Change, Derrick Green Offers Scholarships to Students After His Inspiring Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/derrick-green-offers-scholarships-to-students-after-his-inspiring-convocation/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD – Washington Adventist University has been experiencing a series of memorable convocations since the beginning of the new year. The latest speaker, Derrick Green, a political consultant, delivered an inspiring speech on the significance of social engineering in today's world. At the end of the event Green offered a scholarship of
- [STUDENT DELEGATES HEAD TO THE NETHERLANDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE](https://www.wau.edu/student-delegates-head-to-the-netherlands-for-the-international-model-united-nations-conference/) - This week the Washington Adventist University Honors College will lead a delegation of 18 high school students to The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference in The Hague, Netherlands. The students are all from Columbia Union Academies and will represent Lithuania and Samoa at the conference. THIMUN, one of the oldest and largest MUN
- [WAU Music Therapy Workshop Hosted at Sligo SDA Church](https://www.wau.edu/wau-music-therapy-workshop-hosted-at-sligo-sda-church/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - On Saturday the 20th of January, Sligo SDA church will host a thrilling workshop regarding the benefits of music on mental health and the powerful connection between mind and body. The event will kick off at 2 PM, addressing adults, curious to discover music as a therapeutic medium in a life
- [Washington Adventist University Marks 120 Years of Service with a Year-Long Celebration](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-marks-120-years-of-service-with-a-year-long-celebration/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - In a remarkable milestone, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proudly celebrating 120 years of dedicated service to education, faith, and community. Founded in 1904, WAU has been a steadfast beacon of higher learning and spiritual growth. To kick off this year-long celebration, WAU President Dr. Weymouth Spence has initiated a special
- [Washington Adventist University 2024 Open Convocation Recap](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-2024-open-convocation-recap/) - TAKOMA PARK – Washington Adventist University (WAU) opened the new year with a thrilling convocation, motivating the WAU family to embrace this new semester with trust in God's plans. This year, WAU celebrates a milestone achievement: 120 Years of Service. The private institution has grown considerably since its inception in 1904, becoming the home of
- [The Partnership Between Washington Adventist University and the Center for Social Change, Harmonizing Communities](https://www.wau.edu/the-partnership-between-washington-adventist-university-and-the-center-for-social-change-harmonizing-communities/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD -– In September 2023, a transformative partnership formed between Washington Adventist University (WAU) and the Center for Social Change (CSC), igniting a collaboration that aims to make an impact on individuals with special needs. This collaboration, rooted in shared values and commitment to service, has already yielded results and promises a
- [Harmonious Holidays: Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas at Washington Adventist University's Annual Concert](https://www.wau.edu/harmonious-holidays-celebrating-the-spirit-of-christmas-at-washington-adventist-universitys-annual-concert/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Christmas season at Washington Adventist University officially kicked off on Dec. 1 with the university’s annual Christmas concert. The university's music department, known for its high standards, worked diligently to ensure an exceptional experience for the sizable audience. Orchestra Co-Director Dr. Brian Liu praised the university's Christmas concert as a
- [Coach Daniel Carroll Honored as Coach of the Year After Leading WAU to Historic Soccer Season](https://www.wau.edu/coach-daniel-carroll-honored-as-coach-of-the-year-after-leading-wau-to-historic-soccer-season/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (AP) — The 2023 soccer season at Washington Adventist University (WAU) concludes with notable achievements, headlined by Men's Soccer Team Coach Daniel Carroll receiving the Coach of the Year award. This recognition comes after Carroll led a team of new players to their first Conference Tournament appearance in school history. Carroll, who
- [WAU: Where International Students Find Home and Success](https://www.wau.edu/wau-where-international-students-find-home-and-success/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Diversity, inclusion, and spiritual growth are the cornerstones of Washington Adventist University (WAU), where international students are assured a warm welcome. In the current academic year, WAU has demonstrated its worldwide appeal by providing high-quality education to driven youth from across the globe, achieving record-breaking enrollment figures. The influx of new
- [Health Careers in Focus: WAU Students Thrive with HOSA Partnership](https://www.wau.edu/health-careers-in-focus-wau-students-thrive-with-hosa-partnership/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD — At Washington Adventist University (WAU), science majors are finding valuable opportunities in health profession training, thanks in part to the university's collaboration with HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). This global, student-led organization, endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health and Human Services Department, focuses on developing leadership
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.wau.edu/strategic-plan/) - The purpose of the WAUPlan is to provide a directional map for the development and support of a strategic mix of high-quality academic programs, academic support services, instructional delivery systems, and expanded student markets. The WAUPlan encompasses the entire University as well as national and international educational partnerships. It provides the framework and direction for
- [Revolutionizing Education: SASDAC and WAU Forge New Pathways with Historic Partnership Agreement](https://www.wau.edu/revolutionizing-education-sasdac-and-wau-forge-new-pathways-with-historic-partnership-agreement/) - On Nov. 18, a momentous collaboration was formalized between the South Asian Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SASDAC) and Washington Adventist University (WAU), marked by the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding. This pivotal agreement designates SASDAC as an essential conduit for students pursuing education at WAU. Dr. Weymouth Spence, President
- [A Night of Recognition: WAU's Annual Employee Appreciation Event](https://www.wau.edu/a-night-of-recognition-waus-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
- [Washington Adventist University Gives Almost $400,000 in Scholarships to the US Dream Academy ](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-gave-almost-400000-in-scholarships-to-the-us-dream-academy/) - TAKOMA PARK — The annual "Power of a Dream" Gala, held recently at the Museum of the Bible, drew a crowd of 400 supporters, including Dr. Weymouth Spence, President of Washington Adventist University (WAU). Dr. Spence attended the US Dream Academy gala at the U.S. Bible Museum. There, he announced the provision of 10 presidential
- [Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — For nearly four decades, Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) has offered career-oriented degree programs. Located near Washington, D.C., SGPS provides accessible education through both its campus in Takoma Park and online platforms. SGPS, recognized for its array of
- [WAU MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mens-soccer-championship-conference-tournament/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - This year, the Washington Adventist University men’s soccer program achieved an unprecedented milestone. Under the guidance of Coach Daniel Carroll, the team secured its first-ever entry into the CAC Conference Tournament and is now poised to compete in the National Tournament. With only two matches standing between them and the pinnacle
- [THE HONORS COLLEGE 2023 FALL RETREAT: An Honor Break for Honors Students](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college-2023-retreat-an-honor-break-for-honors-students/) - TAKOMA PARK – Among the many events held by the Honors College at Washington Adventist University, the annual Honors Retreat is a highly anticipated and rewarding experience for its students. This year, the retreat was held on the 4th and 5th of November at Bar-T Mountainside, a 115-acre farm built from the ground up as
- [Ali Bryan's Digital Ministry, A Journey of Faith and Innovation at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/ali-bryans-digital-ministry-a-journey-of-faith-and-innovation-at-wau/) - TAKOMA PARK - Washington Adventist University is thrilled to welcome students with great potential. Ali Bryan, a freshman at WAU, is currently pursuing a degree in Theology with Honors Interdisciplinary Studies & Music. As a Branson Fellow he is in charge of the social media presence for the Center for Law and Public Policy. The
- [Washington Adventist University's Rising Scholars Program](https://www.wau.edu/rising-scholars-program-a-second-chance-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD – The Rising Scholars Program at Washington Adventist University (WAU) offers a unique opportunity for students who don't initially meet traditional admissions requirements. Dr. Ralph Johnson provided an in-depth look at the program's evolution, objectives, and outcomes during a recent interview. Originally known as "The Bridge Program," the Rising Scholars Program began
- [Inspiring Stories of Success: WAU Nursing Students Awarded Lucy Byard Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/inspiring-stories-of-success-wau-nursing-students-awarded-lucy-byard-scholarships/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD — The Nursing Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) gives hope, and instills pride in regional and global communities. Recently, the department achieved a significant milestone with the award of the Lucy Byard Scholarship. From a highly competitive pool of applicants, four students received the Lucy Byard award, and two of the
- [Empowering Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders: Clinical Opportunities at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/empowering-tomorrows-healthcare-leaders-clinical-opportunities-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK - The biology department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is riding the wave of opportunities that the university is increasingly offering this year. WAU’s biology department is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, and the recent developments in clinical experiences are exciting. One such opportunity that has garnered attention is
- [Washington Adventist University Sees an Increase in Spiritual Engagement Post W.I.S.E. Week ](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-sees-an-increase-in-spiritual-engagement-post-w-i-s-e-week/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD – During the final week of September, Washington Adventist University (WAU) observed its W.I.S.E. Week, an initiative signifying "Week In Spiritual Emphasis." Brought on by the dynamic preaching of Pastor Ramon Griffith an alumnus of Washington Adventist University. The outcome was notably positive, with students showing increased interest in spiritual activities. Throughout
- [What’s Up with WAU International Students – A Quick Peek!](https://www.wau.edu/whats-up-with-wau-international-students/) - Our Global Learning Community WAU’s diverse campus has students from 45 different countries from around the world who come from five continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. The campus environment that our international students foster through their culture, language and global perspectives, makes the university uniquely an “international family.” While pursuing an
- [Washington Adventist University Department of Business and Communication Visits the International Monetary Fund (IMF)](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-department-of-business-and-communication-visits-the-international-monetary-fund-imf/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - In a bid to enrich its curriculum and make the most of resources in the nation's capital, Washington Adventist University's Department of Business and Communication visited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 27, 2023. The delegation of 31 business major students, led by faculty members Dr. Patrick Williams, Dr. John
- [History Made: WAU Men's Soccer Team Soars to First Ever Continental Athletic Conference Championship Tournament](https://www.wau.edu/history-made-wau-mens-soccer-team-soars-to-first-ever-continental-athletic-conference-championship-tournament/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD — The Washington Adventist University (WAU) men's soccer team has achieved a historic milestone by securing their inaugural spot in the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Championships. The team, known as the Shock, ended their record-winning season with a remarkable 10-4-2 score, netting a striking 77 goals. Under the leadership of head coach
- [Betty Howard Center at WAU Enhances Student Engagement with Series of Events](https://www.wau.edu/betty-howard-center-at-wau-organizes-array-of-activities-for-students/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University's Betty Howard Center took a step forward in its student engagement efforts on September 22, 2023, by organizing a trip for 25 students to the African American Museum in Washington, DC. While the visit was brief, students immersed themselves in the museum's exhibits, reflecting the groundbreaking contributions of
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY RESPONDS TO PANDEMIC CHALLENGES WITH EDUCATION PROGRAM RELAUNCH](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-responds-to-pandemic-challenges-with-education-program-relaunch/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has announced the relaunch of its education program in response to challenges amplified by the 2020 pandemic. Dr. Andrew Smith, Chair of the Department, provided insights into the revamped initiative. Dr. Smith is a seasoned educator with diverse experience across several institutions. Currently, he has recently been
- [Pastor Basil Sturrup Launches Scholarship for Congregation and Community Members Eyeing Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/pastor-basil-sturrup-launches-scholarship-for-congregation-and-community-members-eyeing-washington-adventist-university/) - Pastor Basil Sturrup of Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hartford, Connecticut, recently discussed a new scholarship initiative by his church. The goal is to provide students with opportunities similar to the impactful experience his daughter had at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Sturrup's motivation to champion the scholarship stems from observing his daughter's significant spiritual and
- [BUSINESS MAJORS PARTICIPATE IN USPS-CAPITAL ONE DIRECT INNOVATION CHALLENGE](https://www.wau.edu/business-majors-participate-in-usps-capital-one-direct-innovation-challenge/) - WASHINGTON — On Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, business majors from the fields of marketing, accounting, and finance from Washington Adventist University (WAU) joined the 2nd annual DC Direct Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the United States Postal Service and in partnership with Capital One, the event saw participation from regional universities including Bowie State, Georgetown, and
- [WAU HONORS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW MOCK TRIAL COACHES](https://www.wau.edu/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](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [AMIDST RAIN AND REFLECTION: WAU'S SPIRITUAL RETREAT REINFORCES FAITH AND COMMUNITY](https://www.wau.edu/amidst-rain-and-reflection-waus-spiritual-retreat-reinforces-faith-and-community/) - TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND — Washington Adventist University's (WAU) Henry and Sharon Fordham Department of Religion kicked off the school year with its traditional retreat at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. The department chair, Dr. Olive Hemmings, expressed gratitude for the picturesque camp setting, noting it amplified the retreat's spiritual
- [QATARI BUSINESS LUNCHEON BOOSTS PROSPECTS FOR WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY, WITH PRESIDENT DR. WEYMOUTH SPENCE IN ATTENDANCE](https://www.wau.edu/qatari-business-luncheon-boosts-prospects-for-washington-adventist-university-with-president-dr-weymouth-spence-in-attendance/) - In a recent high-profile business luncheon hosted in Doha, Qatar, Washington Adventist University (WAU) found itself at the center of opportunities for growth and collaboration. The event, organized by the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and attended by Dr. Weymouth Spence, the President of WAU, held significance for the university's future prospects. The luncheon welcomed a
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE INAUGURAL 2023 WOMEN IN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HISTORY CONFERENCE](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-participates-in-the-inaugural-2023-women-in-seventh-day-adventist-history-conference/) - In coordination with the North American Division (NAD) and Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is honored to be partnering with the NAD for their first 2023 Women in Seventh-day Adventist History Conference, scheduled for October 12-14. With the institution set to open its doors to conference attendees come Thursday evening (October 12),
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY BRIGHTENS COMMUNITY WITH BIANNUAL SERVICE DAY](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-brightens-community-with-biannual-service-day/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. — On October 4th, Washington Adventist University (WAU) students and faculty took to the streets of the neighboring DMV, embarking on a mission of goodwill. Their collective efforts included cleaning, renovation, food packing, and offering complimentary health assessments. With this biannual initiative, an institution like WAU, has consistently uplifted the community
- [SPIRITUAL REVIVAL AT WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY: IMPACT OF W.I.S.E. WEEK](https://www.wau.edu/spiritual-revival-at-washington-adventist-university-impact-of-w-i-s-e-week/) - TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND - In the closing week of September, Washington Adventist University (WAU) illuminated the path to spiritual rejuvenation through a series of events. Daily, from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm, Sligo Church became a place of inspiration , where an eloquent speaker engaged the hearts and minds of students, faculty and staff with
- [AN EVENING OF EXCELLENCE: Washington Adventist University’s 10th Visionaries Gala](https://www.wau.edu/an-evening-of-excellence-washington-adventist-universitys-10th-visionaries-gala/) - TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND - On Sunday, the 17th of September, a sensational evening unfolded at the Congressional Country Club, where the luminaries in attendance illuminated the spirit of Washington Adventist University. By the conclusion of the 10th Visionaries Gala, excellence in leadership, resilience, journalism, and education had been recognized and rewarded by WAU’s President, Dr.
- [TAKOMA PARK REVITALIZATION AND WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY'S VISION](https://www.wau.edu/takoma-park-revitalization-and-washington-adventist-universitys-vision/) - TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND - On the 20th of April, the Montgomery planning staff presented their preliminary insights for the redevelopment of Takoma Park's area. The Planning Board of the Minor Master Plan Amendment focuses on critical aspects such as transportation, housing, facilities, open spaces, and Washington Adventist University's (WAU) role. The process has diligently considered
- [BUSINESS DEPARTMENT STORY NEXT STOP: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND](https://www.wau.edu/business-department-story-next-stop-international-monetary-fund/) - TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND - Washington Adventist University takes immense pride in the impressive growth of its business department, showcasing exceptional proficiency in connecting students with the vast opportunities available in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Notably, a highly anticipated trip is scheduled for October 27th, promising students a remarkable experience by granting them access to
- [WAU Orchestra's Performance at Adventist HealthCare Leadership Summit](https://www.wau.edu/wau-orchestras-performance-at-adventist-healthcare-leadership-summit/) - Takoma Park, MD: We are thrilled to announce that, once again, WAU's Music department has demonstrated its world-class excellence. On September 18th, the magnificent orchestra is set to perform at Sligo Church for the "Leadership Summit" of Adventist HealthCare's top executives. Adventist HealthCare stands as the first, largest, and only health system in Montgomery County, boasting
- [WAU'S MEN'S SOCCER TEAM DEFIES ODDS AND SETS NEW BENCHMARKS](https://www.wau.edu/waus-mens-soccer-team-defies-odds-and-sets-new-benchmarks/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - A newfound fervor has taken over the soccer fields of Washington Adventist University (WAU). This season, under the guidance of Coach Daniel Carroll, WAU's Men’s Soccer Team is defying expectations and setting new benchmarks. In just the first seven games, the stats tell a compelling story: - 6 wins - An
- [DR. RALPH JOHNSON HONORED BY SACSA](https://www.wau.edu/dr-ralph-johnson-honored-by-sacsa/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD. On Aug. 23, 2023, the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) Board Foundation honored the Vice President for Student Life at Washington Adventist University, Dr. Ralph Johnson, as part of their inaugural Gavel and Gravel Society. SACSA is an independent regional association designed for the professional development of practitioners, educators, and
- [UNITY IN LEADERSHIP: Reflections on WAU Student Association's Pivotal Retreat](https://www.wau.edu/unity-in-leadership-reflections-on-wau-student-associations-pivotal-retreat/) - Last month, executive officers of Washington Adventist University’s Student Association (SA) held an SA retreat at Mount Aetna Retreat Center in Hagerstown, MD. SA officers were joined by Vice President of Student Life Dr. Ralph Johnson on Aug. 13th and 14th for team-building activities, planning sessions and more. Below is a reflection on the retreat
- [CONVOCATION RECAP: STUDENTS REACT TO WILLIE "THE BAM" JOHNSON'S POWERFUL TESTIMONY](https://www.wau.edu/convocation-recap-students-react-to-willie-the-bam-johnsons-powerful-testimony/) - Takoma Park, Maryland—Students and faculty assembled at the Sligo Church sanctuary this Wednesday at 11:15 a.m., marking WAU's second Convocation of the academic year. The guest speaker for this event was Willie "The Bam" Johnson, a seven-time karate and kung fu world champion and a two-time all-American champion. As a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame
- [WAU SHOCK BIDS FAREWELL TO HOMEGROWN BASKETBALL STARS](https://www.wau.edu/wau-shock-bids-farewell-to-homegrown-basketball-stars/) - Takoma Park, MD—Amid anticipation for the Shock’s 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball season this fall, a bittersweet feeling lingers in the locker room as the team prepares to step onto the court without two pillars of their lineup. Star basketball players and Takoma Academy (TA) alumni Freddy Liriano and Ethan Murphy have officially stepped away from
- [Recap of Orientation Week 2023](https://www.wau.edu/recap-of-orientation-week-2023/) - Takoma Park, Maryland. Orientation Week at Washington Adventist University concluded with resounding success as the incoming class of 2027 began integrating into campus life. Packed with informative sessions, lively ceremonies and engaging activities, the week set the stage for an exciting academic journey. The week opened with a warm welcome from President Spence, who
- [WAU's Music Therapy Program Achieves Milestone: First Graduate Sets Path For Future Success](https://www.wau.edu/waus-music-therapy-program-achieves-milestone-first-graduate-sets-path-for-future-success/) - Takoma Park, Maryland — Washington Adventist University’s Music Therapy Program reached a significant milestone this summer when Music Therapy Equivalency Program (MTEP) member Sarah Monroe became the first student to graduate from the program since its launch in 2019. After completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in music at Catholic University in
- [George Tidmarsh Named First 2023 CAC Offensive Player of the Week](https://www.wau.edu/george-tidmarsh-named-first-2023-cac-offensive-player-of-the-week/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD - Washington Adventist University men's soccer freshman George Tidmarsh has been named the first 2023 CAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the Continental Athletic Conference today. Tidmarsh, the Offensive Player of the Week, found the back of the net on all four of his shots on goal in
- [WAU Colloquium 2023 Marks Milestone in Academic Journey, Emphasizes Core Values and Spiritual Integration](https://www.wau.edu/wau-colloquium-2023-marks-milestone-in-academic-journey-emphasizes-core-values-and-spiritual-integration/) - Takoma Park, Maryland — Washington Adventist University (WAU) celebrated a momentous milestone as it inaugurated its 120th Academic Year with the 2023 WAU Colloquium. Taking place immediately after the North American Division Mission Conference in Phoenix, AZ, the colloquium brought together members of the WAU community to deeply engage with vital priorities, aligning them with
- [Cultivating Freedom: Dr. Nicholas Miller's Pursuits in Law, Religion, and Liberty](https://www.wau.edu/cultivating-freedom-dr-nicholas-millers-pursuits-in-law-religion-and-liberty/) - Dr. Nicholas Miller was born in Nottingham, England, but was raised in Southern California, where his father worked as an auditor for the Adventist Church. As a teenager, he was drawn to the study of the Bible and prophecy and developed an interest in religious liberty. He studied theology and pre-law at Pacific Union College
- [A Look Into Dr. Joyce Johnson's Journey of Educational Leadership](https://www.wau.edu/a-look-into-dr-joyce-johnsons-journey-of-educational-leadership/) - Dr. Joyce Johnson is a native of Memphis, Tennessee, currently residing in Fort Meade, Maryland, with her husband, Washington Johnson II, the Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries in the North American Division. They are the thankful parents of one son, Washington Johnson III, a fourth-year medical student at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr.
- [WAU Nursing Program: New Prospects and Partnerships for 2023-2024](https://www.wau.edu/wau-nursing-program-new-prospects-and-partnerships-for-2023-2024/) - Recent developments in the Nursing Department have become a source of excitement and optimism among students and faculty. On March 24, 2023, the board of the Versacare Foundation, an independent foundation dedicated to serving Seventh-day Adventist institutions with financial grants, approved a $6,000 grant for Washington Adventist University to purchase respiratory training equipment to improve
- [SHOCK—WAU's Coach Carroll Brings On Highest Number of International Recruits for New Soccer Season](https://www.wau.edu/shock-waus-coach-carroll-brings-on-highest-number-of-international-recruits-for-new-soccer-season/) - As the new school year fast approaches, a wave of excitement surges over the men’s soccer program at WAU. This year, Shock players aren’t just gearing up for another competitive season—they are embracing a new identity. The reason for this newfound vigor? A squadron of 23 newly recruited international players has arrived in Takoma Park,
- [President Spence Appointed as MICUA Chair](https://www.wau.edu/president-spence-appointed-as-micua-chair/) - The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) has appointed Washington Adventist University President Dr. Weymouth Spence as the new chairman of the board of trustees after 15 years of service as a board member. MICUA’s selection process began earlier this year, culminating with the board’s approval for a two-year term beginning on July 1st,
- [HONORS COLLEGE VISITS  CONGRESSMAN JAMIE RASKIN, ADVENTIST CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE AND MORE ON CAPITOL HILL](https://www.wau.edu/honors-college-visits-congressman-jamie-raskin-adventist-church-representative-and-more-on-capitol-hill/) - On Monday, June 5, a group of WAU Honors College students went to downtown D.C. for a full day of 'Nation's Capital Learning' as part of a 'Law and Religion' summer class taught by Professor Nicholas Miller. The class is a hybrid graduate course offered through the Andrews University Seminary and cross-listed for
- [HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS COMPLETE "REFORMATION TO REVOLUTION" AND "MATRONS, MAGIC AND HOLY WOMEN" CLASSES IN UK](https://www.wau.edu/honors-college-students-complete-reformation-to-revolution-and-matrons-magic-and-holy-women-classes-in-uk/) - On May 3, 2023, Honors College students at Washington Adventist University embarked on a 14-day trip to the United Kingdom. Since 2016, the Honors College has collaborated with Newbold College of Higher Education to provide WAU Honors students the opportunity to study on-location in the UK each year. This was the first group from
- [Second WAU Faculty Research Conference Coming Soon: Save the Date](https://www.wau.edu/2nd-research-conference-coming-soon-save-the-date/) - In April 2024, the second annual Faculty Research Conference will be convened. Save the date. It will be held on the day immediately following the annual Students’ Convention. The actual date will be forthcoming. This event will mark the continuance of an initiative that was introduced to the Faculty Senate in 2022 by Dr. Andrea
- [45 Minutes The Dual Enrollment Students Will Never Forget](https://www.wau.edu/45-minutes-the-dual-enrollment-students-will-never-forget/) - Our US Government class, which is apart of our Dual Enrollment Program, was heading to Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 29th, and I did what I often do – check various sources for what was happening on the day. I saw the Supreme Court was meeting at 10 AM, so we left earlier than planned
- [WAU BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT TAKING THEIR STUDENTS ABOVE AND BEYOND](https://www.wau.edu/wau-biology-chemistry-department-taking-their-students-above-and-beyond/) - In January 2023, the Biology and Chemistry Department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) gladly received the news that another student, Ava Movahed Abtahi, was accepted into the Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Post Baccalaureate Research Program at the National Institute of Health (NIH). About Ava, Dr. Perez said, "She is truly an outstanding ambassador for our university at the NIH." In recent years,
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF GUIDELINES FOR 2023 FALL REGISTRATION](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-international-students-faculty-and-staff-guidelines-for-2023-fall-registration/) - WAU International Students, Deans, Department Chairs, Academic Advisors and Instructors, please note the following guidelines for 2023 fall class registration: Termination of SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities President Biden announced the termination of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency, effective on May 11, 2023, following the termination of the COVID-19 National Emergency on April 10, 2023.
- [STATEMENT REGARDING WAU KEOUGH 2023 SUMMIT](https://www.wau.edu/statement-regarding-wau-keough-2023-summit/) - Washington Adventist University affirms our alignment with the church’s position on LGBTQ+ through its Christocentric vision of humanity as bearing the image of the Creator. We consistently call upon all our students to lead lives that are holy and acceptable to God as we prepare them to reflect God’s love through service to humanity.
- [HEAD COACH BEN JOHNSON MOVES ON FROM WAU AFTER A DISTINGUISHED CAREER](https://www.wau.edu/head-coach-ben-johnson-moves-on-from-wau-after-a-distinguished-career/) - The longest tenured coach in Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics history has decided to move on from the university to pursue new coaching opportunities. Head Coach Ben Johnson announced his resignation as the Head Acro-Airs & Volleyball Coach on Monday, May 1, 2023. A proud WAU alumnus, Coach Johnson has been connected with the University
- [WAU Honors College Hosts Religious Liberty Supreme Court Debrief](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-college-hosts-religious-liberty-supreme-court-debrief/) - On Tuesday evening, April 18, the WAU Honors College hosted a 'Supreme Court Oral Arguments Debrief' event on the WAU campus in Takoma Park, MD. The event was a collaboration between the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy and Liberty Magazine and focused on the Groff v DeJoy Supreme Court case, which was argued in front of the
- [Columbia Union Academy Students Inaugural Visit to THIMUN Conference in The Hague](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-academy-students-inaugural-visit-to-thimun-conference-in-the-hague/) - Recently a group of students and teachers from Columbia Union academies traveled to The Hague, Netherlands to participate in The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference. The Washington Adventist University Honors College arranged for participation in the THIMUN conference as part of their Center for Global Programs, an academic center designed to provide global
- [WAU Music Therapy Program Announces Inaugural Student Interns](https://www.wau.edu/wau-music-therapy-program-announces-inaugural-student-interns/) - Recently, the WAU Music Therapy Program faculty proudly announced the first students who began clinical music therapy internships. The music therapy internship is the final phase of training for a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree or equivalency and is a six-month full-time commitment, in accordance with American Music Therapy Association certification requirements. Music Therapy Equivalency
- [WAU Students and Alumni Making Strides](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-and-alumni-making-strides/) - Sihle Sharrieff-Hayward is a 2020 WAU graduate who pursued a double major in Accounting and Education. As part of her accounting internship, she worked at the accounting firm KPMG, which also offered her a scholarship and full-time employment after graduation. Ms Hayward was recently featured in the 24th edition of the "Your Future" magazine, read
- [WAU Welcomes 210 Academy Students to its Annual MusicFest](https://www.wau.edu/wau-welcomes-210-academy-students-to-its-annual-musicfest/) - WAU is pleased to welcome 210 Academy students from across the Eastern United States to our da Capo MusicFest from February 8-11. Academies represented include Lake Nelson Academy, Blue Mountain Academy, Highland View Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, Atholton Adventist Academy, Mount Pisgah, Shenandoah Valley Academy and Collegedale Academy. Students will be participating in
- [WAU Appoints New Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations](https://www.wau.edu/wau-appoints-new-vice-president-for-advancement-and-alumni-relations/) - WAU has appointed a new Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, Ms Carolynn Yakush, effective January 23, 2023. Carolynn was most recently leading sales and marketing for a premier medical group, where she aggressively grew the practice from 11 to 16 offices regionally. Her extensive experience building, leading and managing teams in business development, marketing
- [Columbia Union Students Travel to The Hague](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-students-travel-to-the-hague/) - A group of 17 students and teachers from Columbia Union Academies will depart for The Hague, Netherlands on Saturday night , January 21, to participate in The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference. Participation in the THIMUN conference has been arranged by the Washington Adventist University Honors College as part of their Center for
- [WAU Business Department Visits the World Bank](https://www.wau.edu/wau-business-department-visits-the-world-bank/) - The Department of Business and Computer Science at Washington Adventist University (WAU) visited the world bank recently – a trip that was dubbed “an Education Learning Experience in the Nation’s Capital” intended to provide a practical learning experience on the role and function of the World Bank. A total of 40 students and 5 faculty
- [WAU Receives $1.2 Million Donation](https://www.wau.edu/wau-receives-1-2-million-donation/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently received an initial donation of $1.2 million from the estate of alumnus George J. Korschen Jr to establish the George J. Korschen Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund. The funds are to be held and administered by the university for the benefit of students at WAU pursuing their Bachelor of Arts or
- [Washington Adventist University Launches Professional Workforce Development Initiative To Meet Growing Workforce Demands In Washington D.C. Metro Area](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launches-professional-workforce-development-initiative/) - Washington Adventist University launched their new Professional Workforce Development initiative that delivers critical workforce programs to meet the needs of companies and individuals looking to fill the skills gaps for in-demand career fields including healthcare, information technology and professional development. The online certificate programs prepare students for industry certifications and aims to advance employee skills and
- [WAU Global Thinkers Excel in Academics](https://www.wau.edu/wau-global-thinkers-excel-in-academics/) - The bi-annual Academic Excellence Awards for Washington Adventist University international students was held on Tuesday, November 8, at the Fireside Room in Wilkinson Hall. 48 students (23 undergraduate programs and 25 graduate programs) were awarded certificates for exceptional Grade Point Average (GPA), which is 3.0 and above for spring semester 2022.
- [WAU Represented at the Margaret McNamara Education Grants Annual Arts and Crafts Fair](https://www.wau.edu/wau-represented-at-the-margaret-mcnamara-education-grants-annual-arts-and-crafts-fair/) - Recently the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Faculty of Music Therapy was asked to perform at the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at The World Bank Group. This participation was a plan of action by SGPS to support MMEG in their annual fundraising and to expand WAU's
- [WAU and Capitol Technology University to Launch Joint Programs Spring 2023](https://www.wau.edu/wau-and-capitol-technology-university-to-launch-joint-programs-spring-2023/) - We are pleased to announce that beginning January 8, 2023 - Washington Adventist University (WAU) and Capitol Technology University (Capitol Tech) are taking the next step in their historic partnership which will Facilitate student admission into the PhD (Res) Cyberpsychology, PhD (Res) Healthcare Cybersecurity, and PhD Business Analytics and Data Science. Facilitate student admission to
- [Scriven Appointed to Position by French Ministry of Education](https://www.wau.edu/scriven-appointed-to-position-by-french-ministry-of-education/) - Jonathan Scriven, the Associate Director of the WAU Honors College, has been appointed as an Inspecteur Général Délégué for History/Geography by the French Ministry of Education (Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de la Jeunesse et des Sports). In this part-time role, Dr. Scriven will be responsible for working as a liaison between the French Ministry of
- [WAU Students Visit Libya Embassy in DC](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-visit-libya-embassy-in-dc/) - On Friday, October 28, a group of Washington Adventist University students visited the Embassy of the State of Libya in Washington, DC. The student group was part of the WAU Model United Nations program that is housed within the Honors College at WAU. This year's MUN team will represent the State of Libya at the
- [WAU Shock Defended The House!](https://www.wau.edu/wau-shock-defended-the-house/) - WAU Shock defended the house against the Oakwood University Ambassadors recently with a 80 - 72 final score. Senior Ethan Murphy scored a game-high 20 points in the Shock's season-opener to lift WAU over Oakwood University (0-1) in Saturday's inaugural Homecoming at The Pitt. On a night full of passion, perseverance, and school spirit, WAU displayed
- [Renowned Opera Singer Latonia Moore for WAU Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series](https://www.wau.edu/latonia-moore-for-wau-anna-h-wang-concert/) - The Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series starts with a performance you don’t want to miss by American soprano and globally acclaimed opera singer Latonia Moore on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. at the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. Praised as “richly talented” by the New York Times, the 2020 – 2021 season
- [Dr Beverly P. Gordon Appointed New Chair of the Psychology Department at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/dr-beverly-p-gordon-appointed-new-chair-of-the-psychology-department-at-wau/) - For such a time as this … Dr. Beverly Gordon has her Ketanji Brown Jackson Moment at Washington Adventist University (WAU). WAU celebrates Dr. Beverly P. Gordon as the new Chair of the Psychology Department. "I am so very pleased to welcome Dr. Beverly Gordon back to WAU as Chair of our Psychology Department," says
- [Fall Semester 2022 Kicks Off at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/wau-fall-semester/) - Washington Adventist University welcomed 62 Freshmen this Fall. To start the semester, the Betty Howard Center for Student Success culminated their tireless efforts to welcome and engage the new students entering WAU as new freshmen and providing them a taste of WAU’s culture as they start their academic journey. While most of the events occurred
- [Ashlee Chambers Appointed Dean of Halcyon Hall](https://www.wau.edu/ashleechambers/) - Dr. Ralph Johnson, Vice President of the Center for Student Life, announces Ashlee Chambers as Dean of Halcyon Hall. Chambers, an alumna of Washington Adventist University (2016), began her employment in February 2020 as the Assistant Dean of Women. She then stepped in as the Interim Dean in October 2021 and has shown the residents
- [WAU Wins Home Opener With a 9-1 Victory Over Penn State Brandywine](https://www.wau.edu/wau-wins-home-opener-with-a-9-1-victory-over-penn-state-brandywine/) - The WAU soccer team recorded a 9-1 win in the home opener against Penn State Brandywine Sunday at the WAU Soccer Field. The Shock (2-0) had two players net goals and over 30 shots in the game to give WAU its 9-1 victory. Head coach Krista Byrd Rodriguez '11 returned to the WAU Soccer field for
- [Jered Lyons Appointed as WAU Athletics Director](https://www.wau.edu/jered-lyons-appointed-as-wau-athletics-director/) - Jered Lyons enters his first year as Athletics Director and his ninth season as head coach of the women's basketball program. In the 2021-2022 season Lyons was named Interim Athletics Director and led the Athletic Department through the Pandemic. Last season the Men’s Basketball team made their sixth appearance at the NAIA National Tournament and
- [WAU Attends Summer Camp Meetings](https://www.wau.edu/wau-attends-summer-camp-meetings/) - This summer, Washington Adventist University decided to move outreach endeavors to camp meetings across the Columbia and Atlantic Unions. This was a plan of action by President Weymouth Spence and the administration to expand WAU’s presence and branding throughout the Columbia Union and beyond. Teams were selected to participate and represent WAU at the various
- [Krista Byrd Rodriguez Named Head Women's Soccer Coach](https://www.wau.edu/krista-byrd-rodriguez-named-head-womens-soccer-coach/) - Washington Adventist University Director of Athletics Jered Lyons has announced the hiring of Krista Byrd Rodriguez '11 as Head Women's Soccer Coach. Coach Rodriguez has previously served at WAU as an Admissions Counselor for six years. During her time at WAU, she was responsible for the recruitment of many student-athletes. Coach Rodriguez played on the soccer
- [Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/inaugural-juneteenth-celebration-at-wau/) - June 20, 2022 marked the inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Washington Adventist University (WAU). At President Weymouth Spence and the administration’s request in June 2021, plans came together under the collaborative efforts of the university’s Social Committee—chaired by Lloyd Yutuc—and VP Ralph Johnson with Student Life to celebrate Juneteenth at WAU. For many communities, Juneteenth has
- [Revolutionary Appointment at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/revolutionary-appointment-at-wau/) - "Women are a minority in the theological world and religious clerical profession. I don't function as a minority, though," says Dr. Olive Hemmings, newly appointed Chair of the Religion Department at Washington Adventist University. Dr. Hemmings joined the faculty of WAU in 2002. Just before that, she was finishing her Ph.D. at Claremont Graduate
- [WAU Registrar Receives Award](https://www.wau.edu/wau-registrar-receives-award/) - At the recently held Chesapeake and Potomac Conference Association for Registrars and Admissions Officers (CAPACRAO) conference, Dr. Reginald Garcon was given an award for his service to the professional organization as well as his efforts serving as Vice-President of Programming. The award he received was the Ace of Creative Initiative for his programming initiatives for
- [WAU Faculty String Quartet and Soprano Ana Aguilar Perform at the Healthcare Council’s 75th Anniversary Gala](https://www.wau.edu/wau-faculty-string-quartet-and-soprano-ana-aguilar-perform-at-the-healthcare-councils-75th-anniversary-gala/) - The WAU Faculty String Quartet and Soprano Ana Aguilar (‘22) was asked to perform at the Healthcare Council’s 75th Anniversary Gala held at the Bethesda North Marriott recently. This event featured the awarding of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Francis Collins, Past Director of the National Institutes of Health and current science advisor
- [WAU ATHLETICS SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS ARE BACK FOR 2022](https://www.wau.edu/wau-athletics-summer-youth-camps-are-back-for-2022/) - Washington Adventist University is excited to host youth camps on campus this summer. See below for the camp dates and registration information. Youth Summer Soccer Camps June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 Half-Day: 9:00 AM-Noon $175 Full-Day: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM $250 Location: Washington Adventist University Soccer Field, 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD Registration: Email Coach Ele Margelos at emargelo@wau.edu
- [WAU SENDS MORE THAN 200 COMPETENT MORAL LEADERS INTO THE WORKPLACE](https://www.wau.edu/wau-sends-more-than-200-competent-moral-leaders-into-the-workplace/) - The graduating class of 2022 for Washington Adventist University (WAU) was encouraged to “never give up” by the commencement speaker, Dr. Dave Weigly, President, Columbia Union Conference and Chair, Board of Trustees, WAU at its recently concluded Commencement held on May 1, 2022, under the theme “Victorious” on the campus commons. In his address entitled
- [WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enters-into-agreement-with-capitol-technology-university/) - In the interest of expanding 21st century career relevant learning opportunities to our students—we are pleased to announce that Washington Adventist University (WAU) and Capitol Technology University (Capitol Tech) have now signed a memorandum of understanding. This agreement formally documents their shared intent of academic cooperation through the development of learning opportunities that build on
- [WAU PROVIDES FIXED TUITION FOR COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE CONSTITUENTS](https://www.wau.edu/wau-provides-fixed-tuition-for-columbia-union-conference-constituents/) - The Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee at its March 2022 meeting, approved the Columbia Union Strategic Plan. The following are the five priorities of the strategic plan: Spiritual Revival Mission Engagement Leadership Development Education Community Engagement Washington Adventist University (WAU) is continuing to be a strong partner in the Mission and strategic initiatives of
- [BECKY BARKER FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) COORDINATOR RETIRING AFTER 12 YEARS OF SERVICE TO WAU](https://www.wau.edu/becky-barker-first-year-experience-fye-coordinator-retiring-after-12-years-of-service-to-wau/) - Becky Barker, the First Year Experience Coordinator at Washington Adventist University will be retiring on May 12, 2022. After 12 years of service, Becky would like to expand her reach and knowledge of service beyond the walls of WAU. She has touched the lives of past and present, students and staff. Barker became familiar with
- [WAU Alum Facilitates "Paint and Heal" Class](https://www.wau.edu/wau-alum-facilitates-paint-and-heal-class/) - Recently former WAU Chaplain and alum Pastor Regina Johnson facilitated a class she developed called “Paint and Heal.” The class was created for women where the focus is character development, creative exploration, emotional freedom, self-love, and self-awareness. The theme, “It’s Me for Me” centered around reminding the ladies that they are enough in whatever season
- [WAU Halcyon Hall Hosts Alumni Mixer](https://www.wau.edu/wau-halcyon-hall-hosts-alumni-mixer/) - The ladies at Halcyon Hall on the WAU campus recently held an Alumni Mixer, it’s the first event of its kind for the residence hall. The objective for the event was to bring alumni and current residents together for an afternoon of celebrating womanhood, encouragement, and networking; but most importantly to begin rebuilding community in
- [WAU Honors College Hosts the 4th Annual CAPITALMUN Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-college-hosts-the-4th-annual-capitalmun-conference/) - Marianne Laruelle, from the Belgian Embassy in Washington, delivers the Keynote Address On April 14 the WAU Honors College hosted the 4th Annual CAPITALMUN conference on the campus of Washington Adventist University. This year's conference welcomed delegations from 38 countries and included students from Adventist and public high schools in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The conference
- [WAU Student Athlete Receives All-American Honorable Mention by the NAIA](https://www.wau.edu/wau-student-athlete-receives-all-american-honorable-mention-by-the-naia/) - Meet the Scholar Mastadi Pitt Behind the All-American Honorable Mention by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Norfolk State University transfer Mastadi Pitt is a Business Management major student at Washington Adventist University. He has a long-standing relationship with coach Jerry McFarlane, from the age of 16, where McFarlane was a mentor to Pitt
- [Meet 2021-2022 Rookie of the Year: Clarissa Williams](https://www.wau.edu/meet-2021-2022-rookie-of-the-year-clarissa-williams/) - Meet 2021-2022 Rookie of the Year: Clarissa Williams, formerly Machado, a proud alumna of Washington Adventist University, class of 2016. She graduated with a dual degree in Business Management and Business Marketing. As a student, Williams was involved in several campus clubs and organizations, including the athletics team, namely the volleyball and Acro Airs. While in
- [Attorney Nicholas Miller Speaks to Supreme Court Seminar Class](https://www.wau.edu/attorney-nicholas-miller-speaks-to-supreme-court-seminar-class/) - Recently, Nicholas Miller was a guest lecturer for Washington Adeventist University's (WAU) PLST 494 - Supreme Court Seminar class. Mr. Miller, a professor at the Andrews University Seminary and a practicing attorney, spent the class period discussing Mitchell v Helms, a Supreme Court case argued in 1999 that addressed whether the Education Consolidation and Improvement
- [Service in Action at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/service-in-action-at-wau/) - Ministry at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is on the move! Over the 2022 Spring Break, twelve WAU students embarked on an immersive service-learning experience in Baltimore, Maryland. Immersion Trips are a little different than how one might normally think of “Missions Trips.” “If we want to truly honor God in our efforts to love our
- [Washington Adventist University Partners with Laurel College Center to Expand Educational Pathways](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-partners-with-laurel-college-center-to-expand-educational-pathways/) - Howard Community College (HCC) and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced a partnership with Washington Adventist University to expand access to associate to bachelor’s degree programs at Laurel College Center. Founded by HCC and PGCC, Laurel College Center is a Maryland regional higher education center that serves students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. “On
- [USA President Awards WAU President](https://www.wau.edu/usa-president-awards-wau-president/) - United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. recently awarded Washington Adventist University President Dr. Weymouth Spence with a Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his 5127 hours for volunteer service to the nation. In the letter received from President Biden he congratulated President Spence for his contribution to the public good and expressed appreciation for
- [Columbia Journal for January 2022](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-for-january-2022/)
- [WAU Honors College and Columbia Union Academy Students Participating in International Model United Nations Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-college-and-columbia-union-academy-students-participating-in-international-model-united-nations-conference/) - Academy students from Columbia Union academies participated in The Hague International Model United Nations conference (THIMUN) which began on Monday, January 24, 2022. THIMUN is one of the oldest and largest Model United Nations conferences in the world, attracting students from more than 150 international high schools from around the world. The conference ran
- [Shock: Check out their latest game stats, scores, and highlights below. ](https://www.wau.edu/shock-check-out-their-latest-game-stats-scores-and-highlights-below/) - Washington Adventist University's Shock has been busy in the past few weeks making a positive and strong impression on their away games. Under the leadership of Interim Athletic Director, Coach Jered Lyons, both the women's and the men's basketball team continue to bring victory home game after game. Check out their latest game stats, scores,
- [22 Days of Prayer](https://www.wau.edu/22-days-of-prayer/)
- [Columbia Journal for December 2021](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-for-december-2021/)
- [Changes coming to the office of Integrated Marketing & Communications](https://www.wau.edu/changes-coming-to-the-office-of-integrated-marketing-communications/) - Takoma Park, MD | December 13, 2021 Dear WAU Learning Community: I am informing you that Vice President Richard Castillo has accepted a call to serve the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Please join me in congratulating him on this new opportunity for him and his family. This is an exciting time for them.
- [WAU students meet with Belgian Embassy Staff and attend National Model United Nations Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-meet-with-belgian-embassy-staff-and-attend-national-model-united-nations-conference/) - WAU students meet with Belgian Embassy Staff and attend National Model United Nations Conference. Washington, DC – This past weekend a group of students from the WAU Honors College participated in the National Model United Nations (NMUNDC) conference just outside Washington, DC. The WAU team represented Belgium and discussed and debated issues in 5 different
- [Great News for WAU Nursing Program!](https://www.wau.edu/great-news-for-wau-nursing-program/) - On November 12, 2021, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education formally notified our WAU President, Dr. Weymouth Spence, and the Director for our WAU Nursing Program, Dr. Tijuanna Griffin that in its October 12-15, 2021 meeting - an accreditation action was taken to grant maximum 10-year reaccreditation to both the baccalaureate degree program in nursing
- [Honors College Alumni - Sonny Moretta](https://www.wau.edu/honors-college-alumni-sonny-moretta/) - "Hello! My name is Sonny A. Moretta, and I graduated from Washington Adventist University in 2020. I grew up in Dayton, Ohio, attended Spring Valley Academy for K-12, and was a member of the Kettering SDA church for nineteen years. At WAU, I majored in Political Studies and minored in International Relations. During my undergraduate
- [Fall Semester 2021 Highlights](https://www.wau.edu/fall-semester-2021-highlights/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD --- Washington Adventist University’s campus and classrooms came back to life this Fall 2021 semester. Our students returned to campus after more than a year of studying virtually. Although we are proud of the effort made by our faculty, staff, and students during the pandemic, we have been extremely ready to see
- [Religion Department Renaming Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/religion-department-renaming-ceremony/) - On a sunny Sabbath afternoon, below the pillars of H.M.S. Richard’s building, a group gathered to honor the lives of Henry and Sharon Fordham in a department naming ceremony. A framed portrait stood symbolically at the base of the historic steps. After the Fordham’s tragic loss, Washington Adventist University decided to name their Religion Department
- [8th Annual Visionaries Gala](https://www.wau.edu/8th-annual-visionaries-gala/) - Washington Adventist Universities 8th Annual Visionaries Gala took place on Sunday, September 19th, 2021. It was held at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Around 225 guests arrived to take part in this annual fundraising event. The evening began with a reception serenaded by a quartet from WAU’s Music Department. Screens around the
- [Fall 2021 Week In Spiritual Emphasis](https://www.wau.edu/fall-2021-week-in-spiritual-emphasis/) - Each semester Washington Adventist University presents its “Week In Spiritual Emphasis,” or WISE Week. The week could be generalized into a week of prayer but truly aims to bring greater enlightenment to our campus community. This year the Center for Student Life invited well-known speaker Pastor Victor Bartley to present for the week. His
- [Washington Adventist University Gains Approvals To Offer New Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree First institution in Maryland to offer the degree](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-gains-approvals-to-offer-new-bachelor-of-music-therapy-degree-first-institution-in-maryland-to-offer-the-degree/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 8, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been approved to implement a new Bachelor of Music Therapy degree program. WAU is the first institution in the State of Maryland and currently the only Seventh-day Adventist institution in North America to offer this degree. “We are thrilled beyond measure to be gaining this
- [Dedication Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/dedication-weekend/) - This upcoming weekend, September 17th - 19th, will be a momentous occasion dedicated to honoring our students, faculty and staff, alumni, and valuable board members, sponsors, donors, and friends of Washington Adventist University. We will have four distinguished events for this Dedication Weekend: the Board of Trustees Meeting, a Sabbath Dedication, the Henry & Sharon
- [Alex Barrientos Appointed Senior Pastor at Sligo Church](https://www.wau.edu/alex-barrientos-appointed-senior-pastor-at-sligo-church/) - Takoma Park, MD | August 10, 2021 After a long and careful process that involved 70 considered names, Pastor Alex Barrientos has been appointed to serve as Sligo Church's next Senior Pastor. Pastor Barrientos is currently servicing as Associate Pastor at the Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist Church in Florida, with responsibility for evangelism and
- [Science Building: Out with the Old, In with the New](https://www.wau.edu/science-building-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/) - As the oldest building on campus, the Science building has been the center for scientific research and discovery for Washington Adventist University (WAU)—and its previous designations—for a great many years. Major plans to remodel and refurbish the building have been in the making. Some improvements have already been made to the interior of the Science
- [2021 Student Orientation Week](https://www.wau.edu/2021-student-orientation-week/) - It’s been a long year of planning and preparing for this moment, but we are finally proud to say, ‘Welcome back to Washington Adventist University!’ This week, our returning sophomores, new freshman, and transfer students have been experiencing all of what WAU has to offer through our Student Orientation Week. From exciting team-building activities like
- [VP Johnson Begins Tenure as President of CAS](https://www.wau.edu/vp-johnson-begins-tenure-president-of-cas/) - We are proud to announce that on September 1, 2021, our Vice-President for the Center for Student Life, Dr. Ralph Johnson, began his two-year tenure as the President of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). He will be its 10th president. Founded in 1979, the Council for the Advancement of
- [Fall 2021 Opening Convocation](https://www.wau.edu/fall-2021-opening-convocation/) - Washington Adventist University’s Opening Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, was the official start to the 2021-22 academic year and a renewed excitement for the resume of campus learning and activities. Since 2019, where we transitioned to streaming convocation online, we return to continue our weekly convocation programs in the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- [To the Beat of a Drum](https://www.wau.edu/to-the-beat-of-a-drum/) - When people sing together, community is created. Together we rejoice, we celebrate, we mourn, and we comfort each other. Through music, we reach each other’s hearts and souls. Music allows us to find a connection. - Peter Yarrow Full of different cultures and perspectives, a community united together by the connections each individual makes along
- [Dr. Sarah Garifo joins WAU as the Director of Weis Library](https://www.wau.edu/dr-sarah-garifo-joins-wau-as-the-director-of-weis-library/) - Biography: An advocate for educational equity and a Maryland native, Dr. Garifo is the Director of Weis Library. Before joining Washington Adventist University, Dr. Garifo served as a librarian for the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Prince George’s County Public Schools, and Trinity Washington University. She began her library career as a two-time Junior
- [Collins Odongo Joins WAU as a Full Time Faculty Member in the Business Department](https://www.wau.edu/collins-odongo-joins-wau-as-a-full-time-faculty-member-in-the-business-department/) - Collins Odongo has over 15 years of service with various nonprofit and international development organizations as a Project Manager and Business Development Advisor successfully implementing an economic livelihood program with various organizations like Canadian Crossroads International(CCI), Government Department, Savings, and Credit Unions(Saccos). Collins has over 6 years of teaching experience in Public Policy, Management, Decision
- [New WAU Gym Renovations](https://www.wau.edu/new-wau-gym-renovations/) - There is an abundance of excitement for the Fall 2021 semester, as Washington Adventist University (WAU) prepares for the return of its students to campus. Much anticipation for the upcoming school year has prompted many departments to introduce new programs and activities for students to enjoy and refurbish or restore both old and new spaces
- [Open for Service: WAU Food Pantry](https://www.wau.edu/open-for-service-wau-food-pantry/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is known for its motto “Gateway to Service,” highlighting the university’s commitment to engaging and preparing students for service in and out of their communities. With Service Day once a semester, mission trips, and other available service opportunities, this aspect of the WAU lifestyle has been encouraged since its beginnings in
- [30K Awarded to Theofield G. Weis Library](https://www.wau.edu/30k-awarded-to-theofield-g-weis-library/) - Washington Adventist University’s Theofield G. Weis Library was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries were under dire pressure due to budget cuts, closures, and other uncontrollable losses. These hardships have made it difficult for libraries to continue to serve their communities to
- [Honoring the Fordhams](https://www.wau.edu/in-the-memory-of-dr-henry-sharon-fordham/) - Dr. Henry J. Fordham III and his wife, Sharon Fordham, have been truly inspiring in their unwavering dedication to living their daily lives through Christ and undertaking His ministry to share with others. It is with a heavy heart to report that on Sunday, July 18, 2021, the Fordhams were tragically lost in a house
- [Introducing WAU's New Chaplain: Jason R. Dietz](https://www.wau.edu/introducing-waus-new-chaplain-jason-r-dietz/) - Pastor Jason has a broad background of experience and education, which has prepared him to serve and lead in mission and ministry as the chaplain at Washington Adventist University. He is a graduate of Southern Adventist University with an undergraduate degree in Theology and a minor in Biblical languages. He will also graduate this semester
- [Ready for You! Communication](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-communication/) - Over the course of the past year, it’s more than an understatement to say that we have lost much. Too much. But the one thing that we have not lost is our voice. Washington Adventist University’s main task is to prepare its students for the world at large, creating competent and moral leaders. One key
- [Ready for You! Business Department](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-business-department/) - As one of Washington Adventist University's largest departments, the Business Department is excited to start a new semester with its students back on campus. Each of the department’s faculty is on task to help and mentor each student in guiding them towards their goal. Cultivating their interpersonal, communication, and business analytical skills, the Business Department
- [Ready for You! Religion Department](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-religion-department/) - As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, Washington Adventist University readily offers Christian education to those of similar and differing faiths and denominations worldwide. WAU’s Religion Department is committed to that aim, serving as the center for Biblical teaching and discovery. Provided with the best opportunities to foster their knowledge, faith, and love of God, Religion students
- [Ready for You! International Student Program](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-international-student-program/) - Attention! Calling all international students to Washington Adventist University for the Fall 2021 semester! It’s been a long year away from campus, working at home overseas or safely quarantined elsewhere in the United States. WAU has pulled all the stops to prepare for your return. The International Student Program wants to welcome our new and
- [Ready for You! Pre-Law Program](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-pre-law-program/) - Deciding to go to university is a difficult choice for many aspiring students, but it is necessary for those looking to go into law school. However, often the concern these students face is how to choose the best path towards the goal of applying to law school. Most schools do not offer a pre-law major
- [Ready for You! Computer Science Department](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-computer-science-department/) - Over the past year, the world has been dealt with devastating losses--millions lost their very livelihoods and the ability to feel safe and secure in their environments. Despite the hardship, technology has provided tools to prevent the spread of the virus, empower those working on the frontlines and those at home, and better equipping us
- [OASIS BERCO: Team Pod Installed on WAU Campus](https://www.wau.edu/oasis-berco-team-pod-installed-on-wau-campus/) - If you walk into Wilkinson Hall on Washington Adventist University's campus, you will immediately be greeted with a new installment called the Oasis Linear. This fascinating glass pod with two comfortable chairs and a "right-sized" table is placed right in Wilkinson's lobby. There is something about this pod that has an aura of peace, and
- [The First Virtual Constituency Session 2021](https://www.wau.edu/the-first-virtual-constituency-session-2021/) - Friday, May 21st, marked the 2021 Washington Adventist University Constituency Session—the first constituency session to be held virtually. Promptly at 12:30 pm, the delegates were greeted by Dr. Dave Weigley, Chairman of the Constituency Committee and President of the Columbian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Don McFarlane, the Interim Senior Pastor from Sligo Seventh-day
- [WAU Requiring Vaccination for Fall Semester](https://www.wau.edu/wau-requiring-vaccination-for-fall-semester/) - Washington Adventist University is taking action to offer the greatest safety and security to its campus community. In consultation with experts, regional municipalities, state and local governments, and sister institutions, the WAU COVID-19 Taskforce made the recommendation that all students, and employees, during the 2021 Fall Semester, be required to show proof of vaccination with
- [Athletics Director, Patrick E. Crarey II,  Announces Transition](https://www.wau.edu/patrick-e-crarey-ii-athletics-director-announces-transition/) - Takoma Park, Md. - and Head Men's Basketball Coach has announced today that he has taken a full-time position as Head Men's Basketball Coach & Assistant Athletics Director at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. Crarey has been the most successful head coach in Washington Adventist University history to date. In 2014 he guided the
- [Ready for You! Health Wellness and Physical Education Department](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-health-wellness-and-physical-education-department/) - The Health Wellness and Physical Education Department stands out on campus as it is located in one of Washington Adventist University’s newest buildings! This department is like none other and holds a strong foundation for its three-degree programs: Bachelor's in Fitness and Sports Science, Health Science, and Health Fitness Management. These degree programs offer a
- [WAU International Student Awarded KPMG Scholarship for 2020](https://www.wau.edu/wau-international-student-awarded-kpmg-scholarship-for-2020/) - Sihle Sharrieff-Hayward is a current international graduating senior at Washington Adventist University pursuing two bachelor’s degrees, one in Accounting and one in Elementary/Special Education. Sihle is actively involved in campus activities, and her gift of leadership is recognized by the many notable honors and titles she holds. She currently serves as the Senior Class President
- [Commencement Weekend 2021: Persist Until Success Happens](https://www.wau.edu/commencement-weekend-2021-persist-until-success-happens/) - From May 1st - 3rd, this Commencement Weekend celebrated the many achievements and successes of our Washington Adventist University students. It was the first Commencement, since 1904, to be held on campus, on the WAU Commons. From the outstanding turnout this past Sunday, despite COVID-19 restrictions, we can expect future ceremonies to remain in-house on
- [WAU Global Thinkers Making a Difference Locally and Globally: Arnaldo Rodrigues](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [Teacher Appreciation Week: Professor Paul Coppola](https://www.wau.edu/teacher-appreciation-week-professor-paul-coppola/) - Logging on to their virtual classrooms for the last time before finals week, teachers seek to impart the last bits of their knowledge before students complete the end of their semester. It is always a bittersweet moment to say goodbye and prepare to welcome in a new set of students. However, Professor Paul Coppola, an
- [Ready for You - Department of Biology and Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you-department-of-biology-and-chemistry/) - Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Department of Biology and Chemistry is a program that encourages the academic, professional, and integral growth of its students. Under the direction of its chair, Dr. Samuel Perez, the department continues to serve the best interests of the students, to support each student in taking the steps necessary to accomplish their
- [Nearly 1000 Vaccinated at Washington Adventist University Campus Site](https://www.wau.edu/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 Nursing Hits National Accreditation Milestone](https://www.wau.edu/wau-nursing-hits-national-accreditation-milestone/) - Congratulations to Dr. Kisunzu, Dr. Griffin in addition to the entire faculty, staff, and students of the Nursing Program! On Friday, April 5, 2021, the CCNE visiting evaluation team reported at its exit interview that the Nursing program has met all the standards for national accreditation. Although the evaluation process continues, please join me in congratulating our nursing leaders, faculty, staff, students, and the entire supporting units for
- [WAU International Students Celebrate Their Diverse Cultures](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [Service Day 2021: Connecting the Campus to the Community](https://www.wau.edu/service-day-2021-connecting-the-campus-to-the-community/) - Service Day is when the campus comes together and volunteers services to the community. This day is linked to the principal goal of Washington Adventist University (WAU), which is being the “Gateway to Service.” On this campus, volunteering service is an extension of the classroom, bringing students into the surrounding communities to experience giving to
- [Columbia Journal for March 2021](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-for-march-2021/)
- [A Mother's Strength](https://www.wau.edu/a-mothers-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
- [For Such a Time as This: The Story of Patricia Stamper](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [A Passion for Service Part III: The Vaccine](https://www.wau.edu/a-passion-for-service-part-iii-the-vaccine/) - In case you missed it, read Part I and Part II here: A Passion for Service Part I, Part II In light of the confirmation of new and improved vaccinations, we got back in touch with Ava Abtahi—who has been volunteering her time and services to the effort of COVID-19 testing, and now, to the
- [WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: DR. OLIVE HEMMINGS](https://www.wau.edu/womens-history-month-spotlight-dr-olive-hemmings/) - Dive in with Dr. Hemmings as she is interviewed on her real and transformative views on being a woman and being Black in an American Society. HOW DO YOU SEE BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS IN AMERICA? I came to America [from Jamaica] when I was mature and ready for my own sense of self.
- [Key to Success: Adrian Thornhill, Class of 2013](https://www.wau.edu/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.
- [Psychology Department Recognized High in Academic Excellence...And Continues to Grow!](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [What is Black History?](https://www.wau.edu/what-is-black-history/) - When I started writing this piece, I made a list of words that came to mind when I thought of Black history. Words like “resilience” or “persistence” were the first ones that the thought experiment evoked. I was immediately struck by the fact that so much of our history as Black people is rooted in
- [Black Excellence Spotlight: Tamara Simpson](https://www.wau.edu/black-excellence-spotlight-tamara-simpson/) - 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.
- [W.I.S.E. Week | Spring 2021](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [Columbia Union Academies Participate in The Hague International Model United Nations](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-academies-participate-in-the-hague-international-model-united-nations/) - Beginning Monday, January 25, 2021, 14 students from Columbia Union academies will participate in The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference, one of the oldest and largest Model United Nations (MUN) conferences in the world. The conference will run for a full week and, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be completely virtual, with
- [A NEW DAY](https://www.wau.edu/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
- [MLK Jr. Commemoration](https://www.wau.edu/mlk-jr-commemoration/) - 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
- [First Convocation of Spring 2021](https://www.wau.edu/first-convocation-of-spring-2021/) - 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
- [Quiet Campus - WAU Students Experience the Holiday During a Pandemic](https://www.wau.edu/quiet-campus-wau-students-experience-the-holiday-during-a-pandemic/) - A stillness falls over Washington Adventist University’s Campus. Aside from the occasional sounds of vehicles traveling on the main road and the bustling and ongoings inside individual buildings, the campus has been quieter than ever. In preparation for the Christmas holidays, the familiar scenes of excited students having just finished their exams, earnestly packing
- [Just In Case You Missed It: WAU Christmas Concert](https://www.wau.edu/just-in-case-you-missed-it-wau-christmas-concert/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq-jaky0750 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
- [Nursing Students Recieve Scholarships from Adventist HealthCare](https://www.wau.edu/nursing-students-recieve-scholarships-from-adventist-healthcare/) - 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
- [Finals: Peace Through Prayer](https://www.wau.edu/finals-peace-through-prayer/) - On Monday morning, December 14, 2020, Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence and Provost Cheryl Kisunzu met with students to have a special prayer during Finals Week. Students from many majors and backgrounds joined the prayer and expressed their needs during the Zoom call. Many of the students asked for prayer for their academic studies
- [Recent Baptisms At WAU](https://www.wau.edu/recent-baptisms-at-wau/) - Washington Adventist University’s community continues to be a community of prayer and faith. During this challenging time in history, distance is ideal in preventing infection; not so ideal in fellowship and communal worship. Despite the challenges, the Holy Spirit has been working to soften hearts and lead individuals to commit to a life in Christ.
- [When God Meets Your Challenge ](https://www.wau.edu/when-god-meets-your-challenge/) - When I was growing up, my dad’s family would always talk about Washington Adventist University (WAU), then known as Columbia Union College. It was where they had all met their spouses and had their weddings; my dad was even Student Association (SA) president. My family had gone to school with half the professors, and they
- [Be Different. Be Thankful.](https://www.wau.edu/be-different-be-thankful/) - Children love to be different. Even from birth, they make it known. If you had said to me, when I was a child, that one day I would be a pediatrician and eventually have my medical practice, I would have replied with, “I told you.” Considering my age, friends of the family thought I didn’t
- [Columbia Journal - November 2020 Issue](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-november-2020-issue/)
- [WAU to continue virtual/hybrid education stance into the Spring 2021 Semester.](https://www.wau.edu/wau-to-continue-virtual-hybrid-education-stance-into-the-spring-2021-semester/) - November 17, 2020, | Takoma Park, MD Washington Adventist University (WAU) continues to keep up-to-date with the current issues facing our nation, state, and county regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It is always with our students' success in mind that the university approaches the best actions to take regarding our community’s safety and well-being. WAU has
- [A Test of Faith](https://www.wau.edu/a-test-of-faith/) - Latoya Evans-Swain has always been a fighter who dedicated her life to her three daughters. As her children grew older and began to attend college, she decided that it was time to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. So, she started going to college in her home country, the Bahamas. In 2016, her
- [WAU Sabbath | Oct 31, 2020](https://www.wau.edu/wau-sabbath-oct-31-2020/) - This weekend, Oct. 31st is WAU Sabbath! This is a time that is given by the Columbia Union Conference, where the supporters of Washington Adventist University come together as one to give and advocate for the university. WAU would not be here without the help of its community and God has truly blessed the institution
- [Columbia Journal - October 2020](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-october-2020/)
- [A Life of Service | WAU’s Executive Director of Information Technology](https://www.wau.edu/a-life-of-service-waus-executive-director-of-information-technology/) - The internet and technology have already been a big part of our lives -- but in 2020, it reached a higher level than was expected, especially in the education system. This year in education, many students are doing classes from home, and many employees and faculty are working from home. It seems like the academic
- [WAU Climbing the Ranks in Social Mobility, In Top 30 Schools According to U.S. Today](https://www.wau.edu/wau-climbing-the-ranks-in-social-mobility-in-top-30-schools-according-to-ustoday/) - As seen on U.S. News, WAU has been ranked #22 for Social Mobility for 2020. The report states that "Economically disadvantaged students are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. But some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of
- [WAU partners with Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Montgomery County, and The City of Takoma Park on New COVID-19 Testing Site](https://www.wau.edu/wau-partners-with-sligo-seventh-day-adventist-church-and-montgomery-county-on-new-covid-19-testing-site/) - Washington Adventist University is proud to announce that it has partnered with Montgomery County, Takoma Park, and Sligo Church to bring free COVID-19 testing every Wednesday starting Oct 14th from 11 am–6 pm on 7700 Carroll Ave (parking lot between Sligo and WAU). This testing site is Walk-in and Drive-thru testing with no appointment needed.
- [WAU Celebrates Another Service Day, Making A Difference In The Community](https://www.wau.edu/wau-celebrates-another-service-day-making-a-difference-in-the-community/) - Takoma Park, MD - Washington Adventist University held its 2020 Fall Service Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Thanks to the Center for Student Life team, what could have been a bust because of COVID-19 became a great success. Available students were invited to choose between two major local events, while students studying virtually were
- [God has a Plan](https://www.wau.edu/god-has-a-plan/) - "I graduated with my bachelor's at 33," says Professor Alvin Fuentes. His journey was not on the 'common path' but more on God's path. "I had more failures than anything in my life. But as the scripture says, God has a plan for you to prosper. And now, when I preach, I don't preach about
- [WAU Music Overcoming Pandemic Challenges](https://www.wau.edu/wau-music-overcoming-pandemic-challenges/) - Washington Adventist University's Music Department is renowned for the high quality of talent and musicianship that is exemplified each opportunity each talented student gets to perform. Lately, those opportunities are far and few between, or not at all. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on musicians and vocalists' ability to be in close quarters for rehearsal
- [A Passion For Service | Part II](https://www.wau.edu/a-passion-for-service-part-ii/) - In case you missed it, read Part I here: A Passion For Service Part I Previously, we wrote about Ava and the summer volunteer work she's been doing with COVID-19. We saw how she tested thousands of people on shifts that sometimes lasted for 12+ hours. She had the bruises on her face to prove
- [A Passion For Service | PART I](https://www.wau.edu/a-passion-for-service-part-i/) - Watching the news can be a nightmare, with COVID-19 spreading throughout the world and other natural disasters still occurring -- it's hard to not just focus on the bad. Through these dark times, there is always room for light and the people who use that light. From doctors to nurses, to other professionals, to volunteers
- [Convocation – 9.9.20 – A Call To Action In Their Honor](https://www.wau.edu/convocation-9-9-20-a-call-to-action-in-their-honor/) - WAU Convocation for September 9, 2020, brought students, faculty, and staff together from all departments to take a stand for social justice. Student Success VP, Ralph Johnson, is leading a campus-wide emphasis on "Social Justice" as the issues on this topic continue to rise. VP Johnson plans to dedicate the whole of W.I.S.E. week (September
- [WAU Holds Opening Convocation On The Commons](https://www.wau.edu/wau-holds-opening-convocation-on-the-commons/) - Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 was a historic moment as Opening Convocation was performed for hundreds of students watching live from the university commons. It was touch and go situation as it was still raining and misting up until 10 am. However, the clouds opened up to a grateful sun just before the program began. Thanks
- [Student Association President: Filipe Cioni](https://www.wau.edu/student-association-president-filipe-cioni/) - Since the semester has started, Student Association President, Filipe Cioni, has been dressed in a suit and tie. He dresses up for success consistently, and that alone is admirable. Considering the times we are living in, with zoom calls muted and videos turned off -- it’s nice to see a young man dressed for the
- [YEAR OF THE NURSE | PART II: Oletha Pitter (Leadership Award)](https://www.wau.edu/year-of-the-nurse-part-ii-oletha-pitter-leadership-award/) - Twenty-six year old Oletha Pitters began her schooling on Carroll Avenue, attending both Sligo Adventist School (now TA Prep) and Takoma Academy. She broke away from the avenue when she attended Bowie State University for a semester, “I went to Bowie State University for about a semester where my major was nursing. However, after
- [YEAR OF THE NURSE | PART I: Stephanie Watson (Edyth T. James Award)](https://www.wau.edu/year-of-the-nurse-part-i-stephanie-watson-edyth-t-james-award/) - Born in Washington DC, raised in PG County - Stephanie Watson had a yearning to care for others from early on. "I like being around people, and I like making people feel good," she comments. Working as a Pharmacy Technician for over 14 years, it was only a matter of time before Stephanie accomplished her
- [Going Virtual from an Academic Viewpoint with WAU Provost, Cheryl Kisunzu](https://www.wau.edu/going-virtual-from-an-academic-view-with-wau-provost-cheryl-kisunzu/) - On Saturday, August 2, the Montgomery County Public Health Department made an official announcement that face to face instruction in Montgomery County at private schools must not occur due to the increased numbers of COVID-19 positive tests. Though it was difficult, WAU had to swiftly respond to the county directives -- Up until that time, WAU’s
- [Patrick Crarey Named 2020 A.I.I. Athletic Director Of The Year](https://www.wau.edu/patrick-crarey-named-2020-a-i-i-athletic-director-of-the-year/) - TAKOMA PARK MD -- The Association of Independent Institutions, named Patrick E. Crarey, II 2020 A.I.I. Athletic Director of the Year this week. Crarey, in his tenth year leading W.A.U. Athletics & Men's Basketball has added another milestone in his legacy. It's the first time in W.A.U. history that an award of this magnitude has
- [Deborah Szasz: Retiring After 42 Years at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/deborah-szasz-retiring-after-42-years-at-wau/) - Deborah Szasz, WAU’s library employee of 40+ years, has been with Columbia Union College/Washington Adventist University since the day she was born, quite literally in fact -- She was born at Washington Sanitarium & Hospital, which was located on campus years ago! As Deborah began the journey of life, she started her educational path
- [Where There's a Will, There's a Way](https://www.wau.edu/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/) - - Student Opinion Article - Haley Williams talks about her personal story, FYE, and the upcoming Fall Semester during COVID-19 Haley Williams (pictured right) is a Biology major at WAU. She’s an international student from Bermuda, she’s 21 years old and she has a Yorkie. She decided to come to WAU because she fell in
- [Dr. Ralph E. Johnson, WAU’s NEW VP of the Center for Student Life](https://www.wau.edu/dr-ralph-e-johnson-waus-new-vp-of-the-center-for-student-success/) - Ralph E. Johnson is a 1981 graduate of the University of Alabama with a BS degree in Speech/Language Pathology. In 1982, he received his Masters degree in Student Personnel Services from Florida State University. He took his first professional position at the University of Arkansas in 1982, as Coordinator of Greek Affairs. In 1985, Dr.
- [WAU Marches Into Fall With A Plan and A New Student Life Vice President](https://www.wau.edu/wau-marches-into-fall-with-a-plan-and-a-new-student-life-vice-president/) - It may seem from an outside perspective that not much is going on at Washington Adventist University. The campus is in a usual summer quiet, and the hallways are gleaming from the wax polish unblemished by the rush of students' steps. Externally, the stillness is not representative of the busy, driven work that is going
- [WAU announces Jennifer Albury as Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Relations](https://www.wau.edu/wau-announces-jennifer-albury-as-executive-director-of-development-advancement-alumni-relations/) - Jennifer Albury, MBA joined Washington Adventist University as Alumni Relations & Annual Fund Manager in the Department of Advancement and Alumni Relations in August 2018. She has since taken on the assignment of Interim Executive Director of Development, Advancement & Alumni Relations in March 2020, which is now an official position. She possesses an extensive
- [STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CHYNNA SMITH](https://www.wau.edu/student-spotlight-chynna-smith/) - Chynna Smith, Executive Secretary of Student Association, Vice President of Senior Class of 2020, basketball player with the WAU Shocks, Honors College student, and biology major -- the list goes on -- graduated in Spring from Washington Adventist University. It is our loss and her gain! We will miss the heart and drive that Chynna
- [Such A Time As This](https://www.wau.edu/such-a-time-as-this/) - Inspired by a letter from Dr. Ronald L. Anderson, class of 1964 During these trying times, where racial discrimination and police brutality are broadcasted on every platform. It’s important to have a safe place to talk and breathe. The healing of this nation may take a lifetime, but we should not have to
- [A Sunday Morning Protest: As Told By Delaina Williams](https://www.wau.edu/sunday-morning-protest-as-told-by-delaina-williams/) - Sunday Morning in Takoma Park I met up with Coach Lyons and two former teammates Emily and Monica who were also my friends for a protest. I didn’t know what to expect or what kind of crowd would be there But upon arriving I was literally stunned and had goosebumps all over when I saw
- [WAU’s Memorial Service for George Floyd](https://www.wau.edu/waus-memorial-service-for-george-floyd/) - As the death of George Floyd sweeps the country and pushes for change -- WAU took time in its community to shed light on this unnecessary death and the revolution that comes with it. On June 10, in memory of George Floyd's death, the university had a memorial service dedicated to "Big Floyd" and to
- [WAU Community Members March Alongside the Nation for Change](https://www.wau.edu/wau-community-members-march-alongside-the-nation-for-change/) - Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of cities across the world, protesting against racism, injustice, and the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many more black lives that are gone at the hands of police brutality. Right alongside the world, WAU’s students have found their voices. Masses
- [WAU to use $400K in CARES Act Funding to Support Students](https://www.wau.edu/wau-to-use-800k-in-cares-act-funding-to-support-students/) - Washington Adventist University will use $400,000 it is receiving as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Security (CARES) Act to individually support students who have demonstrated need and are facing challenges or disruption due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education is disbursing this aid as part of the CARES Act
- [NAD 25K Grant for WAU Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/nad-25k-grant-for-wau-ministry/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has received a grant for $25,000 from the North American Division (NAD) to support WAU’s ministry through our Religion Department. After a trip to Argentina, members of the university felt the need to find new ways to engage in outreach, service, and evangelism. They began to pursue a grant from the
- [ABOVE AND BEYOND](https://www.wau.edu/above-and-beyond/) - The COVID-19 Pandemic came as a shock to the world, including many students at WAU. Some students could not go home and had to stay on campus till this very day. Staying on campus can be hard, as many students are non-essential employees and need help with meals and support as they are not with
- [WAU Combines Student Life & Ministry While Enriching Sligo Church Partnership](https://www.wau.edu/wau-combines-student-life-ministry-while-enriching-sligo-church-partnership/) - [Takoma Park, MD, May 21, 2019] Washington Adventist University is moving towards a new business model that prioritizes student success. As part of this updated model, the university will be reforming the structure of the separate departments of Student Life and Ministry into one coalesced department called, "The Center for Student Life." With this restructuring,
- [2020 "Quarantine" Graduation Photos](https://www.wau.edu/2020-quarantine-graduation-photos/) - We are so proud of our 2020 Graduates! Though there was no official graduation as planned in May, they still came together and took some awesome photos which we put into a gallery! If you have any graduation photos that you wish to share please don't hesitate to email them to the Integrated Marketing and
- [A WAU Graduate Family Partnership](https://www.wau.edu/a-wau-graduate-family-partnership/) - Danalee Robb and Avareitta Bailey are not only graduates of Washington Adventist University in 2020 -- They also happen to be Aunt and Niece! Danalee has been a nurse for many years and was approached by Avareitta with the possibility of getting a further degree in nursing, and doing it together. Danalee says, "It's for
- [As Pandemic Prevails, WAU Makes Difficult, Necessary Adjustments](https://www.wau.edu/as-pandemic-prevails-wau-makes-difficult-necessary-adjustments/) - May 6, 2020 | Takoma Park, MD WAU Board of Trustees Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a vibrant and robust institution that has been serving the Adventist and local communities since 1904. We are proud of the lives we’ve influenced over the decades through rigorous education and consistent spiritual foundations. In 2020, a threat of
- [WAU’s Dr. Ralph Johnson elected President of CAS](https://www.wau.edu/waus-dr-ralph-johnson-elected-president-of-cas/) - Washington Adventist University's Dean of Student Success, Dr. Ralph Johnson, has been elected to serve as President-Elect for the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education(CAS). This is a historic moment for CAS in that Dr. Johnson is the first African American to be elected to this role. "I'm very excited!” Dr. Johnson
- [President Weymouth Spence address on COVID-19](https://www.wau.edu/president-weymouth-spence-address-on-covid-19/)
- [Columbia Journal - March 2020](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal-march-2020/)
- [Columbia Journal](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-journal/) - Columbia Journal - March 2020 
- [AVA Help Letter](https://www.wau.edu/ava-help-letter/) - Dear WAU Community, The recent outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 virus that has traveled from country to country as you may have seen in the daily headlines these past few days. Lives have been affected including my family. As of this writing, I now have multiple family and close friends members who have been
- [WAU Responds for COVID-19 Threat](https://www.wau.edu/wau-responds-for-covid-19-threat/) - Washington Adventist University Responds to COVID-19 [Takoma Park, MD, March 3, 2019----] With the continued spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 causing concern around the world and here at home, Washington Adventist University is taking preliminary steps to ensure the continued safety and health of our student body and campus community. WAU is launching
- [The First Black President](https://www.wau.edu/the-first-black-president/) - As Black History Month comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge a significant figure in Washington Adventist University's history; the 19th President, Dr. Weymouth Spence. Dr. Spence is not only the 19th but the first black president of WAU. He became president in 2008 and continues to lead. Dr. Spence has had
- [Great Change, Right Next Door](https://www.wau.edu/great-change-right-next-door/) - It’s Black History Month and one of the main aspects it's known for is showcasing the great figures of the past. It’s a time to look back at the people who changed the world from before and how they affect our future. The names we hear commonly are people like Martin Luther King Jr. and
- [News Flash: WAU partnership with Montgomery College!](https://www.wau.edu/news-flash-wau-partnership-with-montgomery-college/) - Washington Adventist University is proud to announce a formal articulation agreement with Montgomery College. This means that students who graduate with an Associate of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Montgomery College can seamlessly enroll in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication at WAU. WAU’s Communication degree has concentrations in Public Relations
- [Music Fest 2020: In the Words of Kendall, Dean, and Addie](https://www.wau.edu/music-fest-2020-in-the-words-of-kendall-dean-and-addie/) - On February 5, Washington Adventist University opened its campus up to students from schools all across the Columbia Union. Over the course of three days, these students tirelessly rehearsed and perfected several pieces of music in preparation for a Friday night concert and Sabbath morning performances. I had the pleasure of stopping by our neighboring
- [WISE Week](https://www.wau.edu/wise-week/) - There's nothing like WAU’s week of prayer, also known as WISE week. It brings an atmosphere to the campus that nothing else can bring, and for that we are thankful. WISE week, which happened January 27th - February 1st was all about testimony and bringing the university community closer to God. The theme of
- [Street Singer On A Mission](https://www.wau.edu/street-singer-on-a-mission/) - If you take a walk down to Farragut Square in D.C., you might hear the voice of an angel. Coincidentally this angel happens to attend Washington Adventist University for Clinical Psychology and is using her voice to support her studies and spread a message of faith. Cariel Coates felt led to the D.C. region
- [Celebrate King](https://www.wau.edu/celebrate-king/) - "If we are not careful, our colleges will produce a group of close-minded, unscientific, illogical propagandists, consumed with immoral acts. Be careful, 'brethren!' Be careful; teachers!" Martin Luther King Jr., "The Purpose of Education" for Morehouse College student newspaper, The Maroon Tiger, 1947. This quote is powerful and not to be taken lightly! It
- [Opening Convocation 2020](https://www.wau.edu/opening-convocation-2020/) - The new semester is officially here and WAU started off the year with a grand welcome! The semester began with Opening Convocation, which was held at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Beautiful music was played by the String Quartet for the prelude as students, faculty, and staff filled the church. As the program continued, the opening
- [New Site For A New Decade – WAU.EDU](https://www.wau.edu/new-site-for-a-new-decade-wau-edu/) - Good first impressions are essential. The first moment you have with a new person can spell how you’ll be perceived at every new juncture of your relationship and color every interaction. It is with this important principle in mind that Washington Adventist University is proud and excited to present its built-from-the-ground-up new website. The priority
- [SHARING JOY](https://www.wau.edu/sharing-joy/) - Michelle was excited for the gift list she made this year! She had just moved into a new apartment and she made a very organized list that was sent to everyone. Artwork, plants, a new dish set…she wanted to make sure she got everything she wanted. In this process, Michelle started to feel anxious.
- [Washington Adventist University’s Pre-Law Student Dinner Gives Guidance and Inspiration](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-pre-law-student-dinner-gives-guidance-inspiration/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 29, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Center for Law and Public Policy hosted its 8th Annual Attorney Pre-Law Student Dinner on September 25, 2016. The dinner event offered the University's pre-law students the opportunity to meet practicing attorneys and members of the legal profession who can provide them with inspiration and
- [Washington Adventist University to Launch New Baccalaureate Respiratory Care Program During the Week of March 5-9, 2017](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launch-new-baccalaureate-respiratory-care-program-week-march-5-9-2017/) - Takoma Park, Md. (November 29, 2016) A new online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) will be offered at Washington Adventist University (WAU), starting in the second term of the 2017 Spring Semester, which begins March 5. This degree advancement program is designed specifically for respiratory therapists who
- [Let Him Choose Your Boots](https://www.wau.edu/let-him-choose-your-boots/) - A Lesson of Gratitude | Written by: Estephanie Sequeira G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E, a word that we come across in our daily lives. From an early age, one is taught to be grateful. However, what does it mean to be thankful, genuinely? - Winter was right around the corner, and all Synthia wanted was to buy a pair
- [HE SAW HER](https://www.wau.edu/he-saw-her/) - Nuha Taweel is a woman who gave her entire heart to Washington Adventist University’s kitchen; A place she can call her second home. Her journey working at this University to her recent retirement in August is a reminder to us that God sees us. Each aspect of our lives is essential to Him, the large
- [He's Calling You](https://www.wau.edu/hes-calling-you/) - Javel Walcott was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his mother, grandmother, and step-grandfather. Although he was raised in a Seventh-day Adventist home, the church did not interest him, primarily because he did not fully understand its concept at such a young age. It wasn’t until he turned ten years old
- [STUDENT SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOU](https://www.wau.edu/student-success-depends-on-you/) - By now you know, Washington Adventist University’s special giving campaigns, WAU Sabbath and #GivingTuesday, launched last week. Many saw the promotion for these days but do we really know what they’re about? Tanya Sweeney has all the answers! Tanya is a kind, friendly face in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. She works with
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Free Semester Scholarships to Bahamian Students Impacted by Dorian](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-free-semester-scholarships-to-bahamian-students-impacted-by-dorian/) - Click here to listen to the radio interview with Brendon Albury with NPR's "Here And Now". Takoma Park, Md. (Sept 11, 2019) — As Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahama Islands last week, members of the Washington Adventist University (WAU) community prayed for family and friends on the island. Brendon Albury, Nursing Admissions and Progressions Coordinator for
- [The History and Political Studies Department: A Vibrant Community ](https://www.wau.edu/the-history-and-political-studies-department-a-vibrant-community/) - The History and Political Studies department at Washington Adventist University is giving students the opportunity to become associated with real life matters, which enable them to grow in their area of expertise. By becoming involved, they not only benefit themselves, but those around them. As the department continues to grow, new ideas have emerged that
- [The Nursing Department: A Gateway to Service](https://www.wau.edu/the-nursing-department-a-gateway-to-service/) - Washington Adventist University’s program of nursing is a mission oriented community that strives for excellence. Since the early 1900s, it has been one of Maryland’s legacy nursing programs. Consistent with the Washington Adventist University motto—to become the Gateway to Service—where students can learn and leave equipped to serve. This program is a prime example of
- [Our NEW M.Ed. in School Counseling](https://www.wau.edu/our-new-m-ed-in-school-counseling/) - Washington Adventist University was recently approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for a joint psychology-education M.Ed. School Counseling degree. This is a nontraditional 48 credit hour 18 month degree program offered through our School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). Students who have a background in education, counseling, psychology, theology, or social work
- [International Students Tea Time and Welcome Party](https://www.wau.edu/international-students-tea-time-and-welcome-party/) - The International Students Office orchestrated a small gathering to welcome all new and returning WAU international students to the 2019-2020 academic year. After a long day, it was refreshing to meet new faces coming from these spectacular destinations we all wish to visit. As part of getting to know each other and appreciating the diversity
- [Applying the Legacy of Elijah Cummings to A University](https://www.wau.edu/applying-the-legacy-of-elijah-cummings-to-a-university/) - An interview with Washington Adventist University President, Dr. Weymouth Spence. Following the death of Elijah Cummings, I sat down with President Weymouth Spence (PWS) to hear his thoughts on the life and legacy of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th Congressional District and honored civil rights leader. RC: What
- [Your Door Awaits](https://www.wau.edu/your-door-awaits/) - Dr. Denise Hinds is the chair of the Health Wellness and Physical Education department at Washington Adventist University. Growing up, she wanted to become a pediatrician, due to her love for infants. Dr. Hinds mentioned that whenever her mother would search for her after church, she’d always find her tending to the babies. Thus, her
- [WAU Honors Alumnus Konstantin Kulakov to be Featured Reader at Open Mic Poetry Event](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-alumnus-konstantin-kulakov-to-be-featured-reader-at-open-mic-poetry-event/) - On October 15, 2019, the WAU Honors College will host an Open Mic Poetry and Jazz event in the newly renovated Recreation Room in the Athletic Department. In addition to students sharing their poetry during the open mic event, audience members will hear a featured reading by WAU Honors and English alumnus Konstantin Kulakov (’11)
- [Washington Adventist University is Ranked in the Top 30 “Great Small Colleges for a Teaching Degree”](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-is-ranked-in-the-top-30-great-small-colleges-for-a-teaching-degree/) - Takoma Park, MD (July 3, 2015) Washington Adventist University is ranked in the top 30 “Great Small Colleges for a Teaching Degree” in the United States. The ranking appears in the June 2015 online “BestDegreePrograms.net” at http://www.bestdegreeprograms.org/top-schools/great-small-colleges-teaching-degree, and Washington Adventist University ranks 17th in the list of 30. According to the article by Brenda Rufener,
- [Washington Adventist University is Named in the Top 100 “Most Affordable Colleges East of the Mississippi”](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-is-named-in-the-top-100-most-affordable-colleges-east-of-the-mississippi/) - Takoma Park, MD (July 9, 2015) A new ranking offered by the Great Value Colleges website names Washington Adventist University in the top 100 “Most Affordable Colleges East of the Mississippi.” The criteria used to develop the rankings include total cost of attendance, return on investment, availability of financial aid and assistance, and degrees
- [Hosting the Annual Keough WAU Conference](https://www.wau.edu/hosting-the-annual-keough-wau-conference/) - Later this month, on the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, this year’s 2019 Washington Adventist University (WAU) Keough Conference will be held. This Fall Conferences’s theme is The Adventist Church for the 21st Century: Re-examining Church Unity and Authority. Dr. Jiri Moskala, the Dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University,
- [The Power of Music](https://www.wau.edu/the-power-of-music/) - Dr. Daniel Lau is a concert pianist, and the current chair of the Music Department at Washington Adventist University. He is married to mezzo-soprano Kyle Engler, who teaches at McDaniel College, and has a thirteen-year old daughter named Channing. His boxer-beagle dog named Kodi, and his three cats Moxie, Creamsicle, and Luna are also a
- [Remembering Jeremy Cross](https://www.wau.edu/in-remembrance-of-jeremy-cross/) - Memorial Service Arrangements Saturday, August 31 11:00 am – Visitation 12:00 noon – Memorial Service Dunbarton Chapel Howard University Law School 2900 Van Ness Street NW Washington, DC 20593 Adjacent Parking Lot Reception Immediately following the service at the Law School In lieu of Flowers the family requests donations to the following charity of special
- [WAU's New Chaplain, Duawne Starling](https://www.wau.edu/waus-new-chaplain-duawne-starling/) - For many years Chaplain Duawne Starling worked as a singer/songwriter traveling nationally and internationally, supporting many celebrated Gospel and Christian artists before establishing his own solo career. A native of Petersburg, VA, Duawne attended Shenandoah Valley Academy, Washington Adventist University, and Oakwood University. In 1994 he completed his BA in Recording Industry Management from Middle
- [What’s Your Dream?](https://www.wau.edu/whats-your-dream/) - Written by: Estephanie Sequeira Bethany Sheridan is currently a junior at Washington Adventist University pursuing her dream, a degree in social work. She particularly chose to study social work for two primary reasons: First, because it was personal, some of her closest friends and family were sexually assaulted, and their stories impacted her decision. What
- [CHANGE: It Begins With YOU](https://www.wau.edu/change-it-begins-with-you/) - Written by: Estephanie Sequeira Red—a color that signifies strength, power or determination, and in many aspects, a warning sign. This past month, The Red Flag Campaign took place, where red flags were displayed in the university—in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Here at Washington Adventist University, the primary goal is to be an outlet
- [Our Beloved, Puerto Rico](https://www.wau.edu/our-beloved-puerto-rico/) - June 3rd, 2019, was the beginning of an unforgettable journey. A group of college students from Washington Adventist University were minutes away from embarking on a mission trip that would change their lives forever. Our little island which rested on the limpid blue oceans, surrounded by palm trees, patiently waited for our arrival. The sound
- [Don Essex - Director of Weis Library](https://www.wau.edu/don-essex-director-of-weis-library/) - When you need to concentrate and research for that long paper that's due tomorrow, or need a quiet place to sit and read an excellent book, Weis Library is the place to go. Alternatively, when you are in a particularly adventurous mood, exploring the rows upon rows of texts and discovering something you never thought
- [The Museum of Biblical Antiquities](https://www.wau.edu/the-museum-of-biblical-antiquities/) - It all started in 1965 when the Sligonian published a request for funds to help complete the anticipated museum of biblical artifacts for the Department of Religion. Perhaps it had been in the works for several years before, but this was a final call for the dream to become a reality. Dr. Leslie Hardinge, the
- [WAU Honors Veterans](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-veterans/) - A year ago Charles Shyab approached President Weymouth Spence with an idea to recognize others like himself: Veteran alumni of Washington Adventist University (WAU), formerly known as Columbia Union College (CUC), and Washington Missionary College (WMC) with a special commemorative piece on campus. During the 2018 Alumni and Parents Weekend, he helped to kick off
- [Thirty-One Years of Dedication](https://www.wau.edu/thirty-one-years-of-dedication/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) offers an on-campus site where students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike can purchase textbooks, supplies, and snacks, rather than having to set time aside to go off campus or having to wait on packages to arrive. We are also fortunate to have our line of WAU apparel in-store. This story is
- [Professor Continues Missionary Efforts in Nigeria](https://www.wau.edu/professor-continues-missionary-efforts-in-nigeria/) - Going into her third year here at Washington Adventist University (WAU), as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Enoh Nkana continues to serve her community and country. For the past three years, during the summer months when all the students go back home for vacation and WAU reaches a period of reflection and
- [Meet Pastor Charles Antoine Tapp](https://www.wau.edu/meet-pastor-charles-antoine-tapp/) - Takoma Park, (June 12, 2019) If you have ever been on the campus of Washington Adventist University, you’ve got to have met Pastor Charles A. Tapp. He is both the Senior Pastor at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Religion. This upcoming semester will be his eleventh year as
- [Gateway to Service](https://www.wau.edu/gateway-to-service/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 28, 2019) There is a remarkable monument centered on the main walkway into Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Commons. Whether on our way to classes or simply taking a walk through campus, we have all seen the “Gateway to Service” arch. From its creation in 1904, when it was first known as
- [WAU Enactus Team Places Third at National Exposition](https://www.wau.edu/wau-enactus-places-third-at-national-exposition/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus Team received a 3rd place award in the Opening Round of the 2019 Enactus National Exposition held in Kansas City, Missouri held May 5-7, 2019. The competition featured 86 universities who for three days presented their entrepreneurial-based projects aimed at empowering their communities.
- [WAU Awards Three Honorary Doctorates at its 104th Commencement Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/wau-awards-three-honorary-doctarates-at-its-104th-commencement-ceremony/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 16, 2019) Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently celebrated its 104th Commencement Ceremony and awarded three Honorary Doctorates for service to the community, and the University. The honorees were Michelle Dunkle, Education Program Specialist for Maryland, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; Dr. Asefa Mekonnen, Pulmonologist, Humane Letters for Distinguished Service; and Pastor
- [Spring Into Health and Wellness](https://www.wau.edu/spring-into-health-and-wellness/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 4, 2019) Washington Adventist University recently held its first Health and Wellness event. For two hours, members of the campus and neighboring community were invited to attend seminars on nutrition, chiropractic care and to participate in cardio exercises. “One of our department’s goals is to provide quality community-based health programs that
- [WAU Offers to Purchase Washington Adventist Hospital Campus in Takoma Park](https://www.wau.edu/wau-offers-to-purchase-washington-adventist-hospital-campus-in-takoma-park/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 8, 2019) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) announced today that it will offer to purchase the 14.5 acre property currently home to Adventist HealthCare’s Washington Adventist Hospital, which will relocate to Silver Spring in August with a new name Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The property, which lies adjacent to
- [A Message From the President to the WAU Faculty and Staff](https://www.wau.edu/a-message-from-the-president-to-the-wau-faculty-and-staff/) - Greetings WAU Faculty and Staff, I am aware that you have received an email Wednesday evening, April 3, 2019, that questioned the integrity of my doctoral degree and submissions to the Board during my 2017 comprehensive performance review. Consistent with my commitment to transparent leadership, please note that my Doctorate in Education was confirmed by
- [No Control](https://www.wau.edu/no-control/) - It was good not to have control. I was driving back to campus for Halcyon Hall’s late-night residence hall worship. Something compelled me to listen to Christian contemporary band for King and Country’s song “Control,” a song I had only listened to a few times before. So I queued up the song on my phone’s
- [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://www.wau.edu/faculty-staff-directory/) - Click here for the Faculty & Staff Directory
- [WAU Partners with Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church On Inaugural Class of Field Evangelism](https://www.wau.edu/wau-partners-with-frederick-seventh-day-adventist-church-on-inaugural-class-of-field-evangelism/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 19, 2019) Last fall, Washington Adventist University’s Department of Religion together with the Frederick Seventh-day Adventist Church developed an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience. “I have always wanted to find a way to get college students to come to my church as ministry interns,” shared Morgan Kochenower, the Senior
- [MARK SIGUE Vice President of Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/22108-2/) - Please join us in welcoming MARK SIGUE Vice President of Ministry Born and raised in the Philippines, Mark Sigue grew up at the Adventist University of the Philippines. He and his family migrated to the United States in 1995, and he began his college education at Southern Adventist University before transferring to Andrews University where
- [WAU Students Visit with Chaplain Barry Black](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-visit-with-chaplain-barry-black/) - Takoma Park, MD. (March 12 , 2019) Students from Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success traveled to the Capitol to visit with Barry Black, 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate. “Thousands will tell you it can’t be done," said Black. “But Leadership is God’s means of using
- [WAU's Statement on the 2019-2020 Budget](https://www.wau.edu/waus-statement-on-the-2019-2020-budget/) - At the March meeting of the Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees today, Dr. Weymouth Spence presented a preview of the 2019-2020 budget. His presentation emphasized the university leadership team’s unwavering commitment to student success and recapped the growth seen in recent years. Over the last decade, WAU’s retention rate has risen from 56%
- [Malala Yousafzai Features Marie Claire Kaberamanzi in New Book](https://www.wau.edu/malala-yousafzai-features-marie-claire-kaberamanzi-in-new-book/) - Takoma Park, MD. (March 4, 2019) Washington Adventist University’s beloved Marie Claire Kaberamanzi is featured in a new book written by Malala Yousafzai titled We Are Displaced. Written in two parts, the book starts with Malala’s personal life story and continues with stories of girls from around the world. In the book, Malala states “I
- [WAU Professor Publishes Paper on Newly Discovered Environmentally-Friendly Polymers](https://www.wau.edu/wau-professor-publishes-paper-on-newly-discovered-environmentally-friendly-polymers/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 22, 2019) Washington Adventist University (WAU) congratulates Olivier Nsengiyumva, Ph.D. on the recent co-publication of his research on environmentally friendly plastic. This publication was part of the work conducted through his doctoral studies with his advisor Stephen A. Miller. The paper titled Synthesis, Characterization, and Water-Degradation of Biorenewable Polyesters Derived from Natural Camphoric
- [WAU Students Make a Difference in Annapolis, Maryland](https://www.wau.edu/wau-students-make-a-difference-in-annapolis-maryland/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 19, 2019) Washington Adventist University students joined 14 other independent higher learning institutions in Annapolis, Maryland, to participate in the Maryland Independent Higher Education Day. The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) has maintained a partnership with Maryland’s independent colleges and universities for over 230 years providing grants, aid and advocating
- [WAU Hosts the 2019 Choral Festival](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-the-2019-choral-festival/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 15, 2019) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Department of Music recently hosted the 2019 Choral Festival featuring over 100 attendees from eight private academies. Festival participants were Blue Mountain Academy, Highland View Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Richmond Academy, Spencerville Academy, Spring Valley Academy, Takoma Academy, and participating for the first time, Tri-City
- [Acclaimed Composer Stacey Gibbs Holds Choral Clinic at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/acclaimed-composer-stacey-gibbs-holds-choral-clinic-at-wau/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 13, 2019) The Columbia Collegiate Chorale recently spent an afternoon in a choral clinic with an acclaimed and highly-sought after composer, Stacey V. Gibbs. Dubbed the new Moses Hogan, Gibbs is famous for rearranging familiar Negro Spirituals and providing them with a unique energy. With over 70 published arrangements, his music has
- [Monica Chica: A Leader in the Classroom and on the Court](https://www.wau.edu/monica-chica-a-leader-in-the-classroom-and-on-the-court/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 7, 2019)—President Weymouth Spence has announced Monica Chica as this year's Washington Adventist University Weniger Fellows Student Scholarship designee. Monica was selected for demonstrating excellence in the areas of spirituality, academics, civic service, leadership, and professionalism. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Monica moved to the United States in 2012 with her father
- [Social Welfare Policy Students Attend 39th Annual Women's Legislative Briefing](https://www.wau.edu/social-welfare-policy-students-attend-39th-annual-womens-legislative-briefing/) - Takoma Park, MD. (February 4, 2019)— A group of Washington Adventist University (WAU) Social Work students recently attended the 39th annual Women’s Legislative Briefing with their professor Shauntia White. The briefing, hosted by the Montgomery County Commission for Women, took place at the Universities of Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland. The featured speaker at the
- [WAU Welcomes New VP of Integrated Marketing and Communications](https://www.wau.edu/wau-welcomes-new-vp-of-integrated-marketing-and-communications/) - Takoma Park, MD. (January 24, 2019)— Washington Adventist University welcomes Richard Castillo as the new Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Communications effective February 1. “I believe that Richard Castillo brings communication and marketing skills that will help integrate our departments and schools on campus,” said President Weymouth Spence. “His experience will set us on
- [New Capital Bikeshare Station Now Open On WAU’s Takoma Park Campus;](https://www.wau.edu/new-capital-bikeshare-station-now-open-on-wau-s-takoma-park-campus/) - Increases transportation options for students, faculty, staff and community Takoma Park, MD (September 5, 2014). A new Capital Bikeshare station opened today on the Washington Adventist University campus in suburban Takoma Park. The new station is located across from Wilkinson Hall, next to Flower Avenue and close to a bus stop. Capital Bikeshare’s short-term bicycle
- [Family Picnic Provides Getaway for Employees](https://www.wau.edu/family-picnic-provides-getaway-for-employees/) - Washington Adventist University employees recently took time off to enjoy a late summer picnic, organized by the department of human resources at Centennial Park. Faculty and staff took advantage of an afternoon off, the promise of great food and the opportunity to relax with family and friends before the start of the new academic year.
- [Washington Adventist University Compliance Specialist  Completes Doctor of Public Administration](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-compliance-specialist-completes-doctor-of-public-administration/) - Takoma Park, MD. (January 17, 2019)— Washington Adventist University's (WAU) Compliance Specialist and Adjunct Faculty in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Morris Thompson, completed the requirements for his Doctor of Public Administration and graduated from West Chester University in December. His dissertation “A Study on the Effects Community Partners Have on the Social
- [METROPOLITAN OPERA NATIONAL COUNCIL AUDITION WINNER MADISON LEONARD HEADLINES WAU CONCERT SERIES](https://www.wau.edu/metropolitan-opera-national-council-audition-winner-madison-leonard-headlines-wau-concert-series/) - Takoma Park, MD. (January 8, 2019)—Soprano Madison Leonard, a 2018 Grand Finals winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, will headline the next Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series performance on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Saturday evening January 26. Spanning the last six centuries through song and spoken word, Ms.
- [Christmas Concert Advisory](https://www.wau.edu/christmas-concert-advisory/) - Takoma Park, MD. (November 28, 2018)—The Columbia Collegiate Choral, ProMusica, and New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University will headline WAU’s annual Christmas concert this Friday evening. The program promises to be a potpourri of festive works by composers past and present, including Delius, Glinka, and Stroope. WAU student soloists, carol arrangements by Director
- [John Maxwell Company Writer Speaks to First Year Experience Students](https://www.wau.edu/john-maxwell-company-writer-speaks-to-first-year-experience-students/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 4, 2018) Washington Adventist University recently welcomed Jason E. Brooks, Content Development Officer and Speaker for the John Maxwell Company, to campus for a First Year Experience (FYE) assembly. This year, FYE is participating in an inaugural leadership program with the John Maxwell Leadership Company and students are reading the 15 Invaluable
- [Hundreds Paid Tribute to WGTS’s John Konrad](https://www.wau.edu/hundreds-paid-tribute-to-wgtss-john-konrad/) - Hundreds of people gathered at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, January 12, to celebrate the life of John Konrad, Vice President and General Manager of Washington’s contemporary Christian music station, WGTS 91.9. Konrad, 43, died at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, January 2, after a short illness. Pastor Al Konrad, John’s father, spoke in loving memory of a son whom he said approached life with a special kind off exuberance.
- [WAU LAW & POLICY CENTER SCREENS "ROSENWALD"](https://www.wau.edu/wau-law-policy-center-screens-rosenwald/) - Takoma Park, MD. (December 11, 2018)—The Washington Adventist University Center for Law and Public Policy, in partnership with the Takoma Park community, marks the end of the Fall semester with the next installment of its film series, a screening of director Aviva Keempner’s 2015 film “Rosenwald”, the remarkable story of a Jewish partnership with
- [WAU LAW & POLICY CENTER SCREENS SUNDANCE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY “DARK MONEY”](https://www.wau.edu/wau-law-policy-center-screens-sundance-award-winning-documentary-dark-money/) - Takoma Park, MD. (November 5, 2018)—The Washington Adventist University Center for Law and Public Policy, in partnership with the Takoma Park community, marks the end of the 2018 election cycle with the next instalment of its film series, a screening of director Kimberly Reed’s 2018 Sundance award-winning documentary, “Dark Money”. This political thriller examines the
- [WAU MOURNS FORMER PRESIDENT COLIN STANDISH](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-former-president-colin-standish/) - Takoma Park, MD. (November 2, 2018)—The Washington Adventist University family was saddened to learn of the passing this week of Dr. Colin Standish, President of Columbia Union College (CUC) from 1974-78. Known for his experience as a college president, his strong spiritual emphasis, and his unique vision of the role of Christian higher education, Dr.
- [Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor Completes Requirements for PhD in Social Work](https://www.wau.edu/director-of-field-education-and-assistant-professor-completes-requirements-for-phd-in-social-work/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 18, 2018) Washington Adventist University (WAU), Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor Melissa Buckley, has completed the requirements for her Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from Morgan State University. Her dissertation exploring “Fatherless Woman Syndrome and Perceptions of Attachment in Jamaican Women” will soon be available on ProQuest. She is
- [YALE ETHICS PROFESSOR HEADLINES 40TH KEOUGH LECTURES](https://www.wau.edu/yale-ethics-professor-headlines-40th-keough-lectures/) - Takoma Park, MD. (October 11, 2018)—“Why the Pursuit of Happiness is a Bad Idea” will be the opening talk when Washington Adventist University (WAU) presents the 40th annual G. Arthur Keough Lectureship next Friday and Saturday, October 19-20 on the WAU campus in Takoma Park. The featured keynote speaker, Jennifer A. Herdt, is the Gilbert
- [GRAMMY WINNING QUARTET TO HEADLINE WAU CONCERT, MASTER CLASS](https://www.wau.edu/grammy-winning-quartet-to-headline-wau-concert-master-class/) - Takoma Park, MD. (October 15, 2018)—The Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet will headline the next Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series performance on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Saturday evening November 10. Following a busy 2017-18 season that had the ensemble crossing North America for performances and residencies around the United States, including
- [Pre-Law Dinner Celebrates Its 10th Year](https://www.wau.edu/pre-law-dinner-celebrates-its-10th-year/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 4, 2018) The Center for Law and Public Policy hosted its 10th Annual Attorney Pre-Law Student Dinner on September 23. Natalie Hynum, Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City, was the speaker of the evening. Hynum, a 2010 graduate of Washington Adventist University (WAU), graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in
- [PROLIFIC WAU PROFESSOR PUBLISHES A PAIR OF PAPERS](https://www.wau.edu/prolific-wau-professor-publishes-a-pair-of-papers/) - Takoma Park, MD. (September 20, 2018)—Washington Adventist University Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Samuel D. Perez enjoyed a fruitful Summer co-publishing research papers exploring the links between gene networks and voluntary physical activity, and results from previous research activities exploring the sympathetic neurotransmission in the spleen of a laboratory animal model. Dr. Perez was the
- [Saturday, September 29, is WAU Sabbath in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.](https://www.wau.edu/saturday-september-29-is-wau-sabbath-in-the-columbia-union-conference-of-seventh-day-adventists/) - Please consider designating a portion of your offering this week to WAU. Your tax-deductible offering will support student mission trips and baptisms, and the sharing of the Adventist health message at the new Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health professions and Wellness Center. All this at a fully accredited school recently named a Best
- [WAU VISIONARIES GALA FOCUSES ON HEALTHCARE AND SERVICE](https://www.wau.edu/wau-visionaries-gala-focuses-on-healthcare-and-service/) - Takoma Park, MD. (Monday, September 17, 2018)—Washington Adventist University conveyed four prestigious Awards for Excellence at its 6th annual Visionaries Gala last evening. Noting that WAU is preparing world-class citizens to serve in communities around the world, university President Weymouth Spence thanked the honorees for their service to humanity. By honoring these heroes of healthcare
- [FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL RETURNS NEXT SPRING!](https://www.wau.edu/family-fun-festival-returns-next-spring/) - Takoma Park, MD. (September 6, 2018)—Washington Adventist University’s annual Family Fun Festival is returning to its regularly scheduled time as the grand finale to our Alumni & Parents Weekend. The next Family Fun Festival will take place Sunday, April 14, 2019. As many Festival-goers may recall, the 2018 event was postponed until Fall due to a
- [WAU Receives Quarter-Million Dollar Award for Medical Instructional Equipment](https://www.wau.edu/wau-receives-quarter-million-dollar-award-for-medical-instructional-equipment/) - Takoma Park, MD. (September 6, 2018)—Washington Adventist University has been selected by the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC) to receive a 2018 Equipment & Materials Award in the amount of $248, 565.94. The award is for the acquisition of three medical simulation mannequins to be used in WAU's nursing instruction programs. The mannequins include
- [WAU Accreditations in Education and Medical Imaging](https://www.wau.edu/wau-accreditations-in-education-and-medical-imaging/) - Takoma Park, MD.(July 6, 2018)—In a letter to Washington Adventist University (WAU) President Weymouth Spence, the Maryland State Department of Education declared that the University’s Education Department “has met all standards associated with State Program Approval,” and that, “Washington Adventist University continues to hold Maryland State Program Approval until 2023.” In her June 20,
- [Triumph in Adversity](https://www.wau.edu/triumph-in-adversity/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 23, 2018) Washington Adventist University congratulates Lebrent R. Walker on his recent graduation and acceptance to Louisiana State University. Walker completed his Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Management and accepted a Graduate Assistantship at LSU. His basketball journey started at Central Arizona College where he played juco basketball and continued
- [WAU Welcomes Graduate School Dean, New Faculty, and Staff](https://www.wau.edu/wau-welcomes-graduate-school-dean-new-faculty-and-staff/) - Takoma Park, MD. (August 14, 2018)—Washington Adventist University is pleased to announce the appointment of a new dean for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). Brenda Chase moves over to this key academic leadership role at an exciting time for WAU’s graduate and professional studies programs. For the past two years, she has
- [Go. Serve. Transform](https://www.wau.edu/go-serve-transform-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (July 6, 2018) From June 11-25, a group of students, faculty, and staff from Washington Adventist University (WAU) traveled to Pena Blanca Cortez, Honduras where they stayed at the Centro Educacional Adventist boarding school. The first day included a tour of the facilities, visiting all the classrooms and introducing the team. The center provides
- [Columbia Union Churches to Support WAU this Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-churches-to-support-wau-this-weekend/) - This coming Sabbath, Saturday, June 30, is WAU Sabbath in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Please consider designating a portion of your offering this week to WAU. Your tax-deductible offering will support student mission trips and baptisms, our new Master of Arts in Religion certified chaplaincy program, and the sharing of the Adventist
- [WAU Welcomes New V.P. for Student Life, Amy Ortiz-Moretta](https://www.wau.edu/wau-welcomes-new-v-p-for-student-life-amy-ortiz-moretta/) - Monday, June 25, 2018—Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence announced his appointment of Ms. Amy Ortiz-Moretta as Vice President for Student Life. Ms. Ortiz-Moretta will commence her duties on Monday, July 2. “It was after much prayer and careful consideration that I determined that Amy Ortiz-Moretta will bring a wealth of experience to fill this critical
- [Go. Serve. Transform.](https://www.wau.edu/go-serve-transform/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 8, 2018) Washington Adventist University is committed to transforming lives in our local community and around the world. On May 11, a group consisting of students, faculty, and staff traveled to the Philippines to assist the municipality of Murcia in the city of Bacolod. The agenda began with meeting local officials to
- [Peifer announcement](https://www.wau.edu/peifer-announcement/) - Washington Adventist University Personnel Announcement Washington Adventist University announces the resignation of Vice President for Student Life, Bruce Peifer. Affectionately known across campus as “Coach”, Peifer’s lifelong commitment to Christian education has had a positive impact on students and colleagues alike. Peifer has served the WAU community in several capacities including Athletic Director and Cross-Country
- [Muganda announcement](https://www.wau.edu/muganda-announcement/) - Washington Adventist University Personnel Announcement Washington Adventist University congratulates Dr. Baraka Muganda, Vice President for Campus Ministries, on his retirement, effective August 1, 2018. We thank Dr. Muganda for his service to our learning community and to the Seventh-Day Adventist church. A former president of the Tanzania Adventist College and World Youth Director of the
- [Washington Adventist University Receives Best Value School 2018 Award](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-receives-best-value-school-2018-award/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 24, 2018) Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently honored with the Best Value School Award for 2018 by the Best Value Colleges website for the second year in a row. This recognition comes as a result of the institution's academic programs, student satisfaction, and affordability. The nominating body recognized the value of
- [WAU Offers Graduate Neurotherapy Course on Two Sundays this Summer – June 3 and 17](https://www.wau.edu/wau-offers-graduate-neurotherapy-course-on-two-sundays-this-summer-june-3-and-17/) - Takoma Park, MD.(May 22, 2018)—The WAU School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) announced that a new graduate psychology course elective, “CPSY 692 Topics: Neurotherapy,” will be offered this summer in two Sunday-afternoon sessions, June 3 and 17. The course will be taught on campus in Room 404 of Wilkinson Hall, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates 103rd Commencement Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-103rd-commencement-ceremony/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 10, 2018) Washington Adventist University held its 103rd Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2018 with Richard H. Paul, M.D. as the commencement speaker. Dr. Paul is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine. He has also served as
- [WAU Launches Redesigned Master’s in Religion That Qualifies Graduates For Certified Chaplaincy Service](https://www.wau.edu/wau-launches-redesigned-masters-in-religion-that-qualifies-graduates-for-certified-chaplaincy-service/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2018) Washington Adventist University’s newly redesigned Master of Arts in Religion program with a concentration in Clinical Pastoral Education will qualify graduates to become an Associate Certified Chaplain. The redesigned program features new courses such as Pastoral Dimensions of Medical Ethics Decisions, Spiritual Side of Post Traumatic Disorder, and Introduction
- [WAU Celebrates Academic Achievement](https://www.wau.edu/wau-celebrates-academic-achievement/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 26, 2018) Washington Adventist University held its fourth annual Awards Day on April 18 with ceremonies scheduled throughout the day and honor society induction ceremonies in the evening. Awards Day is an expansion of the University Academic Awards Chapel that has been occurring for many years, where academic departments have traditionally
- [Memorial Service to be Held for Former Communication Faculty Joseph Ruben Spicer](https://www.wau.edu/memorial-service-to-be-held-for-former-communication-faculty-joseph-ruben-spicer/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 1, 2018) Washington Adventist University is sad to announce the passing of Joseph Ruben Spicer born June 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. Joe passed away on January 22, 2018 in Clemmons, NC of natural causes step-daughter, Dawn Ohl, by his side. He was the only son of the late Elder Joseph Spicer
- [WAU Mourns the Passing of Alumnus Farid Srour](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-the-passing-of-alumnus-farid-srour/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 14, 2018) It is with great sadness that the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Washington Adventist University (WAU) offer condolences to the family and friends of alumnus Farid Srour, who passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was 100 years old. Rising from modest beginnings in
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Free Concert by Zephyros Winds in Takoma Park](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-free-concert-zephyros-winds-takoma-park/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 21, 2016) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Music Department is hosting a concert by Zephyros Winds on Monday, October 24 at 11:15 a.m. The concert will be held on campus at the Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center (Bld. 11 on the campus map), located off Greenwood Avenue in Takoma Park,
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Homecoming Weekend November 4-5, 2016](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-homecoming-weekend-november-4-5-2016-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 24, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s second annual Fall Homecoming Weekend is Friday, November 4 through Saturday, November 5, 2016. Alumni and friends are invited to join current students for a weekend of fun, culminating with the opening of the Washington Adventist University (WAU) 2016-2017 Basketball Season. The weekend will feature service
- [Washington Adventist University to Host College Fair and Workshop November 3](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-college-fair-workshop-november-3/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 31, 2016) Washington Adventist University and 12 other Adventist colleges and universities will be featured at a College Fair and Workshop on Thursday, November 3 in Takoma Park, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Washington Adventist University Gymnasium (Bldg. 5 on the
- [Washington Adventist University President Spence Participated in Recent MICUA Presidents’ Workshop](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-president-spence-participated-recent-micua-presidents-workshop-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (November 9, 2016) Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., R.T., participated recently in the 2016 Fall Presidents’ Workshop sponsored by the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) on November 3-4. The workshop was held at the Maryland Inn - Historic Inns of Annapolis. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was in attendance,
- [Washington Adventist University To Present Its Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 2](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-present-annual-christmas-concert-friday-december-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (November 14, 2016) The annual Christmas Concert presented by Washington Adventist University’s Department of Music will take place this year on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park. The church is located at 7700 Carroll Avenue, near the intersection with Flower Avenue. The concert
- [Washington Adventist University To Launch New Honors College in Fall 2017](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launch-new-honors-college-fall-2017-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (November 16, 2016) An Honors College will be launched next year at Washington Adventist University (WAU) to further enhance its academic offerings and move the university another step closer to achieving the Vision 2020 – Growing with Excellence plan that seeks to attain excellence at all levels of the institution. This will
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Chapter to Launch New Women Empowerment Project in Langley Park](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-chapter-launch-new-women-empowerment-project-langley-park/) - Takoma Park, Md. (December 1, 2016) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Chapter of Enactus will launch a new project, “First Step, a Women Empowerment Project,” on Wednesday, December 7 at a 9 a.m. meeting, to be held at the Bedford Station Apartments, 1427 Kanawha Street, Hyattsville, Maryland. The project will seek sustainable work and career
- [Washington Adventist University Men’s Basketball Achieves Best Start in School History](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mens-basketball-achieves-best-start-school-history/) - Takoma Park, Md. (December 6, 2017) The Washington Adventist University men's basketball team is off to the best start in school history. The Shock maintained their perfect start to the year, improving to 9-0, with a recent win over Elizabeth City State University (North Carolina). The Shock, led by seventh-year head coach and Athletic Director Patrick
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Teams Up with Salvation Army Angel Tree Project](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-radio-teams-salvation-army-angel-tree-project/) - Takoma Park, Md. (December 16, 2017) Listeners to Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio station are helping underprivileged children by contributing to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project. Morning show hosts Jerry and Blanca anchored a live broadcast from Potomac Mills Mall in Virginia that featured interviews with Salvation Army leaders and client families
- [President Spence Elected to MICUA I-Fund Board of Directors](https://www.wau.edu/independent-college-fund-maryland/) - Yesterday, the twelve members of the Independent College Fund of Maryland (I-Fund) elected Dr. Weymouth Spence, President of Washington Adventist University, to lead the I-Fund Board of Directors. The I-Fund was founded in 1953 to promote college access, choice, and opportunities by raising funds from private corporations and foundations to provide scholarships and grants to
- [Washington Adventist University Partners with  Frontline Community Services to Advance Employee Educations](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-partners-frontline-community-services-advance-employee-educations-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 13, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has entered into a partnership agreement with Frontline Community Services that will help Frontline employees and their families further their educations. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday, January 10, by the principals of both organizations, including WAU President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., and Frontline
- [March 1 Application Deadline Nears for Child Care Workers Interested in Receiving Funds for College Tuition, Fees and Books](https://www.wau.edu/march-1-application-deadline-nears-child-care-workers-interested-receiving-funds-college-tuition-fees-books/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 18, 2017) Funding is available to cover tuition, fees and textbooks for eligible child care professionals who want to pursue an undergraduate degree in education at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Applications for the funding, provided by the Maryland State Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund, must be submitted by March
- [Washington Adventist University Remembers Richardson Chatham](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-remembers-richardson-chatham-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 23, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends are heartbroken to learn of Richardson Chatham’s passing. On Sunday, January 22, 2017, Chatham passed away in his sleep. He was 24 years old. Richardson was an adjunct professor for WAU’s traditional program and a teaching assistant and tutor
- [Washington Adventist University to Host February 23 Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-february-23-career-internship-graduate-school-fair/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 25, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting a Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair on Thursday, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to students seeking jobs and internships, as well as to individuals in the community. The fair will be held on campus in
- [Washington Adventist University to Host  February 8-11 Choral Festival](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-host-february-8-11-choral-festival-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 30, 2017) Choral performances by high school students will be featured at the 2017 Choral Festival that is being hosted by Washington Adventist University (WAU) from February 8-11. Students from seven academies in the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will participate in the festival. They will stay on
- [WAU Mourns the Passing of Former President And Alumnus George Hillry Akers](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-passing-former-president-alumnus-george-hillry-akers-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 14, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the recent passing of a former president and alumnus, George Hillry Akers, Ph.D. Akers was president of his class when he graduated from the university (then known as Columbia Union College) in 1947. He later returned to serve as president of his alma
- [Two WAU Nursing Professors to Receive Recognition for their Work](https://www.wau.edu/two-wau-nursing-professors-receive-recognition-work/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 14, 2017) Two nursing professors at Washington Adventist University will be recognized for their work in the coming weeks and months. Bonnie Franckowiak, DNP, has been invited to present a poster at the American Association of Collegiate Nursing (AACN) Conference later this month in Atlanta, Georgia. Basava Jitta, MSN, will receive
- [The Old and the New Retrospective Art Exhibition Marks Transition of WAU Honors Program to Honors College this Fall](https://www.wau.edu/old-new-retrospective-art-exhibition-marks-transition-wau-honors-program-honors-college-fall/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 24, 2017) A retrospective art exhibition, “The Old and the New” will open at Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Wednesday, March 1, with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Both the reception and exhibition will be located in the Department of English and Modern Languages, lower level, Wilkinson Hall, 7600
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Teams up with Compassion International](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-teams-compassion-international-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 17, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 FM radio station recently teamed up with Compassion International to host a Day of Compassion event. For two days, the station spotlighted the stories of children who are growing up in poor areas of the world, and it gave listeners the opportunity to help
- [Seventh-day Adventist World Church President To Speak for Alumni Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/seventh-day-adventist-world-church-president-speak-alumni-weekend-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 24, 2017) The featured speaker for Washington Adventist University’s Alumni Weekend, April 6-9, is alumnus Ted N.C. Wilson who now leads the Seventh-day Adventist World Church. He will be sharing his thoughts and experiences on April 8 at the 11 a.m. worship service at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Wilson graduated
- [Washington Adventist University and Howard Community College Sign Agreement to Help Music Students Earn Their Bachelor’s Degree](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-howard-community-college-sign-agreement-help-music-students-earn-bachelors-degree-2/) - Photo: (from l. to r.) Dr. Daniel Lau, WAU Associate Professor of Music; Dr. Patrick Williams, Dean, WAU School of Arts and Social Sciences; Dr. James Bingham, Chair, WAU Department of Music; Dr. Hsien-Ann Meng, Chair, HCC Music Department; Dr. Jean Svacina, Vice President, HCC Academic Affairs; Dr. Weymouth Spence, WAU President; Dr. Cheryl Kisunzu,
- [New England Youth Ensemble  Performs at the 12th Annual Living Legends Awards](https://www.wau.edu/new-england-youth-ensemble-performs-12th-annual-living-legends-awards/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 10, 2017) The New England Youth Ensemble at Washington Adventist University, with conductor Preston Hawes, DMA, and guest conductor Lulu Mupfumbu, recently performed at the 12th Annual Living Legends Award Ceremony, held at Emmanuel-Brinklow Church in Ashton, Maryland. Before the performance started, Professor Hawes shared his first-hand experiences with the September
- [Washington Adventist University To Host This Year’s Family Fun Festival on April 9, Noon to 5 p.m.](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-years-family-fun-festival-april-9-noon-5-p-m-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 17, 2017) The annual Family Fun Festival sponsored by Washington Adventist University (WAU) on its campus in Takoma Park will be held this year on Sunday, April 9, from noon to 5 p.m. The festival is part of the University’s Alumni and Parents Weekend celebration, which will be held this year
- [WAU Shock Men’s Basketball Team Earns Title of  2017 AII Division II Men’s Basketball Champions](https://www.wau.edu/wau-shock-mens-basketball-team-earns-title-2017-aii-division-ii-mens-basketball-champions-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 29, 2017) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Shock Men’s Basketball Team finished an historic season and conference tournament this year with a 22-7 record, and the team now has the title of 2017 AII (Association of Independent Institutions) Division II Men’s Basketball Champions. This year’s championship game was played on February
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Fifth Annual Campus Revival](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-fifth-annual-campus-revival/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 28, 2017) A week-long campus revival is taking place through Saturday, April 1 on the grounds of Washington Adventist University, and the public is invited to attend. The event will be held each evening at 7 p.m. in a white tent, located on the Commons, an area between Flower Avenue and
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns The Death of Olga Lewis](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-death-olga-lewis-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 31, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the death of Olga Lewis, who served as the university’s Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education from 2005-2010. “Olga will always be remembered as the consummate professional who dearly loved teaching career development, building relationships with employers, and placing students in meaningful
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Free Friday Evening Concert on April 7, 7 p.m.](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-free-friday-evening-concert-april-7-7-p-m/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 29, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host an evening concert on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in Takoma Park, Maryland. The event will feature performances by the University’s Columbia Collegiate Chorale, under the direction of James Bingham, Ph.D., and the New England Youth Ensemble, under the direction Preston Hawes,
- [WAU’s Alumni Weekend Speaker Ted Wilson to be Inducted into the Business Wall of Fame](https://www.wau.edu/waus-alumni-weekend-speaker-ted-wilson-inducted-business-wall-fame/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 4, 2017) WAU Alumnus Ted N.C. Wilson, President of the General Conference Seventh-day Adventist World Church and featured speaker at the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Alumni and Parents Weekend, April 6-9, will be inducted into the WAU Department of Business & Communication Wall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held
- [WAU Enactus Team Named Regional Champion at the Enactus United States Regional Competition](https://www.wau.edu/wau-enactus-team-named-regional-champion-enactus-united-states-regional-competition/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 5, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s Enactus business team earned the title of Regional Champion at this year’s Enactus United States Regional Competition, held March 31 in Washington, D.C. The event is one of six regional competitions held across the United States. During the competition – which included teams from Rutgers University,
- [WAU Honors Program Hosts Talk and Exhibition to Mark the New Authorized Biography of David Jones by Professor Thomas Dilworth](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-program-hosts-talk-exhibition-mark-new-authorized-biography-david-jones-professor-thomas-dilworth-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) On Thursday, April 13 the Washington Adventist University Honors Program will host Professor Thomas Dilworth for a talk about his new authorized biography, “David Jones – Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet.” The talk will start at 1 p.m. in the Richards Hall Chapel on campus (Bldg. 10 on the campus
- [Patrick Crarey’s Summer Basketball Skills Clinic  For Ages 6-16 Scheduled for June 19-23 at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/patrick-crareys-summer-basketball-skills-clinic-ages-6-16-scheduled-june-19-23-wau/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) Patrick Crarey’s Basketball Skills Clinic for ages 6-16 will again be held at Washington Adventist University (WAU) in June. This year, the basketball camp will be held the week of June 19-23. Patrick E. Crarey II is the WAU Director of Athletics, and he also serves as the head
- [WAU Welcomes New Gateway Ministries Director Mark Sigue](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-new-gateway-ministries-director-mark-sigue-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 26, 2017) Washington Adventist University welcomes Mark Binondo Sigue, M.A., as the new Director for Gateway Ministries in the Office of Campus Ministries. He previously worked for the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served as an Instructor for Clinical Informatics in OpTime, Surgeon Provider, and Anesthesia.
- [WAU Social Work Students Gained Out-of-Classroom Experience at Legislative Education and Advocacy Day](https://www.wau.edu/wau-social-work-students-gained-classroom-experience-legislative-education-advocacy-day/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 10, 2017) A group of nine Washington Adventist University (WAU) social work students traveled from campus in Takoma Park to Annapolis during the Maryland General Assembly legislative session to participate in the 20th Annual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) on February 23. The event was organized by the Maryland Chapter
- [Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot to Speak at 2017 Washington Adventist University Commencement April 30](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-earns-prestigious-best-value-schools-designation-2017-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 19, 2017) Maryland Comptroller and Honorary Alumnus Peter Franchot will be the commencement speaker for Washington Adventist University’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, April 30. Franchot is one of four state-wide elected officials in Maryland, and is the state’s 33rd comptroller, currently serving his third term in that office. Commencement will
- [WAU Mourns the Death of  Former Head of Physical Education Jim Burns](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-death-former-head-physical-education-jim-burns-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 24, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the death of James William Burns III, an alumnus, former coach of the gymnastics team and head of Physical Education. He passed away last week on April 19 at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. He will long be remembered for
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes New Gateway Ministries Director Mark Sigue](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-new-gateway-ministries-director-mark-sigue/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 26, 2017) Washington Adventist University welcomes Mark Binondo Sigue, M.A., as the new Director for Gateway Ministries in the Office of Campus Ministries. He previously worked for the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served as an Instructor for Clinical Informatics in OpTime, Surgeon Provider, and Anesthesia.
- [WAU to Host Thursday Evening Concert with Laura Morena](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-thursday-evening-concert-laura-morena/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 14, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host a concert on Thursday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on campus. The free concert, which is open to the public, will feature music by Laura Morena. She released her first solo album, “Manhã,” in 2010 and her
- [Dr. James Bingham, Music Department Chair to Retire from Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/dr-james-bingham-music-department-chair-retire-washington-adventist-university-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 27, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s Music Department Chair, James Bingham, Ph.D., has announced that he is retiring at the end of this academic year. He began teaching in 1968, and has been chair of a music department in various schools for 39 years – 23 of those at Washington Adventist University
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Summer Trauma/Christian Counseling Course](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-summer-traumachristian-counseling-course-2-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 2, 2017) A one-credit Counseling Psychology program course, “Trauma/Christian Counseling,” will be offered by Washington Adventist University on two Sundays in June. The course is open to non-degree seeking students, as well as to current students. Classes will be held on June 4 and 18 from 2-6 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall, Room
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Thursday Evening Concert with Laura Morena](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-host-thursday-evening-concert-laura-morena-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 14, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will host a concert on Thursday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on campus. The free concert, which is open to the public, will feature music by Laura Morena. She released her first solo album, “Manhã,” in 2010 and her
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Listeners, Express Appreciation and Support for the U.S. Capitol Police](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-radio-listeners-express-appreciation-and-support-for-the-u-s-capitol-police/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 22, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio listeners recently signed a large card created by the station to express support for the U.S. Capitol Police, following last week’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, where five people were injured. The card, “The WGTS 91.9 Family is Praying for You,” was signed by hundreds
- [WAU's WGTS 91.9 Radio Listeners, Express Appreciation and Support for the U.S. Capitol Police](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-radio-listeners-express-appreciation-and-support-for-the-u-s-capitol-police-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 22, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio listeners recently signed a large card created by the station to express support for the U.S. Capitol Police, following last week’s shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, where five people were injured. The card, “The WGTS 91.9 Family is Praying for You,” was signed by hundreds
- [WAU Graduate Richard Matthews Received the NAACP 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award on July 25](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-graduate-richard-matthews-received-the-naacp-2017-roy-wilkins-renown-service-award-on-july-25-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 1, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduate Richard E. Matthews was honored on July 25 at 12 noon by the NAACP at its 108th NAACP National Convention at The Baltimore Convention Center, located at 1 W. Pratt Street. Matthews was awarded the NAACP’s 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award at the
- [WAU Mourns the Passing of  Long-time Nursing Professor Carolyn Braudaway](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-the-passing-of-long-time-nursing-professor-carolyn-braudaway/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 8, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the passing of Carolyn Braudaway, a former professor of psychiatric nursing who taught for 20 years at the institution when it was known as Columbia Union College. Upon her retirement in 2006, Broadaway was recognized with the prestigious Zapara Award for Excellence in teaching,
- [Washington Adventist University Graduate Richard Matthews Received the NAACP 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award on July 25](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-graduate-richard-matthews-received-the-naacp-2017-roy-wilkins-renown-service-award-on-july-25/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 1, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduate Richard E. Matthews was honored on July 25 at 12 noon by the NAACP at its 108th NAACP National Convention at The Baltimore Convention Center, located at 1 W. Pratt Street. Matthews was awarded the NAACP’s 2017 Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award at the
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns the Passing of  Long-time Nursing Professor Carolyn Braudaway](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-the-passing-of-long-time-nursing-professor-carolyn-braudaway-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 8, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the passing of Carolyn Braudaway, a former professor of psychiatric nursing who taught for 20 years at the institution when it was known as Columbia Union College. Upon her retirement in 2006, Broadaway was recognized with the prestigious Zapara Award for Excellence in teaching,
- [WAU Gains Approvals To Offer New Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree First institution in Maryland to offer the degree](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-gains-approvals-to-offer-new-bachelor-of-music-therapy-degree-first-institution-in-maryland-to-offer-the-degree-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 8, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been approved to implement a new Bachelor of Music Therapy degree program. WAU is the first institution in the State of Maryland and currently the only Seventh-day Adventist institution in North America to offer this degree. “We are thrilled beyond measure to be gaining this
- [Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church Hosts  Second Annual WAU Sabbath](https://www.wau.edu/southern-asian-seventh-day-adventist-church-hosts-second-annual-wau-sabbath/) - The Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church (SASDAC) recently hosted their second annual Washington Adventist University (WAU) weekend featuring performances by Pro Musica, the New England Youth Ensemble, and presentations by various faculty and staff. President Weymouth Spence, the guest speaker on Saturday, completed a story he started last year when invited to speak at SASDAC.
- [Washington Adventist University Receives Invitation  to Participate in Public Campus Ministries Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-receives-invitation-participate-public-campus-ministries-weekend/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) students received a special invitation to the Global Public Campus Ministries (PCM) Weekend by Jiwan S. Moon, Director of PCM. Pro Musica, led by Anwar Ottley, performed pieces during the morning service and again in the afternoon with the New England Youth Ensemble, directed by Preston Hawes. President Spence joined the event as a
- [Washington Adventist University signs agreement with the Chicago School of Professional Psychology to help students earn their doctoral degrees](https://www.wau.edu/15192-2/) - Takoma Park, Md. (November 7, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) reached an agreement recently that will make it easier for WAU graduate psychology students to earn a doctoral degree so that they can provide holistic, professional psychology services that will improve community health. The agreement was signed
- [Washington Adventist University to Present 39th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship on September 22-23](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-present-39th-g-arthur-keough-lectureship-september-22-23/) - Takoma Park, MD (September 6, 2017) Washington Adventist University’s 39th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship will be presented on September 22-23 in Richards Hall Chapel on campus. This year’s Lectureship commemorates the fifth centennial of the Reformation (1517 – 2017). The featured speaker will be Aleksandar S. Santrac, D.Phil. and Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Chair of
- [Washington Adventist University Student Presented at the United Nations General Assembly Recently](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-student-presented-at-the-united-nations-general-assembly-recently/) - Takoma Park, MD (September 29, 2017) Washington Adventist University's Marie-Claire Kaberamanzi, a second-year nursing major, presented at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 20. The event, “Financing the Future: Education 2030,” focused on the education crisis currently affecting 260 million youth who are not receiving an instruction. Kaberamanzi spoke during the session on
- [Washington Adventist University Launches its Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series November 11](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-launches-its-anna-h-wang-presidential-concert-series-november-11/) - Takoma Park, Md. (November 8, 2017) Washington Adventist University (WAU) launches its new Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert series—Saturday, November 11—with a performance by concert pianist Awadagin Pratt, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center, located on the WAU campus. The concert series was initiated this year by the family
- [News Release: Building the Dream: WAU Welcomes 22 Teams for Acrofest](https://www.wau.edu/news-release-building-dream-wau-welcomes-22-teams-acrofest/) - Takoma Park, MD (November 8, 2017) Once every five years Washington Adventist University (WAU) opens its doors to young gymnasts from across the U.S., Canada and the Dominican Republic for Acrofest. This year we welcome 22 teams with over 800 performers to our campus. Each participant will spend three days bonding with, and learning from
- [WAU Mourns the Passing of Former Program Coordinator Jessica Michelle Mihos](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-passing-former-program-coordinator-jessica-michelle-mihos/) - The Washington Adventist University (WAU) family mourns the passing of Alumnus and former Program Coordinator for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) Jessica Michelle Mihos who died peacefully at home on November 11, 2017. Mihos was born on April 12, 1987, in Washington D.C. to Royal (Dan) and Karen Ritchie. She earned her
- [Doug Walker Named to Lead  WAU Communications](https://www.wau.edu/doug-walker-named-lead-wau-communications/) - The new Vice President of Marketing & Integrated Communications for Washington Adventist University (WAU) is Douglas K. Walker, a seasoned communications professional who brings more than 20 years of experience to the position. “Doug Walker has outstanding communications and marketing skills that will significantly enhance our efforts to achieve excellence at all levels of this
- [Middle States Commission on Higher Education  Reaffirms Accreditation of Washington Adventist University; Adventist Accrediting Association Issues Positive Interim Report](https://www.wau.edu/middle-states-commission-higher-education-reaffirms-accreditation-washington-adventist-university-adventist-accrediting-association-issues-positive-interim-report/) - Takoma Park, Md. (December 1, 2017) At its November 2017 session, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed the accreditation of Washington Adventist University (WAU). During the process that revised the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s Statement of Accreditation Status, the body recognized WAU for progress to date on several recommendations and
- [WAU Bids Farewell to Dr. Bonnie Franckowiak](https://www.wau.edu/wau-bids-farewell-dr-bonnie-franckowiak/) - Takoma Park, MD (December 18, 2017) Washington Adventist University will soon bid farewell to Bonnie Franckowiak, DNP as she retires at the end of December. She joined the campus community as an adjunct for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies in May of 2014 before being promoted to Professor of Nursing and Coordinator for the
- [Renowned Violinist and Legendary Instructor Charles Castleman to Headline WAU Concert](https://www.wau.edu/renowned-violinist-legendary-instructor-charles-castleman-headline-wau-concert/) - Takoma Park, Md. (January 12, 2018) Charles Castleman, one of the world’s most active violin performer-pedagogues, will headline the next Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series performance at the Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Saturday, February 3 at 8 p.m. He will also lead
- [Visionary Honoree Shares Faith Story](https://www.wau.edu/visionary-honoree-shares-faith-story/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 25, 2018) Washington Adventist University welcomed back Mark Moore, author of A Stroke of Faith: A Stroke Survivor’s Story of a Second Chance at Living a Life of Significance, to speak at Wednesday's weekly convocation. He was joined by his wife, Brenda. Moore shared his story of suffering two strokes
- [WAU Initiates New Customer Service Focus](https://www.wau.edu/wau-initiates-new-customer-service-focus/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 25, 2018) Washington Adventist University is always seeking new and innovative ways to inspire .excellence in its faculty, staff, and students. On December 7, 2017, the Human Resources department held first of several customer service workshops in the Morrison Hall chapel. The workshop, entitled “Delivering Outstanding Customer Service,” was facilitated by Jeannie
- [Washington Adventist University Nursing Program Receives Accreditation](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-nursing-program-receive-accreditation/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 20, 2016) The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing programs at Washington Adventist University have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791. “We are very pleased with these accreditations, as they reflect the hard work of
- [Statement on the Document "A Study of Church Governance and Unity”](https://www.wau.edu/statement-document-study-church-governance-unity/) - Religion Department Faculty Washington Adventist University Voted Friday, October 14, 2016 Together with our colleagues at other sister institutions we, the faculty of the Department of Religion at Washington Adventist University, embrace and uphold the biblical principle of the unity of the church grounded in our worship of God, our common faith, our shared community
- [Washington Adventist University Authorized to Offer Online Programs to Students Outside of Maryland](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-authorized-offer-online-programs-students-outside-maryland/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 17, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is now a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which allows the school to offer its online courses and degree programs to students outside of the State of Maryland. SARA establishes national standards for the interstate offering of postsecondary distance education programs, and
- [WGTS 91.9 Hits Fall Fundraising Goal](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-91-9-hits-fall-fundraising-goal/) - (WASHINGTON) – Close to 4,000 WGTS 91.9 listeners cast a vote of support for the station during the media ministry’s recent Fall Fundraiser. Listeners enjoyed four days of stories from fellow listeners about how God is using the station to help change lives. A pivotal moment of the event was when Washington Redskins Quarterback Kirk
- [Washington Adventist University Business Students Attended Recent Norman Augustine Presentation at  Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-business-students-attended-recent-norman-augustine-presentation-montgomery-county-chamber-commerce/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 11, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) business students attended a recent Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) meeting at the invitation of WAU President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., RT, who serves on the MCCC Board of Directors. The students included members of the university’s top-ranked Enactus business team and those earning their
- [Washington Adventist University Ranks Among The Safest Colleges in Maryland](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-ranks-among-safest-colleges-maryland/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 5, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is ranked tenth among the top 19 “Safest Colleges in Maryland” by BackgroundChecks.org in its recently-released 2016 annual report on accredited public and private not-for-profit educational institutions that offer four-year degrees. BackgroundChecks.org is a public safety-focused organization that is committed to increasing safety, community involvement,
- [Washington Adventist University’s Gala Fundraiser Honored Three for Leadership and Inspiration](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-gala-fundraiser-honored-three-leadership-inspiration/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 21, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s fourth annual Visionaries Gala on Sunday, September 18, at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda honored three individuals for providing exemplary leadership and inspiration to others, and successfully raised funds to support scholarships and other University priorities. The event grossed more than $100,000 in ticket sales and
- [Washington Adventist University Psychology Program Ranked in the Top 100 in the Nation for Graduating Minority Students with Master’s Degrees](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-psychology-program-ranked-in-the-top-100-in-the-nation-for-graduating-minority-students-with-masters-degrees/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 13, 2016) The news magazine, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, has ranked the Washington Adventist University (WAU) graduate psychology program among its 2016 Top 100 Minority Degree Producers. Out of more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the nation, WAU is ranked among those schools graduating the most minority students with
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Dedication Weekend September 16-18, 2016 Featuring Concert by Duawne Starling](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-dedication-weekend-september-16-18-2016-featuring-concert-by-duawne-starling/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 9, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting a Dedication Weekend September 16-18, 2016, and a Friday evening concert by Duawne Starling with a performance by the university’s Silent Judah Praise Dance Team. The September 16 concert, which is free and open to the public, will start at 7:30 p.m. at
- [Washington Adventist University’s Gala to Honor Three  Leaders, Including “Homeless to Harvard” Grad Liz Murray](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-gala-to-honor-three-leaders-including-homeless-to-harvard-grad-liz-murray/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 7, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s fourth annual Visionaries Gala will be held September 18, 2016 at Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Road in Bethesda. The reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. This year’s honorees will include three individuals who provide exemplary leadership and inspiration to others. They
- [Washington Adventist University President Spence  Issues Charge to the University Community to  Demonstrate Core Values for Excellence in the 2016-2017 School Year](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-president-spence-issues-charge-to-the-university-community-to-demonstrate-core-values-for-excellence-in-the-2016-2017-school-year/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 2, 2016) In this week’s Opening Convocation for the Fall Semester, Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., charged students, staff and faculty to demonstrate ten core values consistently in order to achieve excellence in all that they do this school year. The university is well on its way to becoming
- [Washington Adventist University to Present Its 38th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship on September 23-24, 2016](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-present-its-38th-g-arthur-keough-lectureship-on-september-23-24-2016/) - Takoma Park, Md. (August 30, 2016) Author Reggie L. Williams will be the featured speaker at Washington Adventist University’s 38th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship on September 23-24, 2016. The event is free and open to the public, and it will be held on campus in the chapel at Richards Hall, which is located next to
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 FM Radio Station Attracted More than 4,000 People to Recent Summer Concert](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-fm-radio-station-attracted-more-than-4000-people-to-recent-summer-concert/) - Takoma Park, Md. (August 17, 2016) More than 4,000 people attended the summer concert that Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 FM Radio Station hosted recently at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia. The outdoor event, which featured former American Idol contestant Colton Dixon, was held on a new plaza that is suspended 43 feet in the
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns the Death of  Alumnus and Former VP of Academic Affairs Joseph Gurubatham, Ed.D.](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-the-death-of-alumnus-and-former-vp-of-academic-affairs-joseph-gurubatham-ed-d/) - Takoma Park, Md. (August 12, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty and staff are mourning the August 9 death of Joseph Gurubatham, Ed.D., at the age of 74. He was a former Vice President of Academic Affairs for WAU, which was known as Columbia Union College at the time, and had just weeks ago
- [Recent Washington Adventist University Humanitarian Trip to Haiti Provided Health Care and Education to Needy Residents](https://www.wau.edu/recent-washington-adventist-university-humanitarian-trip-to-haiti-provided-health-care-and-education-to-needy-residents/) - Takoma Park, Md. (August 11, 2016) Residents of Port de Paix, Haiti received much-needed healthcare and help from a team of 13 Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty and staff, and alumni during a recent mission trip that took place July 7-18. The Haiti trip followed recent trips to Cuba in May, and Honduras in
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Students to be Recognized for Helping Local Small Businesses Find Success](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-students-to-be-recognized-for-helping-local-small-businesses-find-success/) - Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. Rainbow Coin Laundry 8735 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus students will be recognized for their creative solutions to helping local small businesses thrive. The students recently earned first place in the national Enactus Competition’s Sam’s Club Project, which awards teams with the most creative
- [Washington Adventist University Students and Staff Helped the Needy During a Two-Week Mission Trip to Honduras](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-students-and-staff-helped-the-needy-during-a-two-week-mission-trip-to-honduras/) - Takoma Park, Md. (July 28, 2016) A recent two-week mission trip to Honduras was undertaken by seven Washington Adventist University (WAU) students and staff who provided much-needed help at the Centro Educacional Adventista (CEA) in Peña Blanca. From June 14 to 27, 2016, the WAU students spent time painting the CEA’s administrative and library buildings,
- [Alumni Association’s Annual Ice Cream Social Included Preview of Construction Plans for the  Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-associations-annual-ice-cream-social-included-preview-of-construction-plans-for-the-gail-s-and-bruce-e-boyer-health-professions-and-wellness-center/) - Takoma Park, Md. (July 28, 2016) The Washington Adventist University Alumni Association hosted its third annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 24, in the dining hall. The event featured a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings, prize giveaways, and fun sing-a-longs with a band comprised of current WAU students and alumni. Throughout the
- [Washington Adventist University Religion Grads  Deliver Bottled Water to Residents in Flint, Michigan](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-religion-grads-deliver-bottled-water-to-residents-in-flint-michigan/) - Takoma Park, Md. (July 19, 2016) Two recent graduates of Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies travelled more than 1,000 miles last weekend to deliver clean drinking water to the residents of Flint, Michigan. Both Richard Matthews and Gibbs Hilaire recently earned their master’s degrees in religion through the university’s accelerated evening
- [Washington Adventist University Students and Staff Joined Area Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Praying for Peace and Unity](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-students-and-staff-joined-area-seventh-day-adventist-churches-in-praying-for-peace-and-unity/) - Takoma Park, Md. (July 13, 2016) On Saturday, July 9, Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty and staff joined members of local area churches in praying about the recent shootings and deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and Dallas Police officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Smith, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarripa and DART Police Officer Brent Thompson.
- [First Annual Carlington Harvey Summer Soccer Camp Deemed a Success at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/first-annual-carlington-harvey-summer-soccer-camp-deemed-a-success-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, Md. (July 1, 2016) Carlington Harvey’s first annual Summer Soccer Camp at Washington Adventist University concluded today. It was held daily, June 27 – July 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children between the ages of 6 and 16. Participants this year numbered 17. “The camp was a success, and we
- [Washington Adventist University and Radians College Enter New Partnership to Help Graduates Further Their Nursing Education](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-and-radians-college-enter-new-partnership-to-help-graduates-further-their-nursing-education/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 30, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has entered into a partnership agreement with Radians College that will help qualified graduates further their nursing education through an accelerated evening program offered by the WAU School of Graduate and Professional Studies. “We are very pleased to partner with Radians College, and happy that
- [Patrick Crarey’s Summer Basketball Clinic Hosted an Increased Number of Participants This Year at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/patrick-crareys-summer-basketball-clinic-hosted-an-increased-number-of-participants-this-year-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 23, 2016) An increased number of children enrolled this year in Coach Patrick Crarey’s 2016 Summer Basketball Camp at Washington Adventist University. The camp was held this week, June 20-24, and 46 participants between the ages of 6 and 16 attended. Last year, approximately 40 participated. “The main focus of the
- [Honors Students Travel to United Kingdom For Inaugural Study on Location Experience](https://www.wau.edu/honors-students-travel-to-united-kingdom-for-inaugural-study-on-location-experience/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 15, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) Honors Program students recently returned from studying on location in the United Kingdom as part of an inaugural collaboration with Newbold College, WAU’s sister institution near London. The students enrolled in a pair of WAU hybrid courses taught by Newbold professors, “Shakespeare” and “Reformation to
- [Washington Adventist University is the First North American Adventist University To Embark on a Humanitarian Mission Trip to Havana](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-is-the-first-north-american-adventist-university-to-embark-on-a-humanitarian-mission-trip-to-havana/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 6, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is the first North American Adventist university to sponsor a humanitarian mission trip to Havana, Cuba. Eleven students and faculty recently traveled to Havana to help clean streets, paint houses, conduct a health screening clinic and teach English classes. During the May 19-29 trip, 20
- [Washington Adventist University  Student and Professor Receive  National Recognition in Social Work](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-student-and-professor-receive-national-recognition-in-social-work/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 1, 2016) National social work awards were recently presented to a professor and student at Washington Adventist University (WAU) by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), DC Chapter. The NASW is the largest professional association of social workers in the world, and the only organization dedicated to advocating for the
- [Washington Adventist University and  Helderberg College Sign Two-Year Agreement](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-and-helderberg-college-sign-two-year-agreement/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 1, 2016) Washington Adventist University and Helderberg College in South Africa have recently entered into a partnership agreement to offer graduate level courses for Helderberg students in Takoma Park, Maryland and online. The two-year memo of understanding will strengthen academic collaboration and expand business administration educational opportunities at the two universities.
- [Washington Adventist University Graduate Student Wins College Television Awards Emmy](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-graduate-student-wins-college-television-awards-emmy/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 1, 2016) Recent Washington Adventist University graduate Eugene Simonov, director of video and creative marketing for the university’s radio station, was awarded second place in the 37th College Television Awards, presented by the Television Academy Foundation. An Emmy for Best TV Series – Unscripted was awarded to Simonov as producer of
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Crisis Counseling Course Two Sundays in June](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-crisis-counseling-course-two-sundays-in-june/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 25, 2016) Individuals who are interested in learning how to deal with death, loss and suicide, as well as critical situations and crisis events are encouraged to sign up for a one-credit Crisis Counseling course, offered by Washington Adventist University on two Sundays in June. There are still seats available in
- [Washington Adventist University Provost and Dean Presented Workshop on Women Who Lead at Recent Federal Training Program in Orlando, Florida](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-provost-and-dean-presented-workshop-on-women-who-lead-at-recent-federal-training-program-in-orlando-florida/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 25, 2016) A workshop entitled “When Change Wears Pink: Strategies for Distinctive Organizational Transformation through Women Who Lead” was recently presented by Washington Adventist University Provost Cheryl Harris Kisunzu and School of Graduate and Professional Studies Interim Dean Nicole Currier at a national conference in Orlando, Florida, May 9-13, 2016.
- [Washington Adventist University Broke Ground May 20 for  New $9.7 Million Health and Wellness Center on Campus](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-broke-ground-may-20-for-new-9-7-million-health-and-wellness-center-on-campus/) - 26Takoma Park, Maryland (May 25, 2016) A groundbreaking ceremony for the new $9.7 million Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center took place on Friday, May 20 on the Washington Adventist University campus. The project is an addition/renovation of the current health professions building, and it is named after Gail and
- [Washington Adventist University Hosted its Constituency Meeting May 20 Featuring a State of the University – Growing with Excellence Report](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosted-its-constituency-meeting-may-20-featuring-a-state-of-the-university-growing-with-excellence-report/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 24, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) held its quinquennial Constituency Meeting on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Dave Weigley, Chair of the WAU Board of Trustees. WAU Religion Professor Michael Kulakov led the devotion and prayer.
- [WGTS 91.9 FM - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-91-9-fm-press-release/) - WGTS 91.9 Has Successful Spring Fundraiser (WASHINGTON) –WGTS 91.9 listeners stepped up in a big way to support the station during its Spring Fundraiser. Over 2,700 listeners gave over $1.1 million dollars for the station’s operating budget during the just concluded five day event. The theme of this year’s event was “Prayer Equals Hope.” Hundreds
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team  Placed Second in the Opening Round at the  Enactus National Expo in St. Louis](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-placed-second-in-the-opening-round-at-the-enactus-national-expo-in-st-louis/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 18, 2016) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team placed second in their league in the Opening Round at the 2016 Enactus National Expo this week in St. Louis, Missouri. The university was ranked on the success of projects that resolved local problems by creatively applying business strategies. As a national
- [Washington Adventist University to Release its  Quinquennial Report to Constituents on May 20, 2016](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-release-its-quinquennial-report-to-constituents-on-may-20-2016/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 17, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will release its quinquennial report on the state of the university to its Board of Trustees, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and other constituents at a meeting on May 20, 2016. The Constituency Meeting is open to the public, and it will start at 9:30
- [New $9.7 Million Health Professions and Wellness Center to  Break Ground May 20 on Washington Adventist University Campus](https://www.wau.edu/new-9-7-million-health-professions-and-wellness-center-to-break-ground-may-20-on-washington-adventist-university-campus/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 13, 2016) The new $9.7 million Gail S. and Bruce E. Boyer Health Professions and Wellness Center will break ground on the Washington Adventist University (WAU) campus in Takoma Park on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 12:45 p.m. WAU President Weymouth Spence and WAU Provost Cheryl Kisunzu, along with faculty,
- [Washington Adventist University Women’s Basketball Team Achieved Overall GPA of 3.60 During Spring Semester](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-womens-basketball-team-achieved-overall-gpa-of-3-60-during-spring-semester/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 10, 2016) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) women’s basketball team achieved an overall GPA of 3.60 during the spring semester. To comply with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), all incoming players are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The incoming student athletes are required to attend study
- [Washington Adventist University Graduated 246 At Its 101st Commencement Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-graduated-246-at-its-101st-commencement-ceremony/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (May 5, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosted its 101st commencement ceremony on May 1 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. The class of 2016 totals 250 graduates comprised of the following degrees: 90 master’s degrees, 154 bachelor’s degrees and nine associate’s degrees. The commencement speaker was Sarah Bloom Raskin,
- [Washington Adventist University Named as a Mission Driven Campus by Council of Independent Colleges](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-named-as-a-mission-driven-campus-by-council-of-independent-colleges/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 26, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently named a Mission-Driven Campus by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and profiled among nine dynamic CIC Institutions. The published report -- Strategic Change and Innovation in Independent Colleges: Nine Mission-Driven Campuses -- identifies nine colleges and universities throughout the United States that
- [Washington Adventist University Ranks Among Schools with Most Affordable Online MPA Degrees](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-ranks-among-schools-with-most-affordable-online-mpa-degrees/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 26, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently named among the “Top 30 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degree Programs in Public Administration 2016” by the Grad School Hub website. The university is ranked 29th on the list, based on its current graduate tuition and fees, as published by the National Center
- [Washington Adventist University Music Professor Preston Hawes is in Calgary to Adjudicate the Calgary Performing Arts Festival](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-music-professor-preston-hawes-is-in-calgary-to-adjudicate-the-calgary-performing-arts-festival/) - Takoma Park, Md. (April 20, 2016) Washington Adventist University Music Professor Preston Hawes, DMA, is a judge at this year’s Calgary Performing Arts Festival, which began this week in Canada. The event is one of the greatest performing arts events in Calgary, and one of the largest amateur competitive festivals in North America. Joining a
- [Achievements of Washington Adventist University Athletes Recognized Recently at Second Annual Awards Banquet](https://www.wau.edu/achievements-of-washington-adventist-university-athletes-recognized-recently-at-second-annual-awards-banquet/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 13, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s Athletics Department recently hosted its second annual awards banquet, celebrating outstanding play by the eight sports teams and recognizing the achievements of individual athletes. The award categories included Most Valuable Player (MVP), awarded to the best-performing player; Most Improved Player (MIP); and the Coach’s Award, presented
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Summer Crisis Counseling Course](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-summer-traumachristian-counseling-course/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 6, 2016) A one-credit Counseling Psychology program course, “Crisis Counseling,” will be offered by Washington Adventist University on two Sundays in June. The course is open to non-degree seeking students, as well as to current students. Classes will be held on June 12 and 26 from 2-6 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall, Room 340.The
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Moves on to National Exposition May 15-17 in St. Louis](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-moves-on-to-national-exposition-may-15-17-in-st-louis/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 7, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) business students competed successfully in the 2016 Enactus Regional Competition on March 29 in Washington, D.C., and they are now scheduled to compete in the Enactus National Exposition that will be held May 15-17 in St. Louis, Missouri. In the regional competition, the university’s Enactus
- [Washington Adventist University Service Day Helped the Community with a Dozen Different Projects](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-service-day-helped-the-community-with-a-dozen-different-projects/) - Takoma Park, Maryland (April 7, 2016) Approximately 270 Washington Adventist University students, faculty and staff dedicated Wednesday, April 6 to serving the community during the university’s Service Day, which is held every semester. The Spring Semester Service Day featured a dozen projects that were directly aligned with the needs of the Silver Spring, Langley Park
- [Washington Adventist University to Honor Outstanding Alumni at Awards Ceremony and Reception on April 9](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-honor-outstanding-alumni-at-banquet-on-april-9/) - Maryland’s Major General Linda Singh is Alumna of the Year Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2016) Some of Washington Adventist University’s outstanding alumni will be honored on Saturday, April 9 as part of the Alumni Weekend activities. They include Maryland’s Adjutant General, a young couple who started a non-profit service organization, an artist and community
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Alumni Weekend April 7-10, 2016](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-alumni-weekend-april-7-10-2016/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s Alumni Weekend is April 7-10, and the upcoming Alumni Weekend at Washington Adventist University will be held from April 7 – 10. The weekend will include a host of activities and opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones, and to revisit favorite places on
- [Eugene Simonov, WGTS Director of Video Production, Nominated for College Television Award](https://www.wau.edu/eugene-simonov-wgts-director-of-video-production-nominated-for-college-television-award/) - (Washington, DC) – Eugene Simonov, WGTS 91.9’s director of video production, has been nominated for a College Television Award, presented by the Television Academy Foundation. The awards, which mirror the Emmys®, recognize excellence in student-produced entertainment and news content from college students across the country. Simonov has been nominated in the “Best Unscripted TV Series”
- [Washington Adventist University’s Janette Neufville Receives Certification in Quality/Organizational Excellence](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-janette-neufville-receives-certification-in-qualityorganizational-excellence/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 24, 2016) Janette Neufville, Washington Adventist University’s Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, is now an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQCMQ/OE). Awarded by the Board of ASQ (American Society for Quality), the certification represents her proficiency in and understanding of quality management principles and practices. Neufville states that she is
- [Washington Adventist University Graduate Student Wins Project ASCEND Scholars Award](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-graduate-student-wins-project-ascend-scholars-award/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 23, 2016) Carmelys Vincent, a Washington Adventist University graduate student who is earning her master’s degree in professional counseling psychology, was recently named as a winner of a Project ASCEND Scholars Award. The award, which will be presented later this spring, carries a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to meet with
- [Group of Washington Adventist University Students Travelled to Flint, Michigan for Distribution of Clean Drinking Water](https://www.wau.edu/group-of-washington-adventist-university-students-travelled-to-flint-michigan-for-distribution-of-clean-drinking-water/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 21, 2016) Nearly a dozen Washington Adventist University (WAU) students, faculty and staff dedicated their Spring Break this year to helping families in Flint, Michigan, where a state of emergency was declared due to elevated levels of lead in the water. The WAU group traveled 12 hours from Takoma Park, Maryland
- [Washington Adventist University Religion Professor Olive J. Hemmings Recognized as Notable Person of Honor](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-religion-professor-olive-j-hemmings-recognized-as-notable-person-of-honor/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 19, 2016) Washington Adventist University Religion Professor Olive J. Hemmings, PhD, has been recognized by the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a "Notable Person of Honor." The award is part of the conference’s annual recognition of an individual who has advanced the mission of the church. The
- [WGTS 91.9 Listeners “Dare to Be” at Women’s Event](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-91-9-listeners-dare-to-be-at-womens-event/) - (WASHINGTON) – Over 2,000 women gathered near Washington D.C. to hear inspirational messages and music from Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill at the “Dare to Be” women’s conference sponsored by WGTS 91.9. Gambill shared “it doesn’t matter where you’ve fallen, where you’ve messed up, God is still for you, even though He knows everything about
- [WGTS 91.9 Listeners Step Up to Sponsor Kids with Compassion](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-91-9-listeners-step-up-to-sponsor-kids-with-compassion/) - (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning WGTS 91.9 listeners stepped up to impact the lives of children around the world with Compassion. By the end of morning drive on Friday, listeners had sponsored a station record of over 860 children, primarily in Haiti and South America. “When I think of my kids,
- [Washington Adventist University Music Professor Hawes Completes Doctorate](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-music-professor-hawes-completes-doctorate/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 18, 2016) - Washington Adventist University Assistant Professor of Music Preston Hawes has completed the requirements for his Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Violin Performance from the Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. His dissertation, “The Programmatic and Biographical Nature of Bernstein’s Serenade, after Plato: Symposium,” is available at
- [Washington Adventist University Gathered To Mourn the Death of Long-Time Professor Gladstone Gurubatham, PhD](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-gathered-to-mourn-the-death-of-long-time-professor-gladstone-gurubatham-phd/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 16, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends gathered on January 30 to celebrate the life of beloved professor Gladstone Gurubatham, PhD who passed away late last year. An afternoon memorial service was held at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, where many shared fond memories of the
- [Washington Adventist University  Ranks Among Best Value Colleges in Maryland](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-ranks-among-best-value-colleges-in-maryland/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 15, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently named among the Best Value Colleges of Maryland by the Best Value Schools website. The university is ranked 12th, based on graduation rate, net price, acceptance rate and a 20-year return on investment. The ranking was created using data from the National Center
- [Residence Hall Renovations Begin at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/residence-hall-renovations-begin-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 11, 2016) Renovations to the women’s residence hall at Washington Adventist University have begun, and the Office of Student Life has announced that 50 rooms and 15 restrooms will be renovated in time for the Fall 2016 semester. New tile flooring, window dressing and wall paint, along with improved heating and
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Music Festival Concert](https://www.wau.edu/media-advisory-washington-adventist-university-to-host-music-festival-concert/) - Friday, February 12, 2016 7:30 p.m. Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Department of Music will host a special Vespers Concert on Friday, February 12 that is free and open to the public. The concert is part of the university’s four-day Music Festival
- [WashingtonAdventist University Broadcasting Journalism Major Secures Internship at WETA](https://www.wau.edu/washingtonadventist-university-broadcasting-journalism-major-secures-internship-at-weta/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 10, 2016) Washington Adventist University (WAU) student Juliannie Santiago will soon be embarking on a new phase in her scholastic journey. She has secured an internship with WETA, a non-commercial, educational television station broadcasting from Washington, D.C. Santiago is a senior who is on track to graduate in December, 2016. She
- [Washington Adventist University Music Student Recognized in Young Artist Competition](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-music-student-recognized-in-young-artist-competition/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 10, 2016) Washington Adventist University music student Geofrey Cua was recently awarded “Alternate” (equivalent to second place) in the String category (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass) at the regional Eastern MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Young Artist Performance Competition. The event was held January 31 at Rowan University in Glassboro, New
- [Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies Starts New Session of Evening Classes March 6-10](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies-starts-new-session-of-evening-classes-march-6-10/) - Takoma Park, Md. (February 3, 2016) Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) starts the second session of its spring semester on March 6, and it’s not too late to register for an evening graduate or undergraduate degree program. The SGPS has been providing evening degree programs for more than 30 years,
- [Washington Adventist University to Host Career and Graduate Programs Fair On Campus on February 25](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-host-career-and-graduate-programs-fair-on-campus-on-february-25/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 4, 2016) A Career and Graduate Programs Fair will be held at Washington Adventist University (WAU) on Thursday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will take place in the lobby of Wilkinson Hall (Bldg. 1 on the campus map). Local companies and non-profit agencies will be
- [Washington Adventist University Video  Earns Merit-Based 2015 TIVA-DC Peer Award](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-video-earns-merit-based-2015-tiva-dc-peer-award/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 13, 2016) A Washington Adventist University video, “Mindful of Your Needs,” was recognized with a 2015 TIVA-DC Peer Award, which celebrates local excellence in media. The video won a Silver Award in the “Public Relations/Marketing (under $10K) category. WAU graduate student Eugene Simonov was videographer and editor for the project, and
- [Washington Adventist University Provost Recognized for Her Leadership in Performance Excellence](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-provost-recognized-for-her-leadership-in-performance-excellence/) - University is on the path toward earning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Takoma Park, MD (January 12, 2016) Washington Adventist University Provost Cheryl Harris Kisunzu, PhD, has been recognized by the Maryland Performance Excellence Awards (MPEA) Program. MPEA is the state’s Baldrige-based education and recognition program whose mission is to advance performance excellence through
- [Washington Adventist University’s 37th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship to Feature Author and Scholar Alec Ryrie](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-37th-g-arthur-keough-lectureship-to-feature-author-and-scholar-alec-ryrie/) - Takoma Park, MD (December 17, 2015) Author and scholar Alec Ryrie will be the keynote speaker for Washington Adventist University’s 37th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, which will be held on February 19 and 20, 2016. The event is free and open to the public. Alec Ryrie is author of Being Protestant in Reformation Britain; The
- [Full-year nursing scholarships are available to  Students accepted into Washington Adventist University’s  New RN-MSN Program that starts January 10-14, 2016](https://www.wau.edu/full-year-nursing-scholarships-are-available-to-students-accepted-into-washington-adventist-universitys-new-rn-msn-program-that-starts-january-10-14-2016/) - Takoma Park, MD (December 14, 2015) Students accepted into the new RN-MSN program at Washington Adventist University (WAU) that starts the week of January 10 may be eligible for a scholarship that will cover up to 24 credits and all course fees. A limited number of these nursing scholarships are available for students in the
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Teams with Salvation Army to Benefit DC Children](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-wgts-91-9-radio-teams-with-salvation-army-to-benefit-dc-children/) - Takoma Park, MD (December 11, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 radio station staff is working with the Salvation Army this Christmas season to provide gifts for children in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. On Friday, December 4, the WGTS team broadcast live from Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, Virginia, giving listeners a chance to
- [Washington Adventist University Welcomes New Interim Vice President for Advancement](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-welcomes-new-interim-vice-president-for-advancement/) - Takoma Park, MD (December 4, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) President Weymouth Spence, EdD, RT, is pleased to announce that John Wagner, EdD, will serve as the university’s new three-quarter time Interim Vice President for Advancement. Wagner comes out of retirement to fill the position, which is similar to the one he filled for seven
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns the Death of Psychology Professor Gladstone Gurubatham](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-the-death-of-psychology-professor-gladstone-gurubatham/) - Longest serving faculty with 50-year tenure was architect of the adult evening program Takoma Park, MD (December 1, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is mourning the death of its longest-serving faculty member, Gladstone Gurubatham, PhD. He was a professor of psychology in the university’s School of Arts and Sciences for more than 50 years, and
- [Washington Adventist University Adjunct Professor To Direct Delegation of U.S. Mayors in Paris for UN Climate Meeting](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-adjunct-professor-to-direct-delegation-of-u-s-mayors-in-paris-for-un-climate-meeting/) - Watch the December 8 live presentation on the web: Results of Global River Talks at COP 21 Takoma Park, MD (December 1, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) Adjunct Professor Colin Wellenkamp will be directing a delegation of Mississippi River Mayors who are attending the United Nation’s climate change conference that started this week in Paris.
- [Federal Career Fair attracted hundreds last week to the Washington Adventist University campus in Takoma Park](https://www.wau.edu/federal-career-fair-attracted-hundreds-last-week-to-the-washington-adventist-university-campus-in-takoma-park/) - Takoma Park, MD (November 24, 2015) A federal career fair hosted at Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park last week attracted more than 250 students and alumni. The November 19 event was sponsored by the university and Federal Asian Pacific American Council. More than 35 federal agencies recruited students and alumni for permanent
- [Senior Dedication of Theology and Religion Majors Richards Hall Chapel, May 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.](https://www.wau.edu/senior-dedication-of-theology-and-religion-majors-richards-hall-chapel-may-4-2013-at-400-p-m/) - Pastor Damien E. Johnson is a native of Washington, D.C. His roots in the church being in the historic First Seventh-day Adveentist Church in Washington where he was baptized and later sense the call to ministry. Pastor Johnson graduated from Columbia Union College (presently Washington Adventist University) in Takoma Park, Maryland with a Bachelor of
- [SERVICE DAY - Wednesday April 3 - COME AND JOIN THE DEPARTMENT of RELIGION at 12:00 o'clock in Richard Hall](https://www.wau.edu/service-day-wednesday-april-3-come-and-join-the-department-of-religion-at-1200-oclock-in-richard-hall/) - Department of Religion is going to the very same place that we went to in October 2012, namely Food and Friends for AIDS/HIV victims in Washington DC. Join the Department of Religion and remember that we serve not for a day but throughout our Christian lives. Sign-up sheet is on the glass doors of the
- [33rd G. Arthur Keough Lectures](https://www.wau.edu/33rd-g-arthur-keough-lectures/) - WALTER BRUEGGEMANN COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY “Reperforming our Best Narrative” Walter Brueggemann is an acclaimed author and theologian. Considered one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades, Brueggemann has authored over 100 books and articles. He is known for his method of rhetorical criticism which, as he writes in his noted
- [Washington Adventist University to Participate in Giving Tuesday on December 1](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-participate-in-giving-tuesday-on-december-1/) - Takoma Park, MD (November 16, 2015) This year, for the first time, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 1. This international day of giving harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities. Our WAU community; alumni,
- [WGTS Celebrates Veteran’s Day with Real American Heroes](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-celebrates-veterans-day-with-real-american-heroes/) - Washington, DC (November 11, 2015) – WGTS 91.9 spent Veteran’s Day honoring our veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Washington DC. The WGTS team arrived at 5:00 a.m. and the Jerry and Blanca morning originated from the Hall of Remembrance at the AFRH. They spent the morning interviewing veteran’s from World War II,
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- [Washington Adventist University Presents Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 4](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-presents-annual-christmas-concert-on-friday-december-4/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 21, 2015) The annual Christmas Concert presented by Washington Adventist University’s Department of Music will take place this year on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park. The church is located at 7700 Carroll Avenue, near the intersection with Flower Avenue. The concert
- [Vision 2020](https://www.wau.edu/vision-2020/) - Vision 2020: Building a Thriving University Washington Adventist University (WAU), from its base in scenic Takoma Park, Maryland, is laying out its set of goals to be achieved by the end of the second decade in the 21st century: 2020 Buoyed by a recent growth spurt, not previously seen in its 108 years, WAU is
- [Bridge Program](https://www.wau.edu/bridge-program/) - Bridge Program, July 6 - August 7, 2014 What is the Bridge Program? The Bridge Program is a year-long academic venture aimed at giving students a head start in their college experience and providing support throughout their freshman year. It begins with a rigorous five week academic session that will run from July 6 through
- [Washington Adventist University Receives $100,000 Donation for new $9.7 million Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-receives-100000-donation-for-new-9-7-million-health-professions-science-and-wellness-center/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 28, 2015) Washington Adventist University received a $100,000 donation from Adventist HealthCare, Inc. for the university’s new $9.7 million Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center, which will be built as a renovation and addition to the existing Health Professions Building on campus. The check, which represents the second largest donation to
- [Washington Adventist University Student Video Earns Award in Best Video Category at 2015 Society of Adventist Communicators Convention](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-student-video-earns-award-in-best-video-category-at-2015-society-of-adventist-communicators-convention/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 21, 2015) A Washington Adventist University video, “Mindful of Your Needs,” was recognized in the “Best Video Projects” category by the Society of Adventist Communicators at the organization’s 2015 convention last weekend in Washington, D.C. The video focuses on the university’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, and how it accommodates
- [November 1 is Campus Preview Day at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/november-1-is-campus-preview-day-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, MD (October 22, 2015) High school students are invited to register for Washington Adventist University’s Campus Preview Day on Sunday, November 1. The event will include a tour of the Takoma Park campus, fun activities in an ice-breaker session, an academic and student showcase, lunch, and information on extracurricular programs, the Honors Program,
- [Blogs by science majors](https://www.wau.edu/blogs-biology/) - Welcome Ever wonder what it's like to be a student at Washington Adventist University? Check out the posts on our wiki site to read what the Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry students are doing in 2010. Please note that when accessing the posts on the wiki site, you will be leaving the official Washington Adventist University
- [New Partnership Provides Washington Adventist University Psychology Students with Affordable Path to Earning Their Doctorate](https://www.wau.edu/new-partnership-provides-washington-adventist-university-psychology-students-with-affordable-path-to-earning-their-doctorate/) - Takoma Park, MD (September 29, 2015) A new partnership agreement forged between Washington Adventist University in Maryland and Argosy University in Virginia will provide psychology students with an affordable path to earning their doctorate degree. The agreement includes discounted tuition at Argosy for students who earn their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at
- [School of Graduate and Professional Studies Starts 2nd Session of 2015 Fall Semester October 25-29](https://www.wau.edu/school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies-starts-2nd-session-of-2015-fall-semester-october-25-29/) - Takoma Park, Md. (September 28) October 25 marks the start of the second session of fall courses offered by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). For the past 30 years, the evening program has accommodated the needs of working adults, offering accelerated classes and flexible schedules. The SGPS offers 10 undergraduate
- [Washington Adventist University Remembers Roy Branson, Founder of the University’s Center for Law and Public Policy](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-remembers-roy-branson-founder-of-the-universitys-center-for-law-and-public-policy/) - Takoma Park, MD (September 24, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Center for Law and Public Policy recently hosted its 7th Annual Attorney Pre-Law Student dinner, and the event featured a special tribute to the center’s founder, Roy Branson, Ph.D. The 77-year-old former faculty member passed away from complications of cardiovascular disease on July 7. This year’s
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Fall Service Day in Baltimore on September 30](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-fall-service-day-in-baltimore-on-september-30/) - Volunteers sought for variety of community projects Takoma Park, MD (September 18, 2015) Washington Adventist University is hosting its fall 2015 Service Day on Wednesday, September 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members are encouraged to volunteer at any of a variety of projects that are located
- [Washington Adventist University Moves up in 2016](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-moves-up-in-2016/) - U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings Takoma Park, MD (September 18, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) ranks 43rd among regional colleges of the north in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges edition, moving up from its 46th position in the 2015 edition. In this latest edition, WAU also ranks fifth
- [A reflection on Ferguson, one year after the August 9, 2014 shooting death of Michael Brown](https://www.wau.edu/a-reflection-on-ferguson-one-year-after-the-august-9-2014-shooting-death-of-michael-brown-in-ferguson-missouri/) - By Washington Adventist University Adjunct Professor Colin Wellenkamp and U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) Ferguson One Year Later – What Do You Want to See Change? Let us ask you: “What exactly was supposed to change since August 9, 2014?” Was crime supposed to drop, jobs increase, upward mobility become easier, education for all?
- [Washington Adventist University Ranks in the  Top 50 “Best Value Small Colleges for a Biology Degree”](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-ranks-in-the-top-50-best-value-small-colleges-for-a-biology-degree/) - Takoma Park, MD (August 4, 2015) Washington Adventist University is ranked among the top 50 “Best Value Small Colleges for a Biology Degree” by the Best Value Schools website. The ranking was developed from data on College Navigator, a website run by the National Center for Education Statistics.“A biology degree is one of the more
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Free LinkedIn Workshop August 6, 4-6 p.m.](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-free-linkedin-workshop-august-6-4-6-p-m/) - Takoma Park, MD (July 22, 2015) A free LinkedIn workshop will be hosted by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Betty Howard Center for Student Success on August 6, 4-6 p.m. on campus in Takoma Park. The workshop is open to students, alumni and members of the community who are
- [Washington Adventist University Business Students to be Recognized for Helping Local Small Businesses Find Success](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-business-students-to-be-recognized-for-helping-local-small-businesses-find-success/) - *** Media Advisory *** Step Up for Small Business Award Ceremony Washington Adventist University Business Students to be Recognized for Helping Local Small Businesses Find Success Wednesday, July 22, 2015 3 p.m. Rainbow Coin Laundry 8735 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland Washington Adventist University (WAU) business students will be recognized for their creative solutions
- [Washington Adventist University Offers Graduate Nursing and Health Care Programs](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-graduate-nursing-and-health-care-programs/) - New classes start the week of August 30 – September 3Takoma Park, MD (July 16, 2015) Nursing and health care professionals are invited to register for one of Washington Adventist University’s graduate nursing programs, which are offered in the evenings. A master’s degree in nursing education or nursing and business leadership can be earned in
- [Increase Your Organization’s Visibility with 21st Century Media; Learn “The Art of Shining” to Successfully Compete for Business](https://www.wau.edu/increase-your-organization-s-visibility-with-21st-century-media-learn-the-art-of-shining-to-successfully-compete-for-business/) - Takoma Park, MD (June 29, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is offering a three-session evening course July 28-30 on how to increase the visibility of businesses and non-profits, using 21st century media. “The Art of Shining” will be taught by Kinetics Marketing and Communications Managing Director Michael Tinati and Director of Media Relations and Social
- [Washington Adventist University Music Students Travel the Globe in Australia Tour 2015](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-music-students-travel-the-globe-in-australia-tour-2015/) - Featuring Performances by New England Youth Ensemble and Columbia Collegiate Chorale Takoma Park, MD (June 19, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Music Department is sponsoring Australia Tour 2015, featuring performances by students in the university’s New England Youth Ensemble and Columbia Collegiate Chorale. The students departed the Takoma Park campus on June 15 for a first
- [Washington Adventist University Offers New 8th Semester Free Program for Incoming Freshmen Provides Motivation to Earn Degree in Four Years](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-new-8th-semester-free-program-for-incoming-freshmen-provides-motivation-to-earn-degree-in-four-years/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (JUNE 12, 2014) A new 8th Semester Free Program is being offered this fall at Washington Adventist University (WAU) to incoming full-time freshmen. Students who stay on track to earn their degree within four years will be provided with free tuition in their last semester. “We take very seriously our responsibility to
- [Registration Starts June 15 for School of Graduate and Professional Studies Classes](https://www.wau.edu/news-release/) - Takoma Park, Md. (June 4, 2015) Registration starts June 15 for fall classes offered by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies. The SGPS provides eight graduate and 11 undergraduate degree programs, offering classes on weeknights and Sunday afternoons. “The SGPS accommodates the needs of busy, working adults,” said SGPS Dean Nicole Currier.
- [Washington Adventist University Earns Place on President’s 2014 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-earns-place-on-president-s-2014-higher-education-community-service-honor-roll/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 27, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has just been recognized and congratulated by President of the United States Barack Obama for “the extraordinary and exemplary community service contributions of its students, faculty and staff in meeting critical community and national needs.” The university has been awarded a place on the President’s
- [Washington Adventist University Offers “Success Your Summer” Courses, Starting June 9](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-success-your-summer-courses-starting-june-9/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 18, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is offering a variety of summer courses, starting June 9. They range from culinary techniques and vegetarian cooking to substance abuse awareness, college readiness and Biblical principles for entrepreneurs. The dates, times and fees for each of the courses is as follows: Blue Zone: Culinary
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns the Death of Adjunct Professor of Education Myschelle Spears](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-the-death-of-adjunct-professor-of-education-myschelle-spears/) - Takoma Park, MD (May 13, 2015) The May 2 death of Adjunct Professor of Education Myschelle Spears, Ph.D. is being mourned this week by Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff and students. Until recently, she taught an undergraduate education course, Material for Teaching Reading, for the university’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies. “It is
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- [Adjunct Professor of Public Policy Offers Unique Perspective on Race and Social Justice Issues Affecting Baltimore, Ferguson and other Cities](https://www.wau.edu/adjunct-professor-of-public-policy-offers-unique-perspective-on-race-and-social-justice-issues-affecting-baltimore-ferguson-and-other-cities/) - Takoma Park, Md. (May 1, 2015) Adjunct Professor of Public Policy Colin Wellenkamp, who teaches in Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, offers a unique perspective on the race and social justice issues that are currently affecting Baltimore, Maryland. According to Wellenkamp, “A community's relationship with its police force is linked to
- [Washington Adventist University Celebrates  30th Anniversary of Accelerated Evening Degree Program](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-celebrates-30th-anniversary-of-accelerated-evening-degree-program/) - Among the first to offer programs designed to accommodate working adults Takoma Park, Md. (May 1, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff and alumni recently gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the university’s accelerated evening degree program – one of the first adult evening programs in the nation -- and to pay tribute
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Wins at U.S. National Competition](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-wins-at-u-s-national-competition/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 21, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Enactus team travelled to St. Louis, Missouri to participate in the Enactus United States National Exposition, held April 13-16. The team received a number of awards, including being named finalists in the opening round of the competition, along with placing as finalists in their Walmart project.
- [Washington Adventist University Chapter of  International Business Honor Society Inducts New Members](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-chapter-of-international-business-honor-society-inducts-new-membersa/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 7, 2015) New members were inducted recently into the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society, which encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students in the school of business. The Honor Society also promotes personal and professional improvement and distinguished service. Membership is by
- [Washington Adventist University to Host 5K Fun Run on April 12 to Support Outreach Regarding Healthy Lifestyles and Community Wellness](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-host-5k-fun-run-on-april-12-to-support-outreach-regarding-healthy-lifestyles-and-community-wellness/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 26, 2015) A 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in Takoma Park will support Washington Adventist University’s Acro-Airs acrobatic sports team and its outreach efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance community wellness. The run is open to all, and participants may also choose
- [Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 Radio Station Must Soon Bid Farewell to Senior Chaplain Terry Johnsson](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-s-wgts-91-9-radio-station-must-soon-bid-farewell-to-senior-chaplain-terry-johnsson/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 25, 2015) The Washington Adventist University-owned WGTS 91.9 FM radio station will soon be bidding a fond farewell to Chaplain Terry Johnsson, Ph.D., who will be joining Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, on May 1 as Executive Director of Mission Integration. For the past eight years, Johnsson has served as Senior
- [Washington Adventist University Presents its 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship April 10-11](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-presents-its-36th-g-arthur-keough-lectureship-april-10-11/) - Two Lectures Will Explore the Concept of Liminality Takoma Park, MD (March 24, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s 36th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship will be held on campus April 10-11, and it is open to the public. The lectureship will feature two presentations on the topic of liminality by Zdravko Plantak, Ph.D., who is the former
- [No Stress Zone on March 25 Aims to Help Washington Adventist University Students Stay Healthy](https://www.wau.edu/no-stress-zone-on-march-25-aims-to-help-washington-adventist-university-students-stay-healthy/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 23) In the Adventist tradition of promoting health and wellness, Washington Adventist University’s Social Work Club is hosting a “No Stress Zone” event on Wednesday, March 25 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event will be held in the lobby of Wilkinson Hall, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. The event
- [Community Counseling Center Offers New Weekly Women’s Group on Thursday Evenings](https://www.wau.edu/community-counseling-center-offers-new-weekly-women-s-group-on-thursday-evenings/) - Takoma Park, Md. (March 16, 2014) The Community Counseling Center at Washington Adventist University is hosting a new weekly Women’s Counseling Group on Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., starting on April 23. The group offers women a safe place to discuss wellness issues, including how to maintain healthy relationships, what to do about drug and alcohol
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts  Race and Justice Summit on March 26](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-race-and-justice-summit-on-march-26/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 11, 2015) A Race and Justice Summit will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU). The summit is open to the public, and will take place in the Richards Hall Chapel. The summit will be hosted by the university’s Center
- [April 9 Reception to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The School of Graduate and Professional Studies](https://www.wau.edu/april-9-reception-to-celebrate-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2015) Takoma Park, MD (April 1, 2015) The 30th Anniversary of Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies will be celebrated on Thursday, April 9 at a reception on campus in the Student Activities Center, located next to the gymnasium. The event is part of the university’s alumni
- [Washington Adventist University to Honor Five Outstanding Alumni at Banquet on April 11](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-honor-five-outstanding-alumni-at-banquet-on-april-11/) - Takoma Park, MD (April 2, 2015) Five outstanding Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumni -- including movie actor, producer, writer and director Rik Swartzwelder -- will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 11 at the Sheraton Silver Spring as part of the university’s Alumni Weekend activities. Rik Swartzwelder will be
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts April 12 Family Fun Festival in Takoma Park](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-april-12-family-fun-festival-in-takoma-park/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 10, 2015) A Family Fun Festival will be held in Takoma Park on Sunday, April 12, from noon to 5 p.m., on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU). The annual event is free to the public and features live music, food and family entertainment. The event has been an annual
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Applies Business Strategies to Local Businesses with Notable Results](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-applies-business-strategies-to-local-businesses-with-notable-results/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 10, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) students who serve the community as members of the university’s Enactus Team are making a difference in the local business community. The students are applying their knowledge of business strategies and best practices to small Takoma Park businesses, with notable results. The team recently hosted
- [BOT Provost Report 2015.03.11](https://www.wau.edu/bot-provost-report-2015-03-11/) - PROVOST BOT ENROLLMENT REPORT March 2015.pdf
- [Washington Adventist University Named Among  “30 Great Small Colleges for a Counseling Degree”](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-named-among-30-great-small-colleges-for-a-counseling-degree/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 3, 2015) Washington Adventist University is listed among the “30 Great Small Colleges for a Counseling Degree (Bachelor’s).” The listing appears in the March 2015 online “Best Psychology Degrees: Your Guide to Top Psychology Degree Programs” at http://www.bestpsychologydegrees.com/top/small-colleges-counseling-degree/. The listing was compiled by Kelley Jacobs, a Midwest business consultant and former
- [Father Michael Lapsley Will Be the Honored Speaker at Washington Adventist University’s Convocation on March 4](https://www.wau.edu/father-michael-lapsley-will-be-the-honored-speaker-at-washington-adventist-university-s-convocation-on-march-4/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 3, 2015) South African Anglican priest and social justice activist Father Alan Michael Lapsley, best known as “Father Michael,” will be the honored speaker at Washington Adventist University’s weekly convocation on Wednesday, March 4 at 11 a.m. Open to the public, the convocation will take place at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church,
- [School of Graduate and Professional Studies Starts 2nd Session of Spring Semester March 8-12](https://www.wau.edu/school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies-starts-2nd-session-of-spring-semester-march-8-12/) - Degree Programs Accommodate Working Adults Takoma Park, Md. (February 26, 2014) March 8 marks the start of the second session of spring courses offered by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). For the past 30 years, the evening program has accommodated the needs of working adults, offering accelerated classes and flexible
- [BOT 2015.03.11](https://www.wau.edu/bot-2015-03-11/) - 110315 BOT Documents r1.pdf
- [Mock Trial Team Participates For Second Year in  American Mock Trial Association Competition](https://www.wau.edu/mock-trial-team-participates-for-second-year-in-american-mock-trial-association-competition/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 24, 2015) The Mock Trial Team at Washington Adventist University (WAU) competed for the second year in a row at an American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competition. The team competed over the weekend in the Baltimore Regional Competition at the University of Maryland School of Law. The competition included teams from
- [Public Art Exhibition, Lecture and Presentation Mark 10th Anniversary of WAU Honors Program](https://www.wau.edu/public-art-exhibition-lecture-and-presentation-mark-10th-anniversary-of-wau-honors-program/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 23, 2015) In recognition of its 10th anniversary, Washington Adventist University's Honors Program is hosting a variety of events, including an art exhibition, lecture and presentation, that are open to the public. The spring anniversary events begin on Wednesday, February 25 and continue through April 8. An ongoing exhibition, "1844: Millerism
- [Scholarship Opportunities are Available to African American and Low Income Graduate Nursing Students](https://www.wau.edu/scholarship-opportunities-are-available-to-african-american-and-low-income-graduate-nursing-students/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 20, 2015) African American and low-income students who are interested in earning a master’s degree in nursing at Washington Adventist University are eligible for scholarship funding to help pay for their education. The University is a recipient of U.S. Department of Education grant funding, which includes student scholarship funds to help
- [Washington Adventist University Offers  Biblical Counseling Course in July](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-biblical-counseling-course-in-july/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 12, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is offering a two-day course in Biblical Counseling for church pastors, counselors and anyone who provides professional or spiritual advice to others. The course will be taught on campus from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 and
- [Career Fair Set for February 26 at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/career-fair-set-for-february-26-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 11, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting a Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to students seeking jobs and internships, as well as to individuals in the community. The fair will be held on campus in Wilkinson Hall,
- [Dean of Graduate School Presents Research on  Caribbean Vacation Resort Practices that Mediate Ideas about Race](https://www.wau.edu/dean-of-graduate-school-presents-research-on-caribbean-vacation-resort-practices-that-mediate-ideas-about-race/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 10, 2015) The means through which an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation resort chain mediates ideas about race was the subject of research by Nicole Currier, dean of Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies, who presented at a fall conference of the Mid-Atlantic Popular Culture and American Culture Association in
- [Washington Adventist University Offers  Substance Abuse Seminar This Summer, June 11-12](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-substance-abuse-seminar-this-summer-june-11-12/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 3, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Psychology Department is offering a new Substance Abuse Seminar on campus this summer that will focus on the latest information regarding awareness, prevention and treatment. The seminar is approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for Category A, and participants will earn up
- [High School and Transfer Students Invited to February 8 Spring Open House at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/high-school-and-transfer-students-invited-to-february-8-spring-open-house-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Takoma Park, MD (February 3, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s Spring Open House will be held Sunday, February 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. The campus is located at 7600 Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, and the Open House will start in the Morrison Hall Chapel (Building 9) on campus. The Open House offers high school
- [Record Donations to Washington Adventist University Support Enhanced Operations and Increased Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/record-donations-to-washington-adventist-university-support-enhanced-operations-and-increased-scholarships/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 28, 2014) Washington Adventist University received record donations last month that will help fund two new buildings on campus, enhance the university’s operations and provide scholarships to students. The more than $357,000 that was donated to the university in December will support a new Health Professions, Science and Wellness building, a
- [Exclusive February 6 Showings of Old Fashioned Feature Work of  Rik Swartzwelder, Washington Adventist University Alumnus of the Year](https://www.wau.edu/exclusive-february-6-showings-of-old-fashioned-feature-work-of-rik-swartzwelder-washington-adventist-university-alumnus-of-the-year/) - Romance film to open nationwide on Valentine’s Weekend Takoma Park, MD (January 27, 2015) Washington Adventist University has named Rik Swartzwelder as its “2015 Alumnus of the Year.” Swartzwelder has just written, produced, directed and acted in the romantic film Old Fashioned that will open nationwide on Valentine’s weekend. He will be recognized during the
- [Nursing Professor Bonnie Franckowiak to Present Research in March on Effect of Self-Efficacy on Treatment Outcomes of Methadone Program Patients](https://www.wau.edu/nursing-professor-bonnie-franckowiak-to-present-research-in-march-on-effect-of-self-efficacy-on-treatment-outcomes-of-methadone-program-patients/) - Presentation Will Be in Seattle at the 17th Annual Conference of International Psychiatric Nurses Takoma Park, MD (January 26, 2015) Professor Bonnie Franckowiak, who teaches graduate nursing courses in the Washington Adventist University (WAU) School of Graduate and Professional Studies, will present research on the treatment outcomes for addicts in a methadone program at the
- [Washington Adventist University Receives Million Dollar Gift for New Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-receives-million-dollar-gift-for-new-health-professions-science-and-wellness-center/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 21, 2014) Plans for a new Washington Adventist University (WAU) Health Professions, Science and Wellness Center in Takoma Park, Md. were advanced recently when health care executive and board member Bruce Boyer presented a $1 million check for the project at a meeting of the WAU Board of Trustees. “This generous
- [This Year’s Washington Adventist University MLK Prayer Breakfast Focused on “Deepening our Faith in Difficult Times”](https://www.wau.edu/this-yeara-s-washington-adventist-university-mlk-prayer-breakfast-focused-on-a-deepening-our-faith-in-difficult-timesa/) - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. Takoma Park, MD (January 19, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) this morning held its annual prayer breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Ph.D. The topic was “Deepening our Faith in Difficult Times,” and the event was attended by WAU faculty, staff and students
- [Washington Adventist University Adult Degree Program Offers Students Inaugural Week of Spiritual Emphasis](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-adult-degree-program-offers-students-inaugural-week-of-spiritual-emphasis/) - WAU’s holistic approach to education nurtures mind, body and soul Takoma Park, MD (January 13, 2015) Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is hosting its first Week of Spiritual Emphasis January 25-29, offering students the opportunity to take a half-hour break from class each evening to hear a different speaker from the
- [Washington Adventist University Professor Presents Adventist Demographic Study & Education Survey to Local Adventist Community Action Council](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-professor-presents-adventist-demographic-study-education-survey-to-local-adventist-community-action-council/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 12, 2015) The results of a study on Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) demographics in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area were presented recently at the Adventist Community Action Council’s first meeting of the new year. The group is comprised of leaders of Adventist churches, organizations and community groups who coordinate their efforts and resources
- [Washington Adventist University Mourns Death of Adjunct Professor of Information Systems Johnnie Drake](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-mourns-death-of-adjunct-professor-of-information-systems-johnnie-drake/) - Takoma Park, MD (January 12, 2015) Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff and students this week are mourning the January 9 death of Adjunct Professor Johnnie E. Drake, Ph.D., who taught information systems technology and business strategy courses for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) for more than 15 years. “Professor Drake has
- [Washington Adventist University Alumnus Jose Barrientos is Appointed](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-alumnus-jose-barrientos-is-appointed/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University Participates in  Adventist Community Action Council to Address Community Issues](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-participates-in-adventist-community-action-council-to-address-community-issues/) - 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
- [Bachelor of Science in Nursing](https://www.wau.edu/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/) - Professional Studies Program The R.N.-B.S.N. program for R.N.s provides an opportunity for working registered nurses to maximize their educational and career goals through the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is designed for the working adult, in an evening format. The program is also designed to allow the working professional to integrate
- [Washington Adventist University and REACH Columbia Union Urban Evangelism School Sign Agreement to Jointly Provide Urban Ministry Training](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-and-reach-columbia-union-urban-evangelism-school-sign-agreement-to-jointly-provide-urban-ministry-training/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University Faculty and Staff Receive Recognition for Professional Accomplishments and Service](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-faculty-and-staff-receive-recognition-for-professional-accomplishments-and-service/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University’s Faculty, Staff and Students Mourn the Death of Adjunct Professor of Public Policy Dick Wolfe](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-s-faculty-staff-and-students-mourn-the-death-of-adjunct-professor-of-public-policy-dick-wolfe/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University Offers the Public Affordable Addiction and Mental Health Counseling Services](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-offers-the-public-affordable-addiction-and-mental-health-counseling-services/) - 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
- [December 5 Christmas Concert Launches New  Paul Hill Memorial Choral Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/december-5-christmas-concert-launches-new-paul-hill-memorial-choral-scholarship/) - 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
- [141119 - BOT Documents](https://www.wau.edu/141119-bot-documents/) - 141119 BOT Documents r1.pdf
- [Enactus Team at Washington Adventist University Receives Coca Cola Grant for the Uncap Opportunities for Women Project](https://www.wau.edu/enactus-team-at-washington-adventist-university-receives-coca-cola-grant-for-the-uncap-opportunities-for-women-project/) - 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
- [WAU Enrolls Record Number of Graduate Students This Fall](https://www.wau.edu/wau-enrolls-record-number-of-graduate-students-this-fall/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Receives Walmart Grant for JobQuest Project](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-receives-walmart-grant-for-jobquest-project/) - 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
- [Enactus Team at Washington Adventist University Receives Sam’s Club Grant for Flower Facelift Project](https://www.wau.edu/enactus-team-at-washington-adventist-university-receives-sam-s-club-grant-for-flower-facelift-project/) - University group addresses community needs through business concepts Takoma Park, Md. (October 28, 2014) Sam’s Club recently awarded a $1,500 grant to the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team. Part of the “Sam’s Club Step Up for Small Business” project, the grant will support the team’s Flower Facelift effort to help struggling businesses along Flower
- [Washington Adventist University Honors Program to Host Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 Events, Marking 100th Anniversary of BLAST](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-honors-program-to-host-oct-29-and-nov-5-events-marking-100th-anniversary-of-blast/) - One of the most recognizable literary magazines of the modernist period Takoma Park, Md. (October 23, 2014) The Honors Program of Washington Adventist University is hosting an exhibition and lecture to mark the 100th Anniversary of BLAST magazine, one of the most recognizable publications to emerge from London during the modernist period, with its distinctive
- [North American Association of Christians in Social Work To Launch a Forum for Adventist Social Workers](https://www.wau.edu/north-american-association-of-christians-in-social-work-to-launch-a-forum-for-adventist-social-workers/) - First Meeting to Take Place at 6th Annual NACSW Convention November 6-9 Takoma Park, Md. (October 15, 2014) A forum for Adventist social workers will be launched on November 7 at 1 p.m. as part of the 6th Annual North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) Convention, which will take place from November
- [Valencia College President Sandford C. Shugart to be Keynote Speaker for WAU Faculty Symposium Oct. 20](https://www.wau.edu/valencia-college-president-sandford-c-shugart-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-wau-faculty-symposium-oct-20/) - Takoma Park, Md. (October 15, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) 2nd Annual Great Teacher’s Symposium on October 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, will feature Valencia College President Sandford C. Shugart, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. His presentation will focus on student success, progression and retention strategies. In addition to being president of
- [Washington Adventist University Boosts Its Five-Year Graduation Rate by 67 Percent](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-boosts-its-five-year-graduation-rate-by-67-percent/) - Feat matched by fewer than a dozen other schools in the nation Takoma Park, Md. (October 13, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) has improved its graduation rate over the past five years by 67 percent, a feat matched by fewer than a dozen other institutions of higher education in the nation that offer bachelor’s and
- [Lectures by Duke University Professor David Morgan  Part of 170th Anniversary Event Regarding the “Great Disappointment”](https://www.wau.edu/lectures-by-duke-university-professor-david-morgan-part-of-170th-anniversary-event-regarding-the-great-disappointment/) - October 22 Keough Lectureship and Exhibit Free and Open to the Public Takoma Park, Md. (October 10, 2014) The Honors Program at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year by presenting a wide range of anniversary-themed programs that are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, October 22, the Honors
- [Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies Starts Fall 2nd Session Classes Oct. 19](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-s-school-of-graduate-and-professional-studies-starts-fall-2nd-session-classes-oct-19/) - One Step Away Program Offers Returning Students Way to Finish Degree Faster TAKOMA PARK, Md. (October 7, 2014) October 19 marks the start of the second session of fall courses offered by Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). The adult evening program, now in its 30th year, offers 11 accelerated undergraduate
- [Washington Adventist University Education Department Receives NADOE Endorsement](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-education-department-receives-nadoe-endorsement/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (October 1, 2014) The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Education Department has been endorsed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Office of Education (NADOE). The university met or exceeded all of the standards for endorsement, and the endorsement period of six years is the maximum possible, continuing through December 2020. “We
- [WGTS Radio Hosts Free Fall Concert October 1](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-radio-hosts-free-fall-concert-october-1/) - 91.9’s Concert Starts at 7 p.m. at Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church TAKOMA Park, MD (September 30, 2014) Washington Adventist University’s own WGTS radio station, 91.9 FM, is hosting a fall “Thank You” concert on October 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. The concert will be held at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 7700 Carroll Ave. in
- [Statement by:  Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., R.T.  President, Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/statement-by-weymouth-spence-ed-d-r-t-president-washington-adventist-university/) - On behalf of Washington Adventist University, I offer heartfelt condolences to the family of Suzanne (Sue) Miller, who succumbed to her injuries from a motorcycle accident yesterday and went to rest all too soon. The loss of this young and beloved teacher is clearly a devastating tragedy that is difficult to bear, particularly for her family, her friends, and her students
- [Thoughtful Discussion, Good Questions Dominated Recent Dialogue on Ferguson, Mo.](https://www.wau.edu/thoughtful-discussion-good-questions-dominated-recent-dialogue-on-ferguson-mo/) - Sponsored by Washington Adventist University and Saint Louis University TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 24, 2014) A dialogue on Ferguson, Mo. was hosted earlier this month by the graduate public administration program of the Washington Adventist University (WAU) School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Saint Louis University Department of Political Science. The dialogue focused
- [WAU to Host Service Day October 1](https://www.wau.edu/wau-to-host-service-day-october-1/) - Sign Up to Participate and Support the Community TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 23, 2014) Washington Adventist University is hosting its Fall Service Day on Wednesday, October 1, and the community is invited to participate. There are a variety of service activities planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and participants will meet at Sligo Seventh-day
- [WAU Honors Program Hosts Jazz Festival Sunday, September 28;](https://www.wau.edu/wau-honors-program-hosts-jazz-festival-sunday-september-28/) - Featuring 50th Anniversary Performance of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” Takoma Park, MD (September 18, 2014) In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Washington Adventist University’s Honors Program, the university is sponsoring a free Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 28 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The festival will be held on campus in the Morrison
- [WAU Mourns the Death of Dr. William A. Loveless, The University’s President from 1978-1990](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mourns-the-death-of-dr-william-a-loveless-the-university-s-president-from-1978-1990/) - William A. Loveless, January 17, 1928 - September 15, 2014 TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 16, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) today is mourning the death of Dr. William A. Loveless, who served as the university’s president from 1978-1990 when the institution was known as Columbia Union College. "William Loveless was an extraordinary influence on this
- [Annual WAU Attorney/Pre-Law Dinner  Offers Networking Opportunities for Students](https://www.wau.edu/annual-wau-attorney-pre-law-dinner-offers-networking-opportunities-for-students/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 15, 2014) The Sixth Annual Attorney/Pre-Law Dinner hosted by Washington Adventist University’s Center for Law and Public Policy will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Wilkinson Hall, 2nd floor Dining Hall, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, Md. The annual event offers the university’s pre-law students
- [Washington Adventist University Opens New $1.8 Million Ball Field](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-opens-new-1-8-million-ball-field/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 9, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) officially opened its new $1.8 million artificial turf ball field this afternoon in suburban Takoma Park. The event was celebrated with the university's first men's soccer team home game of the season, and a dinner. The ball field includes new lights, a new score board,
- [WAU and Saint Louis University to Host September 3 Dialogue on Ferguson, Mo.](https://www.wau.edu/wau-and-saint-louis-university-to-host-september-3-dialogue-on-ferguson-mo/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (September 2, 2014) Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies graduate program in public administration and the Saint Louis University Department of Political Science will co-sponsor a Dialogue on Ferguson, Mo. on September 3 from 5-6 p.m. (eastern time). The public is invited to participate by dialing in to 1-800-230-1085.
- [New Ball Field to Open September 9 Men’s Soccer Team to Play First Home Game on New Field  ](https://www.wau.edu/new-ball-field-to-open-september-9-men-s-soccer-team-to-play-first-home-game-on-new-field/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (August 27, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) will officially celebrate its new $1.8 million artificial turf ball field in Takoma Park at 3:30 p.m. on September 9, and the university’s men’s soccer team will play its first home game on the field. The new field includes new lights, a new score board,
- [Summer Academic Program Prepared 17 Students For Washington Adventist University Classes This Fall](https://www.wau.edu/summer-academic-program-prepared-17-students-for-washington-adventist-university-classes-this-fall/) - TAKOMA PARK (August 15, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) this week presented formal letters of acceptance to 17 students who completed the university’s summer academic program that prepared them for college-level classwork. The five-week residential Bridge Program, held this year from July 6 to August 7, provides students who apply to the school, but don’t
- [Hospital Graduates 46th (and last) Radiography Certificate Class WAU Now Offers Program with Associate’s Degree](https://www.wau.edu/hospital-graduates-46th-and-last-radiography-certificate-class-wau-now-offers-program-with-associate-s-degree/) - Takoma Park, MD (July 30, 2014) Washington Adventist Hospital’s School of Radiography hosted its 46th and last graduation ceremony last week, awarding certificates to 11 graduates who completed the two-year program. The program has been transferred to Washington Adventist University (WAU), where it is now known as the radiologic technology program, part of the Department
- [September 21 Visionaries Gala to Honor Five for Their Leadership and Service to Others](https://www.wau.edu/september-21-visionaries-gala-to-honor-five-for-their-leadership-and-service-to-others/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (July 25, 2014) The second annual Washington Adventist University (WAU) Visionaries Gala will be held on September 21 at Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Rd. in Bethesda. The reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The emcee for the event will be award-winning journalist Suzanne Malveaux, CNN’s national correspondent
- [Washington Adventist University Holds Evening Graduate Nursing Programs Open House on August 11](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-holds-evening-graduate-nursing-programs-open-house-on-august-11/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (July 24, 2014) Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting an open house on August 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. for nurses interested in earning a graduate degree. The university offers a Master of Science degree in nursing education, and also in nursing and business leadership. Information about WAU’s Master of Arts
- [Youth Concert Scheduled for June 22 at 6 p.m. - Featuring Summer Music Camp Participants](https://www.wau.edu/youth-concert-scheduled-for-june-22-at-6-p-m-featuring-summer-music-camp-participants/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (June 22, 2014) The public is invited to attend the Summer Lunch & Learn Music Camp Youth Concert on Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. in the Student Activities Center at Washington Adventist University. The concert will feature performances by middle-school participants of the Summer Lunch & Learn Music Camp. The summer
- [Winning Coach Patrick Crarey Offers  Basketball Skills Clinic for Ages 6-16, June 23-27](https://www.wau.edu/winning-coach-patrick-crarey-offers-basketball-skills-clinic-for-ages-6-16-june-23-27/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (JUNE 12, 2014) A basketball skills clinic for children and teens is scheduled for June 23-27 on the campus of Washington Adventist University (WAU), located at 7600 Flower Avenue in suburban Takoma Park. The skills clinic is open to boys and girls, ages 6-16, and it will be held from 9 a.m.
- [Washington Adventist University Offers  New 8th Semester Free Program for Incoming Freshmen Provides Motivation to Earn Degree in Four Years](https://www.wau.edu/8th-semester-free-program-for-incoming-freshman/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (JUNE 12, 2014) A new 8th Semester Free Program is being offered this fall at Washington Adventist University (WAU) to incoming full-time freshmen. Students who stay on track to earn their degree within four years will be provided with free tuition in their last semester. “We take very seriously our responsibility to
- [Aaron Wilson](https://www.wau.edu/aaron-wilson/) - Aaron-M-Wilson.pdf
- [Terry Forde](https://www.wau.edu/terry-forde/) - terry-forde.pdf
- [Radiologic Technology](https://www.wau.edu/radiologic-technology/) - Radiologic Technology packet.pdf
- [WAU Mission Trip to the Philippines  Results in 141 Baptisms](https://www.wau.edu/wau-mission-trip-to-the-philippines-results-in-141-baptisms/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (June 3, 2014) -- A team of seven Washington Adventist University (WAU) missionaries, led by Vice President for Ministry Dr. Baraka G. Muganda, participated in a two-week mission trip to the city of Davao, Philippines that resulted in the baptism of 141 individuals. The trip took place from May 6 – 23.
- [Grant to WAU Will Support Lunch and Learn Summer Youth Activities](https://www.wau.edu/grant-to-wau-will-support-lunch-and-learn-summer-youth-activities/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 28, 2014) --The City of Takoma Park has approved a $6,000 grant to Washington Adventist University (WAU) to support a summer day camp program for up to 100 children and teens, ages 7 to 16. The program will provide a much-needed resource for low-income families, who struggle to find affordable activities
- [Washington Adventist University Hosts Adjunct Faculty Career Fair on June 4](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-hosts-adjunct-faculty-career-fair-on-june-4/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 23, 2014) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is hosting an Adjunct Professor Career Fair on Wednesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will be held on campus in the lobby of Wilkinson Hall, located at 7600 Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, just west of the intersection of Flower
- [WAU Professor Presents at International Disaster Management Conference](https://www.wau.edu/wau-professor-presents-at-international-disaster-management-conference/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (May 13)—Washington Adventist University associate professor and director of its Homeland Security program, presented at the international conference on "Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Sustainable Reconstruction" on May 8-9, 2014, hosted by the Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters at University of Massachusetts Boston. Her presentation entitled, "Developing Faith-Based Partnerships:
- [Commencement 2014](https://www.wau.edu/commencement-photos/) - Commencement 2014 {module Javascript Slider Commencement }
- [New Respiratory Care Therapists Pinned During Dedication Ceremony on Commencement Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/new-respiratory-care-therapists-pinned-during-dedication-ceremony-on-commencement-weekend/) - 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
- [Washington Adventist University Kicks Off Local  Graduation Season with May 4 Commencement](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-kicks-off-local-graduation-season-with-may-4-commencement/) - 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
- [WAU Pins New Nurses at Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/wau-pins-new-nurses-at-ceremony/) - 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
- [Two Students are Honored by WAU as the University’s First Sullivan Award Winners](https://www.wau.edu/two-students-are-honored-by-wau-as-the-universitys-first-sullivan-award-winners/) - 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
- [WAU Sullivan Awards - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/wau-sullivan-awards-press-release/) - WAU_Sullivan_Awards_Press_Release.pdf
- [Dr. Patrick Williams](https://www.wau.edu/dr-patrick-williams/) - Education Profile: PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, Andrews University 1998 MBA, Management & Accounting, Andrews University 1988 BS, Accounting, Northern Caribbean University 1985 Biography: Dr. Patrick Williams, Professor of Business and Accounting, currently serves as the Associate Provost and Dean for the School of Arts and Social Sciences. He comes to Washington Adventist University from Northern
- [140507 - BOT Documents](https://www.wau.edu/140507-bot-documents/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for May 7, 2014. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPads, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information.140507
- [WAU Joins NAIA, Effective August 1](https://www.wau.edu/wau-joins-naia-effective-august-1/) - 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
- [WAU Alumni Awards](https://www.wau.edu/wau-alumni-awards/) - 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
- [WAU Joins NAIA - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/wau-joins-naia-press-release/) - WAUJoinsNAIA_PressRelease.pdf
- [WAUAlumniAwards_PressRelease](https://www.wau.edu/waualumniawards_pressrelease/) - WAUAlumniAwards_PressRelease.pdf
- [Nursing_Accreditation_Statement](https://www.wau.edu/nursing_accreditation_statement/) - Nursing_Accreditation_Statement_April_2014.pdf
- [Revival Results in 53 Baptisms](https://www.wau.edu/revival-results-in-53-baptisms/) - 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
- [Baptism Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/baptism-press-release/) - WAUrevivalandbaptism pr.pdf
- [WAU Enactus Team Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/wau-enactus-team-press-release/) - WAUEnactus_Press_Release.pdf
- [WAU Enactus Team Wins First Round](https://www.wau.edu/wau-enactus-team-wins-first-round/) - 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
- [WAU Hosts 100 President's Luncheon](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-100-presidents-luncheon/) - 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
- [WAU Hosts Family Fun Festival April 13](https://www.wau.edu/wau-hosts-family-fun-festival-april-13/) - 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
- [Family Fun Festival - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/family-fun-festival-press-release/) - WAUfamilyfunfestival_press_release.pdf
- [Women’s Ordination and the Politics of Interpretation Topics for 34th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship, March 28-29](https://www.wau.edu/womens-ordination-and-the-politics-of-interpretation-topics-for-34th-g-arthur-keough-lectureship-march-28-29/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 26) - The Washington Adventist University Department of Religion is hosting the 34th G. Arthur Keough Lectureship program on March 28 and 29, featuring topics that include women’s ordination and the politics of interpretation. The lectures are open to the public and will be held on and near the university campus,
- [Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown to Speak at WAU Ministers Summit March 27](https://www.wau.edu/maryland-lt-gov-anthony-brown-to-speak-at-wau-ministers-summit-march-27/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 26) - Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown will be a featured speaker at the Ministers/Religious Leaders Summit on March 27 at the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Student Activity Center in Takoma Park. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., is sponsored by the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy, and
- [WAU Keough Lectureship - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/wau-keough-lectureship-press-release/) - WAUlectureship.pdf
- [WAU Minister Summit](https://www.wau.edu/wau-minister-summit/) - WAUministersummit.pdf
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.wau.edu/privacy-policy/) - ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENT This website, WAU.edu (the “Site”), is owned and operated by Washington Adventist University, Incorporated (“WAU”). WAU recognizes the importance of sharing our privacy practices with users of our Site and protecting the privacy of information collected through our Site. Please note that this statement may be revised as needed to address changes
- [Keough Lectureship Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/keough-lectureship-press-release/) - WAUlectureship.pdf
- [New Ball Field Construction Moves Forward](https://www.wau.edu/new-ball-field-construction-moves-forward/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 13) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) is moving forward with its new $1.8 million ball field, following permit approval from Montgomery County government. Construction will start in early April, and the field is expected to be completed this summer. The field will be constructed of artificial turf, which will provide a
- [Ballfield Construction Starts - Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/ballfield-construction-starts-press-release/) - WAUballfield_construction _starts.pdf
- [WAU’s Bible Translation Institute Has Published New Testament for a Russian Audience](https://www.wau.edu/wau-bible-translation-institute-has-published-new-testament-for-a-russian-audience-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 11) — The first joint edition of the modern translation of the Russian New Testament and Psalms intended for a mass audience was recently published by the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Bible Translation Institute, and copies are now on sale in bookstores across Russia. Bible Translation Institute Director Mikhail M. Kulakov,
- [WAU’s Religion Department Chair Authored Four Published Articles This Past Year](https://www.wau.edu/wau-religion-department-chair-authored-four-published-articles-this-past-year-2/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 11) — The chair of Washington Adventist University’s Department of Religion has published four articles in the past year. The most recent, authored by Zdravko Zack Plantak, Ph.D., is “Occupy Till I Come: Relevance of the Belief of the Coming of God,” which was published in the Winter 2014 issue of
- [WAU Sports Teams Record Winning Seasons](https://www.wau.edu/wau-sports-teams-record-winning-seasons-3/) - Takoma Park, MD (March 11) — This was a winning and record-breaking year for the Washington Adventist University sports teams. The Shock men’s basketball team won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Men’s Basketball Division I National Championship for the first time in school history on March 8. The Washington Adventist Shock beat the
- [140305 BOT Documents r2](https://www.wau.edu/140305-bot-documents-r2/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for March 5, 2014. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPads, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information.140305
- [140305 BOT Documents r2 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/140305-bot-documents-r2-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on March 5, 2014. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPads and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPad, please open
- [WAU President Weymouth Spence Offers “State of the University” Update](https://www.wau.edu/wau-president-weymouth-spence-offers-state-of-the-university-update/) - Takoma Park, MD (Feb. 25) — Progress Continues in Vision 2020 – Growing with Excellence Plan In a statement issued today by Washington Adventist University (WAU) President Dr. Weymouth Spence regarding the university’s progress in its “transformative journey from a good university to a great one,” he pointed to the importance of realigning resources as
- [State of the University](https://www.wau.edu/state-of-the-university-2/) - News_Release_State_of_the_University.pdf
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- [140305 BOT Documents r1 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/140305-bot-documents-r1-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on March 5, 2014. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPads and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPad, please open
- [Mock Trial Team Participated in First Regional Competition](https://www.wau.edu/mock-trial-team-participated-in-first-regional-competition/) - Takoma Park, MD (Feb. 18) — A team of Washington Adventist University (WAU) students participated this year for the first time in the regional Mock Trial Competition hosted by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) at the University of Richmond in VA. Although WAU students have participated in mock trial exhibitions over the years, this
- [Death of WAU Friend and Adventist Education Supporter Stewart W. Bainum, Sr. on February 12](https://www.wau.edu/death-of-wau-friend-and-adventist-education-supporter-stewart-w-bainum-sr-on-february-12/) - Takoma Park, MD (Feb. 18) — Washington Adventist University (WAU) lost a friend and supporter on February 12, when Stewart W. Bainum, Sr. died at age 94. In the late 1930s, Bainum was a student on the Takoma Park campus of WAU, attending what was then known as Columbia Junior College, part of Washington Missionary
- [Homeland Security Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/homeland-security-press-release/) - HS_PressRelease.pdf
- [Mikulski Honored with Presidents Award for Leadership on Higher Education by Maryland Independent Colleges and Universities Association](https://www.wau.edu/mikulski-honored-with-presidents-award-for-leadership-on-higher-education-by-maryland-independent-colleges-and-universities-association/) - February 5, 2014 “I am so proud to represent Maryland and the people of the educational mosaic that’s in our great state,” Senator Mikulski says. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has been awarded
- [Washington Adventist University Launches Homeland Security Program](https://www.wau.edu/new-homeland-security-program/) - Takoma Park, MD (Feb. 7)—Washington Adventist University (WAU) is entering the arena of Homeland Security education this March with the launch of three new certificates in Cyber Security, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Response. The homeland security certifications can be completed in six months compared to a year for similar programs at other
- [Washington Post column about the university's historical College Mill](https://www.wau.edu/washington-post-column-about-the-universitys-historical-college-mill-2/) - Washington Post (February 1) - There's something fitting about a Christian college having an active woodworking program. After all, wasn't Joseph a carpenter? Read More
- [Acro-Airs Perform at Pacers Halftime](https://www.wau.edu/acro-airs-perform-at-pacers-halftime/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Jan. 30) - Washington Adventist University’s award-winning Acro-Airs sports-acrobatics exhibition team recently performed for the Indiana Pacers National Basketball Association (NBA) team in Indianapolis during the team’s January 30 game against the Phoenix Suns. The Acro-Airs team was invited by the Pacers to perform during halftime and throughout the game. The cost
- [Washington Adventist University to Award Sullivan Medallions](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-award-sullivan-medallions/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Dec. 11) - Washington Adventist University has been unanimously selected by the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation to join the family of schools awarding the Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Sullivan medallions. WAU is the only school in Maryland and the only Seventh Day Adventist institution in the country to ever receive
- [Breaking Old Ground for a New Athletic Field](https://www.wau.edu/breaking-old-ground-for-a-new-athletic-field/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Nov. 25) - According to the Creation story in Genesis, God created the world ex nihilo: out of nothing. Then He broke the ground, gathered the dust of the earth, and made the first man. Breaking ground for a new athletic field at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is also an act of
- [131120 BOT Documents r2](https://www.wau.edu/131120-bot-documents-r2/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for Nov. 20, 2013. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPADs, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information.131120
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- [Medical Leaders Press Release](https://www.wau.edu/medical-leaders-press-release/) - CollegeCreditNewsRelease.pdf
- [Henry Fordham](https://www.wau.edu/henry-fordham/) - henry_fordham_iiiv5.pdf
- [Mark Young](https://www.wau.edu/mark-young/) - mark_young.pdf
- [Charles Tapp](https://www.wau.edu/charles-tapp/) - charles_tapp.pdf
- [Carol Stewart](https://www.wau.edu/carol-stewart/) - carol_stewart.pdf
- [William Robertson](https://www.wau.edu/william-robertson/) - william_robertson.pdf
- [Rick Remmers](https://www.wau.edu/rick-remmers/) - rick_remmers.pdf
- [Albert Reece](https://www.wau.edu/albert-reece/) - E Albert Reece.pdf
- [Lois Peters](https://www.wau.edu/lois-peters/) - lois_peters.pdf
- [Joyce Newmyer](https://www.wau.edu/joyce-newmyer/) - joyce_newmyer.pdf
- [Bill Miller](https://www.wau.edu/bill-miller/) - william_miller.pdf
- [Donald Melnick](https://www.wau.edu/donald-melnick/) - donald_melnick.pdf
- [Margaret McFarland](https://www.wau.edu/margaret-mcfarland/) - margaret_mcfarland.pdf
- [Scott McClure](https://www.wau.edu/scott-mcclure/) - scott_mcclure.pdf
- [Sandra Loughlin](https://www.wau.edu/sandra-loughlin/) - sandra_loughlin.pdf
- [Ray Hartwell](https://www.wau.edu/ray-hartwell/) - ray_hartwell.pdf
- [Joan Francis](https://www.wau.edu/joan-francis/) - joan_francis.pdf
- [Phyllis Edmonds](https://www.wau.edu/phyllis-edmonds/) - phyllis_edmonds.pdf
- [W Duane Dorch](https://www.wau.edu/w-duane-dorch/) - w_dorch.pdf
- [William Cox](https://www.wau.edu/william-cox/) - william_cox_incolor.pdf
- [Violet Cox](https://www.wau.edu/violet-cox/) - violet_cox.pdf
- [Jose Cortes](https://www.wau.edu/jose-cortes/) - jose_cortes.pdf
- [Vijayan Charles](https://www.wau.edu/vijayan-charles/) - vijayen_charles.pdf
- [Hamlet Canosa](https://www.wau.edu/hamlet-canosa/) - hamlet_canosa.pdf
- [Bruce Boyer](https://www.wau.edu/bruce-boyer/) - bruce_boyer.pdf
- [Larry Boggess](https://www.wau.edu/larry-boggess/) - larry_boggess.pdf
- [Hanna Blake](https://www.wau.edu/hanna-blake/) - hanna_blake.pdf
- [Seth Bardu](https://www.wau.edu/seth-bardu/) - seth_bardu.pdf
- [Raj Attiken](https://www.wau.edu/raj-attiken/) - raj_attiken.pdf
- [Weymouth Spence](https://www.wau.edu/weymouth-spence/) - weymouth_spence.pdf
- [Rob Vandeman](https://www.wau.edu/rob-vandeman/) - robert_vandeman.pdf
- [Dave Weigley](https://www.wau.edu/dave-weigley/) - dave_weigley.pdf
- [2013_2014_bulletin](https://www.wau.edu/2013_2014_bulletin/) - 2013_14_wau_bulletin_web.pdf
- [130918 BOT Documents r1](https://www.wau.edu/130918-bot-documents-r1/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for Sept. 18, 2013. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPADs, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information.130918
- [130918 BOT Documents r1 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/130918-bot-documents-r1-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 18, 2013. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [Major Milestone for Russian Bible Translation Project](https://www.wau.edu/major-milestone-for-russian-bible-translation-project/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Aug. 28)- Printing of the first North American edition of the Russian New Testament and the Psalms, produced by the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Bible Translation Institute in partnership with Zaoksky Theological Seminary in Russia, has been completed by Pacific Press, Nampa, Idaho. A dedication service was held, August 26, at the
- [Religion Professor Publishes New Book](https://www.wau.edu/religion-professor-publishes-new-book/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Aug. 20) - Professor of Religion Olive Hemmings, Ph.D., is the author of a newly release work, Sacred Texts and Social Conflict, exploring the debate over women’s ordination within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Here stands a dynamic faith community whose founding prophet and major source of authority outside the Bible is a
- [University Enjoys Best Credit Rating Ever](https://www.wau.edu/university-enjoys-best-credit-rating-ever/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Aug. 8) - Washington Adventist University is enjoying its best credit rating ever, thanks to its improved working capital position. An August 5 report from Dun & Bradstreet upgraded the University’s Supplier Evaluation Risk Rating has been improved from a 2 to a 1. T The current scale is from nine to
- [Rory Pullens](https://www.wau.edu/rory-pullens/) - Rory Pullens is head of school and chief executive officer at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts whose inner city urban students post annual graduation rates of 98 percent and college acceptance rates of 95 percent. Prior to this appointment, Pullens spent over a decade as an arts administrator in Denver Colorado where he
- [James Bingham, Ph.D.](https://www.wau.edu/james-bingham-ph-d/) - Chair, Department of Music, Washington Adventist University and Director of Choirs James Bingham, Ph.D., has been chair of the music department and director of choral activities at Washington Adventist University (WAU) since 1994. Prior to this appointment, he chaired the music department and directed choirs at Kingsway College, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada from 1970-80 and at Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Massachusetts from 1985-94.
- [Dikembe Mutombo](https://www.wau.edu/dikembe-mutombo/) - NBA Legend DIKEMBE MUTOMBO was born in the capital city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mutombo is the seventh of ten children born to Samuel and the late Biamba Marie Mutombo. He arrived in the United States in 1987 on an academic scholarship to attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In his second year at Georgetown, Coach John Thompson invited the 7'2" Mutombo to try out for the university's renowned basketball team. After joining the team, Mutombo re-directed his pre-med ambitions and graduated from Georgetown with dual degrees in Linguistics and Diplomacy. He is fluent in nine languages, including five African languages. He played professional basketball for 18 years before retiring from the Houston Rockets in 2009.
- [Evelyn Bata, Ph.D.](https://www.wau.edu/evelyn-bata-ph-d/) - Evelyn J. Bata is a clinical counselor and University of Maryland University College professor. Prominent in the field of education, business, and women’s issues, she holds two masters degrees and two doctorates in education, counseling, psychology, and gerontology and has taught on military bases in Europe and Japan and currently in Maryland. Bata presents nationally and internationally on cyber teaching and the global university, non-traditional women’s studies and personal growth, men and a changing environment, aging, and other contemporary issues at universities in China, South Africa, the Czech Republic, and meetings in Europe and the U.S.
- [VP for Ministry Honored by General Conference Youth Department](https://www.wau.edu/vp-for-ministry-honored-by-general-conference-youth-department/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 26) - Vice President for Ministry at Washington Adventist University and former General Conference Youth Ministries Director, Baraka Muganda, Ed.D., was honored by the General Conference Youth Department at the third World Conference on Youth and Community Service in Pretoria, South Africa July 8 - 13, for outstanding contribution to the
- [Mission Trip to India Pulls together Major Religious Faiths](https://www.wau.edu/mission-trip-to-india-pulls-together-major-religious-faiths/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 19) - Students from Washington Adventist University continue to take the institutions passion for excellence and service abroad, this time with a three-week trip to Pune, a bustling metropolis in Maharashtra, India’s second largest state. Fifteen students made the trip, led by Vice President of Ministry Baraka Muganda, Ed.D. and Chaplain
- [Spence Named Secretary/Treasurer of Maryland Independent College and University Association](https://www.wau.edu/spence-named-secretary-treasurer-of-maryland-independent-college-and-university-association/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 16)- Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. President of Washington Adventist University has been elected secretary/treasurer by The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Independent College and University Association elected, effective July 1, 2013. He will serve alongside Chairman Kevin Manning, President of Stevenson University; Vice Chair Roger Casey, President of McDaniel College; and
- [Retired Trustee Honored With Gateway  Service Award](https://www.wau.edu/retired-trustee-honored-with-gateway-service-award/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 12) –Former president of the East Allegheny Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees, Charles Cheatham, is the newest recipient of the Gateway Distinguished Service Award. President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D, presented the award to Cheatham at an East Allegheny camp meeting, June 28. “Charles Cheatham served
- [University Celebrates America’s Day](https://www.wau.edu/university-celebrates-americas-day/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 10) – Washington Adventist University (WAU) president Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., celebrated America’s 237th year as an independent nation by participating in the annual Takoma Park Independence Day Parade, along with his family and a number of WAU staff and students. “I believe it is important for the University to connect with
- [Radio Station Appoints New General Manager](https://www.wau.edu/radio-station-appoints-new-general-manager/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (July 9) – Kevin Krueger, general manager for KGTS 91.3 and Positive Life Radio Network at Walla Walla University, Washington, is the new general manager of WGTS 91.9 FM, the contemporary Christian music radio station owned by Washington Adventist University. Rob Vandeman, chair of the WGTS Board, confirmed the appointment, July 3.
- [Cheryl Harris Kisunzu Appointed Provost](https://www.wau.edu/cheryl-harris-kisunzu-appointed-provost/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (June 13) - Cheryl Harris, Ph.D., RN, executive dean and director of nursing at Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas, has been appointed provost of Washington Adventist University (WAU), effective August 2013. “I am excited about incorporating Dr. Kisunzu into the WAU leadership team,” said President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. “I believe that her
- [Adventist Accrediting Agency Says University is in Compliance](https://www.wau.edu/adventist-accrediting-agency-says-university-is-in-compliance/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 31) -The Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA), at its April 2013 meeting, voted to accept the November 2012 regular site visit report to Washington Adventist University (WAU) and grant continued accreditation for the period ending December 2017. This is the maximum term of accreditation possible under AAA guidelines. “The faculty worked hard
- [Mission to Mauritius A Huge Success, Says Muganda](https://www.wau.edu/mission-to-mauritius-a-huge-success-says-muganda/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 30) - Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) trip to Mauritius is being hailed as a success by Vice President of Ministry Baraka Muganda, who, along with assistant professor Alvin Fuentes, led a group of nine students to the island in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa. “It was a
- [Significant Growth in Learning Assessment Recorded](https://www.wau.edu/significant-growth-in-learning-assessment-recorded/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 28) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) submitted its monitoring report April 1, in continued compliance with regional accrediting body, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Under the leadership of the chair of the newly formed academic assessment subcommittee, Dr. Melvin Roberts, the University demonstrated a significant increase in
- [New Leadership Society Chartered at Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/new-leadership-society-chartered-at-washington-adventist-university/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 16) - Twenty-eight aspiring leaders from the University community officially became members of Omicron Delta Kappa, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors society, at a Charter ceremony held inside Sligo Seven-day Adventist Church, April 14. President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. , five alumni, led by Charles McMillan, Ph.D. (’77) , director
- [Commencement Weekend, a Fitting End to Academic Year](https://www.wau.edu/commencement-weekend-fitting-end-academic-year/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 7) - Commencement 2013, held at the DAR Constitution Hall, Sunday, May 5, marked a fitting end to the 2012-2013 academic year. Consistent with the trend at Washington Adventist University (WAU) , it was bigger than ever as large numbers of graduates, their friends and families attended a weekend of activities,
- [Office of Ministry Ends School Year with 24 Baptisms](https://www.wau.edu/office-of-ministry-ends-school-year-with-24-baptisms/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (May 1) – Spiritual activities at Washington Adventist University ended on a high note this year with the baptism of 24 students Saturday, April 27. The baptisms were the outcome of Revival Week, March 31 to April 6, hosted on campus by the Office of Ministry. “This Baptism was the crowning of
- [130515 BOT Documents r3](https://www.wau.edu/130515-bot-documents-r3/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for May 15, 2013. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPADs, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information.130515 BOT Documents
- [130515 BOT Documents r3 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/130515-bot-documents-r3-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on May 15, 2013. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [Academic Awards Chapel Honors Outstanding Students and Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academic-awards-chapel-honors-outstanding-students-and-faculty/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Apr. 30) – Academic Awards chapel, usually reserved for standout students at Washington Adventist University (WAU), departed from the norm this year to recognize two faculty members—Bruce Wilson, associate director of music, and Deria Gadsen, assistant registrar—whose distinguished service to the institution will end this year. Professor Zdravko Plantak, who is also
- [Assistant Registrar Looks to Retire, Named Honorary Alumnus](https://www.wau.edu/assistant-registrar-looks-to-retire-named-honorary-alumnus/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Apr. 30) – Assistant registrar Deria Gale Anderson Gadsden will retire this summer after 16 years at Washington Adventist University (WAU) and 30 years in Adventist Christian Education. Her service to the University was recognized during alumni weekend, April 12-14, when she was named an honorary alumnus of WAU. “It has been
- [Parenting College Students](https://www.wau.edu/parenting-college-students/) - June 2013 The Boulevard Seventh-day Adventist Church in Philadelphia identified the year 2013 has the “Year of the Family.” Their stated objective for the year is to learn, grow and fellowship together. I accepted an invitation to present on April 19 on the topic of “Parenting College Students.” The central theme of the evening’s presentation
- [A Day in Baltimore with 44 WAU Students](https://www.wau.edu/day-baltimore-wau-students/) - May 2013 On Friday, March 22, 2013 I cleared my calendar to spend the day with 44 students who were competing for the regional championship in Enactus. En-Act-Us is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality
- [Is a Liberal Arts Education a Valued Investment?](https://www.wau.edu/education-ivalue-investment/) - April 2013 There is continuing debate regarding the value of a liberal arts education. In today’s economic climate, political leaders are making the argument that there must be a direct link to spending money for an education that leads to a specific job. Even within the higher education community, there is a view that students
- [WGTS-Gateway to Service 91.9FM](https://www.wau.edu/wgts-gateway-service/) - February 2013 John Konrad transformed WGTS into a media power house that now provides a daily source of hope and inspiration to local, national and international listeners. His philosophy was to use media to reach out to people who are searching for comfort, hope, joy, peace and love. His commitment was not to get listeners
- [At the White House](https://www.wau.edu/at-the-white-house/) - May 2012 I recently accepted an invitation from the White House for a meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan and other senior White House advisors to discuss issues on higher education relative to assess, affordability, student success and accountability. This invitation was extended to several presidents across the United States with similar institutional traits such
- [WAU_Academic_Bulletin_2011_2012](https://www.wau.edu/wau_academic_bulletin_2011_2012/) - WAU_Bulletin_ 2011.pdf
- [Los Alamos Lab Director Honored by his Alma Mater](https://www.wau.edu/los-alamos-lab-director-honored-by-his-alma-mater/) - TAKOMA PARK, Md. (Apr. 17) – Charles McMillan, Ph.D., director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and president of Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the company that operates the lab for the National Nuclear Security Administration, was named alumnus of the year by his alma mater, Washington Adventist University during alumni homecoming weekend, April
- [Honor Societies Inductees Challenged to High Standards of Conduct](https://www.wau.edu/honor-societies-inductees-challenged-to-high-standards-of-conduct/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) 60 new inductees into two national honors societies were challenged to exhibit three highly important qualities, necessary to succeed in the world today: excellence, humility and integrity. The new inductees became members of Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Chi, the highest college academic honors available to students.
- [Can I Live?  Revival Week Scored big on Campus](https://www.wau.edu/can-i-live-revival-week-scored-big-on-campus/) - The week of March 31 to April 6 saw a small white tent occupying pride of place on the Washington Adventist University Commons. By day, it was something different to look at—a plastic structure constructed to look like a cozy country cottage. By night, it was a meeting place for dozens of students hungry to explore topics of addiction and liberation, under the theme: “Can I Live?”
- [Students Put Feet and Hand to Faith on Service Day 2013](https://www.wau.edu/students-put-feet-and-hand-to-faith-on-service-day-2013/) - More than 400 Washington Adventist University Students blanketed the greater Silver Spring area, Wednesday, April 3, to perform acts of service to the community. Community clean-up, health clinics, and service to the sick or marginalized, were the focus of the day’s event. “Service day is a time when students put feet and hand to their faith,” said Vice President of Ministry, Baraka Muganda. “Faith in action is seen all over the University during our two annual service days.”
- [University Celebrates Alumni Weekend, April 12-14](https://www.wau.edu/university-celebrates-alumni-weekend-april-12-14/) - Washington Adventist University will mark its annual alumni homecoming celebration, April 12-14. Under the theme, “Empowered to Serve,” the University will celebrate its alumni’s commitment to a life of service. Pastor Damon Hendrickson, class of 2002, is the featured speaker for the weekend. His life of service includes pastoral positions in his native Bermuda, as well as serving as associate director and director of youth ministries. He is currently serving as Associate Media Director for the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- [Distinguished Line-Up of Speakers for Commencement Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/distinguished-line-up-of-speakers-for-commencement-weekend/) - Distinguished scientist and scholar and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, E. Albert Reece, MD, Ph.D., MBA, will deliver the keynote address at Washington Adventists University’s (WAU) annual commencement, to be held at the DAR Constitution Hall, Sunday, May 5 beginning at 10 a.m. President of the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventist Daniel R. Jackson will speak at Sabbath Service atSligo Seventh-day Adventist Church May 4 at 11:15 a.m. , while Gary Wimbish will serve as Consecration speaker, Friday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m., also in Sligo Church.
- [Administrators Lobby for Financial Aid](https://www.wau.edu/administrators-lobby-for-financial-aid/) - From Capitol Hill to Annapolis, Washington Adventist University administrators seize every opportunity to make their voices heard on the critical issue of financial aid. More than 50 percent of WAU students receive some form of financial aid and one third of the students are first generation college students. Financial aid director Sharon Conway frequently attends meeting to keep abreast of new developments and to offer her opinion when possible. Conway attended one such meeting on Capitol Hill in February as a member the Delaware, District of Columbia and Maryland Association of student financial aid administrators, a sub-group of the Eastern Association of student financial aid administrators.
- [Washington Adventist University Enactus Team Wins at U.S. Regional Competition](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-enactus-team-wins-at-u-s-regional-competition/) - The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team, formerly Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), was named a regional champion at a competition held in Baltimore, Md., March 23. The event was one of 10 regional competitions being held across the United States during March and April. “Our students presented three local projects they were involved with a panel of judges under a rigid set of competition standards,” said President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. “It was a joy to observe them at the regional level in competition, showcasing how they are engaging minds and transforming lives in Takoma Park, Maryland.”
- [Students Staged Spring Break with A Purpose in Haiti](https://www.wau.edu/students-staged-spring-break-with-a-purpose-in-haiti/) - Spring Break 2013 proved to be a life-changing one for 12 Washington Adventist University students who used the opportunity to visit Haiti, March 10-18, and ministered to the needs of children there. Led by sponsors, Chaplain Kaneil Williams and nursing faculty, Khadene Taffe, students conducted a week of prayer at the English Adventist Academy of Haiti (EAAH) as well as health and education sessions at the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) locations in Diquini, Haiti.
- [A Whole New Ethic: 32nd Keough Lecture Calls For Profound Changes in the Approach to Global Problems](https://www.wau.edu/a-whole-new-ethic-32nd-keough-lecture-calls-for-profound-changes-in-the-approach-to-global-problems/) - “We need a new ethic and a prophetic vision and commitment to the wellbeing of the world and its people that will radically alter things and dispositions at the most fundamental level. We need a new ethic that will be committed to justice and equity in the world. A new ethic that will alter the prevailing national and government narrative that says that priority#1 on most of these matters is “what is the national interest of America? Of the UK? Of Canada or Brazil? The narrative must shift from “national interest” to what is just and what would be in support of the global good.”
- [Reflections on a Theology of Humanitarian Action by Paul Mikov](https://www.wau.edu/reflections-on-a-theology-of-humanitarian-action-by-paul-mikov/) - Reflections on a Theology of Humanitarian Action by Paul Mikov.pdf
- [Prospects and Perils in the Delivery of Global Public Goods by Paul Mikov 32nd Keough Lectureship March 2013](https://www.wau.edu/prospects-and-perils-in-the-delivery-of-global-public-goods-by-paul-mikov-32nd-keough-lectureship-march-2013/) - Prospects and Perils in the Delivery of Global Public Goods by Paul Mikov 32nd Keough Lectureship March 2013.pdf
- [Students Win Maryland Music Award](https://www.wau.edu/students-win-maryland-music-award/) - Two Washington Adventist University music majors walked away with the Maryland State Music Teachers Association Chamber Music Festival Award at an annual competition held March 17 in the Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center on the University campus.
- [Keough Lecture to Bring Leading Scholars to WAU](https://www.wau.edu/keough-lecture-to-bring-leading-scholars-to-wau/) - The Department of Religion’s hosting of the 32nd G. Arthur Keough Lecture will bring to the University two outstanding international development scholars, March 22 and 23. Under the broad theme, “Destination 2020: Will Justice and Peace Embrace? – Justice and Provision of Global Social Goods in an Era of Crises, Needs and Increasing Scarcities,” international development scholars and practitioners, Paul Mikov and Jonathan Papoulidis, will address critical issues of human rights and public policy.
- [Students' Activity Center Coming Soon](https://www.wau.edu/student-activity-center-coming-soon/) - Washington Adventist University is in the midst of a redesign and renovation project that will see the student body with an attractive new recreational and general use space, capable of seating more than 350 students. The project is expected to be completed early in the spring. “This is yet another project that is being completed under our Campus Master Plan,” said President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. “We are serious about transforming this campus into a comfortable and modern facility that is so important to our student’s sense of well being and their motivation to be excellent at everything that they do.”
- [Suggested Compensation of Faculty, Officers and Vice Presidents](https://www.wau.edu/suggested-compensation-of-faculty-officers-and-vice-presidents-2/) - WAU Proposed Payscale Analysis, Sept. 19, 2012.Suggested Compensation of Faculty, Officers, and Vice Presidents.xlsx
- [M091012 - EBOT Minutes](https://www.wau.edu/m091012-ebot-minutes/) - WAU Board of Trustees Executive Committee Minutes, Sept. 10, 2012.M091012.pdf
- [Compensation](https://www.wau.edu/compensation/) - Compensation Report, Sept. 19, 2012.Compensation.pptx
- [2012-2013 Faculty Compensation Scale](https://www.wau.edu/2012-2013-faculty-compensation-scale/) - WAU Faculty Compensation Scale, Sept. 19, 2012.2012-2013 WAU Faculty Compensation Scale.pdf
- [Proposed Faculty Wage Scale](https://www.wau.edu/proposed-faculty-wage-scale/) - Proposed Faculty Wage Scale, Sept. 6, 2012. Proposed Faculty Wage Scale.xlsx
- [Market Research](https://www.wau.edu/market-research/) - Market Research Power Point, Sept. 2, 2012. Market Research2.pptx
- [120902 - EBOT Files Summary](https://www.wau.edu/120902-ebot-files-summary/) - PDF file containing a summary of the EBOT documents, Sept. 2, 2012.EBOT Files Summary.pdf
- [120906 - Executive Compensation Report](https://www.wau.edu/120906-executive-compensation-report/) - 2011/12 Executie Compensation Survey Report. By Yaffe & Company for Independent Colleges and Universities. 2011-12-Executive-Compensation-Report_CIC.pdf
- [130311 BOT Documents r2](https://www.wau.edu/130311-bot-documents-r2/) - This PDF file is composed of several documents for the WAU Board of Trustees meeting for March 11, 2013. This is a standard Adobe PDF document that can be read on any device that reads PDF files -- including iPADs, Smart Phones and Computers. Both the Portfolio and non-Portfolio PDF versions contains the same information. 130311 BOT
- [130311 BOT Documents r2 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/130311-bot-documents-r2-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on March 11, 2013. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [Music:  Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, Beloved, Director and Educator, Dies](https://www.wau.edu/music-rittenhouse-dies/) - Statement from the President Washington Adventist University August 30, 2011Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, Beloved Director and Educator, Dies Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, professor and director of the New England Youth Ensemble at Washington Adventist University passed away early this morning in Massachusetts. “The Washington Adventist University family is deeply saddened at the passing of a true pioneer
- [Administrator Wins Best Paper Award](https://www.wau.edu/administrator-wins-best-paper-award/) - Washington Adventist University Associate Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Janette Neufville, won the award for the fall 2012 Best Paper presented at the Maryland Association for Institutional Researchers (MdAIR) conference held on October 19, 2012 at Morgan State University. The presentation, which was titled "Using Balanced Scorecards with a Focus on Benchmarking," discussed the use of balanced scorecards, which are based on Kaplan and Norton’s measurement tool (early 90’s) advocating measurement of key performance indicators from four perspectives: financial, internal Processes, employee learning and growth and customer. These indicators collectively measure the health of the organization, against established goals. Created in 2008, the emphasis for WAU’s balanced scorecard was on proving for each KPI a historical trend of four years.
- [Music: Prof. Bruce Wilson](https://www.wau.edu/music-bruce-wilson/) - Associate Professor of MusicMaster of Music (Conducting) - Shenandoah Conservatory of MusicBachelor of Science (Music Education) - Union College(301) 891-4561 brwilson@wau.edu Bruce Wilson is associate professor of music, director of instrumental music, and conductor of the Washington Concert Winds at Washington Adventist University, a position he has held since 1998. He received his BS degree
- [Music: Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse](https://www.wau.edu/music-virginia-rittenhouse/) - Dr. Rittenhouse passed away on August 30, 2011. Her biography remains here in grateful appreciation for her life and her tremendous contribution to Washington Adventist University. Professor of Music B.A. University of Washington M.M., Boston University D.M.A., Peabody Institute Johns Hopkins University Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, founding director of the New England Youth Ensemble, is a concert violinist,
- [Gospel Choir Makes Sweet Music in Barbados](https://www.wau.edu/gospel-choir-makes-sweet-music-barbados/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) Black Student Union Gospel Choir is the latest group to travel overseas on a mission to promote the University and expose others to its special mission as a faith-based institution. The group of 24 students and three sponsors travelled to the West Indies from January 7 to 14 at the invitation the East Caribbean Conference Youth Ministries Director, Dayle Haynes.
- [Student Life Department Launches New Counseling Program](https://www.wau.edu/student-life-department-launches-new-counseling-program/) - The Department of Student Life has launched a new counseling program, designed to help the community address a range of issues that can impact students wellness and performance. The program will be managed by new campus counselor, Mrs. Jahmela Williams. Williams, a licensed clinical counselor, received her undergraduate degree from Oakwood University and a Master of education in counseling from Bowie State University. She earned a second Masters in special education from Northcentral University. She has worked with youth in a variety of settings for more than 10 years.
- [Students Set New Standard for Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/students-set-new-standard-for-ministry-2/) - On Washington Adventist University (WAU) Ministry Department’s “Cruise with a Purpose,” January 5-14, Brittany Bower proved the perfect example of Christian humility and compassion. Moved by the plight of a young girl, who arrived at a mission event in the Dominican Republic without shoes, Brittany, a junior biology major from Baltimore, promptly removed hers and handed them to the teenager. She spent the rest of the afternoon in her socks until a group member loaned her a pair of size 13 flip-flops.
- [Lady Shock Lends a Hand to Admissions Office](https://www.wau.edu/lady-shock-lends-a-hand-to-admissions-office/) - Washington Adventist University women’s basketball team, Lady Shock, is lending it’s time to the Office of Admissions assisting Krista Byrd, admissions counselor with data entry and other routine tasks in the office. Byrd is also athletic specialist and assistant women’s basketball coach. Lady Shock has been assisting the team over several weeks, including during the Christmas break. “We greatly appreciate their time and effort,” Byrd said. “They give generously and what they do does make a difference to our small office.”
- [Celebration of John Konrad’s Life, January 12](https://www.wau.edu/celebration-of-john-konrad-s-life-january-12/) - A celebration for the life of John Konrad, Vice President and General Manager of Washington’s contemporary Christian music station, WGTS 91.9, will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 12, at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 Konrad, 43, died at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, January 2, after a short illness.
- [Medical Laboratory Science CD](https://www.wau.edu/medical-laboratory-science-cd/) - MLS course descriptions MLS_CD.pdf
- [Medical Laboratory Science](https://www.wau.edu/medical-laboratory-science/) - MLS bulletin MLS.pdf
- [Medical Laboratory Science BS](https://www.wau.edu/medical-laboratory-science-bs/) - MLS BS Medical_Lab_Science_BS.pdf
- [Suggested Compensation of Faculty, Officers and Vice Presidents](https://www.wau.edu/suggested-compensation-of-faculty-officers-and-vice-presidents/) - Suggested Compensation of Faculty, Officers, and Vice Presidents.xlsx
- [2012.09.24 - Campus Master Plan 2011 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/2012-09-24-campus-master-plan-2011-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Campus Master Plan 2011. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open the non-Portfolio version of
- [2012.09.24 - Campus Master Plan 2011 (Zip Format)](https://www.wau.edu/2012-09-24-campus-master-plan-2011-zip-format/) - This ZIP document contains several documents for the Campus Master Plan 2011. The ZIP file will need to be downloaded to your local computer and unzipped for viewing. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support ZIP files.2012.09.24 - Campus Master Plan 2011 (zip file).zip
- [121114 KPI - Balanced Score Card 2011/2012](https://www.wau.edu/121114-kpi-balanced-score-card-20112012/) - WAU Key Performance Indicators (KPI) - Balanced Scorecard for 2011/2012. Key Performance Indicators March 2012.pdf
- [121114 BOT Documents r4 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/121114-bot-documents-r4-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 14, 2012. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [120925 BOT Documents r4 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/120925-bot-documents-r4-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 25, 2012. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [120912 Middle States WAU Final Report](https://www.wau.edu/120912-middle-states-wau-final-report/) - This is the Middle States WAU Final Report, Sept. 12, 2012.120912 Middle States WAU Final Report .pdf
- [120817 WAU Board Member Profiles](https://www.wau.edu/120817-wau-board-member-profiles/) - Board Members Profiles. 120817 - WAU Board Profiles.pdf
- [120817 BOT Documents r2 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/120817-bot-documents-r2-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 17, 2012. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [President Receives Notable Person of Honor Award](https://www.wau.edu/president-receives-notable-person-of-honor-award/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., is one of five recipients of the inaugural Notable Person of Honor Award from the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The awards were presented at a special luncheon during year end meetings at the end of November. “Before Dr. Spence came to the university, WAU was on a downward spiral, but thanks to Dr. Spence we have seen an overall financial turnaround, capital improvement and the second highest enrollment in the schools history this fall with 1,402 students. He is loved by the students, respected by the board and challenged by the faculty,” said Rob Vandeman, Columbia Union executive secretary. Washington Adventist University experienced its highest enrollment ever during the 2011-2012 academic years with a total of 1493 students.
- [Interim Provost Champions Excellence as the Way Forward](https://www.wau.edu/interim-provost-champions-excellence-as-the-way-forward/) - “The Pursuit of Excellence” was the theme of the keynote addressed delivered by Interim Provost Patrick Williams, Ph.D., at the Provost’s Convocation, January 16, in Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. In a spirited address, Williams urged the community to focus on excellence as the hallmark of everything that is done in the name of the institution. “We strongly hold to the notion that to make this community the epitome of academic excellence, we must revisit how we conduct academic advising, ensure that the competencies and attributes we want student to possess are met before graduation, and, at the same time, improve our retention and graduation rates,” he said.
- [Al Reece, Distinguished Scientist and Scholar, Appointed to Board of Trustees](https://www.wau.edu/al-reece-distinguished-scientist/) - Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, E. Albert Reece, MD, Ph.D., MBA, has been appointed to the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Board of Trustees. He will serve on the board’s academic affairs sub-committee. With his distinguished record of academic achievement, career experience, and leadership, Reece is expected to add tremendous value to the work of the board as the university’s oversight body.
- [Douglas K. Walker Named Interim General Manager WGTS 91.9](https://www.wau.edu/douglas-k-walker-named-interim-general-manager-wgts-919/) - The board of directors of WGTS 91.9, named Douglas K. Walker interim general manager, effective Thursday, January 17, 2013. Walker’s appointment comes in the wake of the death of vice president and general manager John Konrad on January 2. “We hired Doug to make sure the station's ministry continues in a strong and stable manner while the search for the next general manager is conducted,” said chair of WGTS board, Rob Vandeman. “Doug has great managerial experience, as well as a long and positive history with WGTS as both a volunteer and a board member, and the radio station staff is very comfortable with how he fits the ministry's profile.”
- [First Generation Ambassadors Program Models Service Committment](https://www.wau.edu/first-generation-ambassadors-models-service-commitment/) - The First Generation Ambassadors Program (FGAP), an auxiliary of Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) Center for Student Success, is gearing up for his annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. On Sunday, January 27, the group will clean up the King Memorial on the National Mall. FGAP Coordinator, Kassie May Edwards, says the group is marking the day a week later because of Inauguration Day activities on January 21.
- [Celebration of John Konrad’s Life, January 12](https://www.wau.edu/celebration-of-john-konrads-life-january-12/) - A celebration for the life of John Konrad, Vice President and General Manager of Washington’s contemporary Christian music station, WGTS 91.9, will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 12, at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 Konrad, 43, died at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, January 2, after a short illness.
- [New President of Allegheny East Conference, Henry Fordham III, to Serve on Board of Trustees](https://www.wau.edu/new-president-of-allegheny-east-conference-henry-fordham-iii-to-serve-on-board-of-trustee/) - President of Allegheny East Conference, Henry Fordham III, is a new appointee to the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Board of Trustees. Fordham, who replaces retired President Charles Cheatham, will serve on the board’s advancement subcommittee. "Pastor Fordham is a gifted and humble leader and I know WAU will benefit enormously from his contribution," said Dave Weigley, President of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and Chair of the WAU Board of Trustees. "He represents a valued part of our constituents and student body."
- [University Embraces New Higher Education Network](https://www.wau.edu/university-embraces-new-higher-education-network/) - Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., Joined Maryland higher education leaders at Montgomery College recently for the inauguration of the Maryland-DC Campus Compact (MDCC), the largest higher education association in the region, comprised of the presidents of 30 colleges and universities. The President said membership in the organization is in keeping with WAU’s commitment to civic engagement embodied in its mission statement, “This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nation’s capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world.”
- [Ministry Department Lends a Hand to Hurricane Victims](https://www.wau.edu/ministry-department-lends-a-hand-to-hurricane-victims/) - In a clear manifestation of the spirit of service, Washington Adventist University’s department of ministry lead a team of students in providing assistance and comfort to residents of storm-ravaged New Jersey. Led by Chaplain of Ministry, Kaneil Williams, 16 students embarked on the three and a half hour journey to Pleasantville, New Jersey, November 11.
- [AAA Self Study Final 2012](https://www.wau.edu/aaa-self-study-final-2012/) - Institutional Self Study 2012 Submitted to The Accrediting Associate of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.AAA Self Study Final 2012.pdf
- [How to Sponsor Fun Festival](https://www.wau.edu/fun-festival-sponsor/) - Be a Sponsor If you wish to be a Sponsor of the Festival. 2016 Sponsorship Registration form How to Submit your Forms and Payment: By Fax. Fax completed and signed forms with your Credit Card Information to: 301-891-4590. An invoice will be sent back to you. In Person. An invoice will be sent back to you
- [How to be a Vendor at the Fun Festival](https://www.wau.edu/fun-festival-vendor/) - Be a Vendor Vendor Registration is now closed. For more information, call us at 301-891-4516 or send an email.
- [Kids Events](https://www.wau.edu/fun-festival-events/) - Kids Events One of the great rewards of Spring is the opportunity to get out and spend a day of fun together. At the 2012 Family Fun Festival, your kids are going to have a grand time with live kids-centered performers, a petting zoo and a host of activities. Take a look below for a
- [Fun Festival Contact Us](https://www.wau.edu/fun-festival-contact-us/) - Contact Us Family Fun Festival Washington Adventist University7600 Flower AvenueWilkinson Hall—Suite 305Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone: 301-576-0105Fax: 301-891-4590Email
- [Learning Outside the Classroom](https://www.wau.edu/learning-outside/) - In the Biology department, learning is not limited to the classroom. Here, the spring 2012 BIOL 130 "Humans and their Environment" class takes a field trip to Schooley Mill Park to learn about different environments and ecosystems. Back
- [Congratulations to our students!](https://www.wau.edu/congrats-biology/) - Congratulations to all our students who worked so hard this year! A special congratulations to all our seniors who graduated on April 29, 2012: Claude-Marthe Cherizard Na Yasmine Drame Kim Mason Dwight Monkou Marlice Oliveira Matt Oriola Se-Min John Park Joanna Saggurthi Jeremy Sorto Joshua Strunk Mariel Timothy Back
- [Congratulations to our chemistry students!](https://www.wau.edu/congrats-chemistry/) - Congratulations to all our students who worked so hard this year! A special congratulations to our seniors who graduated on April 29, 2012: Katya Calderon Beverly Karmer Beverly Kramer was accepted to Loma Linda University Medical School! Congratulations, Beverly! We wish you the best of luck, and know that you'll be a fine doctor. Back
- [Happy Birthday!](https://www.wau.edu/who-am-i-leeuwenhoek/) - Biology History Who am I? I was born on October 24,1632, and I lived in Delft, Holland, where I was fascinated with making lenses to observe small objects. With the lenses I made, I was able to observe many "animalcules" in water and other samples. Although I never shared my secrets for making my glass
- [Professor Hawes interviewed by Spectrum](https://www.wau.edu/professor-hawes-interview-by-spectrum/) - Professor Hawes Interview By Spectrum Preston Hawes, Assistant Professor of Violin at Washington Adventist University, is interviewed by Spectrum Magazine online on continuing the legacy of the late Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, WAU Professor Emeriti. link - http://spectrummagazine.org/article/alita-byrd/2012/09/04/touring-shadow-virginia-gene-rittenhouse
- [Music News](https://www.wau.edu/music-news/) - News articles for music {module MusicNews}
- [Music Media](https://www.wau.edu/music-media/)
- [Nursing Receives More than $4 Million in Grant Funding](https://www.wau.edu/nursing-receives-more-than-4-million-in-grant-funding/) - 01 October 2009 The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently awarded 4.3 million dollars in grant funding. The U.S. Department of Education awarded the University a three million dollar “Master’s Degrees at Predominantly Black Institutions (MPBI)” grant. This federal grant is intended to encourage low income and/or African
- [Grammy Award winning Conductor Visits WAU](https://www.wau.edu/grammy-award-winning-conductor-visits-wau/) - On Friday February 17, at 1pm, Grammy award winning conductor Herbert Blomstedt gave a 2 hour lecture and Q&A to a small but intent crowd of approximately 25 in the rehearsal hall of the newly constructed Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center. One of the worlds most respected and revered orchestral directors he is still vibrant and strong at the age of 84, directing the NSO in a series of 3 concerts at the Kennedy Center that weekend.
- [WAU Music student directs own world premier at Loma Linda University](https://www.wau.edu/wau-music-student-directs-own-world-premier-at-loma-linda-university/) - Michael Patterson, a senior music piano performance major at Washington Adventist University, and aspiring composer and orchestral conductor spent his summer in South Africa and California - but not at the beach. After performing as principal oboe and piano soloist with the New England Youth Ensemble in over 25 concerts in South Africa during the month of June, Michael returned to his home in central California and immediately began organizing a concert for his 73-piece ensemble, the PianoForte Symphony Orchestra, first organized by Michael when he was just 18 years old.
- [Databases & Indexes](https://www.wau.edu/databases-indexes-2/) - NOTICE: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 U.S. Code) governs the reproduction of copyrighted material. The persons using these databases are liable for any infringement. ABI Inform Global ABI/INFORM Global is a comprehensive database for business and financial information. It contains over 4,000 publications, including full-text journals, trade books, dissertations, conference proceedings,
- [New Chair Eager to Grow Nursing Department](https://www.wau.edu/new-chair-eager/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Emily Mize, RN, Ph.D., to serve as chair of the department of nursing. The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is part of the University’s School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness. “The department is at a point of transitioning from a college program to a university program. I am excited about this opportunity to give back to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to nursing education,” Mize said. “I am passionate about teaching and mentoring both students and faculty.”
- [BADGES CONTENTS](https://www.wau.edu/badges-contents/) - All WAU students must apply for a photo ID card from the Office of Safety and Security General Services Building GS 6. The ID card must be visible at all times when on campus, and must be presented, upon request to the WAU campus authorities. The ID card entitles you to the rights and privileges of
- [WINTER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY](https://www.wau.edu/winter-weather-terminology/) - APPENDIX C WINTER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY When a winter storm threatens our area, the local weather forecasts will contain a variety of terms for watches/warnings/advisories and precipitation types. The following is a list of commonly used terms for winter forecasts. Advisories/Warnings/Watches Advisories: Issued for weather conditions that are hazardous, but not necessarily life threatening. Blizzard Warning:
- [SUMMER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS](https://www.wau.edu/summer-weather-terminology-and-safety-precautions/) - APPENDIX B SUMMER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When a summer storm threatens our area, the local weather forecasts will contain a variety of terms for watches/warnings/advisories and precipitation types. The following is a list of commonly used terms for summer forecasts. Flash Flood Warning: a flash flood is imminent; take immediate action. Go to
- [EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST](https://www.wau.edu/emergency-contact-list/) - APPENDIX A EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST All non-campus telephone calls made from a WAU campus land line telephone must have a “9” dialed before dialing the phone number you are calling for all local 301 area codes. All other long distance calls require a “1” to be dialed prior to dialing the long distance area code.
- [Music Groups Inspire on Fifth South African Tour](https://www.wau.edu/music-groups-inspire-on-fifth-south-african-tour/) - From Takoma Park to Pretoria, Washington Adventist University’s Collegiate Choral and New England Youth Ensemble, serve and inspire through the gift of music. On their fifth visit to South Africa this summer, partly sponsored by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, the group performed at the University of South Africa, Pretoria; Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg; University of the Free State, Bloemfontein; and Stellenbosch University. Concerts were also given in four cathedrals – St. George’s, Cape Town; St. Michael and St. George, Grahamstown; St. Michael and All Angels, Queenstown; and St. Paul’s, Durban, among others.
- [Community Renews Commitment to Mission, Vision and Core Values](https://www.wau.edu/community-renews-commitment-to-mission-vision-and-core-values/) - The Washington Adventist University (WAU) community celebrated its annual Dedication Sabbath at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Saturday, September 8. Scores of students, faculty and staff attended the worship service, symbolizing renewed commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the University. “WAU Sabbath at Sligo was beyond an amazing experience,” said Regina Johnson, Chaplain of Ministry. “God most definitely spoke to us and seeing so many students, faculty and staff on one accord was wonderful.”
- [New Chair Eager to Grow Nursing Department](https://www.wau.edu/new-chair-eager-to-grow-nursing-department/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Emily Mize, RN, Ph.D., to serve as chair of the department of nursing. The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is part of the University’s School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness. “The department is at a point of transitioning from a college program to a university program. I am excited about this opportunity to give back to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to nursing education,” Mize said. “I am passionate about teaching and mentoring both students and faculty.”
- [Respiratory Care Students Attend “Conference by the Sea.”](https://www.wau.edu/respiratory-care-students-attend-conference-by-the-sea/) - A group of 12 students and four faculty/clinical instructors participated in this year’s “Conference by the Sea,” sponsored by the Maryland/District of Columbia Society for Respiratory Care, in Ocean City, September 12-14. The conference included lectures by renowned speakers in several areas of respiratory care such as mechanical ventilation, airway management, aerosol therapy, and polysomnography. The exhibit hall was open to all attendees to see the latest innovations in respiratory care. Students were able to ask questions and get samples of new disposable devices.
- [Administration](https://www.wau.edu/administration-2/) - Weymouth Spence, President Weymouth Spence is the 19th president of Washington Adventist University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts; a Master of Science in Education from Central Connecticut State University; and a doctorate in vocational/technical/occupational education from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Spence began his career
- [Welcome from the Music Department Chair](https://www.wau.edu/welcome-from-the-music-department-chair/) - The art of music can be either a great force for good or a great force for evil. But, when viewed as a treasured gift lovingly bestowed on humanity by God, the Creator, music becomes a sacred trust demanding reflection, understanding and stewardship if one is to maximize this gift. Since God created humankind and
- [Non-meal Plan Petition Form](https://www.wau.edu/non-meal-plan-petition-form/) - Non-meal Plan Petition Form
- [ID Badges](https://www.wau.edu/id-badges/) - All WAU students must apply for a photo ID card from the Office of Safety and Security General Services Building GS 6. The ID card must be visible at all times when on campus, and must be presented, upon request to the WAU campus authorities. The ID card entitles you to the rights and privileges of a
- [Housing Clearance Forms](https://www.wau.edu/housing-clearance-forms/) - Housing Clearance Forms
- [Departments](https://www.wau.edu/departments/) - CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY Campus Numbers are 301-891+extension Academic Administration............................................................................................ext. 4116 Accounting Services....................................................................................................ext. 4488 Admissions...................................................................................................................ext. 4502 Advancement and Alumni............................................................................................ext. 4133 Athletics.......................................................................................................................ext. 4195 Bookstore.....................................................................................................................ext. 4096 Campus Ministries.......................................................................................................ext. 4112 Center for Student Success..........................................................................................ext. 4106 Corporate Communications.........................................................................................ext. 4134 Computer Lab..............................................................................................................ext. 4172 Cooperative Education.................................................................................................ext. 4163 Dining Services............................................................................................................ext. 4103 Facilities Services........................................................................................................ext. 4161 Financial Administration..............................................................................................ext. 4551 Financial Aid (see Student Financial Services)...........................................................ext.
- [Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church](https://www.wau.edu/sligo-seventh-day-adventist-church/) - Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
- [President challenges community to be agent of Change](https://www.wau.edu/spence-challenges-community-to-be-agent-of-change/) - The 2012-2013 academic year officially got underway, September 5, at Washington Adventist University, with the staging of Opening Convocation by the Office of President in Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Administrators, faculty, staff and students packed the church to mark the beginning of a year filled with promise for the 108 year old Takoma Park campus.
- [Writing Center](https://www.wau.edu/writing-center/) - The Writing Center, which is run by the English Department, is located in the Center for Student Success. Trained tutors are available to help students in the following ways:- ease writing anxieties- clarify assignments- brainstorm ideas and topics- plan and organize term papers- determine revision strategies- give guidelines for avoiding recurrent grammatical errors. Writing Center
- [Vehicles and Parking@WAU](https://www.wau.edu/footer-article/) - Students, faculty and staff must register their vehicles with the Office of Safety and Security in order to park on the WAU campus. Click here for registration form. Fill out form then proceed to the Office of Safety and Security, GS 6 to pick up your permit. There is a $35.00 annual fee for students.
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- [Freshman Class Welcomed at Gateway Ceremony](https://www.wau.edu/freshman-class-welcomed-at-gateway-ceremony/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed the class of 2016 with its traditional Gateway ceremony and dinner held in the dining hall and on the commons, August 28. The refurbished dining hall with its shiny new furniture provided the perfect backdrop for the ceremony welcoming the freshman class.
- [Renovated Dining Hall Reopens](https://www.wau.edu/renovated-dining-hall-reopens/) - Administrators, faculty, staff and students gathered in Washington Adventist University (WAU) dining hall, August 27, to get a first look at the newly renovated space, completed just in time for the start of the new semester.
- [Tight Fiscal Management Paying off for Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/tight-fiscal-management-paying-off-for-washington-adventist-university/) - Increased enrollment, contributions from alumni and friends, and prudent budgetary choices, have contributed to another year of improved financial performance at Washington Adventist University. The Consolidated Financial Index (CFI) score, a higher education financial health measurement, has greatly improved over the last several years with current score beating the average of all private colleges in Maryland.
- [Columbia Union Constituency Approves Ordination Without Regard to Gender](https://www.wau.edu/columbia-union-constituency-overwhelmingly-approves-ordination-without-regard-to-gender/) - In a specially called session of the Columbia Union Conference Constituency, delegates from its eight conferences voted overwhelmingly to approve a recommendation from the union executive committee authorizing ordination without regard to gender. The historic vote was 209 in favor and 51 opposed, with nine abstentions—a ratio of 4 to 1.
- [New Technological Upgrades To Enhance Student Learning](https://www.wau.edu/new-technological-upgrades-to-enhance-student-learning/) - The 2012-2013 academic year will see Washington Adventist University students able to access Wireless Internet from any of the WAU’s buildings. Vice President for Information Technology Services (ITS) Greg Ingram says it’s a part of his department’s effort to keep pace with technological changes and enhance the learning experience for students.
- [Ministry Department Celebrates Tanzania Successes](https://www.wau.edu/ministry-department-holds-captive-audience-in-tanzania/) - The need to build a strong and caring view of the world was behind Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) recent trip to Tanzania, the second of two this summer led by the Department of Ministry. The first was a May trip to Russia where students and staff participated in service activities, as well as explore historic and cultural sites in Moscow.
- [Washington Adventist University’s Accreditation Reaffirmed](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-accreditation-reaffirmed/) - The evaluation of Washington Adventist University (WAU) by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which culminated with a site visit, March 25-28, ended with a final report affirming that the University has met the standards for all of the criteria that it was evaluated against.
- [Maryland Secretary for Higher Education to serve as Commencement Speaker](https://www.wau.edu/maryland-secretary-for-higher-education-to-serve-as-commencement-speaker/) - Danette Howard, Ph.D., Maryland Secretary for Higher Education (MHEC), will serve as commencement speaker at Washington Adventist’s University’s summer commencement scheduled for July 26 in Sligo Church. A distinguished higher education professional, Howard was appointed to the position by Maryland’s governor Martin O'Malley in June. She served as interim secretary from August, 2011. In a statement, announcing her appointment, O’Malley said Howard’s “dedication to creating innovative programs and years of expertise in higher education are essential to helping more Marylanders attend and complete college.”
- [Dining Hall Gets Big Facelift](https://www.wau.edu/dining-hall-gets-big-facelift/) - Returning students, faculty, and staff will be greeted with a new look dining hall when they return to campus this fall. This major facility upgrade, the first since the construction of Wilkinson Hall, will see dramatic changes in both the aesthetics and functionality of the space.
- [English Department Chair Gets NEH Summer Seminar Award](https://www.wau.edu/english-department-chair-gets-neh-summer-seminar-award/) - Chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages and WAU alumnus, Susan Comilang (pictured far left), is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer seminar award for college and university teachers. The seminar, part of the NEH’s Division of Education Programs, is open to 16 participants to explore “Tudor Books and Readers, 1485-1603” in Antwerp, Belgium; London; and Oxford, UK. Comilang is currently in Europe on her fellowship.
- [Broadcaster’s Legacy Lives on in Scholarship Fund](https://www.wau.edu/broadcasters-legacy-lives-on-in-scholarship-fund/) - For more than three decades, Walter Dorn served as the volunteer host of “Musical Memories” at WGTS 91.9, a two-hour long program aired on Saturday nights that revisited songs from the 30s and 40s. After his passing in 2009, the Walter Dorn Scholarship was established by the station to support communication students at Washington Adventist University, WGTS 91.9 parent company, and to continue Dorn’s legacy.
- [You Have to Find the Good in Every Situation](https://www.wau.edu/you-have-to-find-the-good-in-every-situation/) - Young Missionary Returns With Brand New Attitude Kellie Dehm, Washington Adventist University’s first missionary in six years, is back from Tanzania with a slew of new experiences, new perspectives and new attitude. Dehm, who left the United States in August last year, determined to answer the call to service, spent the last 10 months at the Havila Village Orphanage in Arusha, a facility sponsored by the Emmanuel Brinklow Seventh Day Adventist Church in Ashton, Maryland.
- [1964 Class Gift Returns to WAU after 42 Years Absence](https://www.wau.edu/1964-class-gift-returns-to-wau-after-42-year-absence/) - It may come as a surprise to some that Washington Adventist University, previously known as Columbia Union College, had more structures on campus than it does today. One such structure was Columbia Hall, an administration building dedicated on February 20, 1919. It occupied the space on Flower Avenue, across from Sligo Church that is now used as a parking lot.
- [JNAS Teacher Receives WAU Sponsored Award](https://www.wau.edu/jnas-teacher-receives-wau-sponsored-award/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) alumnae and fifth grade teacher at John Nevins Andrews School (JNAS), Kimberly Terry, is one of 10 teachers selected this spring by the Alumni Awards Foundation to receive a 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award. Terry’s award includes a medallion and $2,000 sponsored by WAU. The Alumni Awards Foundation supports Seventh-day Adventist schools in North America.
- [WAU in Red Square](https://www.wau.edu/wau-in-red-square/) - An exuberant group of students and faculty returned to Washington Adventist University (WAU), following a trip to Russia in which they participated in several projects, in partnership with Zaoksky Adventist University, an affiliate institution approximately 70 miles outside Moscow. Projects included continuation of the work on the Russian Bible Translation, the construction of a new media center, and a student mission outreach initiative. A cultural tour of Red Square on May 15, punctuated the group’s tour and gave new promise to the University’s effort to reach an ever-widening international audience.
- [Alumni Return to serve as Chaplains](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-return-to-serve-as-chaplains/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) has tapped two of its alumni to return to the campus as chaplains as a part of a reorganization of the Department of Ministry, designed to serve the campus community more effectively, according to Vice President Baraka Muganda. Muganda introduced his two newest hires at General Assembly on May 16, lauding them for personal and professional attributes, which he said persuaded him to hire them. “They are both outstanding young people,” he said. “We are pleased that they have accepted the call to serve and we are expecting great things from them.”
- [Radio Station Sponsors Gym Makeover](https://www.wau.edu/radio-station-sponsors-gym-makeover/) - Students will return to WAU this fall, to find to some well-needed changes to the weight room. The facility is undergoing a significant makeover, thanks to sponsorship from University-owned radio station, WGTS 91.9. What started as a donation of a few pieces of equipment has resulted in a transformation of a much-used college facility.
- [Bingham Publishes Major Work](https://www.wau.edu/bingham-publishes-major-work-procession-and-carols-a-christmas-suite-for-womens-chorus-and-harp/) - Fresh off the press, Procession and Carols: A Christmas Suite for Women’s Chorus and Harp, is a new published work by maestro James Bingham, chair of Washington Adventist University’s Department of Music and director of the Columbia Collegiate Chorale and the elite choir, Pro Musica. The work describes the story of the enunciation and birth of Christ, through the use of Medieval carols, many of which emphasize the perspective of women.
- [2012 Graduating Class one of the Largest Ever](https://www.wau.edu/2012-graduating-class-one-of-the-largest-ever/) - Nearly 300 graduates symbolic of New Growth Spurt TAKOMA PARK, MD (April 30)—Slightly under 300 students passed through WAU’s Gateway to service, Sunday, April 29, on their way to demonstrate a special brand of competence and moral leadership to communities across the United States and the world. Relatives and friends packed Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church to witness one of the largest graduating classes in the University's history. The numbers are symbolic of a growth spurt that WAU has been experiencing in recent years. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science degrees were conferred on 237 students while graduates degrees in business administration, counseling psychology, professional counseling psychology, health care administration, public administration, nursing education and nursing and business leadership were conferred on 45 students. Nineteen students received associate of applied science and associate of science degrees.
- [Mock Trial Team Ends Season on High Note](https://www.wau.edu/mock-trial-team-ends-season-on-high-note/) - Team beats Howard, ties with University of Maryland TAKOMA PARK, MD (April 30) – Washington Adventist University’s mock trial team ended their season with a win against Howard in early April and a draw against the University of Maryland, April 22. In a spirited competition against Howard, held in Morrison Hall Chapel, the team walked away with awards for best attorney to Asara Greaves and best witness to Angelica Carrasco.
- [Spence Attends White House Education Confab](https://www.wau.edu/spence-attends-white-house-education-confab/) - TAKOMA PARK, MD (April 24) – Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., was among a group of educators who met with Education Secretary Arne Duncan at the White House recently to discuss issues on higher education including access, affordability, student success and accountability.
- [SIFE Team Wins at USA Regional Competition](https://www.wau.edu/sife-team-wins-at-usa-regional-competition/) - The Washington Adventist University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was named a Rookie of the Year and first runner-up Region Champion at the USA Regional Competition held April 4, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. The event is one of 11 regional Competitions being held across the United States in March and April. “We started our team six months ago and had so much to accomplish in a short time. Our team of 20 students worked hard, completing over 1000 hours of volunteer work in our community and on campus,” said Professor Kimberly Pichot, faculty advisor. “I am very proud of our students accomplishments.”
- [Alumni Weekend 2012 Heralds More than a Century of Tradition](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-weekend-2012-heralds-more-than-a-century-of-tradition/) - April event expected to bring hundreds to campus TAKOMA PARK, MD (March 28) – More than a century of tradition will be on display, April 12-15, when Washington Adventist University hosts its 107th annual Alumni Weekend. Hundreds of alumni are expected to visit the campus for the weekend, which will culminate with the Family Fun Festival, starting Sunday at 12 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on the WAU Commons. “This is a much loved WAU tradition,” says Bruce Peifer, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Affairs. “Our alumni mean so much; we look forward to them coming back, reconnecting with us, sharing their experiences and mentoring current students. We deeply value this annual event, and this year is even more special because of all the growth taking place here.”
- [Washington Adventist University to Open First New Building in 40 Years](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-university-to-open-first-new-building-in-40-years/) - Takoma Park Campus Celebrating Historic Growth Washington Adventist University (WAU) will formally open the first new building on its campus in 40 years on April 14 at 8 p.m. The Leroy and Lois Peters Music Centre, named for its major private donors, is expected to add enormously to the richness of its fine arts programs at a time when the campus is experiencing historic growth. A memorial dedicated to the late Virgina-Gene Rittenhouse, founder of the New England Youth Ensemble will be unveiled at the opening. Founded 40 years ago, the performing group is a resident orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Rittenhouse spent 17 years as professor music at WAU.
- [Washington Adventist University’s Growth Tops Maryland Independent Colleges](https://www.wau.edu/washington-adventist-universitys-growth-tops-maryland-independent-colleges/) - Washington Adventist University is not only the fastest growing institution among the United States North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists institutions; it is also the fastest growing among the Maryland Independent Colleges and University Association (MICUA). The Association recorded just over 16 percent growth rate in undergraduate full time equivalents (FTEs) from fall 2010 to fall 2011 for WAU.
- [120314 BOT Documents r1 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/120314-bot-documents-r1-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on March 14, 2012. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [Honors Program Celebrates Modernist Poet, David Jones](https://www.wau.edu/honors-program-celebrates-modernist-poet-david-jones/) - The Washington Adventist University Honors Program and the English Department will this month host a series of events dedicated to the study of the British modernist poet and artist, David Jones (1895-1974). Events include an exhibition, a conference, a film screening and poetry reading, beginning March 14 and ending April 20.
- [WAU Growth Outpaces Other SDA Colleges and Universities](https://www.wau.edu/wau-growth-outpaces-other-sda-colleges-and-universities/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU), located in Takoma Park, Md., is the fastest growing United States institution of higher education among those in the North American Division. Data from WAU’s Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness shows that the six-year growth rate in headcount, from 2007-2011, is 38 percent while the one-year rate, from 2010-2011, is 17 percent. Both figures are higher than that of all other American institutions in the division. Last fall WAU set a new record for highest official headcount in its 107 years with 1,493 students.
- [WAU’s SIFE Chapter Makes Strong Comeback with Four Mini Grants](https://www.wau.edu/waus-sife-chapter-makes-strong-comeback-with-four-mini-grants/) - Washington Adventist University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) chapter has been awarded four mini-grants totaling $6,000 this year, signaling a strong comeback for an organization that was on a five- year hiatus up to a few months ago. “We wrote five mini grant proposals and thought that we would be awarded one, but we were awarded four”, said Kimberly Pichot, faculty sponsor of WAU’s SIFE chapter,” It’s nice because we are making $6,000 in grant money, which allows the students to do a lot.”
- [Spence Lobbies Annapolis for Continued Funding](https://www.wau.edu/spence-lobbies-annapolis-for-continued-funding/) - Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. , joined presidents of other Maryland private colleges and Universities in Annapolis on Feb. 9 to press the state government for continued funding of these institutions. Administrators and students were in the state capital in observation of Maryland Independent Higher Education Day declared by Governor Martin O’Malley in recognition of the vital independent colleges and universities play in the State, which boasts one of the best educated workforces in the nation.
- [WAU Celebrates 2012 Band Festival](https://www.wau.edu/wau-celebrates-2012-band-festival/) - As part of Washington Adventist University’s 2012 Honor Band Festival, a special performance will be held Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 16325 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md., and another on Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, Md. A new feature this year includes a concert by The Potomac Brass, a professional band, directed by composer, Stephen Bulla (pictured). This concert will be held at Sligo Church, Feb. 9, at 7:30 pm.
- [Maryland College Students to Rally for Funding](https://www.wau.edu/maryland-college-students-to-rally-for-funding/) - Hundreds of students from Maryland's institutions of higher education will join with college presidents in Annapolis to seek increased support for fiscal year 2013 operating and capital funds on February 9. The rally, organized by the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA), the Maryland Community College Association (MACC), and Morgan State University, will convene students from across the State for a day of visits with State legislators and special activities. The students-representing 14 private colleges, 16 community colleges, and one public university-will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the State House steps with a banner proclaiming "United for College Affordability."
- [Maryland Governor Declares Feb. 9 Maryland Independent Higher Education Day](https://www.wau.edu/maryland-governor-declares-feb-9-maryland-independent-higher-education-day/) - WAU Students to Participate in Annapolis Celebrations Governor Martin O’Malley (pictured) has declared Feb. 9 “Maryland Independent Higher Education Day” in recognition of the vital role Maryland’s independent colleges and universities serve in the State, which boasts one of the best educated workforces in the nation. The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) will bring 200 college students and administrators from across the State to Annapolis on Feb. 9 for a day of special activities, including the MICUA Presidents’ Award ceremony. The Honorable Nancy Kopp, Maryland State Treasurer, will receive the 2012 MICUA Presidents’ Award for “outstanding leadership on behalf of higher education in Maryland.”
- [NAICA Affordability Question](https://www.wau.edu/naica-affordability-question/) - NAICA Affordability Question document. NAICU Affordability Question.pdf
- [WAU Prepares for Middle States Site Visit](https://www.wau.edu/wau-prepares-for-middle-states-site-visit/) - Washington Adventist University will receive a team of peer evaluators from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, March 25-28, as part of a reaccreditation process carried out every 10 years. The institution will be evaluated on 14 standards, the first seven of which address the institutional context as follows: 1) mission and goals—the extent to which these are clearly identified and indicative of whom the institution serves; 2) planning, resource allocation, and institutional renewal; 3) institutional resources, including human, financial, technical, physical facilities, and other resources necessary to achieve an institution’s mission and goals; 4) leadership and governance; 5)administration; 6) Integrity; and 7) Institutional Assessment.
- [WAU Gets Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini Grant](https://www.wau.edu/mini-grant-helped-students-tribute-to-martin-luther-king-jr/) - Washington Adventist University has been awarded a Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegiate Challenge Mini Grant for the maximum amount of $1,000 by the Michigan Campus Compact in partnership with Wisconsin Campus Compact and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Sophia Ward, Ph.D., Student Success and Engagement Specialist, partnered with Dean Nemeka Mason, First Year Residence Life Coordinator, to apply for the grant in support of WAU’s efforts to engage students in service to honor King.
- [WAU Completes New Music Building](https://www.wau.edu/wau-completes-first-new-building-in-40-years/) - The first new building in 40 years at Washington Adventist University is now completed. The building—the Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center—was declared finished on December 5 by Larry E. Walker, principal for the construction company, the Walker Group. Complete handover is scheduled for Dec. 16. “It is with great pleasure that I confirm the completion of the music building. We sincerely hope that your administration, the Board of Trustees, alumni, students and the entire Washington Adventist University family are proud of the project,” Walker said in a letter to President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D. “We are certainly proud of being a part of your team and providing you with this state of the art, sustainable project.”
- [School of Health, Science and Wellness gets New Dean](https://www.wau.edu/school-of-health-science-and-wellness-gets-new-dean/) - Karen Benn Marshall Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness at Washington Adventist University (WAU). “It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to work at a Seventh-day Adventist institution where I can openly share my faith,” said Marshall. “I look forward to working in an environment where students are prepared for wider and more meaningful service.”
- [President Hosts Christmas Reception](https://www.wau.edu/president-hosts-christmas-reception/) - President Weymouth Spence and Mrs. Rebecca Spence opened the doors of The Votaw House, December 2, for their annual Christmas reception for faculty, staff, their families and other invited guests. In this photo are (l-r), Lois Peters, Rebecca Spence, President Weymouth Spence and Leroy Peters. The Votaw House is the official home of the President
- [Music Department Annual Christmas Concert](https://www.wau.edu/music-department-annual-christmas-concert/) - Washington Adventist University’s 2014 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 Washington Adventist University, the Columbia
- [111611 KPI - Balanced Score Card 2010/2011](https://www.wau.edu/111611-kpi-balanced-score-card-20102011/) - WAU Key Performance Indicators (KPI) - Balanced Scorecard for 2010/2011. 7.1 KPI - Balanced Score Card 2010-2011.pdf
- [New Ambassador Program To Support First Generation Student Retention](https://www.wau.edu/new-ambassador-program-to-support-first-generation-student-retention/) - With a mission to provide training opportunities for students to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world, Washington Adventist University enrols a highly diverse student body. Almost 40 percent of its student body, for example, are first-generation college students. This means that neither of their parents completed an undergraduate degree. Research suggests that these students face higher risk of dropping out compared to their counterparts whose parents are college graduates.
- [111611 Strategic Plan 2011](https://www.wau.edu/111611-strategic-plan-2011/) - WAU Strategic Plan 2011.7.2 Strategic Plan 2011 r2.pdf
- [111116 BOT Documents r4 (Portfolio)](https://www.wau.edu/111116-bot-documents-r4-portfolio/) - This PDF Portfolio document contains several documents for the Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 16, 2011. PDF Portfolio documents can only be read on computers with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Pro. Portable devices such as iPADs and cell phones do not support the Adobe Portfolio feature. If you are using an iPAD, please open
- [Social Work Program Gets New Eight-Year Reaccreditation](https://www.wau.edu/social-work-program-gets-new-eight-year-re-accreditation/) - The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has granted reaccreditation of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Washington Adventist University through June of 2019. The program, which is an off-campus program of Andrews University’s Social Work Program, began in 2003 with five students currently has thirty. Its recent reaccreditation followed more than a year of preparation and included a site visit by CSWE in February. “Social work education is based on 12 core competencies and more than 70 individual practice behaviors that are infused into our learning activities and field education,” said department chair, John Gavin. “Our partnership with Andrews University to offer an accredited social work program ensures that we are meeting the highest standards in social work education and that students can get licensed and attend graduate school.”
- [Update on the Establishment of WAU Branch Campus at Atlantic Union College](https://www.wau.edu/update-on-the-establishment-of-wau-branch-campus-at-atlantic-union-college/) - After several months of talks with Washington Adventist University (WAU) to operate a branch campus at Atlantic Union College (AUC), the Board of Trustees for AUC in a meeting on Wednesday, October 5 voted to suspend any further negotiations at this time after the institutions were unable to reach an operating agreement. The talks with WAU began when AUC was informed by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) that its accreditation would be discontinued for financial reasons.
- [110925 WAU Board Survey Results Summary 09.23.2011](https://www.wau.edu/110925-wau-board-survey-results-summary-09-23-2011/) - WAU Board Survey Results Summary 09.23.2011. PowerPoint slides by Performa.WAU Board Survey Results 9-23-11.ppt - Final Summary.ppt
- [110925 WAU Board Development 09.23.2011](https://www.wau.edu/110925-wau-board-development-09-23-2011/) - PowerPoint slides of WAU Board Development by Performa.WAU Board Development 9-23-11.ppt

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- [Alumni](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/) - Welcome to the Office of Alumni Relations The Office of Alumni Relations is dedicated to serving the Washington Adventist University Alumni. The Office of Alumni Relations provides Alumni and friends of the university with information about, connection to, and opportunities for support of Washington Adventist University and its mission as a learning community dedicated to
- [Hope For Jamaica](https://www.wau.edu/give/hope-for-jamaica/) - A Washington Adventist University Relief Campaign Together, we can rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. When Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica, it left behind devastation, damaged homes, flooded communities, and families struggling to recover. At Washington Adventist University (WAU), we believe that education and service go hand in hand. In moments like this, our mission extends beyond
- [WAU Church Outreach](https://www.wau.edu/wau-church-outreach/)
- [](https://www.wau.edu/international-partners-sasdac-next-steps/) - Welcome to Your Next Steps for Degree Completion and Washington, DC Learning 1. Submit the Application with all supporting documents (English proficiency scores from IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo and a Letter of Recommendation) For Undergraduate Application For Graduate Application Tuition & Fees Frequently Asked Questions 2. Submit Transcript evaluation through WES (World Education Service), which must be
- [Undergraduate Programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) stands proudly as a premier educational institution, renowned for its commitment to excellence. With a rich history of academic achievement and a dedication to fostering growth in students, WAU has consistently set a standard of educational quality. Our esteemed faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse range of programs provide an unparalleled learning
- [Business Programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/business-administration/) - Washington Adventist University's Business programs offer comprehensive preparation in key areas of business enterprise, management, accounting, finance, and marketing. Our curriculum equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in today's competitive business world. Our programs cater to both undergraduate and graduate levels, providing a diverse range of options for individuals seeking
- [Chair, Department of Business and Communications](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/business-administration/patrick-williams/) - Dr. Patrick Williams Education Profile: PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, Andrews University 1998 MBA, Management & Accounting, Andrews University 1988 BS, Accounting, Northern Caribbean University 1985 Biography: Dr. Patrick Williams Joined the faculty of Washington Adventist University in August 2010 as professor and Chairperson for the Department of Business after working as a professor and administrator
- [Registrar's Office Forms](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/registrar-forms/) - For your convenience, we have placed some of our student forms on this page. A select few forms are also on the wall right outside of our office, located in Wilkinson Hall Rm# 316. All completed forms can be emailed to records@wau.edu or submitted in person to the office. Click on appropriate form
- [Dual Enrollment Program](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/dual-enrollment-program/) - Dual Enrollment Program What is WAU Dual Enrollment Program? Washington Adventist University will grant college credit to high school students for approved courses taught at participating SDA academies, private schools, public high schools, and homeschoolers or taken directly from WAU.It’s a way for students, often juniors or seniors in high school to get a head
- [The Henry and Sharon Fordham Department of Religion](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/) - At Washington Adventist University's Department of Religion, we carry forward the rich heritage of our esteemed institution by equipping students for Christian mission and ministry. As the Seventh-day Adventist Church navigates the complexities of the 21st Century, our department stands as a vibrant Adventist hub for learning and preparation. Here, individuals immerse themselves in a
- [Religion Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/religion-faculty/dr-amilcar-groschel-jr/) - Dr. Amilcar Gröschel, Jr
- [Our Mission](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/our-mission/) - Our Mission Washington Adventist University is a learning community committed to the Seventh‐day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nation’s capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world. Our Vision To produce graduates who bring competence and
- [International Students](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/international-students/) - International Students Welcome to WAU International Applicants Join a vibrant community at WAU, where students from over 40 countries come together to pursue academic excellence and personal growth. The steps below will guide you through the Application, Acceptance, and Pre Arrival: International Student Admissions Guide Complete the Online Application: Submit your application through the WAU admissions
- [Alumni Weekend](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-weekend-events/) - Alumni Weekend 2026 April 10 - 12, 2026 Mark your calendars for Alumni Weekend 2026! A time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate our shared WAU legacy! This year, we're honoring the classes ending in 1s and 6s. Join us for a weekend filled with worship, fellowship, and memorable moments on campus. Stay tuned for event
- [Radiologic Technology, AAS](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medical-imaging/bachelors_medical_imaging/radiologic-technology-aas/) - Become a Radiologic Technologist(x-ray tech)! This 22 month competency based program is JRCERT accredited with over 1,600 clinical hours at local hospitals and outpatient centers. We accept a limited number of students each year. Students graduate with an associate degree, eligible to take the boards. Radiology extends beyond the hospital including opening the doors to
- [Alumni Ambassadors](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-ambassadors/) - Share your experience, shape their decision. The Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Admissions are partnering to create the Alumni Ambassadors Program. The purpose of this program is to use our alumni’s talents and excitement for Washington Adventist University to assist the Admissions Staff in recruiting new students, contacting applicants, sharing information about
- [Compliance, Operations, Institutional Research & Effectiveness](https://www.wau.edu/institutional-research-effectiveness/) - Led by the Chief of Institutional Effectiveness and Technology, the Office of Compliance, Operations, Institutional Research and Effectiveness provides the following functions: Institutional Research, Institutional Data, Support of Academic Assessment, Co-curricular Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Accreditation, Compliance Tracking, and Support of Strategic Planning. To learn more about the support of functions within COIRE (Compliance, Operations,
- [Admissions & Aid](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/) - Great Education, Great Value We'll work together to find a way to make a WAU education a reality for you. Admissions at WAU Be a part of a community of achievers. A WAU education is faith-based and student-focused, offering over 32 majors and academic programs leading to associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees. Learn More Financing
- [Department of Psychology and Counseling](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/psychology-department/) - Undergraduate Programs If you possess a genuine curiosity about humanity and are passionate about improving mental health or understanding human behavior, our Psychology programs are the perfect choice. At the Department of Psychology and Counseling, we offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees tailored to your career aspirations. Choose from our Bachelor of
- [Religion: Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/religion-faculty/) - Faculty Commitment The Faculty in Department of Religion bring competence, spiritual commitment, excitement and experience of the Adventist ministry and biblical and theological scholarship that is meant to encourage and excite the students in discovering God’s will and human place in different ministries of the church. The role of the faculty is to equip those
- [Health Wellness and Physical Education](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/health-department/) - The Department of Health, Wellness, and Physical Education (HWPE), emphasizes the implications of health practices on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The programs are designed to develop an understanding of the human body related to nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Through a holistic perspective, students examine major health risks and diseases affecting communities, and explore
- [Financial Clearance Instructions](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/student-accounts/next-steps/) - Next Steps to Financial Clearance Complete your Financial Aid Requirements Complete your FAFSA® Respond to all requests for documents from the Financial Aid Office. Review your Financial Aid Offer Notification. Students are notified of aid offers on a rolling basis after submitting their FAFSA®. If you feel we missed some important aspect of your
- [Edyth T. James Department of Nursing](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/edyth-t-james-department-of-nursing/) - The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is among the first nursing programs established in the state of Maryland and is committed to providing quality Christ-Centered baccalaureate nursing education. The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- [Payment Options](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/student-accounts/full-payment-discounts/) - Undergraduate Payment Options Paying for the cost of a degree requires fiscal planning, sound financial tools, and a commitment by WAU’s Student Financial Services office to provide financial customer services. Online Payment WAU Tuition Payment Plan The WAU Tuition Payment Plan allows WAU students and their parents to spread out annual college costs (tuition, fees,
- [Honors College: Administrative and Student Leaders](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/honors-college-leaders/) - The Honors College relies heavily on students -- like you -- to make our programs and offerings the best they can be. Our student officers (see photo above) play a major role in everything that happens at the Honors College -- from social programming to leadership and service opportunities to academic engagement. To contact any
- [Academic Calendars](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/academic-calendars/) - Combined Traditional and School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) Programs: Current Calendar: 2025-2026 Academic Calendar - Updated April 2025 Upcoming Calendar(s): 2026-2027 - Academic Calendar - Created 10.2.25 2027-2028 Academic Calendar - Created 10.6.25 2028-2029 Academic Calendar - Created 10.6.25 Archived Academic Calendars Combined Traditional and SGPS Programs (Archived): 2024-2025-Academic-Calendar-Updated-10.1.24 Traditional
- [Dining Services](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/dining-services/) - Dining Resources Link to menus, nutrition tools, events and more...! Washington Adventist University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, promotes and supports a vegetarian lifestyle; therefore, only vegetarian cuisine is served in the dining hall and at all school-sponsored functions. Dining Services is located in Wilkinson Hall, second floor and is open to the public. In helping
- [Music Therapy Equivalency Program](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/music-therapy-in-maryland-degree-at-washington-adventist-university/) - Music Therapy Equivalency ProgramIf you are interested in healthcare professions and have a passion for music, consider becoming a music therapist. The Music Therapy Equivalency Program (MTEP) at Washington Adventist University is designed for those who already hold an undergraduate degree (most typically in music, music performance, or music education), but who wish to complete
- [Bachelor in Early Childhood Care and Education](https://www.wau.edu/early-childhood-education-bachelor-scholarship/) - Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers six
- [Associate of Science in General Studies](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/associate-of-science-in-general-studies/) - Associate of Science in General Studies The Associate of Science degree offered through the School of Professional and Graduate Studies (SGPS) requires the completion of three components: A general studies concentration of 24 hours. A General Education component. A sufficient number of electives to complete a total of 60 hours. At least 15 hours must
- [Bachelor of Science in Business Administration](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-business-administration/) - Business Administration The Bachelor of Science in business administration provides a general background in the major areas of the business enterprise: management, accounting, finance, marketing, legal, and planning. In addition, the student may choose to gain specialized knowledge through one of the three tracks offered: entrepreneurship, finance or human resources. The program is designed to
- [Melissa Lindon](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/melissa-lindon/) - Education Profile: Artist Certificate Flute Performance, Southern Methodist University MMus Flute Performance, Boston University School of Music BMus Flute Performance, Boston University School of Music Biography: Melissa Lindon is not only a performer of distinction but a visionary teacher whose mission is to help students discover confidence, artistry, and fulfillment through music. A second-generation flutist, she
- [Accreditations & Approvals](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/accreditations-approvals/) - Accreditations Washington Adventist University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Washington Adventist University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on March 9, 2023 was to reaffirm the institution. MSCHE is recognized by the
- [Bachelor of Science in Nursing | for R.N.s](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-for-r-n-s/) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing | for R.N.s The R.N.-B.S.N program for R.N.s provides an opportunity for working registered nurses to maximize their education and career goals through the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is designed for the working adult, is in an evening format. The program is also designed to
- [International Students > Get An I-20](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission-of-international-students/get-an-i-20/) - About F-1 at WAU At Washington Adventist University, we have students from more than 40 countries who join our campus and become part of the distinctive opportunities that you will not find at any other university. We are a learning community, committed to the Seventh-day Adventist vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges
- [Cybersecurity Certification Training Program](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/sgps/online-cybersecurity-certification-program/) - Start Planning Your Career in Cybersecurity Today with Washington Adventist University! Are you ready to step into one of the fastest-growing fields in the nation? Washington Adventist University is here to embark on this journey with you! We are excited to announce the launch of our fully online Cybersecurity Certification Training Program, designed to equip
- [Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/healthcare-administration/) - Health Care Administration Embark on a rewarding journey towards a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHCA) at Washington Adventist University, where we equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in managing health-related organizations. Our BSHA program is carefully crafted to provide you with a solid foundation in health care organization
- [Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-counseling-psychology/) - Counseling Psychology Are you considering pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology? Look no further than Washington Adventist University's Professional Studies Program. Here's why you should choose our program: Comprehensive Preparation: The Bachelor of Science in counseling psychology at Washington Adventist University offers a comprehensive preparation for various roles such as deans, guidance counselors,
- [Dual Degree: M.B.A and M.A](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/dual-degree-m-b-a-and-m-a/) - Dual degree pathway Master of Business Administration | M.B.A.Master of Arts in Health Care Administration | M.A. Unlock Dual Success: Embark on a transformative academic journey at Washington Adventist University with our unique Master's dual program. By pursuing both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) concurrently, you gain
- [Cooperative Education](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/cooperative-education/) - There are numerous advantages to participating in the Cooperative Education program at Washington Adventist University. The internship program is a nationally-recognized standard for registering relevant work experience. This fact, along with WAU's unique location in the nation's capital, allows us to provide students with networking and placement opportunities they simply cannot get anywhere else. Direct
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- [Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/what-can-you-do-with-the-master-in-school-counseling/) - Embark on a transformative journey in the field of psychology with Washington Adventist University's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program. Our program is designed to equip students with comprehensive skills and knowledge essential for a successful career in counseling. Through a curriculum carefully crafted to meet industry demands, students will delve into crucial areas
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling | MA](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/psychology-masters-of-arts/) - Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives as a professional counselor? Then you have landed on the right website! Washington Adventist University’s Department of Psychology and Counseling offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The 60-credit Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) includes field experience,
- [Public Administration | M.A.P.A.](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/public-administration-m-a-p-a/) - Public Administration MAPA This program is designated as a cohort-dependent program. For maximum student learning, a minimum of seven students is required. Graduate Program The Master of Arts in Public Administration is a 37-credit-hour accredited professional program designed primarily for public service adult lifelong learners who want to refine their knowledge, skills and abilities ó
- [Master of Arts in Health Care Administration | M.H.C.A.](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/health-care-administration-m-h-c-a/) - Discover excellence in healthcare administration with Washington Adventist University's Master's program. Tailored for adult lifelong learners dedicated to public service, our comprehensive 36-semester-hour course is accredited and meticulously structured to elevate professionals' expertise in healthcare administration. With a focus on refining skills and knowledge, our program offers 12 core courses designed to prepare participants for
- [Office of the Registrar](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/) - Serving students, faculty, and staff with integrity The Office of the Registrar at Washington Adventist University maintains the records of all studentswhile enforcing the university’s academic policies. We work in harmony with students, faculty, and staffto ensure the academic success of each person who enrolls at the university. The Office of the Registrar functions
- [Online Databases (by Subject)](https://www.wau.edu/academics/library/online-databases-subject/) - Click on an icon below to view a list of databases by subject/discipline. Click here to view all databases in alphabetical order. General Academic Search CompleteA multidisciplinary database that includes magazines and journals about many subjects in the humanities, social sciences, medicine, sciences, and beyond. More than 8,500 of these publications are available in full-text;
- [Dual Enrollment Application Form](https://www.wau.edu/dual-enrollment-application-form/)
- [Federal Work Study](https://www.wau.edu/federal-work-study/)
- [Apply](https://www.wau.edu/apply/) - A Brighter Future Lies Ahead How to Apply Interested in becoming a student at WAU? Here's how. Learn More Financial Aid and Assistance For those who may need financial aid, WAU helps you find those means of assistance. Learn More Student Accounts and Billing Are you late on a bill? Unsure of costs? Look no
- [Academic Catalog](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/academic-bulletin/) - Academic Catalog The Academic Catalog (formerly known as Academic Bulletin) is an official publication of Washington Adventist University. It describes the program offerings and the academic policies and procedures of the university. Every reasonable effort has been made to present factually accurate information. However, the provisions of the Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable
- [Business Administration | M.B.A](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/business-administration-mba/) - Welcome to Washington Adventist University, where education meets opportunity in the heart of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C., our campus serves as your gateway to endless possibilities. Our Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is tailored for professionals seeking to cultivate strategic management and communication expertise essential for leadership roles. Designed within a small university
- [ADMISSIONS](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/) - Explore Our Two Schools School of Health Professions, Science & WellnessTaught by accomplished practitioners and distinguished scholars, The School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness employs a philosophy that balances practical training and theory in educating future health sciences professionals. Learn More School of Arts & Social SciencesThe School of Arts & Sciences puts students
- [Honors College Curriculum](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/honors-college-curriculum/) - The Honors College curriculum is innovative, interdisciplinary, flexible and can be customized to your needs. Those who finish the Honors College curriculum earn an Honors Interdisciplinary degree in addition to their standard major area of study. That means you will major in the subject area of your choice and be an Honors Interdisciplinary major. The additional degree
- [Model United Nations @ WAU](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/model-united-nations-mun/) - It started with a vision... In 2019 the WAU Honors college was the first Adventist college or university to hold a Model United Nations conference for high school students. CAPITALMUN was born. Since then the program has expanded and now includes a yearly conference, course offerings at both the high school and university level, and
- [The Center for Law and Public Policy](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/center-for-law-and-public-policy/) - The Honors College at Washington Adventist University is committed to providing vibrant and innovative opportunities for students in a wide variety of academic areas. The Center for Law and Public Policy aims to prepare students for careers in law and/or public policy, to encourage dynamic civil discourse on a wide range of issues, to educate
- [Pre-Law Program](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/center-for-law-and-public-policy/pre-law-program/) - Pre-Law Program Students interested in the study of law can add a Pre-Professional Pre-Law Curriculum program to their course of study. WAU is the only Seventh-day Adventist university that offers a formal curriculum as part of a pre-law emphasis. The program is open to students in any major and consists of a set of courses
- [Faculty Advising Appointment Scheduling.](https://www.wau.edu/faculty-advising-appointment-booking/) - Biology & Biochemistry Dr. Melinda Ekkens-Villanueva Business & Accouning Dr. Patrick Williams, Department Chair. Dr. Andrea Baldwin, Professor Computer Science Dr. Michael Lee, Department Chair. Dr. Kagabo Issa. Education Dr. Andrew D. Smith, Department Chair. English (Honors College) Dr. Bradford Haas, Director, Honors College Richard Grant, Professor General Studies Dr. Christopher Banks, Dean Ms. Nedelka
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- [Admissions WAU Admitted Student!](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-wau-admitted-student/) - Welcome WAU Admitted Student! Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth entrance into your new life at WAU. For All Students As an incoming student, you must complete each of the steps below. Click on the plus sign to the right of each item to read more. (If you’re an international student, a nursing
- [Important Documents](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/important-documents/) - Below are links to forms commonly used in the Financial Aid Office. Please read all forms carefully and complete the required sections. Forms must be submitted along with any required documentation to the Student Financial Aid Office. Forms may be submitted to finaid@wau.edu, in-person, or uploaded in your financial aid self-service portal. Questions? Student Financial
- [Dual Enrollment Interest Form](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/dual-enrollment-program/dual-enrollment-interest-form/) - Dual Enrollment Interest Form About YouName First Middle Last Date of Birth Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Email* Personal Email Mobile*Home PhoneCheck this box if you want to receive text alerts I give permission to send me important updates via text messaging. (Standard message charges apply.) GenderMaleFemaleEthnicityNon-Hispanic/LatinoHispanicRaceAmerican/Alaska NativeBlack or African AmericanHawaiian/Pacific IslanderAsian/Pacific IslanderAsianWhiteCitizenshipUS
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- [Gala Event Contact](https://www.wau.edu/gala-event/gala-event-contact/) - For direct information, contact gala@wau.edu President's Office president@wau.edu | (301) 891-4128 Administrative Assistant of Advancement and Alumni Relations Jennifer Madera jmadera@wau.edu | (301) 576-0105
- [Gala 2025](https://www.wau.edu/gala-event/) - GALA HONOREES DIRECTIONS SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS GALA CONTACT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB 8500 River Road | Bethesda, MD | 20817 September 14, 2025 | 6 PM A Letter from the President Vision 2030 - Growing with Excellence is the Washington Adventist University (WAU) initiative that reflects our transformative journey to grow the university into
- [2025 WAU Global Affairs Symposium](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/news-announcements/wau-global-affairs-symposium/) - A half-day conference hosted by Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland bringing together Maryland Capital Region economic leaders, Washington D.C. area embassies and several international economic leaders. Donor sponsored event. Breakfast and Lunch included. Registration closes June 12. Registration is free! To RSVP, please email Dr. Christopher Banks at cbanks@wau.edu.
- [Test](https://www.wau.edu/test/) - WAU Provost Dr. Cheryl Kisunzu Calls Campus to Faith and Expectation at Spring Open Convocation TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University opened the Spring 2026 semester with a campuswide convocation grounded in faith, renewal and purposeful leadership, centered on 2 Chronicles 16:9, which affirms that “the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth
- [Missions Department](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/missions/) - Welcome to the Gateway to Service! Washington Adventist University is home to the longest standing collegiate missions program in the Seventh-day Adventist church. Beginning in the summer of 1959, Marlin Mathiesen, then a student at Washington Missionary College, began a rich tradition that has become customary among most Adventist institutions across our nation. The Missions
- [Meet the Team](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/meet-the-team/) - Dr. Jiwan S. Moon UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN Dr. Jiwan S. Moon serves as the University Chaplain at Washington Adventist University, bringing over 30 years of experience in youth and young adult ministry. A third-generation pastor and fourth-generation Seventh-day Adventist, Dr. Moon is known for his deep commitment to God’s mission, his devotion to Adventist beliefs, and
- [Office of Campus Ministries and Missions](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/) - [Campus Ministries at Washington Adventist University operates under the name Gideon 300 Student Missionary Movement.] Vision To transform students into ambassadors and missionaries for Christ and His love in colleges and universities, churches, communities, and the world at large. Mission To inspire students to become followers of Jesus and empower them to share Christ’s
- [Service Day](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/service-day/) - Our next Service Day is on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Welcome to Service Day at Washington Adventist University! This is an honored and appreciated tradition at WAU that speaks to the very foundations of our institution. Every semester, we take a full day to serve the community in multiple ways. The day’s purpose is
- [Campus Ministries and Missions](https://www.wau.edu/campus-ministries/) - Sabbath Services Vespers Prayer Place Prayer Rzoom link Wednedays & Fridays 12:30PM Prayer Praise/Request Form (bit.ly/waupray4me) Other Church Services YG Church Pioneer Memorial Church Loma Linda Church College Church Avondale Grace Community SDA Church Miracle City Church Bible Studies Hope Sabbath School Study Hour Inverse Collegiate Quarterly Other Links It is Written Live Amazing Facts
- [Service](https://www.wau.edu/service/) - Become a Part of Something Bigger WAU offers students the opportunities to nourish their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical wellbeing as they make a difference in someone else's life. Engage in Campus Ministries and Missions The Office of Campus Ministries aims to inspire, educate, equip, and empower students, faculty, and staff to be Christ’s missionaries—on
- [Washington Adventist University](https://www.wau.edu/front-page/) - Become a Student at WAU Three schools, one mission: Student Success. Delve into the world of WAU with our schools of Arts & Social Sciences, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Health Professions, Science & Wellness. Washington Adventist University An educational sanctuary where academic rigor and holistic development unite. We Are Invested In the Success of
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- [Branson Capital Report](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/center-for-law-and-public-policy/branson-capital-report/) - The Branson Capital Report is the official newsletter for the Center for Law and Public Policy. It reports on the activities of the Center as a whole and the Branson Fellows in particular. To receive this semi-month report, please email honorscollege@wau.edu. You may access past issues of the report below (pdf versions). See all issues
- [Morrison Hall Returning Residents Room Reservation](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/housing-dining/residence-halls/morrison-hall/morrison-returning-residents-room-reservation/)
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- [Department of Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/) - The Department of Chemistry provides both BA and BS degrees in Chemistry, along with a specialized BS program in Biochemistry. Our extensive chemistry curriculum is meticulously crafted to prepare students for thriving careers and further studies in a wide array of chemistry-related disciplines, including environmental science, material science, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, geochemistry, chemical waste management,
- [Department of Biology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/) - The Biology Department's commitment is to provide comprehensive education in biological sciences, perfectly tailored to meet the diverse needs of students pursuing biology degrees. Whether your ambitions lead to graduate or professional schools, a future as a biology educator, or diverse careers within the realm of biology, our programs are here to guide your journey.
- [Student Academic Resources](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/student-resources/) - The university has academic resources to assist you in your journey at Washington Adventist University, such as the academic calendar, academic catalog, etc... These resources help students understand academic policies, academic deadlines, as well as provide access to your academic records. Click on the appropriate resource:
- [Board of Trustees](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/) - The Board of Trustees is the University’s governing body. Among its responsibilities, the 31 member entity appoints the president and other officers of the university, directs the officers to carry out institution’s business, adopt policies consistent with the articles of incorporation and the bylaws for the guidance of the officers, appoint trustees to vacant seats,
- [Marta Brito Pérez](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/marta-brito-perez/) - Marta Brito Pérez - Senior Vice President for Population Health and Post-Acute Care Services Adventist HealthCare Marta Brito Pérez serves as Adventist HealthCare’s Senior Vice President for Population Health and Post-Acute Care Services. Ms. Pérez directs the design and implementation of Adventist HealthCare’s population health programs, including clinical integration of physician partners, care management strategies,
- [Gwen-Marie Davis-Hicks](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/gwen-marie-davis-hicks/) - Attorney Gwen-Marie Davis-Hicks is the founding and managing partner of GDH Law which is headquartered in Prince George’s County and has offices in Lanham and Rockville, Maryland. Ms. Davis-Hicks has been a Prince George’s County resident for over 30 years. She proudly serves the residents of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Ms. Davis-Hicks
- [Sanjay Thomas](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/sanjay-thomas-2/) - Sanjay Thomas, born and raised in Maryland, has strong ties to Adventist education. He attended John Nevins Andrews School and Takoma Academy where he received a solid academic and spiritual foundation. After attending the University of Maryland at College Park and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Science in Finance, and
- [Henok Tesfaye](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/henok-tesfaye/) - Mr. Henok Tesfaye has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of U Street Parking, Inc. (USP), a company he founded in 1998. Under Mr. Tesfaye’s leadership, USP has become a premier parking company in the highly competitive parking market in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Mr. Tesfaye’s efforts proved successful when U Street Parking, Inc. was awarded multi-million-dollar contracts
- [Admissions Philosophy](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-philosophy/) - At Washington Adventist University, we care about each student. Accordingly, our Admissions Committee carefully reads each application. We do not have simple or formulaic ideas about the profile of an admitted student; rather, we believe that there are many indicators of your potential for success — academically, professionally, and as a positive contributor to our
- [Nursing Inquiry Form](https://www.wau.edu/nursing-inquiry-form/)
- [Ordering Transcripts](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/transcript-requests/) - Ordering Transcripts Convenient Ordering Washington Adventist University has partnered with Parchment for convenient transcript ordering and delivery. Online transcript ordering offers many benefits, including: Convenient 24/7 access Secure encrypted transactions Fast electronic transcript delivery worldwide Automatic order updates via mobile text alerts (optional) and email Online order tracking Ability to order multiple transcripts for multiple
- [Volunteer Form](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/volunteer-form/) - Volunteer Form - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for
- [Schedule your Appointments](https://www.wau.edu/schedule-your-appointments/) - Students can choose to meet in person or virtually Academic Advising Appointments - Click Here Financial Aid & Scholarships - Click Here Student Accounts & Clearance - Click Here
- [Biology Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/melinda-villanueva/) - Melinda Villanueva Education Profile PhD, Molecular and Cell Biology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2003 MS, Biology (Immunology Emphasis), Appalachian State University, 1997 BS, Medical Technology, Columbia Union College, 1994 Biography Teaching in the Department of Biology and Chemistry, Dr. Villanueva uses a combination of lecture and class activities. Students in her classes
- [ScISet Program](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/sciset/) - Welcome to ScISet at WAU! ScISet (Science Intensive Set-up) is a program designed for incoming science majors and pre-professional students to get a jump start on their College Biology course. It is an intensive “Boot Camp” to help you to get Set-up to make the transition into college. Students will: Get a jump start on
- [SGPS Open House](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/sgps-open-house/)
- [](https://www.wau.edu/sgps-sti-app/) - Summer Teacher Institute Application Ms. Carol CogenProgram Coordinator Email: ccogen@wau.edu | Phone: 301-891-4062School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS)7600 Flower Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912-7796
- [Affiliations & Partnerships](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/affiliations-partnerships/) - Where the missions of all participating institutions can be served, Washington Adventist University promotes collaborative efforts with colleges/universities and other institutions of education. Listed below are the major collaborative or affiliation partnerships. (Note: In the event that the agreement or MOU is in the process of renewal, a comparable agency will be identified to ensure
- [Enrollment Form](https://www.wau.edu/enrollment-form/)
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- [WAU Text Messages Opt-In Consent Form](https://www.wau.edu/wau-text-messages-opt-in-consent-form/) - Washington Adventist University Office of Admissions uses SMS messages to communicate about financial aid deadlines, event reminders, registration, and other information important to current Graduate & Undergraduate students. By filling out this form, I request to receive text messages from WAU. WAU's SMS Terms and Conditions can be found here: Click here
- [WAU Alert System](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/emergency-plan-and-alerts/wau-alert-system/) - Click here to read WAU's SMS Terms and Conditions
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- [Security](https://www.wau.edu/security/) - WAU-Department of Public Safety The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a resource and service for Washington Adventist University (WAU). WAU-DPS can perform its activities in a safe, secure, healthy and environmentally responsible manner by working with our safety partners. Our mission is to provide leadership and outstanding services that enhance the research and Christian
- [School of Arts and Social Sciences](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/school-of-arts-and-social-sciences/) - . Are you ready to embark on a transformative educational journey that combines academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community? Look no further than Washington Adventist University, where learning transcends traditional boundaries. At WAU, you will be immersed in a supportive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, nurtures spiritual development, and encourages service
- [Education](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/elementary-special-education-ba/) - Elementary/Special Education Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education Grades 1 to 6 Special Education Grades 1 to 8 Minor Secondary Education The program provides a broad-based liberal arts foundation and practical applications that foster the holistic development of students who are liberally educated and professionally prepared. Career Opportunities This program is designed to prepare students for
- [Student Life](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/) - A Community of Learners Life at WAU means being a part of a close-knit community that encourages you as you study diligently and form lifelong bonds. To learn more, see our 2023-2024 Student Handbook here: 2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK Achieve Better Health & Wellness Our University is dedicated to providing health programs that nourish our students
- [WAU Telehealth](https://www.wau.edu/wau-telehealth/) - What is WAU Telehealth?Access to 24/7 medical, mental health and health coaching support for Washington Adventist University students through our telehealth partner Uwill. What services are available?24/7 Medical visits, TalkNow visits (24/7 mental health support), scheduled counseling visits and Health Coaching visits are available at no cost. What can I be treated for?Our physicians, counselors,
- [About Counseling Services at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/) - Overview College can be a fun and exciting time for making new friends, exploring new academic heights, and learning how to make it on your own. College is also about change and facing new challenges. It is not uncommon to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or confused about how to handle such situations. This is where counseling
- [Health & Wellness](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/) - WAU Cares In order to look after the whole person, that means nurturing the mind, soul, and body. That's why WAU encourages students to take the steps necessary in order to stay healthy. Health Services for Students WAU cares about the health and well-being of each student and provides medical services virtually through our Telehealth
- [Health Services](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/health-services/) - Health services for Students For 24/7 Medical and Mental Health, please contact: WAU Telehealth WAU Telehealth is access to 24/7 medical, mental health, and health coaching support for all Washington Adventist University students at no cost. The physicians, counselors, and health coaches can treat/discuss a wide range of common conditions, and after talking to you,
- [University Bookstore](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/wau-bookstore/) - Welcome to our University BookstoreWe appreciate your business! If you have any questions please reach out to us and we'll find a solution! Lloyd Yutuc has been managing the store for many years and takes a special interest in making sure our customers are taken care of. CONTACT US HERE SCAN THE QR CODE FOR
- [Career Connections](https://www.wau.edu/career-connections/) - Career Connections @ WAU provides valuable resources to help students identify, explore, and experience their chosen career. SuperStrong Inventory from Vita Navis First Time Student Login Instructions Renowned Internship Program Contact: Associate Dean, Fitzroy Thomas- 301.891.4115 or email- fthomas@wau.edu Betty Howard Center for Student Success, II Wilkinson Hall, Room 408
- [Class Schedule](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/class-schedule/) - Class Schedule Information To search for up-to-the-minute information on classes: Click on the following link: Course Schedule - Guest view (if you are a current or former student you can login to Self Service instead and click on Course Catalog box) Select "Section Listing" Select appropriate term (i.e. 2024 Fall) Click Search Button (before clicking on
- [About WAU](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/) - A Culture of Excellence Soar higher with WAU as you shape your academic future. Whether it's getting involved in a student organization, studying at the Weis Library, engaging in one-on-one tutoring for classes, or participating in any of our athletic programs, WAU has something for you. About the University Washington Adventist University is a private
- [WAU Information](https://www.wau.edu/wau-information/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is located in Takoma Park, MD, near our nation's capital. The university offers a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate degree options as essential for today's career opportunities. WAU also offers you opportunities for spiritual enrichment and growth through its ministries at Sligo, our University Church. Founded
- [Governance](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/) - Mission and Vision at WAU Our MissionWashington Adventist University is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. This cosmopolitan institution challenges students to seize the opportunities for learning in the nation's capital in order to become moral leaders in communities throughout the world. Our VisionTo produce graduates who
- [Radiologic Technology, AAS](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medical-imaging/bachelors_medical_imaging/aas-radiologic-technology/) - Become a Radiologic Technologist(x-ray tech)! This 22 month competency based program is JRCERT accredited with over 1,600 clinical hours at local hospitals and outpatient centers. We accept a limited number of students each year. Students graduate with an associate degree, eligible to take the boards. Radiology extends beyond the hospital including opening the doors to
- [Human Resources](https://www.wau.edu/humanresources/) - Welcome to Washington Adventist University’s Human Resources web site. Washington Adventist University is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University. Click on the link below to begin your search for employment. Career Opportunities Employee Deduction Form for 100 Days
- [Betty Howard Center for Student Success](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/testing-services/) - Contact Dr. Christopher Banks, Dean, Betty Howard Center for Student Success - (301) 891-4028 Ms. Nedelka Sellers, Administrative Assistant, Betty Howard Center for Student Success - (301) 891- 4106 Campus Testing Accommodated Testing: Complete and submit the Testing Authorization Form. Computer Waiver: Contact the Computer Science Department to schedule the test. Nelson Denney (Reading Comprehension
- [Honors College News and Notes](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/honors-college-news-and-notes/) - WAU Honors College hosts Peacemaking Conference (September 2024) On Saturday, September 14, the WAU Center for Law and Public Policy hosted a conference to commemorate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, which is celebrated each year in September. The conference was titled ‘Doing Justly: Peacebuilding in an Unequal World’ and featured presentations from thought
- [Gréta Ásgeirsson](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/greta-asgeirsson/) - Gréta Ásgeirsson is an active ensemble player, chamber musician and educator in the Washington, D.C area. She is principal harp with the United States Air Force Band and lecturer of harp at Washington Adventist University and the University of Maryland, College Park. In addition to these roles, Gréta is a member of the American Pops
- [Strings](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/) - Area Coordinator Preston Hawes - Violin/Director of Orchestral Studies Brian Liu - Violin/Co-Director of Orchestra (NEYE) Dan Zhang - Viola Stephen Czarkowski - Cello Susanna Mendlow - Cello Shawn Alger - Double Bass William Feasley - Guitar Steve Jones - Guitar Gréta Ásgeirsson - Harp
- [Academic Programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/) - Degrees and Certificates Offered Washington Adventist University offers academic programs leading to the following degrees. Degrees are conferred only upon those who satisfactorily complete the specific requirements for graduation. Two-year Program Leading to Associate Degrees | Minimum 18 months Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Radiologic Technology Four-year Programs Leading to Baccalaureate Degrees | Minimum 48
- [Meet Our Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/meet-our-faculty/) - Academic Departments All phone numbers listed are area code 301 unless otherwise noted. Extensions beginning with a 4 use an 891 prefix (i.e. 891-4000). Extensions beginning with a 0 use a 576 prefix (i.e. 576-0123). BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY ext.4463 Chair: Dr. Melinda Villanueva x.4462 Dr. Sam Perez x.4465 B.H. CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS ext.4106 Dean:
- [Veterans](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/veterans/) - Washington Adventist University cooperates with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency for the certification of veterans enrolled at the university. WAU Honors Veterans Learn more Student Responsibility and InformationStudents have specific responsibilities to ensure courses are eligible for certification.Student responsibilities VA Isakson & Roe – Section 1018 RequirementsSection 1018 of Public Law
- [Center for Global Programs](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/global/) - (Photo above: WAU Model United Nations students in front of the Embassy of the State of Libya) At the Honors College we believe that meaningful international learning and service opportunities are an important part of an excellent university education. That's why we created the Center for Global Programs (CGP) where we facilitate transformative international learning options
- [Giving Priorities in Vision 2030](https://www.wau.edu/gala-event/giving-priorities-in-vision-2030/) - Student Scholarships Meet Sofiia Yatsyshyna / WAU Music Performance Student Sofiia Yatsyshyna just completed her junior year at Washington Adventist University. She is a double major in Music Performance, emphasizing in Cello and a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Interdisciplinary studies. Sofiia’s journey in the world of music began in Donetsk, Ukraine. However, it was
- [Gateway Magazine](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/magazine/) - The Gateway Magazine Washington Adventist University publishes an annual magazine called The Gateway, which is written for our alumni and friends of the university. The magazine highlights campus news, awards, events, faculty achievements, alumni achievements, and more. The Gateway typically ranges from 30 to 40 pages and is circulated to over 15,000 alumni and friends
- [Trevor Kinlock](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/trevor-kinlock/) - Dr. Trevor Kinlock was raised in Los Angeles, California where he accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized into the gospel of Jesus Christ. Upon receiving God’s call to enter the ministry, he enrolled at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama where he earned his B.A. in Ministerial Theology. He continued his ministerial
- [Service Day, Fall 2013](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/service-day-fall-2103/) - Service Day, Fall 2013 Service Day at the Food Pantry By Ms. Karrol-Lee Richards Karrol-Lee's Service DayIn all my years being at Washington Adventist University (WAU), I have made it my priority to participate in each Service Day. Spring semester of 2013, I decided to not participate in Service Day which made me feel
- [Lois Peters](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/lois-peters/) - Healthcare Entrepreneur Lois Peters is a successful entrepreneur with interests in the healthcare sector. She completed most of her high school years at West Indies College High School (now Victor Dixon High School) in Mandeville, Jamaica, before immigrating to the U.S, where she graduated from the Jeremiah E. Burke high school in Boston. She later
- [Applying for Federal Funding and Assistance](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/how-to-apply-for-funding-and-assistance/) - How to Apply for Funding and Assistance WAU encourages applicants to apply for financial aid. To be considered, you must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by visiting https://studentaid.gov/. WAU’s School Code is 002067. The FAFSA will enable WAU’s Student Financial Aid office to consider all types of need-based aid. Student Financial Aid
- [Terms and Definitions](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/terms-and-definitions/) - Applying for and receiving financial aid will involve learning terms and definitions with which you may not be familiar. Below is a list of definitions that may help you through the process: Cost of Attendance Cost of attendance is the total cost of attending WAU for one year. The cost includes tuition, fees, room and
- [Student Financial Aid Code of Conduct](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/student-financial-services-code-of-conduct/) - WAU Student Financial Services: Code of Conduct Washington Adventist University’s Student Financial Aid Office is a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA), and the Delaware District of Columbia-Maryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (DEDCMD ASFAA). All of our actions and
- [WAU Student Financial Services: Code of Conduct](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/student-financial-services-code-of-conduct/wau-student-financial-services-code-of-conduct/) - Washington Adventist University’s Student Financial Aid Office is a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA), and the Delaware District of Columbia-Maryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (DEDCMD ASFAA). All of our actions and decisions are bound by NASFAA’s Statement of
- [State Grant Assistance](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/state-grant-assistance/) - Maryland State Financial Assistance Programs & Applications Each year, the State of Maryland awards millions of dollars in student financial assistance programs, and the funds a student receives does not have to be repaid. The need-based grants and scholarships are available to eligible Maryland residents attending a public or independent institution of higher education. Grant
- [Federal Grants](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/grants-and-awards/) - Federal Pell Grant Pell Grants are considered the foundation of federal financial aid to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources might be added. The Federal Pell Grant is awarded only to undergraduate students who have not previously earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. The amount awarded depends not only on financial need but also on costs to attend
- [Understanding Loans](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/understanding-loans/) - Undergraduate Loan Options In addition to using family savings, scholarships, grants, and student employment, many families may need loans as part of their college financing plan. Educational loans are often a desirable way to help finance a college education. Educational loans can be obtained through the federal government, private sources, or a combination of both. There
- [Graduate Loan Options](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/loan-options/) - Graduate Loan Options The Student Financial Aid Office offers financial aid in the form of federal Direct Loans, Graduate Plus Loans, and private alternative loans to students who have been admitted to one of our graduate degree programs. The application process differs slightly for each type of loan program. Borrowers at WAU must submit an
- [Verification Gateway](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/verification-gateway/) - Verification is a process the Department of Education requires of Financial Aid offices to review select data elements on the FAFSA. WAU is required to compare the FAFSA with the information provided in the required verification documents. If a discrepancy is found, updates will be made to the FAFSA and sent to the Central Processing
- [Evaluating Need](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/evaluating-need/) - Evaluating Need Financing a WAU education is a critical aspect in determining your ability to attend our University. At WAU, we are committed to assisting families with making the most of their financial aid dollars. Student Financial Aid treats families equitably while maintaining flexibility in recognizing unusual situations. Each financial aid application is given a
- [Carol Pauline Varner](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/carol-stewart/) - Former City Council Carol Varner graduated from Union College Academy in 1955 and attended Union College the following year. Carol produced the radio show "Londis on Line, Speaking of Ethics” for Jim Londis when he was president of the Washington Institute of Contemporary Issues. In 1997, she was elected to the City Council of the City
- [Morrison Hall Guest Room Reservation Request](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/housing-dining/residence-halls/morrison-hall/morrison-hall-guest-room-reservation-request/)
- [WAU and South Asian Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SASDAC)](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/international-recruitment-partners-sasdac/) - WAU and SASDAC Forge New Pathways with Historic Partnership Agreement On Nov. 18 2023, a momentous collaboration was formalized between the South Asian Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SASDAC) and Washington Adventist University (WAU), marked by the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding. This pivotal agreement designates SASDAC as an essential conduit for students pursuing education
- [Emma Martin](https://www.wau.edu/emma-martin/) - Emma Martin, MM, LPMT, MT-BC NICU-MT designation Email: emmartin@wau.edu Biography: Emma graduated with honors and Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Music Therapy and two minors in Psychology and Disability Education. While attending SRU she made Dean's List each year and was awarded the University's Sue Shuttleworth
- [Music Therapy Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-therapy-faculty/) - Emma Martin - Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Professor Cindybet Perez - Music Therapy
- [Give](https://www.wau.edu/give/) - Building the Future Together Where To Give Your donation goes a long way towards changing the life of a WAU student. Find out more about where to give your donation today. Learn More How to Give The gift of learning is a priceless one. Here, you'll find how to make that gift a reality. Learn
- [Students](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/) - Your Education Begins Here Washington Adventist University is a private university with a liberal arts tradition, offering a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in scenic Takoma Park in 1904, it is owned by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and offers a Christian education to students of differing faiths from
- [Academics](https://www.wau.edu/academics/) - Achieve More with WAU Washington Adventist University helps students develop job skills, provides intellectual challenges, and prepares you for a bright future. Meet the ProvostDr. Cheryl Kisunzu welcomes new students to Washington Adventist University by discussing our culture, our vision, and our mission to serving our students. Faculty Advising Appointment Scheduling Explore Our Undergraduate Programs
- [Alumni Association](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-association/) - Alumni Association As a graduate of Washington Missionary College, Columbia Union College, or Washington Adventist University, you are automatically part of the Washington Adventist University Alumni Association. No fees or membership dues are required to be involved in the Alumni Association. ALUMNI BOARD Benin Lee, '91 President Biology Ruth Francis, '88 Secretary Health Science
- [Religion Minor](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/religion-minor/) - Unlock a world of intellectual exploration with our minors in Religion. Our programs in Urban Ministry, Philosophy, and Religion Minor offer an opportunity to delve into diverse perspectives, ethical considerations, and profound questions that shape our world. With a focus on practical applications, our Urban Ministry program equips you to make a positive impact in
- [Bachelor of Arts | Religion](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/bachelor-of-arts-religion/) - Elevate your academic journey with the Bachelor of Arts in Religion program at WAU. Our program stands as a beacon of comprehensive religious education, nurturing a deep understanding of faith, spirituality, and biblical knowledge. With a proven track record of success, our students consistently achieve top scores in seminary entrance exams, setting the stage for
- [Bachelor of Arts | Theology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/bachelor-of-arts-theology/) - Experience a Christ-centered and Bible-based religious education with the Religion Department at WAU, aligning seamlessly with the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our curriculum emphasizes biblical comprehension, personal application, and service within the church. Benefit from intimate class sizes that encourage direct interaction between students and professors. Our program also offers the flexibility
- [Marcellus T. Robinson](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/marcellus-t-robinson/) - Elder Robinson is the fourth of six children born to the late William and Thelma Robinson of Cumberland, Virginia. He is an ordained minister of the gospel who has pastored over thirty-eight years. He pastored ten years in Lake Region Conference serving as pastor of Bethany Chapel, Elkhart, IN; First Church, Evanston, IL; Shalem Church,
- [Bachelor of Science in Computer Science](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-computer-science/bachelor-of-science-in-computer-science/) - Embark on a transformative educational journey at Washington University and unlock endless possibilities in the world of technology. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this rapidly evolving field. Benefit from the expertise of our esteemed faculty members, who are not only experts in their
- [Admission of ESL Students | English as Second Language](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/admission-of-esl-students-english-as-second-language/) - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Noncredit Program APPLY HERE Do you want to learn English in an exciting location surrounded by cultural diversity, art, and historical monuments in Washington DC, near the US capital? Our ESL program is your best choice to learn the language in this unique environment with excellent opportunities. If
- [Stephen Lee](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/stephen-lee/) - Stephen Lee serves as the president of the New Jersey Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Prior to his current position, he served as Executive Secretary as well as Human Resources Director, Music Ministries Director, Communication Director, and Adventist Community Services Director. Stephen earned his bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University and holds a Masters of Divinity
- [Administrative Departments](https://www.wau.edu/administrative-departments/) - CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY Campus Numbers are 301-891+extension unless noted otherwise Academic Administration (Office of the Provost) ext. 4116 Financial Aid (see Student Financial Services) ext. 4005 Accounting Services ext. 4488 Gymnasium ext. 4193 Admissions ext. 4502 Halcyon Hall ext. 4174 Advancement and Alumni ext. 4133 Human Resources ext. 4542 Athletics ext. 4195 Information Technology x
- [Gail Boyer](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/gail-boyer/) - Gail Boyer, from Frederick, MD is a retired Speech-language Pathologist. She is the mother of David Boyer, Dean Boyer (married to Janelle Hess), and Laura Nedley ( married to Dr. Allen Nedley). Gail was married to Bruce Boyer ( who passed on 1/2/23) for over 38 years. She is also “Gigi” to Carson and Cora
- [Winds, Brass & Percussion](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/) - Area Coordinator Larry Williams - Horn Samantha Clarke - Band Melissa Lindon - Flute Miriam Friedman - Oboe David Jones - Clarinet/Saxophone Jose Oviedo - Trumpet John McGinness - Low Brass John Spirtas - Percussion Cheryl Nkeba - Bassoon
- [Samantha Clarke](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/samantha-clarke/) - Education Profile: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Instrumental Conducting Biography: Dr. Samantha Clarke, conductor and flutist, is a Long Island native of East Rockaway, New York. Dr. Clarke is thrilled to be joining the esteemed faculty of the Department of Music at Washington Adventist University as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands,
- [Anwar Ottley](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/anwar-ottley/) - aottley@wau.edu Education: Doctor of Worship Studies, Liberty University (2020) Master of Music, Andrews University Bachelor of Music, Washington Adventist University Biography: Anwar Ottley is an Associate Professor of Music and the Director of Choral Activities at Washington Adventist University where he leads university choirs and teaches courses in sacred
- [Student Financial Aid](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/) - Financing Your EducationWAU is committed to offering our students a quality education at an affordable price.Financial aid is a crucial component of achieving your goal of a college education. We offer a variety of financial aid packages combining merit and need-based aid with state, federal, and institutional assistance. Student Financial Aid is here to support you
- [Statement on Misrepresentation](https://www.wau.edu/statement-on-misrepresentation/) - Washington Adventist University (WAU) is committed to fostering a community of the highest integrity. Furthermore, WAU is prohibited under federal regulations (CFR title 34 sections 668.71-74) from making any false, erroneous, or misleading statement directly or indirectly to a student, prospective student, member of the public, accrediting agency, state agency, or the U.S. Department of Education. Definition Misrepresentation is
- [Student Association](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/get-involved/student-association/) - The chosen eyes, ears, and voice for the students We, the Student Association, are the chosen eyes, ears, and voice for the students of Washington Adventist University; serving our student body in academic, social, and spiritual matters and acting as a liaison between the student body and administration, college departments, and the global community. We
- [How to Apply (Undergraduate International Applicants)](https://www.wau.edu/how-to-apply/) - International Application Requirements Submit application documents to enroll@wau.edu or by postal mail to the address below: Washington Adventist University Attn: Admissions Office 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD, 20912 Go back to international students
- [Music](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/) - Prospective students Learn More Meet Our Faculty Learn More Showcase Learn more Contact Us 301 891 4025music@wau.edu Visit Us 7711 Greenwood AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 Connect with Us
- [Department of Biology and Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/) - Unlock your potential for success by embarking on a journey to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree through the distinguished Department of Biology & Chemistry at Washington Adventist University. Here, you'll not only receive a quality education but also gain valuable hands-on training, equipping you with the confidence to navigate your career path effectively. Our
- [Biology Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/sam-d-perez/) - Sam D Perez Education Profile: Post-doctoral Fellowship, Beckman Institute, University of Illinois, 2016 PhD, Neuroimmunology/Neurophysiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2010 MS, Human Physiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2007 Post-Baccalaureate Training, University of California, Riverside, 2000 BS, Biochemistry, Pacific Union College, 1996 Biography: Sam D. Perez was born in Lima, Peru where
- [Bachelor of Science in Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/bachelor-of-science-in-chemistry/) - The Bachelor of Science program offers a more comprehensive education in chemistry compared to the Bachelor of Arts program, with a strong emphasis on computer languages, which are integral to the study of chemistry. This program is tailored to provide in-depth preparation for students pursuing advanced studies or careers in the field of chemistry. Learning
- [Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/bachelor-of-arts-in-chemistry/) - The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry program is tailored for students seeking a solid foundation in chemistry while retaining the flexibility to choose courses in other scientific disciplines. Graduates of the BA in Chemistry program can pursue roles as laboratory technicians in the pharmaceutical industry, research assistants in medical school science departments, such as toxicology
- [Biology Bachelor of Arts degree](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/biology-bachelor-of-arts-degree/) - The Biology major offers students a comprehensive understanding of diverse biological disciplines and opportunities for specialized areas of study. Core coursework establishes a fundamental knowledge base in biology and related sciences, which students expand upon through lectures, laboratories, fieldwork, and seminars focusing on specific disciplines. Engagement in faculty research and access to wau's rich biological
- [Biology Bachelor of Science degree](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/biology-bachelor-of-science-degree/) - The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree caters to students passionate about ecology, genetics, microbiology, cellular, developmental, environmental, or molecular biology, and those aiming to build a robust scientific foundation for future endeavors in graduate or professional school and science-related careers. This program entails more extensive coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and physics compared to the Biology
- [Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/bachelor-of-science-in-biochemistry/) - The Biochemistry program merges foundational knowledge from chemistry, biology, and molecular sciences to create an integrated curriculum that emphasizes the chemistry and molecular processes of biology. It includes rigorous coursework and practical laboratory experiences. Graduates of the Biochemistry program pursue diverse careers in the sciences and related fields. The major is flexible, catering to students
- [Roy Branson Fellowships Program](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/center-for-law-and-public-policy/branson-fellowships/) - The Center for Law and Public Policy, housed in the Honors College, has been associated with Washington Adventist University since it was founded by Professor Roy Branson in 1998. The 2023/24 academic year will celebrate 25 years that the Center has been a part of the University. In an effort to both affirm its mission
- [Religion Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/religion-faculty/bogdan-scur-2/) - Bogdan Scur Education Profile: PhD candidate, Hebrew Bible, Vanderbilt UniversityMA, Religious Studies, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1995BA, Theology, Andrews University, 1992 Biography: Professor Scur’s undergraduate and graduate education took him to different continents of the world. He immensely enjoyed forging friendships with people of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, and his personal and professional
- [Religion Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department/religion-faculty/olive-j-hemmings/) - Olive J. Hemmings Education Profile: PhD, Claremont Graduate UniversityMA, Andrews UniversityBA, Northern Caribbean University Biography: Olive Hemmings has been teaching in Seventh-day Adventist higher education since 1982. She earned the M.A. in New Testament and Biblical languages from the SDA Theological Seminary at Andrews University in 1989, and the Ph. D. in Theology, Ethics, and
- [Support Campus Programs](https://www.wau.edu/give/where-to-give/campus-programs/) - Students are the heart of WAU. We offer a number of different programs and opportunities for students get involved in. From athletics to music, cultural clubs to honor societies, each program provides students with unique educational and recreational opportunities which enhance the overall learning experience of students and promote a sense of community across campus.
- [How to Give](https://www.wau.edu/give/how-to-give/) - Donation Options Make a gift online today! Find out more about Giving Priorities. Give by Mail If you want to donate by mail, you can send a check to the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at the following address: Washington Adventist University Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations 7600 Flower Avenue Takoma Park, MD
- [Where to Give](https://www.wau.edu/give/where-to-give/) - Giving Priorities Each year the university identifies several projects or giving priorities that will support our students and our campus’ growth to meet the needs of 21st century higher education. Below are the current major giving priorities. Annual Fund - Fulfilling Vision 2030The university’s long-term plan, Vision 2030, is a plan to ensure distinctive excellence in
- [Our Academic Community](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/biology-and-chemistry-our-academic-community/) - Who we are and what type of students are we recruiting? Our department is recruiting students who would like to prepare themselves for Medicine, Dentistry and Allied health professions and immediate employment in the Biotechnology sector. We are recruiting future professionals for outstanding graduate programs in the US and we invite them get ready for
- [Gala Honorees](https://www.wau.edu/gala-event/gala-honorees/) - Honorees To Be Announced
- [Pre-Professional Advising in Biology and Chemistry programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/pre-professional-advising-in-biology-and-chemistry-programs/) - Pre-Professional programs Students should choose their majors based on their principal abilities and interests, because most professional schools accept individuals on the basis of merit rather than on their choice of major. Those who plan to enter professional schools should consult with their academic adviser in addition to the appropriate pre-professional program coordinator, listed below.
- [School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/stemu/) - . Become an integral part of Washington Adventist University's mission at the School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness, where a Christ-centered learning experience is passionately cultivated, nurturing the growth and development of ethical leaders prepared for service in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, wellness, and the health profession. At WAU, intellectual curiosity is
- [Summer Stay Request](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/housing-dining/residence-halls/morrison-hall/summer-stay-request/) - Although the residence hall will remain open over the summer, you will need to fill out this petition and have it approved by the Dean
- [Get Connected](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/get-connected/) - Make a gift to Washington Adventist University @waualumni Washington Adventist University Alumni Association
- [Morrison Residence Hall Check Out Form](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/housing-dining/residence-halls/morrison-hall/morrison-residence-hall-check-out-form/)
- [Office of Alumni Relations](https://www.wau.edu/give/where-to-give/office-of-alumni-relations/) - The Office of Alumni Relations is dedicated to serving the Washington Adventist University Alumni Community. The Office of Alumni Relations provides alumni and friends of the university with opportunities for support of Washington Adventist University and its mission as a learning community dedicated to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of service and excellence. Donations made to the
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- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling Resource Center](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/psychology-masters-of-arts/clinical-mental-health-counseling-resource-center/) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Resource Center Washington Adventist University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Resource Center is here to offer you documents, links, videos, and other resources to offer our students a simple location to find what they need to succeed. MA Clinical Forms Utilize the forms below to be up to date on the latest
- [Bachelor of Science | Counseling Psychology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/psychology-department/bachelor-of-science-counseling-psychology/) - Are you passionate about listening, helping others, and guiding them through life's challenges? If so, a career as a professional counselor may be perfect for you! Our Bachelor of Science degree in counseling psychology equips you with the necessary tools and training to excel in the counseling field. Moreover, with this counseling degree, you'll be
- [Bachelor of Arts | Psychology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/psychology-department/bachelor-of-arts-psychology/) - Embark on a Captivating Exploration of Human Behavior with a Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology. Delve into the intricacies of emotions, cognition, and social interactions, gaining profound insights into the motivations behind human actions. Our program equips you with essential analytical and research skills, empowering you to make meaningful contributions to mental health, education,
- [Congressional Country Club](https://www.wau.edu/gala-event/gala-directions/) - 8500 River Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 Gala Directions
- [Branson Fellows Report](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/center-for-law-and-public-policy/branson-fellowships/branson-fellows-report/) - The Branson Fellows Report is newsletter of WAU's Center for Law and Public Policy. The report is published semi-monthly and includes reports about legal and public policies issues. More coming soon...
- [Psychology and Counseling Minor](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/psychology-department/psychology-and-counseling-minors/) - Whether you're majoring in a related field or simply interested in expanding your knowledge, our Psychology Minor provides a valuable foundation. Enhance your critical thinking, analytical skills, and understanding of human behavior, all of which are highly sought-after attributes in various industries. This minor opens doors to diverse career pathways, including counseling, social services, research,
- [Basava Jitta](https://www.wau.edu/dr-basava-jitta/) - Basava Jitta Education Profile: Ph.D. , Catholic University of America, Washington D.C, USA. M.Sc Nursing – NTR University of Health Sciences, India, 2005. B.Sc Nursing – NTR University of Health Sciences, India, 1996. Registered Nurse Licensure, Maryland & DC Professional Activities: Professor Jitta was born in India. She has more than 22 years of teaching
- [Department of Computer Science](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-computer-science/) - Are you ready to embark on a successful career in the world of computer science and information systems? Look no further than Washington Adventist University (WAU). Our esteemed programs offer a wide selection of courses designed to equip students with the skills needed for system administration, scientific research, data processing management, and systems analysis. With
- [Placement Tests](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/placement-tests/) - Washington Adventist University provides services for those students who may need to improve verbal, quantitative and reading skills. The goal is to enroll these students in appropriate developmental/remedial courses and to plan realistic schedules suited to their needs. Placement is made on the basis of ACT/SAT scores, secondary school performance and placement tests given before
- [International Students > Arrival and Orientation](https://www.wau.edu/international-students-arrival-and-orientation/) - Congratulations! You are on Your Way…Once you have received your F-1 Visa from a U.S. Consulate or F-1 Status from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) you are ready to continue your journey to WAU. The information below will help you prepare for arriving and attending WAU. Pre-Arrival Next Steps: 1. Inform the Admissions DSO
- [Admitted International Students](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission-of-international-students/international-students-admitted/) - Go back to international students
- [International Students Admission Process](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/international-students/) - WELCOME TO WAU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTIn order to get Admitted to Washington Adventist University. there are a few steps that you need to follow: New International Student Current International Student
- [Halcyon Hall Guest Room Reservation Request](https://www.wau.edu/halcyon-hall-guest-room-reservation-request/)
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- [What is the Honors College? FAQs](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/honors-overview/) - The Honors College at Washington Adventist University strives to provide high achieving students with the opportunity to engage in and explore subject material in greater depth and breadth, inspiring them to excel as independent learners within a collaborative learning community. First things first: the Honors College differs from an 'honors program' in several ways,
- [Benin Lee](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/benin-lee/) - Benin Lee graduated from Columbia Union College in 1991 with a BA in biology he went on to Kettering college and graduated with a physician assistant degree. He completed his masters degree in PA studies at the university of Nebraska. He has served the PA field as a board member of the Veterans affairs Physician
- [Computer Science Minor](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-computer-science/computer-science-minor/) - Looking to broaden your horizons and stay ahead in today's digital landscape? Look no further! Our comprehensive selection of minors, including Computer Science, Information Systems, and Web Design, and Development offer the perfect opportunity to bolster your skill set and unlock exciting career prospects. By choosing any of these minors, you'll not only complement your
- [Bachelor of Science in Information Systems](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-computer-science/bachelor-of-science-in-information-systems/) - Unlock your potential and embark on a journey by applying to the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program at Washington Adventist University (WAU). Our comprehensive curriculum and cutting-edge approach to education make us the ideal choice for aspiring information systems professionals. Our program equips you with the skills needed to excel in database management,
- [Bachelor of Science in Accounting](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/business-administration/bachelor-of-science-in-accounting/) - Choosing a career in accounting can be a rewarding and fulfilling path for several reasons. At Washington Adventist University, our accounting program offers numerous advantages that make it an excellent choice for aspiring accountants. our program is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the accounting field. You
- [Bachelor of Science in Business Administration](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/business-administration/bachelor-of-science-in-business-administration/) - If you're looking for a successful career in the world of business, a solid foundation in business administration is essential. Our business administration program offers comprehensive education and training to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's competitive business landscape. Explore a wide range of subjects including management, finance, marketing,
- [Admission of Freshmen Students](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission-of-freshmen-students/) - For regular admission, prospective students with no prior college experience must submit a full application packet. Subjects Required for Admission Applicants to freshman standing (less than 30 units/credits) must have completed an adequate pattern of high school subjects: 4 units/credits of English and literature OR 3 units/credits of English and 1 unit of speech 2
- [Upcoming Admissions Events](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/upcoming-events/) - On-Site Admissions: Future WAU Students may schedule an appointment (Click Here) for On-Site Admissions. Bring your official/unofficial transcripts and test scores(not required) for an immediate admissions decision and scholarship considerations immediately. For more information, please call 301-891-4000 or send your documents to enroll@wau.edu.
- [Honors College](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college/) - Join Our Honors College Our Honors College provides high-achieving students with extra opportunities to grow as leaders and explore deeper subject matters academically. EXPLORE HONORS COLLEGE
- [International Student Program | Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/international-student-program/) - A GLOBAL FUTURE.We Welcome Our New and Returning International Students:Washington Adventist University invites students from around the world to live, learn, and engage with others locally and globally to become future moral leaders in the world. Our international students are our ambassadors for WAU!International students have a lot to deal with when they come from
- [Elementary/Special Education (BA)](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/liberal-studies-elementary-special-education-ba/) - Early Childhood Care and Education| Birth – Age 8 | Non-Certification I. Unified Theme — Professional Education 49 hours EDEC 206 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 EDEC 220 Collaboration and Communication in Early Childhood 2 EDEC 245 Early Childhood Health, Nutrition, and Safety 3 EDEC 302 Administration of Early Childhood Programs 2 EDUC 305
- [First Years Honors Schedule](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/first-years-honors-schedule/) - What your schedule should look like as a first-year Honors College Student First year Honors College students take a mix of Honors and traditional classes. The Honors College classes are designed to fulfil multiple general education requirements, meaning you can complete you general education requirements more efficiently -- giving you more time to take courses
- [Advance Your Career Today!](https://www.wau.edu/advance-your-career-today/) - Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers six accelerated evening
- [JRCERT Response Documentation](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medical-imaging/bachelors_medical_imaging/aas-radiologic-technology/jrcert-response-documentation/) - Please see the links below: 0639 Student Probation Letter 3-30-23 Action Plan Clinical Performance Evaluation pre Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 2022 Assessment Plan 2023-2024 Clinical Survey WOMC 21-2 Department Mtg March 14 2023
- [Media and Videos - Honors College](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/media-and-videos/) - Below you will find recent video from programs and activities sponsored by The Honors College. Life, Death, and the Law: Part I If you were not able to join us for our webinar on March 22, please take time to watch the video below. Our special guest panelists were Dr. Lisa Diller (Southern Adventist
- [Emmanuel Asiedu](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/emmanuel-asiedu/) - Treasurer - Columbia Union Emmanuel Asiedu was elected treasurer of the Columbia Union Conference November 16, 2017. Since June 1, 2015, he has served as secretary/treasurer of the Columbia Union Revolving Fund (CURF) and as an associate treasurer for the union. He previously worked as an associate treasurer at the Chesapeake Conference, an audit manager for the
- [Stephen Brennwald](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/stephen-brennwald/) - Stephen Brennwald was born in Cameroon, West Africa, to medical missionary parents. After living there for five years, his family moved to Switzerland until he was 14, when they came to the United States. He graduated high school from Takoma Academy, then obtained a B.A. in Psychology from what was then Columbia Union College. After
- [Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF)](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-assistance/higher-education-emergency-relief-funds-heerf/) - HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS (HEERF) The U. S Department of Education has provided funds through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to support colleges and universities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Washington Adventist University has received three allocations through Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Act (CARES), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA),
- [Parents](https://www.wau.edu/parents/) - Keeping Parents in The Loop Sending a student to college is a big decision, but it doesn't have to be a stressful one. WAU is dedicated to helping students and their families make the most of their time with us, providing information on various important campus events and services. Resources and Information Parents Q &
- [Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/faculty/) - Supporting a Culture of Excellence Armed with knowledge, professionalism, and compassion, our faculty and staff are committed to creating an environment where students can thrive. Learn more about our staff and explore the resources available. Quick Links ourWAU Careers Directories Meet Our Faculty Administrative Departments Employee Directory Office of the Registrar Office of the Registrar
- [Student Success](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/) - Committed to Learning. Committed to You. Our Values, Your ChoiceWashington Adventist University is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. Washington Adventist University is a community where Christ is celebrated and reflected in the academic, social, physical and spiritual experiences of its members. Our Commitment to You Our
- [Health and Wellness | Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/health-and-wellness/) - OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH.HWPE Students are: Academically prepared for graduate schools that specialize in a variety of health-related fields: medicine, physician assistance, physical therapy, public health, exercise science, sports administration, and more! MORE ON THE DEPARTMENT The following BS degrees prepare students for diverse health and wellness career opportunities in traditional health settings such as hospitals,
- [Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/) - Click on a department icon to find your place at WAU! Click here if you are a Returning Student! One-Stop-Shop for New Freshmen and Transfer Students. Find what you need here! Step 1 - For New Freshmen and Transfer Students for Fall 2021 Submit your Admission Application today and take your first step to an
- [Jidong Zhong](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/jidong-zhong/) - jzhong@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA candidate, Eastman School of Music MM, Eastman School of Music BM, Washington Adventist University Biography: Jidong Zhong was born in 1993 in Beijing, China, and started studying piano at age five. At age eleven, he was admitted to the elementary school attached to the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where
- [Washington Adventist University (WAU) & Capitol Technology University (Capitol)  Agreement](https://www.wau.edu/academics/washington-adventist-university-and-capitol-technology-university/) - WAU and Capitol have entered into a partnership that enhances career pathway options for our students. WAU and Capitol students can take courses in specific degrees and transfer these course credits back to the specific program the student is enrolled in. For the purpose of enrolling in courses that will be transferred back to the
- [Spring 2023 New Student Orientation](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/fye-schedule/new-student-transfer-orientation/) - Looking forward to seeing you! Here is the full schedule. NSO Spring 2023Download
- [Why Join the Honors College?](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/why-join-the-honors-college/) - This is a very important question and we have some answers that might help. The Honors College exists to help you make the most of your education experience academically, culturally, and socially. Our program gives you -- the student -- more control over your academic experience by making our Honors College degrees flexible, customizable, and
- [SGPS Financial Aid/Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/sgps-scholarships/) - Scholarship for Adventist Graduate Hispanic StudentsIs it your dream to study at an Adventist university? Not sure how can you afford it? The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists has a scholarship for graduate Hispanic Adventist members who meet the requirements.This means that you can keep your current job while completing a graduate degree at
- [Xavier Joseph](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/xavier-joseph/) - xjoseph@wau.edu Education Profile: MM in Vocal Performance, Georgia State University BA in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, Oakwood University Biography: Xavier Joseph, baritone, is a graduate of Georgia State University and Oakwood University. Mr. Joseph has toured as a performer in Canada, Bermuda, and China, and throughout the United States. As an opera performer, he recently
- [Voice](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/) - Area Coordinator Deborah Thurlow - Voice Anwar Ottley - Director of Choirs Karla Rivera Curtis - Voice Janice Eteme - Voice David Griffiths - Voice Xavier Joseph - Voice Medea Namoradze - Voice
- [SGPS Online Undergraduate Programs](https://www.wau.edu/sgps-online-undergraduate-programs/) - Benefit From WAU’s Financial Resources We Can Help You Create a Financial Plan Benefit From Our Employer Educational Partnerships Leverage Our Financial Aid Information You may be eligible to receive a tuition credit valued at $1,395 if you enroll and complete at least two classes by the Spring 2023 semester. In addition, you may also
- [MS in Nursing and Business Leadership](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/nursing-and-business-leadership-m-s-n-b-l/) - MS in NURSING AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Student Handbook RN-MSN and MS in Nursing 2021-2022Accreditation Statement The Master of Science in Nursing and Business Leadership degree is offered to provide an opportunity to develop advanced nursing administration and management skills. Applications and registrations for the MSNBL degree are processed by the School of Graduate and Professional
- [R.N.-M.S.N. Nursing Program](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/r-n-m-s-n-nursing-program-option/) - RN-MSN Nursing Program Student Handbook RN-MSN and MS in Nursing 2021-2022 Accreditation Statement The RN-MSN program provides students with a bridge process before moving on to earn a master’s degree. The RN-MSN program is for registered nurses who have already earned an associate degree in nursing and wish to pursue a Master of Science in
- [Medical Imaging / Radiologic Technologist](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medical-imaging/) - Medical Imaging Medical Imaging at Washington Adventist University is one of the most successful programs on campus. Students typically enroll under Radiologic Technologist, after the 22 month course the graduate sits for the ARRT boards. They may then start their career as a licensed Technologist or advance their career in the Medical Imaging completion course.
- [Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/community-involvement/anna-h-wang-presidential-concert-series/) - Anna H. Wang led a remarkable life of service, both in nursing and health care administration. Her great love was music and education. Although her early life precluded the opportunity to study music, she insisted that music play a vital part in her children's lives. At the age of 60, she began studying the violin
- [WAU COVID-19 FAQ](https://www.wau.edu/virus/wau-covid-19-faq/) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ: What is WAU Doing? What is WAU doing to keep the campus community informed? WAU is using multiple communication channels to keep the campus community informed. This includes: · Creation of a website, www.wau.edu/virus.(opens in a new tab) · Contacting individuals who may have recently traveled in an area affected by the
- [Rosemary Ascencio](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/rosemary-ascencio/) - Rosemary Ascencio currently works at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) as a Program Coordinator for Natural Science and Adjunct Professor. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Management at Washington Adventist University (WAU) and completed her Master's of Business Administration at UMGC. Her passion for
- [Alexander Barrientos](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/alexander-barrientos/) - Prior to being appointed to serve as Sligo Church's Senior Pastor, Pastor Barrientos served as Associate Pastor at the Spring Meadows Seventh-day Adventist Church in Florida, with responsibility for evangelism and discipleship. Reputed for his scholarship and practical application of the gospel, Barrientos is a graduate of Takoma Academy and Washington Adventist University. He holds
- [2022 International Student Orientation](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/fye-schedule/2022_internationalorientation/) - Join Online Orientation if you are unable to attend in person, Click Here Looking forward to seeing you! Here is the full schedule. NEW-STUDENT-ORIENTATION-SCHEDULE-for-Fall-2022-1Download
- [Faculty Resources](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/faculty-resources/) - Faculty Resources Faculty Documents & Forms Academic Advising FAQ If you have questions about academic policies or graduation requirements that are not addressed in the document, please contact the Office of the Registrar at x4119. Advisor Guide for Placement Tests Please use this form for finding and interpreting placement scores. E-Advising for Advisors This document
- [Financial Planning](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/financial-planning/) - Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row Financing can be a huge stressor for many students and parents when it comes to obtaining a college education. WAU readily provides resources and tools to ease the process, making sure you have all the information you need. Financial Aid Self-Service PortalThe Financial Aid Self-Service portal allows you
- [Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/scholar/) - First-Year Academic Scholarships Academic awards are based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Awards are renewable provided the student is enrolled full-time and remains in good academic standing. Index Score Award Name Annual Award 4-Year Total Award 80-100 Presidential $8,000 $32,000 80-100 CU Merit* $2,000 $8,000 70-79 Trustee
- [Veterans - Student Responsibility and Information](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/veterans/veterans-student-responsibility-and-information/) - Student Responsibility - It is the responsibility of the student to contact the VA Certifying Officer each semester immediately upon registering for classes to ensure that the courses in which they are registered are eligible for certification. In addition, the VA Certifying Officer will send an email to the student 'advising the student of actions
- [Apply to the Honors College](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college/apply-to-the-honors-college/) - Welcome to the Honors College application page. Before submitting this form, please consult the Honors application requirements. You should also have already been accepted as a student to WAU before applying to the Honors College. If you have questions, please contact us at honorscollege@wau.edu. We accept students on a rolling basis, but space is limited
- [Transfer Students](https://www.wau.edu/transfer-students/) - We welcome students from across the US and around the world. Click below for a guide for all transferring students. Transfer Students Q&A Apply Here
- [Application Procedure for All Applicants](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/application-procedure-for-all-applicants/) - All applicants must submit a complete application packet as outlined below. A complete application includes: Application fee (Waived) Completed application form Official transcript (one of the following): Final official high school transcript (see Special Notes About Transcripts, below — not necessary if a student has earned more than 30 college credits). High school seniors with
- [How to Apply](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply-2/) - - THE SCHOOLS - APPLY HERE (Click Here) School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and
- [Disabilities Services](https://www.wau.edu/from-the-office-of-disabilities-services/) - From the Office of Disabilities Services Overview It is our intent at Washington Adventist University to provide an equitable and exemplary education for all of our students. To that end, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure their academic success. Ultimately, however, it is the student’s responsibility to disclose any
- [Where are they now?](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/stemu/alumni-bio-chem/) - Congratulations! Congratulations to our (former) students! We wish you the best in your continued studies. Alfaro, Leyden ('18) - Loma Linda University, School of Medicine Awojope, Akinola ('13) - Consumer Safety Office for the Food and Drug Administration, White Oak campus (Johns Hopkins, Public Health) Banks, Jonathan ('17) - American University of the Caribbean, School
- [Alumni Weekend | 2022 SCHEDULE](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-weekend-2022-schedule/) - ALUMNI SABBATH LIVE Friday, April 1st Cherry Blossom/DC Tour: 10:00 AM EDT Tickets (Bus departs the parking lot across Wilkinson Hall at 10am please be there at 9:30am. To register click HERE)* Honors College Open House: 4:00 PM - 5 PM EDT4:30 PM EDT Special Presentation to Announce Rededication of Center for Law and Public
- [Music Therapy at WAU](https://www.wau.edu/music-therapy-at-wau/) - 1. Approved by the American Music Therapy Association 2. The Only Music Therapy Program in Maryland 3. The Only Music Therapy Program in the SDA Tertiary System in North America BM in Music Therapy Approved by the American Music Therapy Association, this degree prepares students for careers in which they intentionally use music, in
- [Bob Cundiff](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/bob-cundiff-president-ohio-conference/) - Bob Cundiff, President, Ohio Conference Pastor Bob Cundiff was born in Los Angeles, CA, and moved to Louisville, Ky at the tender age of six. Being raised in the south, his mother was a loyal Adventist, and his father an atheist. At the age of 17, he experienced a radical conversion that later led him
- [Deborah Hill](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/deborah-hill/) - Board of Trustees Deborah A. Hill, MSSA, LISW Deborah A. Hill, Author, Activist, Former Elected Official, (City Councilwoman) Church Elder, who marched in The Civil Rights Movement in her native Birmingham, Alabama with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She is a graduate of Knoxville College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.
- [Duane Dorch](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/duane-dorch/) - Sales Professional Duane Dorch is a seasoned technology sales professional with a long history with commercial and government sales and sales management experience, as well as experience with WAU. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 1988 from what is today Washington Adventist University, and a Master of Business Administration in 2000 from Johns
- [Anthony Stahl](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/anthony-stahl/) - Anthony Stahl, PhD, FACHE - President, White Oak Medical Center Anthony Stahl is currently the president of Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center and has an extensive background in healthcare administration, leadership, organizational development, and growing talent. Throughout his 29 years of leadership, he worked and or lived in 60 countries and five continents spearheading
- [Richard Rajarathinam](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/richard-rajarathinam/) - Richard Rajarathinam, Owner CEO, OfficeCare Born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, this Pastor’s kid always wanted to grow up and become a Pastor himself. So, he went on and graduated from Spicer College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Religious Philosophy and minoring in Religious History (1988). He then got his Master’s degree
- [Jerry Lutz](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/jerry-lutz/) - Jerry Lutz, President of Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Elder Jerry Lutz is the president of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists where he also served as Conference Secretary from 2014 - 2020. Prior to joining Conference Administration, Elder Lutz was the senior pastor of the Spencerville SDA Church in Chesapeake for nearly 18 years.
- [Preston Hawes](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/preston-hawes/) - Preston Hawes Hailed by the European Academy of Arts and Sciences as an “electrifying and virtuosic” performer with “exquisite taste and rare talent” (János Czifra, ASAE) Canadian violinist, Preston Hawes is the protégé of the late Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse. A finalist and laureate of the Concours de Musique Du Canada, winner of the Andrews International
- [Gary Gibbs](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/gary-gibbs/) - Gary Gibbs, President, Pennsylvania Conference Pastor Gary Gibbs spent his childhood in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, before moving to Louisiana when he was eight years old. His desire is to see the body of Christ grow, see people giving their lives to Jesus, and advance the mission of our church. Before joining the Pennsylvania Conference team,
- [Marvin Brown](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/marvin-brown/) - Marvin Brown - III President of Allegheny West Conference of SDA Marvin Brown, III found Christ and was baptized in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a graduate of Pine Forge Academy, Pineforge, PA. He then obtained his B.A. in Religion from Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama, and his M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary,
- [Tim Bailey](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/tim-bailey/) - Growing up, Tim often traveled to Thornton (W.Va.), where his parents Robert and Kitty (Robinson) Bailey, were born and raised. Tim recalls the many visits to Thornton to fish and gather ramps and morel mushrooms. Tim is married to Elizabeth (Liz), a registered nurse and they have two adult children: Sarah, a speech pathologist, and
- [Jorge Isaac Aguero](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/jorge-isaac-aguero/) - Dr. Jorge Isaac Aguero was born in Venezuela. He has been married for more than 38 years to his wife Amalia. They have two grown sons. Both of them graduated from Andrews University. He is a grandfather of four grandchildren. Dr. Aguero is a pastor with more than 40 years in pastoral ministry. He has
- [Celeste Ryan-Blyden](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/celeste-ryan-blyden/) - On November 11, 2021, the Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee elected Celeste Ryan Blyden to serve as executive secretary. She is the first woman to fill the role in the union's 114-year history. Celeste joined the union in January 2002 as communication director and Visitor editor. In 2004, she was promoted to assistant to the president and added Visitor
- [Honors College Alumni Spotlight](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/alumni-spotlight/) - The Honors College is a community of students and alumni that have a variety of shared experiences. Our recent advertisement in the Adventist Review highlighted four such students. Read more about them below. Hi I’m Erin Greenlaw and I am the Honors College Student President. I am a senior, a Health Science major, and an
- [RN-BSN Ad](https://www.wau.edu/rn-bsn/) - Reach out with any questions at any time. WAU admission specialists are available to help you with anything you need. There is no application fee, and we'll send you a fast admission decision. Click to have an advisor contact you
- [Online Databases (Alphabetical)](https://www.wau.edu/academics/library/online-databases-alphabetical/) - Click here to view databases by subject. . A ABI/INFORM GlobalA comprehensive database for business and financial information that contains over 4,700 publications, including full-text journals, trade books, dissertations, conference proceedings, and market reports. Subjects include business conditions, management techniques, business trends, management practice and theory, corporate strategy and tactics, and the competitive landscape. Academic
- [Music Therapy Equivalency Program](https://www.wau.edu/music-therapy-sgps-program/) - Reach out with any questions at any time. WAU admission specialists are available to help you with anything you need. There is no application fee, and we'll send you a fast admission decision. Click to have an advisor contact you
- [Healthcare Administration Multiview](https://www.wau.edu/healthcare-administration-mt/) - Reach out with any questions at any time. WAU admission specialists are available to help you with anything you need. There is no application fee, and we'll send you a fast admission decision. Click to have an advisor contact you
- [Bachelors in Medical Imaging](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medical-imaging/bachelors_medical_imaging/) - Earn your Bachelor’s in Medical Imaging. EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR 2020-2021 WAS 100% In a Fully Online degree completion Program. Transfer up to 70 credit hours of coursework from your Associate Degree or equivalent Certificate Program and are Registry eligible. A student can transfer into the program if they have passed the certification examination
- [Bachelor of Science in General Studies Offered Only on the Campus of Laurel College Center](https://www.wau.edu/academics/bachelors-degree-in-general-studies-with-concentrations-in-communication-or-health-care-administration/) - Total Minimum Credits for Bachelor of General Studies Degree: 120Total Transfer Credits accepted for Associate's Degree: Up to 70 $325 per undergraduate credit hour Students attending LCC are eligible for a 30% tuition reduction below SGPS’ standard undergraduate credit rate of $465Financial aid info, link opens in a new window Ready for your next step?
- [Return of Title IV Funds](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/return-of-title-iv-funds/) - Washington Adventist University is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, are dismissed, or who take a leave of absence before completing 60 percent of a payment period or term. The federal Title IV financial aid programs must be recalculated in these situations. If a student leaves
- [International Student Services](https://www.wau.edu/student-success/international-student-services/) - International Student Services: Compliance Academic Support Engagement Activities Contact Dr. Beulah Manuel, Director of International Student Services: bmanuel@wau.edu or 301.891.4184 English as a Second Langauge Program
- [Spirit of Community Covid-19 Pandemic Essentials Spring 2022](https://www.wau.edu/spirit-of-community-covid-19-pandemic-essentials-spring-2022/)
- [Rising Scholars Program](https://www.wau.edu/academic-support/the-rising-scholars-program/) - Overview The Rising Scholars Program is a semester-long college preparatory experience for students who wish to strengthen academic skills, build confidence, form new friendships and enhance their potential for college success. The curriculum covers a variety of subjects including computing, mathematics, reading, study skills and writing. The program is designed to allow students to focus
- [SGPS Information](https://www.wau.edu/sgps-information/) - SGPS Information Helpful Contacts Business Manager - Harper (Frank) Scheib, II Tuition/Registration 301-891-4090 Office Hours Monday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OPEN; 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CLOSED; 12:15 PM - 6:30 PM OPEN Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM -
- [Piano](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/) - Area Coordinator Mark Di Pinto - Piano Anwar Ottley - Organ Julie Evans - Organ Steve Jones - Piano/Jazz Ensemble Daniel Lau - Piano Magdalina Melkonyan - Piano Michael Patterson - Piano/Director of Band Jidong Zhong - Piano
- [Susanna Mendlow](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/susanna-mendlow/) - smendlow@wau.edu Education: DMA, SUNY Stony Brook MM, Michigan State University BA, Barnard College of Columbia University Biography: Susanna is a versatile performer, arranger, and educator living in Washington D.C. She is a founding member of contemporary ensemble Kassia Music and world music duo DS al Cello and is the current cellist for the tango group QuinTango. Susanna plays a variety
- [Meet Our President](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/meet-our-president/) - Meet Our President Weymouth Spence, Ed.D., R.T. President, Washington Adventist University Dr. Weymouth Spence is the nineteenth president of Washington Adventist University, located near the nation’s capital in Takoma Park, Maryland. Washington Adventist University (WAU) is one of the fourteen higher education institutions in North America with an affiliation to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He
- [Cindybet Perez Martinez](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-therapy-faculty/cindybet-perez-martinez/) - cindybet.perez@gmail.com Education Profile: Doctor of Philosophy in Music Therapy, Cambridge International University MM, Music Therapy, Illinois State University BA, Music Education, Voice, Universidad de Puerto Rico Biography: Dr. Cindybet Pérez Martínez, PhD, MT-BC, NMT is a board-certified clinical and neurologic music therapist with over 10 years of experience. She is also a music educator and
- [Alicia Barksdale](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-therapy-faculty/alicia-barksdale/) - abarksda@wau.edu Education: Doctor of Musical Arts, Boston University MS, Towson University BMus, The Catholic University of America Biography: Barksdale attended the Catholic University of America, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Therapy – high honors while winning the President’s Award for scholarship, leadership and community service and becoming a member of Sigma Alpha Iota
- [Karla Rivera](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/karla-rivera/) - knrivera@wau.edu Education Profile: MM in Vocal Performance, University of Maryland, College Park BM in Vocal Performance, Washington Adventist University Biography: Soprano Karla Rivera enjoys a career as a soloist, ensemble vocalist, recording artist, and educator. Ms. Rivera’s operatic and concert engagements have featured her on stages throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center,
- [Music Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-scholarships/) - Each year, the Music Department awards music scholarships to both music majors and non-majors alike. Based on the audition, scholarships awarded range from $500 all the way up to full tuition. Students may also qualify for academic scholarships, Federal Grants, leadership scholarships, international scholarships, SAT/ACT scholarships that when combined with music scholarships, create a Bespoke Financial
- [Choral Programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-organizations/choral-programs/) - The Columbia Collegiate Chorale of Washington Adventist University was established in 1994 by its former director, James Bingham, and draws its membership largely from the student body of Washington Adventist University. Incorporated within the chorale is a smaller select chamber choir, the ProMusica of Washington Adventist University, which was established in 1967 by the late
- [Washington Concert Winds](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-organizations/washington-concert-winds/) - The WASHINGTON CONCERT WINDS serves as the premiere wind ensemble of Washington Adventist University. The WCW performs music that ranges from traditional and sacred wind repertoire to contemporary compositions, representing composers from various backgrounds. The band’s mission is to present a wide spectrum of wind and percussion sounds and bring life to the works performed
- [Music: Ensembles](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-organizations/) - Admission to Ensembles – Acceptance into our elite music organizations is by audition. Merit scholarships are available to outstanding performers. APPLY HERE Orchestra (NEYE) Band (WCW) CHORAL PROGRAMS Contact Us 301 891 4025music@wau.edu Visit Us 7711 Greenwood AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 Connect with Us
- [New England Youth Ensemble](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-organizations/new-england-youth-ensemble/) - The New England Youth Ensemble of Washington Adventist University formed in 1969 by the late Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, the NEYE is the resident orchestra of Washington Adventist University and has toured extensively throughout its history, performing to acclaim in major global venues. The NEYE continues in this tradition under the co-direction of Dr. Preston Hawes,
- [FAQ](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/academics-undergraduate-programs-music-degrees-programs/faq/) - Why study Music Therapy at Washington Adventist University? The Music Therapy program at WAU meets the standards for a competency-based approach to education set by the Association Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Didactic along with experiential methods combined with individualized attention fosters consistent learning and growth in our students. A wide range of populations are available
- [BM in Music Therapy](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/academics-undergraduate-programs-music-degrees-programs/bm-in-music-therapy/) - The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy is designed as a four-year program that prepares students for careers in which they intentionally use music, in various settings, to therapeutically assist people of all age groups with varied psychological, cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual strengths and needs. Following completion of the degree, which includes a culminating
- [Choir Festival](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-department-news/choir-festival/) - Choir Festival is hosted by the music department of Washington Adventist University once in two years. We are expecting to be able to welcome academy students to this recurrent event in February of 2021.The festival will last for a few days, providing students with an opportunity to participate in masterclasses, workshops led by the faculty
- [Instrumental Music Festival](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-department-news/instrumental-music-festival/) - The music instrumental festival is held once in two years. It is a wonderful opportunity for academy students to meet new people and to show off their skills. Many students leave the event with scholarship offers and awards. Besides, it is a great chance to meet new friends and have fun together. During the week,
- [Music Department News](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/music-department-news/) - WAU Launches Music Therapy Program Read the article The Power of Music Read the article The Legacy Lives On: WAU's New England Youth Ensemble Turns 50 read the Article Instrumental Music Festival Instrumental festival is a great opportunity for academy students who play instruments to gather together and spend a few days making new
- [Music: Prospective Students](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/) - ADMISSIONS AND AUDITIONS To fill out an application to be a music major or minor, please follow the link to the google form: Music Major Application Music Minor Application Entrance Requirements Acceptance into one of the degree programs in this department is contingent upon a successful audition. This audition must demonstrate aptitude and skill, in
- [Music: Degrees and Programs](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/academics-undergraduate-programs-music-degrees-programs/) - Degrees and Programs In order to be apply for any degree or program, an audition must be completed. Bachelor of Arts in Music The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students wishing a broad liberal arts education while developing musical skills at a professional, artistic level. Candidates for the B.A. in Music are
- [About Our Department](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/about-our-department/) - Message from the Chair It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Music of Washington Adventist University. Our faculty, facilities, ensembles, and students represent some of the finest in the nation. We have thoughtfully designed programs and offerings to provide rich opportunities for music majors and non-music majors alike. Our location
- [Music Admissions FAQ](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/music-admissions-faq/) - Do I need to be a music major or minor in order to take applied lessons or be a member of one of your music organizations? Applied lessons are available to all WAU students for credit or noncredit. Participation in our music organizations is by audition and open to all WAU students. Applications for our
- [Classical Guitar and Harp](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/classical-guitar-and-harp/) - 1. Perform two contrasting pieces 2. Scales and arpeggios 3. Sight-reading
- [Voice](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/voice/) - 1. Perform two selections from the classical vocal repertoire; one piece may be in English and the second in a language other than English. 2. Sight-reading
- [Percussion Requirements](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/percussion-requirements/) - Snare drum 1. Perform an etude 2. Demonstrate rudiments 3. Sight-reading Mallet instruments 1. Perform a solo piece or etude 2. Scales and arpeggios 3. Sight-reading Timpani 1. Perform an etude utilizing 2, 3, or 4 drums 2. Demonstrate proficiency with pitch matching, intervals, and rolls 3. Sight-reading
- [Winds and Brass](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/winds-and-brass/) - One movement from a concerto or solo One etude or study Major and chromatic scales Personal statement: Tell us who you are, what your goals are, and why you are applying to study at WAU. Tell us your reasons for desiring admission to a specific music program, and identify potential career goals and intended use
- [Strings Requirements](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/strings-requirements/) - Violin and cello 1. Perform a) an unaccompanied movement by J.S. Bach and b) a movement of a post-Baroque concerto or sonata. 2. Major/minor scales in three octaves 3. Sight-reading Viola 1. Perform two contrasting pieces of applicant’s choice 2. Major/minor scales in three octaves 3. Sight-reading Double bass 1. Perform two pieces of applicant’s
- [Keyboard Requirements](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/prospective-students/keyboard-requirements/) - Piano 1. Perform three pieces of contrasting style and historical period. An audition should include a piece by J.S. Bach, a first movement of a classical sonata, and either a Romantic or Contemporary piece. 2. Major/minor scales and arpeggios 3. Sight-reading Organ 1. Perform two contrasting pieces including a piece by J.S. Bach and a
- [Community Involvement](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/community-involvement/) - Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series Read about our community concert series that feature guest artists and ensembles with international fame! Anna H. Wang led a remarkable life of service, both in nursing and healthcare administration. Her great love was music and education. Althoughher early life precluded the opportunity to study music, she insisted
- [Music Department Faculty and Staff](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/) - Department Chair Dr. Daniel Lau Our Outstanding Faculty STRINGS PIANO VOICE WINDS BRASS PERCUSSION MUSIC THERAPY MUSIC ACADEMICS Contact Us 301 891 4025music@wau.edu Visit Us 7711 Greenwood AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 Connect with Us
- [Jessica McKee](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-academics/jessica-mckee/) - Biography: Jessica McKee completed her Master of Music degree and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Collaborative piano at the University of Maryland where she studied with Rita Sloan. She worked closely with the opera studio as well as with the brass, winds, and string faculty and students. She spent two summers at the Aspen Music
- [Jason Kent West](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-academics/jason-kent-west/) - Education Profile: Bachelor of Music, Westminster Choir College Biography: Jason Kent West, originally from North Dakota, studied organ, voice and choral conducting at Westminster Choir College, Princeton NJ receiving a Bachelors degree in organ and voice. Soon afterwards, he made his concert debut at The John F. Kennedy Center in a solo organ recital followed
- [Junko Takahashi](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-academics/junko-takahashi/) - Education Profile: DMA in Piano Performance, The Catholic University of America MM in Piano Performance, The Catholic University of America BM in Piano Performance, Eastman School of Music Biography: Dr. Junko Takahashi attended the Eastman School of Music where she received her B.M. in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Anton Nel and Fernando Laires. She
- [Brian Butler](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-academics/brian-butler/) - Education Profile: MM Music Education, Shenandoah University BM Commercial Music, Shenandoah University Biography: Brian Butler is an educator and performer in the Washington DC and Baltimore metro areas. An educator, Brian has taught General and Vocal Music for the Prince Georges County Public Schools at the elementary and secondary levels, Instrumental Music at the secondary
- [Robin Armstrong](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-academics/robin-armstrong/) - Education: B.M. California State University, Long Beach M.A. California State University, Long Beach Ph.D. The University of Michigan Biography: Raised in California, Robin Armstrong completed both a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts from California State University at Long Beach before earning a doctorate at The University of Michigan. Dr. Armstrong taught at McDaniel
- [Amy Tenney](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/music-therapy-faculty/amy-tenney/) - Education: M.A. and Equivalency in Music Therapy, Immaculata University J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School B.A. in Russian, Grinnell College Biography: Ms. Tenney is a board-certified music therapist and serves as the Music Therapy Clinical Coordinator/Practicum Supervisor at WAU. She has experience providing music therapy to various populations of children and adults, including immigrants and
- [Medea Namoradze](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/medea-namoradze/) - Education Profile: PhD, Tbilisi State Conservatory. Republic of Georgia. Biography: Young in years, mature in talent, Medea Namoradze is an internationally-known soprano coloratura. She began performing concerts at the age of 12, long before completing her formal music education at the Republic of Georgia's prestigious Tbilisi Conservatory, where she graduated with doctorate in Performing and
- [David Griffiths](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/david-griffiths/) - Education Profile: MM, Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University BA Music, Columbia Union College BA Theology, Columbia Union College Biography: David Griffiths’ voice powerfully proclaims God’s message of grace in word and song. Holding degrees in both music and theology from Columbia Union College and a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from The Peabody Conservatory of Johns
- [Dr. Deborah Thurlow](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/vocal-faculty/deborah_thurlow/) - dthurlow@wau.edu Education: Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance, University of Maryland Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Bachelor of Arts in Music and English, Washington Adventist University Biography: Soprano Deborah Thurlow teaches applied voice and related vocal courses for Washington Adventist University (WAU). She is an Associate Professor
- [Michael Patterson](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/michael-patterson/) - mpatters@wau.edu Education Profile: MMus - Orchestral Conducting, Bard Conservatory of Music Performer's Certificate - Instrumental and Choral Conducting, La Sierra University BMus - Piano Performance, Washington Adventist University Biography: Michael Patterson is a conductor, pianist and composer living in the greater Washington D.C. area. His conducting has been emphatically reviewed by the Millbrook Independent as having
- [Magdalina Melkonyan](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/magdalina-melkonyan/) - mmelkony@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA in Piano Performance, University of Maryland MM in Piano Performance, University of Maryland Graduate Studies in Piano Performance, University of Iowa Graduate Studies in Piano Performance, Catholic University of America Piano Performance, Yerevan State Conservatory BM, Yerevan University Tchaikovsky Specialized Music High and Secondary School Biography: Dr. Melkonyan has performed throughout
- [Julie Vidrick Evans](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/julie-vidrick-evans/) - Education Profile: MM, Catholic University of America BM, James Madison University Biography: An active recitalist, Julie Vidrick Evans has performed in solo concerts and with distinguished ensembles in cathedrals and concert halls across the U.S. and eastern Europe. Julie earned a Master of Music from the Catholic University of America as a student of Wojciech
- [Steve Jones](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/steve-jones/) - stjones@wau.edu Education Profile: BA, University of Maryland Biography: Steve Jones is an active jazz pianist and piano technician in the DC area. He learned piano tuning and repair initially from Phil Jones - his father, and then studied with Ollie Braymer, RPT, who served as the piano technician at Wolf Trap. For thirty years Steve
- [William Feasley](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/william-feasley/) - wfeasley@wau.edu Education Profile: Artist Dimploma, Peabody Conservatory of Music MM in Guitar Performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music Dimploma Estudio de Arte Guitarristico, Mexico D.F. Biography: Classical guitarist William Feasley was the first guitarist to be awarded the Peabody Conservatory’s coveted Artist Diploma. He has since been the recipient of numerous prizes and awards: a gold medal
- [Shawn Alger](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/shawn-alger/) - shaalger@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA, University of Maryland MM, Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University MA, University of Oregon BA, University of the Pacific Biography: Shawn Alger is a freelance bassist equally at home with both baroque performance practices and music of the classical canon. As an in-demand performer in the Washington DC area, he has
- [Stephen Czarkowski](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/stephen-czarkowski/) - sczarkow@wau.edu Education: Graduate Artist Diploma in Orchestral Conducting, Catholic University of America MMus in Cello and Orchestral Conducting, Mannes College of Music BMus in Cello, Mannes College of Music Biography: Maestro Stephen Czarkowski is in his eleventh season as music director and conductor of The Apollo Orchestra, associate conductor of York Symphony Orchestra and Assistant
- [Dan Zhang](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/dan-zhang/) - dzhang@wau.edu Education: D.M.A. at The Catholic University of America M.M. at Yale School of Music A. D. from Shenandoah University B.M. from Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing Biography: Violist Dan Zhang has concertized throughout Europe, the United States, Asia, and South America as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra musician. Dr. Zhang has performed
- [Brian Liu](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/brian-liu/) - bliu@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA, Catholic University of America, 2012 MM, Eastman School of Music, 2003 BS in Music, Southern Adventist University, 2000 Biography: Dr. Brian Liu holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from the Catholic University of America and a Master of Music in Performance and
- [Preston Hawes](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/strings/preston-hawes-2/) - phawes@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA, Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University MM, Yale University Artist Diploma, Yale University BM, Columbia Union College Associate Performer of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto Biography: Hailed by the European Academy of Arts and Sciences as an “electrifying and virtuosic” performer with “exquisite taste and
- [Cheryl Nkeba](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/cheryl-nkeba/) - Education Profile: Graduate Performance Diploma, Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute MM, Education, West Virginia University BS, Music Education, Norfolk State University
- [John Spirtas](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/john-spirtas/) - Education Profile: MMus, New England Conservatory BMus, University of Michigan Biography: Professor Spirtas joined the WAU Faculty in the Fall of 2012. At WAU he has taught lessons and the percussion methods class for music education students. John Spirtas joined the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in 2000 as Principal Percussionist. John has performed with the
- [John McGinness](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/john-mcginness/) - Education Profile: MMus Trombone Performance, Southern Methodist University BMus Applied Trombone, University of Houston Biography: John McGinness is the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and the Charlottesville Opera Orchestra and is a member of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra. John performs throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic and has
- [Jose Luis Oviedo](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/jose_oviedo/) - Education Profile: MM, University of Maryland BM, Washington Adventist University Biography: Jose Luis Oviedo began trumpet at the age of 10 with his father in Mexico. He later enrolled as a student in the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico City where he later earned a bachelor’s degree while pursuing his studies in the USA.
- [David Jones](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/david-jones/) - Biography: David Jones was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in 1998. He has performed extensively with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. An active chamber musician, David has performed with the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the 21st Century Consort,
- [Miriam Friedman](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/miriam-friedman/) - Education Profile: Performance Certificate, Carnegie Mellon University MM, Carnegie Mellon University BM, University of Maryland College Park Biography: Miriam is a freelance oboist in the Washington, D.C. area. She earned her Master's of Music and Performance Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University in 2013 where she studied with Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida and her Bachelor's in Music
- [Larry Williams](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/winds-brass-percussion/larry-williams/) - Biography: Hornist Larry Williams has distinguished himself as a multifaceted performing and recording artist, teacher and administrator. Williams is currently Principal Horn of American Studio Orchestra, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Lyric Brass Quintet, Rooftop Wind Quintet, and Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Williams formerly served as Principal
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- [Mark Di Pinto](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/piano/mark-dipinto/) - mdipinto@wau.edu Education Profile: DMA, Eastman School of Music MM, Eastman School of Music BA, Columbia Union College Biography: Pianist Mark Di Pinto has studied with Douglas Guiles, Ann Schein, and Nelita True and has been awarded top prizes in various state and local competitions, including the E. R. Davis Competition, for the GLMTA Concerto Competition,
- [Music Department Chair](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/music/faculty-and-staff/daniel-lau/) - Daniel Lau, piano dlau@wau.edu Education: Doctor of Musical Arts, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University MM, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University BM, Loma Linda University Biography: Lau attended Loma Linda University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance - high honors while winning the Dean's Award of Arts and Sciences. He then
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- [SGPS graduate programs graduation](https://www.wau.edu/sgps-graduate-programs-lp/) - Financial resources Assistance in creating a financial plan Employer educational partnerships Financial aid information We have numerous educational partnerships in the area. You may be eligible for a substantial tuition discount. Call today to find out if SGPS and your employer have an educational partnership. AcceleratedClasses are offered in 8-week sessions, allowing you to complete
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- [Tijuana G. Griffin](https://www.wau.edu/tijuana-g-griffin/) - Tijuana G. Griffin Education Profile: PhD Nursing Education (2016) MSN, Nursing Education, University of Phoenix, 2008 MS, Healthcare Administration, University of Maryland University College, 1998 Biography: Tijuana Griffin, Ph.D., MS, MSN, CNOR, is Director in the Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University. She is a native of Washington, DC. Dr. Griffin started teaching
- [Education | BA](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/elementary-education-special-education/) - Bachelor of Arts Professional Studies Program Early Childhood Care and Education | Birth – Age 8 | Non-Certification I. Unified Theme — Professional Education 49 hrs EDEC 206 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 EDEC 220 Collaboration and Communication in Early Childhood 2 EDEC 245 Early Childhood Health, Nutrition and Safety 3 EDEC 302 Administration
- [Education Partnerships](https://www.wau.edu/education-partnerships/) - Complete in 2 Years or Less No GMAT or GRE Required Real-World Skills Affordable Tuition Accelerated Programs Academic Excellence Nursing and Business Leadership (MS) The Master of Science in Nursing and Business Leadership degree is offered to provide an opportunity to develop advanced nursing administration and management skills. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION Reach out with any
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- [The Center for Student Life | Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/the-center-for-student-life/) - ENGAGE YOUR EXPERIENCE.The Center for Student Life is dedicated to supporting and fulfilling the mission of Washington Adventist University by helping our graduates “become moral leaders in communities throughout the world.”MORE ON THE DEPARTMENT Consistent with divisions of student affairs/life on most college and university campuses across the U.S., the Center for Student Life has
- [Nursing | Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/nursing/) - THE QUALITY OF CARE.Studying and learning from faculty members at WAU provides nursing students a rich experience from practitioners currently working in some of the nation's most prestigious healthcare facilities. For example, the VA of Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C., and Children’s National Medical Center in Washington,
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- [Henry J. Fordham III](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/henry-j-fordham-iii/) - President of Allegheny East Conference Coming onto the WAU Board in 2012, Henry J. Fordham, III, brings with him a bank of knowledge and experience. In his youth, he attended both Pine Forge and Oakwood Academies. He is a certified X-Ray Technician and a graduate of the Benjamin Franklin School of Science and Arts. He
- [Academic Awards](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-awards/) - Academic Awards Convocation Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Zoom
- [Alumni | Ready For You!](https://www.wau.edu/ready-for-you/alumni/) - CONNECTED FOR LIFE.Once a WAU graduate, always a WAU graduate!Engaging Alumni of all ages for a better connection through activities and mentorship.MORE ON THE DEPARTMENT TAKE THE LEAP ⬅ BACK TO "READY FOR YOu" HOMEPAGE
- [Statement of Student Responsibility: Biology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/student-responsibility-biology/) - Statement of Student Responsibility: The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests primarily upon the student. Therefore, students should become acquainted with the requirements as set forth in their bulletin and consult carefully with their adviser to plan a sequence of courses each semester that fulfills these requirements. To assist students in meeting the requirements, program
- [Alumni Demo Page](https://www.wau.edu/alumni-demo-page/) - How to Apply Applications for the 2021-22 school year have already started. Get yours in today. APPLY NOW Why should I join the Honors College? That's a very important question. Let us help you find the answer. FIND THE ANSWER Explore our unique curriculum options. Honors students come from almost every major on campus, but
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- [Dr. Helen Wilson](https://www.wau.edu/dr-helen-wilson/) - Dr. Helen Wilson Education Profile: FNP - University of Cincinnati, Ohio DNP - University of Maryland, MD MSN – Christian Medical College, India BSN - Christian Medical College, India Biography: Dr. Helen S John Wilson is the Associate Director and Professor in the Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University, MD. She earned her Bachelor
- [Dr. Oluwakemi Opanubi](https://www.wau.edu/dr-oluwakemi-opanubi/) - Dr. Oluwakemi Opanubi Biography: Dr. Oluwakemi (Kemi) Opanubi has taught at Washington Adventist University since 2019 and has taught undergraduate nursing students at the Catholic University of America since 2016. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Andrews University (Babcock University campus, formerly Adventist Seminary of West Africa), a Master of Business Administration from Southwestern
- [Jercilla Murmu](https://www.wau.edu/jercilla-murmu/) - Jercilla Murmu Education Profile: Doctor in Nurse Practice (DNP) Candidate, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN, USA MSN, Nursing Education Washington Adventist University, Maryland, USA, 2013 B.Sc. Nursing Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE University, Karnataka, India, 1998 Registered Nurse Licensure, MD and DC Biography: I was born in India and spent my life growing up in
- [Dr. Nellie Mckenzie](https://www.wau.edu/dr-nellie-mckenzie/) - Nellie Mckenzie Education Profile: Registered Pharmacist Licensure, CA PharmD, Loma Linda University, CA MS, Cell & Molecular Biology, UCR/Cal State SBDo, CA BSN, Loma Linda University, CA Registered Nurse Licensure, CA, MD BS, Biology Atlantic Union College, MA Biography: Raised in Cuba where she received her elementary and secondary education, Dr. McKenzie has taught at
- [Rachel Loukota](https://www.wau.edu/rachel-loukota/) - Rachel Loukota Education Profile: MSN, Nursing Education: Southern New Hampshire University (2019) BSN: University of Phoenix (2008) Associates of Science in Nursing: Southern Adventist University (2006) Registered Nurse Licensure, MD and DC Biography: I was born and raised here in Silver Spring, Maryland. After completing my education at Spencerville Adventist Academy, I took the journey
- [Alumni Weekend has been Postponed!](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-weekend/) - Save the Date for Alumni Weekend, April 2 - 5, 2020 Honoring the Classes of 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1990, 1995, 2000 & 2010 Theme: A Tradition of Service We invite you to come home to WAU this spring to re-experience life on campus. Relive those wonderful memories, fellowship with former classmates
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- [Advance Your Career Today!!](https://www.wau.edu/advance-your-career-today-2/) - Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers six accelerated evening
- [Registration for Spring 2021](https://www.wau.edu/countdown-to-fall/) - Focus on your goals We are excited as we look forward to welcoming you to an academic year designed especially for you! Already AppliedAlready applied and have been accepted? Just follow the steps outlined on your acceptance letter.. Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.Admissions office Adult Learning: Accelerated Degree Explore the School of Graduated and Professional
- [Department of Mathematics and Physics](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/math-department/) - For those of us who have been intoxicated by the powers and possibilities of mathematics, the mystery isn’t why that fascination developed but why it isn’t universal. How can students not be entranced? So profound are the effects of math for those who have felt them, that you never really become a former mathematician …
- [Annual Christmas Concert | A Virtual Celebration!](https://www.wau.edu/annual-christmas-concert/) - Virtual Annual Christmas Concert Friday, December 18th at 7 pm WATCH ON: Sligo Church's Live Stream: https://media.sligochurch.org/ This year's Annual Christmas will be a virtual concert - It will feature the New England Youth Ensemble of WAU, Columbia Collegiate Chorale, Pro Musica of WAU, and the Washington Concert Winds. Among the works presented will be
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- [Department of Communication](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/communication-department/) - Career Opportunities Today’s society consists of a vast network of interrelated mass communication services and industries that offers numerous career opportunities. In the print media, there are positions in the newspaper, magazine, and book publishing fields for reporters, editors, and copy editors as well as in sales and media management. In the broadcasting industry, there
- [Department of Education](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/education-department/) - Learning To Build Young Minds The professional education sequence is designed to provide experiences that prepare educators for early childhood, elementary, and secondary school settings. The program provides a broad-based liberal arts foundation and practical applications that foster the holistic development of students who are liberally educated and professionally prepared. Career Opportunities Programs in education
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- [Week of Spiritual Emphasis](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/wise-or-week-of-prayer-schedule/) - Week of Prayer Class Schedule September 21-25, 2020 There will be Convocation virtually each morning at 11:15 am during WISE. ZOOM LINK The revised class schedule for 55-minute classes meeting Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday mornings is: Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 7:00 1st Period 7:00 7:40 8:00 2nd Period 7:50 8:30 9:05 3rd
- [Return To Campus - CENTRAL](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/emergency-plan-and-alerts/return-to-campus-central/) - COVID-19 trends in our area, on August 5, 2020 - the Montgomery County Health Officer issued a directive against in-person Instruction at private schools. Therefore, though WAU had been previously planning for in-person learning for our Fall 2020 - we have made the decision to continue to conduct Fall 2020 Semester Courses through distance learning.
- [Important Information](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/) - Your Toolbelt for Student Success From important documents to critical information, WAU has provided the essentials so you can make the most of your college experience. Special COVID-19 Measures in PlaceThe following processes are in effect to ensure a safe and contactless environment for our students and guests in the Office of Student Financial Services.Learn
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- [Title IX - Your Rights](https://www.wau.edu/title-ix-your-rights/) - WAU Policy Concerning Sexual Discrimination and Harassment INTRODUCTION Washington Adventist University (WAU or university) is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for all members of our campus community. In compliance with federal law, specifically Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Campus Sexual
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- [Graduate Application Form](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/graduate-application-form/) - Graduate Application Form Click here for Graduate Application: Click Here - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate,
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- [Assistant Professor of HWPE](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/health-department/alvin-fuentes/) - Alvin Fuentes Education Profile: MS, California University of Pennsylvania MS, Southern Adventist University BS, Atlantic Union College Biography: Alvin Fuentes has been teaching for over 20 years in the field of sciences, physical education, kinesiology, wellness, health and nutrition. He has been teaching higher education since 2003. He has two Bachelor Degrees, in Biology and
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- [Statement of Ethical Principles](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/important-information/student-financial-services-code-of-conduct/statement-of-ethical-principles/) - The primary goal of the financial aid professional is to help students achieve their educational goals through financial support and resources. NASFAA members are required to exemplify the highest level of ethical behavior and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. The following guidelines were last updated by NASFAA's Board of Directors in November 2017. We,
- [WAU LIVE](https://www.wau.edu/wau-live/) - WAU LIVE for April 29, 2020 from Washington Adventist University on Vimeo. WAU LIVE for April 22nd, 2020 from Washington Adventist University on Vimeo. WAU Awards - Sullivan and Omicron Delta Kappa 2020 from Washington Adventist University on Vimeo. WAU LIVE 4.9.20 from Washington Adventist University on Vimeo. We visit with the President and Provost
- [Gateway DC](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/gateway-dc/) - At the WAU Honors College, Washington, DC is out Gateway to the World! Gateway DC is a program designed to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in our Nation's Capital. Through our Global Engagement Center we organize trips and activities for students to engage with global leaders at places like the Brookings Institution, the Atlantic
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- [Gateway DC Events](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/gateway-dc/gateway-dc-events/) - See below for a list of future and past events scheduled through the Honors College Center for Global Engagement UPCOMING EVENTS: Because of restrictions in place due to the coronavirus, there are no in-person events scheduled. However, we continue to attend many virtual events through Zoom and other video-conferencing platforms. PAST EVENTS ATTENDED BY THE
- [Innovation Center](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/innovation-center/)
- [David Jones Research Center](https://www.wau.edu/mywau/wau-honors-college/david-jones-research-center/)
- [Praxis Training In Math](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/sgps/praxis/) - Intensive 5-week (one night per week) course and earn one-hour undergraduate college credit Tutoring available throughout the course and two weeks after the course ends Course: Praxis Core Intensive Preparation Course in Math offered by Washington Adventist University in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Course Location: MCPS Office of Human Resources and Development,
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- [WAU Responds to COVID-19 Threat](https://www.wau.edu/virus/wau-responds-to-covid-19-threat/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Castillo Phone: 301.891.4134 Email: rcastillo@wau.edu Washington Adventist University Responds to COVID-19 [Takoma Park, MD, March 3, 2019----] With the continued spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 causing concern around the world and here at home, Washington Adventist University is taking preliminary steps to ensure the continued safety and health
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- [Melanie Kwan](https://www.wau.edu/melanie-kwan-2/) - Education Profile: Master in Music Therapy, Temple University Equivalency in Music Therapy, Arizona State University Arts (English Literature), Andrews University B.Mus Ed., Andrews University Biography: A board-certified music therapist and K-12 certified music educator, Ms. Kwan has a broad range of clinical experience with a wide variety of client populations, from special education, home-based and
- [Laurien Laufman](https://www.wau.edu/laurien-laufman/) - Education Profile: MMus Arts, Yale University MM in Cello Performance, Yale University BM, Indiana University Biography: Laurien Laufman is an artist of international stature, having performed as soloist throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, India, and The People's Republic of China. She studied with such eminent cellists as Janos Starker, Aldo Parisot, Andre
- [Elizabeth Blakeslee](https://www.wau.edu/elizabeth-blakeslee/) - Education Profile: MM, Virginia Commonwealth University BM, Auburn University Biography: Wanting to serve her passion for teaching full-time, Elizabeth Blakeslee recently retired as second harpist with the National Symphony Orchestra, a position she held for seventeen years. She has been Harp Professor at George Mason University since 2012 and in 2016 was appointed Harp Professor
- [Mark DiPinto](https://www.wau.edu/mark-di-pinto/) - Education Profile: DMA, Eastman School of Music MM, Eastman School of Music BA, Columbia Union College Biography: Pianist Mark DiPinto has studied with Douglas Guiles, Ann Schein, and Nelita True and has been awarded top prizes in various state and local competitions, including the E. R. Davis Competition, for the GLMTA Concerto Competition, the Henri
- [Victor Yuzefovich](https://www.wau.edu/victor-yuzefovich/) - Education Profile: PhD in Musicology, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory Undergraduate degree in History of the Theater, Music and Theater Criticism, The State Theater Institute. Moscow, Russia. Undergraduate degree in Music Performance, The State Gnessin Music Academy. Moscow, Russia. Biography: Dr. Victor Yuzefovich was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. After receiving his Undergraduate degree in Music
- [Charlene McDaniel](https://www.wau.edu/charlene-mcdaniel/) - Education Profile: Master’s Degree in Music Education, Ithaca College Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Biography: Professor Charlene McDaniel brings more than 25 years of experience as a music educator in the Baltimore and Howard County Public School systems. She has a Master of Music Education degree from Ithaca College and
- [Jozef Surowiec](https://www.wau.edu/jozef-surowiec/) - Education Profile: MMus, University of Maryland College Park BMus, Peabody Conservatory of Music Music Course (Voice), Stanislaw Moniuszka Conservatory of Music (Poland) Master of Science, University of Warmia and Mazury
- [Amy Horn](https://www.wau.edu/amy-horn/) - Education Profile: Doctor of Music, University of Maryland MMus Horn, Catholic University of America BMus Horn and Education, Bowling Green State University Biography: In December, 2016, Dr. Amy Horn retired after almost thirty years in “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band capping her career there by performing as a horn soloist on the Band's October,
- [Philippe Chao](https://www.wau.edu/philippe-chao/) - Education Profile: Professional Studies candidate, Cleveland Institute of Music MM, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music BM Performance, University of Minnesota Viola studies, Eastman School of Music Biography: Philippe Chao enjoys a wide-ranging career as an orchestral, solo and collaborative performer as well as a respected teacher and coach. Appointed as Acting Assistant
- [Music Main](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/old-music-site/music-main/)
- [Charles Antoine Tapp](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/charles-antoine-tapp-1/) - Pastor Pastor Charles Antoine Tapp was born in Evansville, Indiana, and attended Oakwood College and Andrews University where he received a Bachelors degree in Theology and Accounting, and a Masters of Divinity respectively. Over the past 30 years, he has served in the Northeastern Conference, the Inter-American Division, the South Central and the Potomac Conferences
- [Robert Vandeman](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/robert-vandeman-1/) - Secretary - Columbia Union Robert Vandeman graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude in Theology. He earned a Master of Divinity at Andrews University 1974, also graduating magna cum laude. He has also taken course work for a Doctorate of Divinity. Since 2005, Robert Vandeman
- [Albert Reece](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/albert-reece/) - Vice President for Medical Affairs at UMD Dr. E. Albert Reece is Vice President for Medical Affairs at the University of Maryland, and Dean of the School of Medicine. He also is the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor. He is a member of the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy
- [Charles Antoine Tapp](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/charles-antoine-tapp-2/) - President of Adventist HealthCare Erik Wangsness is President of Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Md. Erik joined Washington Adventist and Adventist HealthCare in September 2014 after serving for more than three years as the leader of Jellico Community Hospital in Tennessee. Over the course of his career, he has successfully demonstrated a
- [Rick Remmers](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/rick-remmers/) - President of the Chesapeake Conference Rick Remmers serves as the President of the Chesapeake Conference. In addition, he provides direction to the Health and Prayer Ministries. He has spent more than 20 years in pastoral and administrative ministry in the Ohio, Illinois and Chesapeake Conference. Most recently he was the Senior Senior Pastor Pastor of
- [William Miller](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/william-miller/) - President of Potomac Conference William Miller graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts from Pacific Union College, majoring in Theology. In 1985, he earned a Masters of Divinity from Andrews University, graduating summa cum laude. He is currently working toward a doctorate in ministry at Andrews University. He has worked his whole career for
- [Ron Halvorsen](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/ron-halvorsen/) - President of the Ohio Conference Coming onto the WAU Board in 2012, Henry J. Fordham, III, brings with him a bank of knowledge and experience. In his youth, he attended both Pine Forge and Oakwood Academies. He is a certified X-Ray Technician and a graduate of the Benjamin Franklin School of Science and Arts. He
- [Praxis Training in Reading and Writing](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/sgps/praxis-rw/) - ABOUT THE PROGRAM DO YOU NEED TO PASS THE PRAXIS CORE EXAM IN READING AND WRITING? Then this course is for you! Intensive 5-week (one night per week) course and earn one-hour undergraduate college credit Develop techniques to improve test-taking strategies for Praxis Core Reading and Writing COURSE DETAILS REGISTRATION OPENS: December 10,
- [Vehicle Registration](https://www.wau.edu/security/vehicle-registration/) - Students needing a parking permit must have their financial clearance papers with them. All students, faculty, and staff must have the following documents with them when picking up their parking permit: 1. Please register your car online: (If you have already registered the car in previous years, and it is the same car with the
- [William Cox](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/william-cox/) - Minister William Terrell Cox, Sr. completed his Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Oakwood College (now University) in Huntsville, Alabama. He also received a Master of Divinity (Counseling Psychology concentration), a Master of Arts in Christian Education (Social Work concentration) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Theological Seminary Seminary in in New New Orleans, Orleans, Lousiana,
- [Vijayan Charles](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/vijayan-charles/) - Surgeon - Prince George's Hospital Dr. Charles received his medical degree in 1964 from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. After residencies in India, New Jersey and Maryland, he conducted experimental work in gastric hypothermia and lymphangiography and became a board certified surgeon by the American College of Surgeons, International
- [The Three Schools](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/the-three-schools/) - One University…Three Schools Academic programs at Washington Adventist University are offered in three distinct schools; The School of Arts & Social Sciences, The School of Graduate & Professional Studies, and The School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness. School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused
- [Bruce Boyer](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/bruce-boyer/) - President - Sloan Management Inc. Bruce Boyer is from Frederick, Maryland, where since 1988, he has been president and chairman of Sloan Management Inc. and Premier HealthCare Inc. He has also been president and chairman of American Senior Living Communities in Greenwich, Rhode Island since 2006. Bruce was also an administrator with Meridian Nursing Center in
- [Hanna Blake](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/hanna-blake/) - Attorney - Watt An attorney with Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald in Northern Virginia, Hanna Blake focuses her practice on construction litigation and suretyship, representing contractors, owners, subcontractors and sureties in all aspects of public and private construction projects. Hanna earned her law degree at Howard University in 2004, where she was a Merit Scholarship
- [Robert Vandeman](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/dave-weigley-2/) - Secretary - Columbia Union Robert Vandeman graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude in Theology. He earned a Master of Divinity at Andrews University 1974, also graduating magna cum laude. He has also taken course work for a Doctorate of Divinity. Since 2005, Robert Vandeman
- [Dave Weigley](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/dave-weigley/) - President - Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Dave Weigley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Applied Theology and Greek in 1977 from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the City University in Bellevue, Washington, earned in 2005. He is now a Doctor of Philosophy candidate
- [Renee Battle-Brooks](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/renee-battle-brooks/) - Renee Battle-Brooks, Esq. Executive Director, Prince George’s County Human Relations Commission; Chair, Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force Renée Battle-Brooks is the daughter of missionary parents and was born in Accra Ghana. She graduated high school from Beirut Overseas School in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended Middle East University in Beirut, Lebanon and earned
- [Andre Hardy](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/andre-hardy/) - Board of Trustees Andre Hardy, M.Ed. Andre Hardy is a Class of 2009 graduate of Washington Adventist University (WAU) (then known as Columbia Union College) where he earned a B.A. in Public Communication with honors. During his time here, Hardy held multiple internships while playing forward for the Men’s Basketball team. Upon graduation, Andre Hardy
- [WAU SHOCK Women's Recruitment](https://www.wau.edu/academics/wau-shock-women-s-recruitment/) - WAU SHOCK Recruitment Form - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and
- [STEM University Survey](https://www.wau.edu/academics/biology-school-survey/) - Biology School Survey - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for
- [Academic Administration](https://www.wau.edu/academics/aca-adm/) - Academic Administration At Washington Adventist University, Dr. Cheryl H. Kisunzu serves as our Provost. Joining her in academic leadership are Dr. Patrick Williams (Associate Provost/Dean of the School of Arts & Social Sciences); Dr. Karen Marshall (Dean of the School of Health Professions Science & Wellness) and Nicole Currier (Dean of the School of Graduate
- [Graduation Weekend Events](https://www.wau.edu/current-students/registrar/graduation-central/graduation-weekend-events/) - Detailed graduation weekend event information coming soon…
- [Computer Science Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/babatunde-alaofin/) - Babatunde Alaofin Education Profile: Ph.D. Information Technology, Walden University, 2015 MS, Information Systems, Georgia Southwestern State University, 1994 BS, Management Information Systems, Allen University, 1991 Biography: Dr. Alaofin is a Professor of Computer Science at Washington Adventist University and also an Adjunct Professor of Information Technology at University of Maryland University College. Born and raised
- [About The University](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/) - About Washington Adventist University Washington Adventist University is a private university with a liberal arts tradition, offering a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in scenic Takoma Park in 1904, it is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers a Christian education to students of differing faiths from
- [Programmatic Admission Information](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/programmatic-admission-information/) - Biology: Students entering the Department of Biology are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry are strongly recommended. At the beginning of each fall semester, the results of the math and English placement exams, along
- [Programmatic Admission Information](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/programmatic-admission-information-chemistry/) - Chemistry: Students entering the Department of Chemistry are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry are strongly recommended. At the beginning of each fall semester, the results of the math and English placement exams, along
- [Get Involved](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/get-involved/) - Jump in With WAU College is always more fun when you engage with campus life. We encourage students to interact with the vivacity of campus life through clubs, sports, events, and more. Get the Complete College Experience There are many ways to get involved with WAU life, these are just some of them. No matter
- [Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program](https://www.wau.edu/academics/professional-degree-programs/bachelor-science-respiratory-care-program/) - Contact: 301-891-4187 Office 301-891-4181 Fax The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) program is an online a degree advancement program in respiratory care that is designed to meet the needs of practicing respiratory therapists who have earned an associate’s (AS) degree. The program develops competencies in research,management, education and leadership. Courses are taught in
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/psychology-masters-of-arts-ma/) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA The School of Graduate and Professional Studies, in conjunction with WAU's Department of Psychology, offers two Master of Arts degree programs, one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (L.C.P.C. or L.C.A.D.C.) and the other in counseling psychology.The Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares the student to function
- [Health Care Administration | M.H.C.A.](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/health-care-administration-m-h-c-a-2/) - Health Care Administration MHCA The Master of Arts in Health Care Administration (M.H.C.A.) degree is a 36-semester-hour accredited professional program designed primarily for public service adult lifelong learners who want to refine their knowledge, skills and abilities. The degree program consists of a core curriculum of 12 cognate courses culminating in a capstone for strategic
- [Student Life](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/stud-life/) - WAU offers its students a rich multicultural campus experience. US News and World Report rates WAU as one of the most diverse educational institutions in America with students from 40 states and 47 countries. Added to this is the backdrop of the rich learning environment of the nation’s capital and Washington, D.C., which includes over
- [Graduate Studies Program](https://www.wau.edu/graduate-studies-program/) - Master of Business Administration Master of Arts | Public Administration Contact: | Contact: M.B.A. program only Carol Cogen | 301-891-4062 ccogen@wau.edu Chair: | The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is offered to provide an opportunity to develop advanced business skills in a small university setting, located near real-world business opportunities in Washington, D.C. Through nontraditional
- [Statement of Student Responsibility: Medical Laboratory Science](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/student-responsibility-mls/) - Student Responsibility MLS Statement of Student Responsibility: The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests primarily upon the student. Therefore, students should become acquainted with the requirements as set forth in their bulletin and consult carefully with their adviser to plan a sequence of courses each semester that fulfills these requirements. To assist students in meeting
- [Honors Program](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/honors-program/) - An OverviewThe Honors Program at WAU strives to provide academically talented students the opportunity to engage with and explore subject material in great depth and breadth, inspiring them to excel as independent learners and investigators within a collaborative learning community.This does not necessarily mean more work for honors students than for others…it means a different
- [Graduation Events](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/graduation-events/) - Graduation Events Department of English and Modern Languages Senior Seminar (Business casual attire) Friday, May 1, 1:00-3:00pm Richards Hall Chapel Light refreshments served WAU Honors Program Senior Dedication (Business attire) Friday, May 1, 5:00- 6:30pm Sligo Church Atrium Refreshments served Department of Education Teacher Dedication Ceremony (Business casual) Saturday, May 2, 3:30 -5:00pm Student Activity
- [Hotels & Accomodation](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/hotels-accomodation/) - Hotels Accomodation Courtyard Silver Spring Marriott Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown 8506 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-589-4899 www.courtyardsilverspringdowntown.com Hilton Garden Inn Silver Spring North 2200 Broadbirch Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 301-622-3333 Book online at www.Silverspring.hgi.com or by calling (301) 622-3333. Hilton Silver Spring Dowtown 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD
- [Student Internships/Jobs](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/internships-bip/) - New student internships and jobs will be available for BIP students in several areas in the near future. These internships provide one-on-one research experiences working with scientists in the area on exciting research projects. Every BIP student is expected to do bioinformatics research or a bioinformatics internship. In this setting, BIP students will work within
- [Portal](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/portal/)
- [Play Hard.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/play-hard-athletics/) - Play Hard Athletics “Hey! Interested in joining our WAU Shock family? Here are the teams that you can join: Men’s Sports: Soccer Cross Country Basketball Acro Airs (Gymnastics) Women’s Sports: Soccer Cross Country Volleyball Basketball Acro Airs (Gymnastics) Request more information about our athletic programs by filling out this form. Contact Krista Athletic Specialist Office:
- [Payment Options](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/payment-options/) - Payment Options Paying for the cost of a degree requires fiscal planning as well as sound financial tools and a commitment on our part to providing financial customer services. WAU Monthly Payment Plan The WAU Monthly Payment Plan allows WAU students and their parents to spread out annual college costs (tuition and fees) across more manageable monthly
- [Graduate](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/graduatestrategies/) - Graduate Strategies Strategies for Financing Your Education Attending graduate school is one of the most important investments you’ll make. WAU is here to help. Funding opportunities are abundant in the nation's capital. Numerous government agencies, national corporations, and private associations in Washington, DC provide part-time jobs and cooperative education opportunities to students, as well as
- [Government Documents and Information](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/government-documents-and-information/) - Government Documents And Information Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page Archives of Maryland Census Bureau CIA World Factbook - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of
- [Congratulations to our Honors Society Inductees!](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/congrats-honors-biology/) - Congratulations to all our Honors Society Inductees!A special congratulations to the Biology and Chemistry students being inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Chi Honors Societies:Hilda ChiFadima DialloVinessa GordonVivian HuynhRenita KibuukaKenya MarkLydia McKittyJarima OmarChristina RosetteBack Biology DepartmentL. Melvin Roberts, PhD, ChairGlen H. Bennett, PhDNellie McKenzie, PharmDMelinda Ekkens-Villanueva, PhDAnthony G. Futcher, PhDFor program information, contact:Dr.
- [Places to Eat](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/places-to-eat/) - Places to Eat There are many places in the area for families to eat while waiting for their students to complete parts of their registration process. You can select the following link for an extensive list of restaurants in the nearby Downtown Silver Spring area, only a ten minute drive away. Many members of our
- [Places to Stay](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/places-to-stay/) - Places to Stay Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown8506 Fenton St, Silver Spring, Maryland(301) 589-4899 ‎ • courtyardsilverspringdowntown.comCategory: HotelComfort Inn7990 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD(301) 565-3444 ‎ • comfortinn.comCategory: HotelsHomewood Suites by Hilton8728 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD(301) 565-0005 ‎ • homewoodsuites3.hilton.comHilton Garden Inn2200 Broadbirch Dr, Silver Spring, MD(301) 622-3333 ‎ • hiltongardeninn.hilton.comHampton Inn College Park9670 Baltimore
- [President Spence's Welcome](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/president-spence-s-welcome/) - President Spence's Welcome Welcome to Washington Adventist University! WAU is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. I encourage you to read the WAU Plan and review our strategy for sustaining this culture in our roadmap to academic excellence. Our vision as an Adventist university is
- [President's Welcome](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/president-blog/) - President Blog Welcome to Washington Adventist University! WAU is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Our vision is to produce graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities. WAU graduates get great jobs and enter top graduate programs. Our campus has an internationally
- [Program](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/alumni-weekend-special-program/) - Join the Department of Respiratory Care to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Thursday, April 10, 2014. The anniversary celebration will begin with an Open House in the Department of Respiratory Care in the Health Sciences Building at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Anniversary Banquet at 6:00 p.m. in the Campus Activity Center. Tickets are required for
- [Registration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/registration/) - Register [register] - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity.
- [Religion: Bogdan Scur](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/bogdan-scur/) - Bogdan Scur Bogdan Scur, a Ph. D. student at Vanderbilt University, brings to the Department of Religion expertise in biblical studies, enthusiasm for biblical languages, both Greek and Hebrew, and passion to connect with students. His pastoral experience enhances his scholarship enthusiasm and appropriates it not to the isolation of the academia but inclusion into
- [Religion: Douglas Morgan, Ph. D.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/douglas-morgan/) - Douglas Morgan Douglas Morgan, holds Ph. D. from Chicago University. His expertise in the Adventist History and historical developments in the Christendom brings to the Department of Religion the historical basis for building on the knowledge of the past. He teaches Adventist Heritage, Religion and American Culture, and Mission and History of Christianity in two
- [Religion: Gaspar Colon, Ph. D.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/gaspar-colon/) - Gaspar Colon Gaspar Colon holds Ph. D. from New York University in Religious Education. His ministerial experiences in New York Metropolitan area, leadership in Family Life and Health Ministry areas on a local administrative level, as well as leadership roles in the Africa Indian-Ocean Division, Euro-Asian Division and at the General Conference in the role
- [Respiratory Care 40th Anniversary Event Tickets and Registration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/alumni-weekend-event-tickets-and-registration/) - Alumni Weekend Event Tickets And Registration To register or purchase tickets online please visit the Alumni Weekend Registration or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 301-891-4151. Department Open HouseDepartment of Respiratory Care, Health Science Building4:00-6:00 p.m.Anniversary BanquetCampus Activity Center (Tickets Required) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m$40 per Person$70 per Couple$100 Couple and sponsorship of current RC
- [Respiratory Care Pinning May 3](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/respiratory-care-pinning-may-3/) - Respiratory Care Pinning May 3 - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation
- [Schedule of Events](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/schedule-of-events/) - Schedule Of Events schedule Final.pdf - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation
- [Sciences](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/sciences/) - Sciences BIODIDAC: A Bank of Digital Resources for Teaching Biology CHEMINFO: Chemical Information Sources from Indiana University - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the
- [Serve Others.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/serve-others/) - Serve Others Service Day At Washington Adventist University our motto is “Gateway to Service.” We believe in serving others as part of everyday life. In addition, Service Day is a day dedicated to lending a hand in our community. It gives the chance for students to positively impact their community. This takes place once a
- [Sonia Donaldson](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/sonia-donaldson/) - Sonia Donaldson Education Profile: MSN, Medical Surgical Nursing, Philippine Union College (now Adventist University of the Philippines),1987 BSN, West Indies College (now Northern Caribbean University) Mandeville, Jamaica W.I., 1982 Biography: A native of Jamaica, Ms. Donaldson has taught nursing and chaired the Department of Nursing at her alma mater, West Indies College (now Northern Caribbean
- [Students Set New Standard for Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/students-set-new-standard-for-ministry/) - Student Set New Standard For Ministry On Washington Adventist University (WAU) Ministry Department’s “Cruise with a Purpose,” January 5-14, Brittany Bower proved the perfect example of Christian humility and compassion. Moved by the plight of a young girl, who arrived at a mission event in the Dominican Republic without shoes, Brittany, a junior biology major from
- [Student Sexual Misconduct Adjudication Procedures](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/student-sexual-misconduct-adjudication-procedures/) - Student Sexual Misconduct Adjudication Procedures FACULTY AND STAFF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION &ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION These procedures accompany the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Policy Concerning Sexual Harassment/Discrimination and Sexual misconduct, an umbrella term to include sexual violence, dating and domestic violence and Stalking (policy) and are to be used when responding to, investigating and adjudicating complaints
- [WAU Undergraduate Application](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/wau-undergraduate-application/) - WAU Undergraduate Application {loadposition graduate-form} - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation
- [WAU's Bioinformatics Club](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/bip-club/) - Welcome to the WAU BIP Bioinformatics Club! This club seeks to establish campus-wide awareness, true understanding, and increased interest and involvement in the cutting-edge field of bioinformatics. The Bioinformatics Club provides a meeting place for those with a special interest in the integration of computer science and molecular biology in order to learn more about
- [Welcome to the Fall Semester!](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/welcome-back-to-campus-dr-spence/) - Welcome Back To Campus DR. Spence - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and
- [Work Hard.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/work-hard/) - Work Hard The Honors Program at Washington Adventist University strives to provide academically talented students the opportunity to engage and explore subject material in greater depth and breadth, inspiring them to excel as independent learners and investigators within a collaborative learning community. Application Procedures: Students who meet the eligibility criteria and have been accepted for
- [What It Cost](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/what-it-cost/) - What It Cost The University is operated by a group of well-qualified officers and administrators who fully dedicate their talents and skills to the mission and vision of the insitution.The University is operated by a group of well-qualified officers and administrators who fully dedicate their talents and skills to the mission and vision of the
- [WAU Graduate Studies Application](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/wau-graduate-studies-application/) - WAU Graduate Studies Application Complete this application if your are pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the
- [Vision 2020](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/vision-2020-blog/) - Vision 2020 Blog January 2012 The Spirit is growing at Washington Adventist University! We are now at a critical point in the development of a master plan to facilitate expanded enrollment, new undergraduate and graduate programs, increased technology, increased aid to an aging infrastructure and the modernization of the campus. During the past year, we
- [Tuition Payment Plan](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/tuition-payment-plan/) - Tuition Payment Plan Paying for the cost of a degree requires fiscal planning as well as sound financial tools and a commitment on our part to providing financial customer services. WAU Monthly Payment Plan The WAU Monthly Payment Plan allows WAU students and their parents to spread out annual college costs (tuition, fees, housing and meals) across
- [Training Information](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/training-information/) - Training Information The first training session for the Alumni Ambassadors program will take place in July, 2014. Please check back for the exact date. If you have questions about the program please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 301-891-4151 or alumni@wau.edu. - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts
- [The Week of Spiritual Emphasis Speakers](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/the-week-of-spiritual-emphasis-speakers/) - The Week of Spiritual Emphasis Speakers RICHARD MATTHEWS: Richard Matthews has been serving God, family, and country for thirty years. He has a long and distinguished career in military and government. He is also a son, father, brother, uncle, friend, intelligence officer, graduate student, and a sinner saved by grace. OYE SOBO: Oye Sobo
- [Speakers](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/alumni-weekend-speakers/) - Speakers To be announced - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and
- [Sponsorship](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Please complete form and return to Office of Ministry by March 28th, 2014!! ADDRESS: Richards Hall RM #2047600 Flower AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 FAX: 301.891.4042OFFICE: 301.891.4112EMAIL: Missions@wau.edu - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in
- [Overcoming procrastination](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/overcoming-procrastination/) - Overcoming Procrastination This document should be placed under Self-Help Resources as a down loadable Overcoming procrastination.pdf - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st
- [Our Campus](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/our-campus/) - Our Campus The need to build a strong and caring view of the world was behind Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) recent trip to Tanzania, the second of two this summer led by the Department of Ministry. The first was a May trip to Russia where students an… - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts &
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- [Music: Deborah Thurlow](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-deborah-thurlow/) - Music: Deborah Thurlow Soprano Deborah Thurlow teaches applied voice and related vocal courses for Washington Adventist University. She is the Director of the Performance Workshop for WAU, where she has produced/directed/conducted twenty shows, including The Marriage of Figaro, Dido and Aeneas, Into the Woods, The Mikado, Godspell, Pirates of Penzance, and Fiddler on the Roof.
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- [Religion: Mikhail M. Kulakov, D. Phil.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/mikhail-kulakov/) - Mikhail Kulakov Mikhail M. Kulakov, D.Phil., completed his Doctoral studies at Oxford University. He is Professor of Theology, History, and Philosophy. Dr Kulakov is an ordained minister; member of the New Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church; preaches, locally, nationally, and internationally; serves as chief editor of the new translation of the Bible into Russian and is
- [Religion: Olive J. Hemmings, Ph. D.](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/olive-hemmings/) - Olive Hemmings Olive J. Hemmings, while teaching at Washington Adventist University (formerly Columbia Union College), has completed a Ph.D. at Claremont Graduate University. In her major, she places particular emphasis on the dynamic between Biblical Theology, Christian/Western culture and ethics. She teaches, Biblical Theology, Pauline Theology, Introduction to the New Testament and other New testament
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- [Professor Hawes interviewed by Spectrum Magazine](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/professor-hawes-interviewed-by-spectrum-magazine/) - Professor Hawes Interviewed By Spectrum Magazine 18 September 2012 Preston Hawes, Assistant Professor of Violin at Washington Adventist University, is interviewed by Spectrum Magazine online on continuing the legacy of the late Dr. Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, WAU Professor Emeriti. link - http://spectrummagazine.org/article/alita-byrd/2012/09/04/touring-shadow-virginia-gene-rittenhouse - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts &
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- [Nursing Program FAQs](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/state-of-the-university/) - State Of The University Nursing Questions and Answers – August 18, 2014What is the University’s Maryland Board of Nursing status?Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) baccalaureate nursing program has been approved with warning status by the Maryland Board of Nursing because National Council (of State Boards of Nursing) Licensure Examination (NCLEX) scores for first-time test takers did
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- [Music: William Feasley](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-william-feasley/) - Music: William Feasley William Feasley is rapidly becoming recognized as one of today's top classical guitarists. The first guitarist to be awarded the Peabody Conservatory's coveted Artist Diploma, Mr. Feasley has since been the recipient of numerous prizes and awards: a gold medal in the 1987 Panhellenic Guitar Competition in Athens, the 1990 and 1995
- [Music: Vanita Hall Jones](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-vanita-hall-jones/) - Music: Vanita Hall Jones Vanita Hall Jones leads an active life as both a performer and educator. Before graduating summa cum laude in Flute Performance from the Catholic University of America, Mrs. Jones performed with her world-renowned teacher and mentor, Julius Baker, and began teaching at The Catholic University of America, Montgomery College, and Washington Adventist University.
- [Music: Prof. Preston Hawes](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-preston-hawes/) - Music: Dr. Preston Hawes Assistant Professor of Music D.M.A. (Violin Performance) – Peabody Conservatory of Music M.M. – Yale University A.D. – Yale University B.M. – Washington Adventist University (CUC) A.R.C.T. – Royal Conservatory of Music (301) 891-4533 phawes@wau.eduHailed by the European Academy of Arts and Sciences as an “electrifying and virtuosic” performer with “exquisite taste and rare talent”, Canadian violinist,
- [Music: Laurien Laufman](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-laurien-laufman/) - Music: Laurien Laufman Laurien Laufman is an artist of international stature, having performed throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, India, and The People's Republic of China.She studied with many eminent cellists, including Janos Starker, Aldo Parisot, Andre Navarra, and Paul Tortelier. Miss Laufman won numerous competitions, including the 1975 Concert Artist Guild Competition
- [Music: Keri Tomenko](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-keri-tomenko/) - Music: Keri Tomenko Keri Tomenko is a graduate of Washington Adventist University with a BA in Music. She continued her studies at the University of Maryland with a MM in Violin Performance with an emphasis in Suzuki Pedagogy, 2003. Keri has studied privately with Ronda Cole, Gerald Fischbach, John Kendall, Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, and James Stern.
- [Music: Jose Luis Oviedo](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-jose-luis-oviedo/) - Music: Jose Luis Oviedo Jose Luis Oviedo began trumpet at the age of 10 with his father in Mexico. He later enrolled as a student in the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico City where he later earned a bachelor’s degree while pursuing his studies in the USA. He has played with some of the
- [Music: John Spirtas](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-jon-spirtas/) - Music: John Spirtas Prof. John Spirtas joined the Washington National Opera Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in 2000 as Principal Percussionist. In this capacity he has performed with Placido Domingo and many other stars in the world of opera. He has accompanied the Bolshoi, Kirov, Royal, American Ballet Theater, and New York City
- [Music: Dr. Victor Yuzefovich](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-dr-victor-yuzefovich/) - Music: Dr. Victor Yuzefovich Dr. Victor Yuzefovich was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. After receiving his Undergraduate degree in Music Performance, Music Pedagogy and Musicology at the Gnessin Music Institute, he went on to earn his Honors Diploma from the State Gnessin Music Academy. The different sides of Dr. Yuzefovich's work became entwined and
- [Music: Dr. James Bingham](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-james-bingham/) - Music: Dr. James Bingham Professor of Music, Chair Ph.D. (Education) – Andrews University M.M. (Music Theory and Composition) – Andrews University B.A. (Education) – Avondale College (301) 891-4032 jbingham@wau.edu James Bingham, Chair, began his early musical training in Geelong, Australia and was strongly influenced by the active music program of his home church. He
- [Music: Dr. Alison Bazala Kim](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-alison-bazala-kim/) - Music: Dr. Alison Bazala Kim Renown cellist Alison Bazala Kim has performed in recital as a soloist and chamber musician both in the United States and internationally. Her recitals in the U.S. have taken place in Houston, Miami Beach, Boston, and at the Embassy of Romania in Washington, D.C. She performed frequently at the Lincoln Theater
- [Music: Brian Liu](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-brian-liu/) - Music: Brian Liu Brian Liu holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Violin Performance from the Catholic University of America and a Master of Music in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. His principle professors include Mikhail Kopelman, Charles Castleman, Jody Gatwood, Christian Teal, and Mark Reneau. He has performed with numerous
- [Music: Current Students](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-current-students/) - Music: Current Students WelcomeMusic Major HandbookMusic in the Interactive Academic Bulletin for 2013-2014Jury ExaminationsGroup Recitals and PerformancesJunior and Senior RecitalsSenior RecitalMusic LibrariesConcert HallsLibrariesMuseumsChurchesConservatories and UniversitiesTheaters and Other VenuesWelcomeWelcome to the Washington Adventist University Music Department. We hope your experience as a music major will be richly rewarding and enjoyable. As a department we are constantly
- [Music: David Jones](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/music-david-jones/) - Music: David Jones David Jones was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra in 1998. He has also performed extensively with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. An active chamber musician, David has performed with the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the
- [Math Education B.S. sample course sequence](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/math-education-b-s-sample-course-sequence/) - Math Education BS Sample Course Sequence Four-year plan for a B.S. in mathematics education. Link: http://jquah.freeshell.org/teaching/mathEdPlan.pdf - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st
- [Media Inquiries](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/media-inquiries/) - Media InquiriesThe director of corporate communication manages press inquiries at Washington Adventist University. Permission is required for all external media to shoot on campus property.For press inquiries, including arranging interviews with our faculty experts, or to request permission to shoot video or still photographs for publication, please contact:Media Contacts: Angie Crews - 301-891-4134Donna Bigler - 240-286-1169Our Policy:We understand that
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- [Master of Arts in Health Care Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/master-of-arts-in-health-care-administration/) - Master Of Arts In Health Care Administration The Master of Arts in Health Care Administration (MAHCA) degree is designed to provide the essential knowledge required for senior managerial and planning work in the health services. Students complete a balanced curriculum of twelve courses that provide opportunities to develop advanced business skills that are current and applicable
- [Master of Business Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/master-of-business-administration/) - Master Of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is designed to provide advanced business theory and practices. Students complete a balanced curriculum of twelve courses that provide opportunities to develop advanced business skills that are current and applicable to real-world business situations. The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Washington Adventist
- [Master of Public Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/master-of-public-administration/) - Master Of Public Administration The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is designed to provide advanced public administration theory and practice. Students complete a balanced curriculum of 11 courses that provide opportunities to develop advanced business skills that are current and applicable to real-world business situations. The SGPS Graduate Studies Program provides accelerated graduate programs
- [Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed)](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/master-nursing/) - Master Nursing A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level Postgraduate degree for Registered Nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers and prepares a nurse to seek a career as a Nurse Administrator, Health Policy expert, or a Clinical nurse leader. The MSNE may be used as a
- [Lambda Beta Honor Society](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/alumni-weekend-lambda-beta-honor-society/) - Alumni Weekend Lambada beta Honor Society The National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care was formed in 1986 to promote, recognize and honor scholarship, scholarly achievement, service, and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the profession. The name of the society is based on the goals of the Respiratory Care profession:
- [Khadene Taffe](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/khadene-taffe/) - Khadene Taffe Education: DNP, Nursing Education, CASE Western Reserve, current MSN, Nursing Education, Georgia College & State University, 2008 BSN, Nursing, LaGrange, 2002 Biography: Khadene Taffe was born in Jamaica and raised in the Stone Mountain, Georgia. Before joining the esteem faculty at Washington Adventist University (WAU), Khadene taught at higher education institutions at Macon
- [James Bingham](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/james-bingham/) - James Bingham Education Profile: PhD, Religious Education, Andrews University, 1984 MA, Music Composition and Theory, Andrews University, 1970 BA, Education, Avondale College (Pacific Union College), 1966 Biography: Australian by birth, Dr. Bingham came to the United States to continue his musical studies and then accepted a position as Director of Choirs at Kingsway College, Ontario,
- [Internet Subject Guides](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/internet-subject-guides/) - Internet Subject Guides Argus: Clearinghouse for Subject-Oriented Internet Resource Guide Internet Resources by Subject Internet Resources Subject List - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of
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- [INS/SEVIS Regulations](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/inssevis-regulations/) - Ins/Sevis Regualations Washington Adventist University follows the proposed rules and implement the usage of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is an internet-based system providing the government, educational institutions and exchange programs an automated means to exchange timely information about foreign students, exchange visitors and their dependents. The rule will specify that
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- [Humanities](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/humanities/) - Humanities Booknotes: A Cyber Companion English Graduate Student Association - The George Washington University Gale's Literary Index - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the
- [How to Apply (Undergraduate)](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/how-to-apply-undergraduate/) - How To Apply Undergraduate You are taking an important step for your future. We are excited that you are including us as an option to help further your educational career. Follow the directions below to begin the application process. Step 1: Complete the ApplicationFill out the online application or submit a paper application to the
- [How to Apply](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/apply-bip/) - Applied Bioimpormatics The Applied Bioinformatics minor is designed for students attending WAU and pursuing degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Information Systems. If you are interested in applying to WAU, please contact the Admissions office. All students who would like to become part of the WAU Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Program and obtain a minor
- [Health Care Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/health-care-administration/) - Health Care Administration The health care administration major provides a sound theoretical and practical working knowledge of the field of health care management and administration. Students are provided various management tools and skills necessary to function effectively at the supervisory level within the health care industry and for graduate study in the field. The program
- [Graduate Programs in Nursing and Healthcare](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/graduate-programs-in-nursing-and-healthcare/) - Master of Science in Nursing Education A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level Postgraduate degree for Registered Nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers, and prepares a nurse to seek a career as a Nurse Administrator, Health Policy expert, or a Clinical nurse leader. The MSNE may be
- [Former Students and Alumni](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/former-students-alumni/) - Former Students Alumni A WAU education is faith based and student focused. The University offers more than 32 majors and academic programs leading to associate, bachelor and graduate degrees. You will experience small, lively classes taught by faculty who are committed to your success. Special options include the honors program, pre-professional programs, bridge program, capital
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- [Evelyn Bata](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/evelyn-bata/) - Board of Trustees Evelyn J. Bata, Ph.D. Prominent in the field of education, business, and women’s issues, Evelyn J. Bata, born in Buffalo, New York, has lived in Maryland most of her life. She holds two Masters Degrees and two doctorates in education, counseling, psychology, and gerontology. Numerous Institutes in Organization Management and Human Resources
- [Documents for Admission](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/documents-for-admission/) - Documents For Admission All documents become the property of Washington Adventist University and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to a third party.Application for Admission (completed and signed by the student applicant). A $25 non-refundable paper application fee will be added to your fee bill the first semester you register for classes. If
- [Early Childhood Education](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/early-childhood-education/) - Early Childhood Education The Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education Program is an accelerated degree completion program designed to prepare professional early childhood educators and service providers to meet the needs of young children and their families. The focus of the program is to provide a balanced curriculum that reflects education theory, relevant practices,
- [Elections](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/elections/) - Candidates for the Alumni Association Board of Directors Kathy Hecht ’84, BA Journalism Why would you like to join the Board? “I have served the Alumni Association in a number of different capacities of the years and participated in the Alumni Council’s transition to the Board of Directors. I would like to continue to serve
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- [English Language Proficiency](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/english-language-proficiency/) - English Language Proficiency English Language Proficiency The ability to speak the language in which classes are taught is vital to your success. The following information outlines the college’s requirements: Students who don’t speak English as a first language will need to demonstrate the ability to pursue studies in the English language. This can be done
- [E Learning](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/e-learning/) - School of Graduate and Professional Studies For more than 30 years, WAU has been a leader in providing career building undergraduate degree programs for working professionals. WAU has continued to expand those offerings by adding graduate programs. This provides undergraduate students the opportunity to transition into graduate programs and continue to enhance their skills and
- [Dr. Karen Benn Marshall](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/dr-karen-benn-marshall/) - Education Profile: EdD, Science Education, Morgan State University MS, Alabama A & M University BA, Oakwood College Biography: Dr. Karen Benn Marshall is the Dean of the School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness at Washington Adventist University. Prior to that, she served as Chair and Professor of Biology at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
- [Dr. Gladstone Gurubatham](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/dr-gladstone-gurubatham/) - Dr. Gladstone Gurubatham Education Profile: PhD, Catholic University of America MS, Catholic University of America MA, University of Michigan MA, Andrews University BA, Spicer Memorial College ABECI, LPC, CAS Biography: Dr. Gladstone Gurubatham is Professor of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Geoscience Education and Psychology and holds
- [Documents Required to Initiate I-20](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/documents-required-to-initiate-i20/) - Documents Required To Initiate i20 A completed Financial Certification Form and financial documentation showing that you have available a minimum of $ 32,895 (undergraduate program) or $26,055 (graduate program) for each year you will be studying at Washington Adventist University. If the student is married or has a dependent, he or she must add $7,500
- [Current Students](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/current-students-3/) - Current Students We provide current students with support registering online, degree audits, verifications of enrollment, changes of name / address / major / program / school, transcripts for graduate school and various certifications, and many other services. Our goal is to help prepare students for higher studies and future employment. - THE SCHOOLS - School
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- [Dean Sadat-Aalaee](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/dean-sadat-aalaee/) - Dean Sadat-Aalaee Education Profile: BS, chemistry, and MS, chemical education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran MS, chemistry, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL PhD, Organic chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Biography: Born in Iran, American citizen: Dr. Sadat Aalaee has taught in high school and community colleges in Iran, University of Massachusetts (at Amherst) and
- [Connections](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/connections/) - Connections June 2012 The theme of my presidency continues to be connections—the basic concept of having a personal relationship with the divine source of every good thing, Jesus Christ. It is a fact that in order to be an effective follower, an effective leader, an effective president, I must be connected with Jesus Christ. Before
- [Cost of Attendance Strategies for Financing Your Education](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/cost-of-attendance-strategies-for-financing-your-education/) - Cost Of Attendance Strategies For Financing Your Education With the rising costs of tuition combined with the current economic situation confronting families, there are many questions that you may have about the affordability of attending WAU. We offer the following advice: 1. Plan early. 2. Do research to find out what federal, university, state, private,
- [Contact Us](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/contact-bip/) - BIOINFORMATICS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM (BIP) Washington Adventist UniversityScience Building 102E7600 Flower AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912 Primary Contact Dr. Anton Dormer, Coordinator of the BIP Program Phone: (301) 891-4229 Fax: (301) 270-1618 Office: Science Building 102E Email Alternative Contacts: Dr. Melinda Villanueva, Chair, Biology & Chemistry Phone: (301) 891-4462Fax: (301) 270-1618Office: Science Building, 102A Email
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- [Commencement Video](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/commencement-video/) - Commencement Video - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity.
- [Come Back, Give Back](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/come-back-give-back/) - Come Back, Give Back Alumni Weekend is an excellent opportunity to support the University in a way that is personally meaningful to you. Your gift can be designated to your department, the Alumni Association, campus ministry, student scholarships, or any initiative that's important to you. Alumni Weekend is a great opportunity to make a gift
- [College Credit](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/college-credit-future-medical-leaders/) - College Credit Future Medical Leaders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lisa Rossi, 202-599-8442 x701 LisaRossi@FutureDocs.com Natl. Academy of Future Physicians and Medical ScientistsHonor High School Students to Receive College Credit Through Washington Adventist University for Attending the 2014 Congress of Future Medical LeadersWashington – Oct. 21, 2013 – Based on the educational content of the 2014 Congress
- [College and Financial Aid Information](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/college-and-financial-aid-information/) - College And Financial Aid Information Association of American Medical Colleges Medical school admissions CollegeNet College and financial aid information, scholarship search CollegeSource Online A collection of over 8,100 college catalogs. Some areas are available to the Columbia Union College community only eStudentLoan.com Find and compare student loans - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts &
- [Chemistry Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/chemistry-faculty/) - Classes Taught by Chemistry Department FacultyThe faculty in the Department of Biology and Chemistry are delighted that you are interested in taking classes from us. Please see below for the list of courses that we teach, and if you have any questions, please contact us.L. Melvin Roberts, ChairCHEM 105 - Survey of ChemistryCHEM 110 -
- [Champions of Liberal Arts Education](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/champion-education/) - Champion Education March 2012 University and College campuses look different than they did 10 years ago. Students carry laptops, iPods, iPads, smart phones; they expect wireless connections; they communicate globally; and they are older and often attend classes from the comfort of their dorm room. Professors are changing their teaching techniques in order to keep
- [Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/certificate-in-drug-and-alcohol-abuse-counseling/) - Certificate In Drug And Alcohol Abuse Counseling IntroductionIncreases in drug testing and awareness within business, medical and social welfare sectors have led to the growth of programs which provide counseling services to those who have an alcohol or drug addiction. These counseling services must be provided by trained individuals who have a certificate and pass
- [Cap & Gowns Order](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/cap-gowns-order/) - Washington Adventist University Bookstore Commencement 2015 NEW: Cap and Gown online order for home deliver. Deadline to order Cap and Gown online is March 16, 2015 Caps & Gowns Personalized Announcements College Rings Diploma Frames Order your Cap/Gown at the Bookstore. Deadline Mar. 16 2015. $25,00 Late fee after March 16th Package #1 - Economy
- [Campus Preview Days](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/campus-preview-days/) - Campus Preview Days SUNDAY, October 6: Day 1-Academic Success 12:00pm-1:30pm Arrival and Check in and lunch in Cafeteria 2:00-4:30pm -Academic Showcases (Session 1-2:00-2:30; Session 2-2:45-3:15; Extra Curr. 3:30-4:30) 4:30pm-5:30pm – Admissions Presentation/Applications/On-Site Admissions 5:30pm-6:30pm-Supper (Presidential Welcome) 6:45pm-Worship 7pm-8:30pm-Almost Anything Goes! 8:30pm-9:30pm-Acro Airs Show (Gymnasium) 9:30pm - Return to Hotels MONDAY, October 7: Day 2-Campus Life
- [Business Info](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/business-info/) - Business Info Better Business Bureau Classic 164 Currency Converter by OANDA DB Million Dollar Database Provides information onover 1,250,000 U.S. leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information with upto 24 individual 8-digit SICs, size criteria (employees and annual sales), type of ownership, principal executives and biographies. Available to Washington Adventist University community
- [Business Administration | M.B.A](https://www.wau.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/business-administration-mba-2/) - Graduate Studies Program The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is offered to provide an opportunity to develop advanced business skills in a small university setting, located near real-world business opportunities in Washington, D.C. Through nontraditional scheduling, the program endeavors to meet the needs of individuals who have family, job and community responsibilities, and
- [Bruce Peifer](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/bruce-peifer/) - Education Profile: MS, Loma Linda University BS, Loma Linda University Biography Simply referred to as “Coach”, is a jack of all trades and has been there and done that. He graduated from Loma Linda University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Health/Physical Education. Later he attended San Diego State University where he received a
- [Board of Trustees Login](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/bot/) - Board of Trustees Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is the University’s governing body. Among its responsibilities, the 31 member entity appoints the president and other officers of the university, directs the officers to carry out institution’s business, adopt policies consistent with the articles of incorporation and the bylaws for the
- [Biology Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/biology-faculty/) - Biology Faculty Classes Taught by Biology Department Faculty The faculty in the Department of Biology and Chemistry are delighted that you are interested in taking classes from us. Please see below for the list of courses that we teach, and if you have any questions, please contact us. L. Melvin Roberts, Chair CHEM 105 -
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- [Associate in General Studies](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/associate-in-general-studies/) - Associate in General Studies The general education program provides students the opportunity to develop skills in the context of a wide variety of disciplines. In the required courses students will: Explore fundamental concepts of the Humanities Understand fundamental methods of scientific investigation Acquire knowledge of belief systems Explore the diversity of human expression Integrate the
- [Apply to SGPS](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/apply-sgps/) - Apply SGPS We are glad that you are considering joining the Washington Adventist University family. There are two applications for admission to Washington Adventist University's School of Graduate and Professional Studies. The one you will complete will be based upon your program of interest. Please read the descriptions below and select the one that best
- [Alumni Association Board of Directors](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/meet-alumni-association-board-of-directors/) - Meet Alumni Association Board of Directors In 2014 the Alumni Association transitioned its leadership structure from a committee to a formal Board of Directors. The first board members were voted on during the 2014 At the 2013 to the board took place at the 2014 Alumni Business meeting where incoming board members were voted into
- [Affiliations & Partnerships](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/affiliations-partnerships-2/) - Where the missions of all participating institutions can be served, Washington Adventist University promotes collaborative efforts with colleges/universities and other institutions of education. Listed below are the major collaborative or affiliation partnerships. Collaborations/Affiliations with Other Institutions Adventist HealthCare, Rockville, Maryland – Board of Trustees, Health and Wellness Building Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan – Social
- [Affiliated Faculty Members](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/faculty-bip/) - Faculty BIP Faculty involved in the Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Program are actively involved in ensuring the success of the students. The faculty members are listed below, along with a brief description of their research interests. You can find out more information about individual faculty and their research by following the links to their personal web pages.
- [Admissions Process](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/admissions-process/) - Admissions Process ADMISSION PROCESS Applicants whose education has been completed in countries other than the United States will be considered for acceptance when they: Step 1. Complete the WAU application, either online or by sending a hard (paper) copy to Washington Adventist University. Step 2. Submit official transcripts in the original language (together with official
- [Admission to the Medical Laboratory Science program](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/admission-2/) - Freshmen AdmissionFreshmen are admitted according to the general university policy as outlined in the Academic Bulletin. Students entering the WAU Medical Laboratory Science program are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry are strongly recommended.
- [Admission Information: Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/admission-chemistry/) - Admission Chemistry Students entering the Department of Chemistry are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry are strongly recommended. At the beginning of each fall semester, the results of the math and English placement exams,
- [Admission Information: Biology](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/admission-biology/) - Students entering the Department of Biology are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry are strongly recommended. At the beginning of each fall semester, the results of the math and English placement exams, along with
- [Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/administration/) - Cabinet Members Patrick Farley, Executive Vice President, FinancePatrick Farley earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland and a Communications degree from Washington Adventist University. He also holds a M.S. in Finance from the University of Baltimore.Farley has been in this position since July, 2004. From 2002 to 2004, he served
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- [Additional Documents](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/additional-documents/) - Additional Documents As soon you receive the I-20 approval from Washington Adventist University, you should contact your embassy. They will require you additional documents to process the student visa, such as: Approved I-20 Document For additional questions in regard to embassy or F1 visa, please contact Student Exchange Visitor Program webpage or customer service line.
- [Academic Administration](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/academic-administration/) - Academic Administration The Academic Administration at Washington Adventist University currently operates under the leadership of Provost Susan G. Hornshaw, Ph.D Falling under the umbrella of Academic Administration are all academic departments and their faculty, the Admissions Office, the Center for Learning Resources, Insitutional Research, the Records Office, and Weis Library. The department produces the Academic
- [About the WAU Alumni Ambassador Program](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/about-ambassador-program/) - About Ambassador Program What is the Alumni Ambassador Program? The ambassador program is a plan to utilize involvement, enthusiasm and professionalism of trained alumni to work in concert with the Office of Admissions to reach prospective students, met the University's enrollment goal and to share information about the university with churches and communities across the
- [About BIP](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/about-bip/) - Welcome to the Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Program Washington Adventist University offers a minor in Applied Bioinformatics. Students electing to pursue this minor will take core courses focusing on developing the skills of the student in bioinformatics. The Applied Bioinformatics minor involves the application of computer science to the study of the molecular biology. This minor is
- [2016 Music Festival](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/2016-music-festival/) - Washington Adventist University 2016 Music Festival Wednesday, Feb. 10 Registration 6:00pmSligo Church AtriumBMA, HVA, SVA,SpVARegistration 7:15 pmSligo Church AtriumSA, TAWelcome 7:45 pmSligo SanctuaryGroup Rehearsals 8:00 pmReception 9:30 pmSligo AtriumReturn to Dorms 10:00pmLights Out 11:00pm Thursday, Feb. 11Breakfast 7:30 amMorning Worship 9:00 amGroup Rehearsals 9:30 amBreak
- [2015 Awardees](https://www.wau.edu/archived-pages/alumni-weekend-awardees/) - Alumnus of the Year- Rik Swartzwelder '93 Rik Swartzwelder is a writer-director-actor and also a producing partner at Skoche Films, LLC. Rik’s feature film debut was this Valentine’s Day Weekend 2015 with Old Fashioned. However, he has directed numerous award-winning short films and worked on several other projects as a writer and producer, participated in
- [WAU Commencement Broadcast](https://www.wau.edu/gradtv/) - WAU Commencement - Sunday May 5th, 2019 - 10am
- [International Students Admissions Procedures](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/international-students/international-students-admissions-procedures/) - International students who wish to enroll at Washington Adventist University F1 student visa must meet the following requirements. You must have completed high school and earned a certificate of completion that would enable the student to be admitted to a university in his or her home country. Applicants are encouraged to begin their application process
- [Honors Centers and Events](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college/honors-centers-and-events/) - Honors Centers Honors Events Open Mic Poetry & Jazz Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Washington Adventist University, Athletic Dept, Rec Room 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States (map) Honors Christmas Party Thursday, December 6, 2018 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Join us for homemade cookies, eggnog, and hot chocolate in
- [Services and Policies](https://www.wau.edu/academics/draft-library/services-and-policies/) - Access by Persons with Disabilities Members of the Weis Library staff are committed to ensuring that anyone with a disability can benefit fully from the resources and services offered by the library. If you have questions or concerns about physical access, special equipment, or services, please contact the Library Office (301-891-4218). - THE SCHOOLS -
- [Tutoring Services](https://www.wau.edu/academic-support/tutoring-services/) - Subject-tutoring is available for students who seek one-on-one instruction to further enhance their learning. Please contact Beulah Manuel (301-891-4184) for more information. In addition, the Writing Center, coordinated by the English Department and housed in the Center for Student Success, allows students to review papers and other writing product with a tutor, prior to handing
- [Our Christian Campus](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/our-christian-campus-2/) - At WAU you will find students, faculty, and staff-who care about and choose to help each other in any way they can. That's the spirit of Washington Adventist University. Faculty who care about mentoring, nurturing, encouraging and supporting our students in their journey of faith. It reaches far beyond worship services, into the classrooms, residence
- [Service Day-backup](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/service-day-2/) - Service Day It only takes 1 click and 1 second to sign up for Service Day – Wednesday, April 3. Sign up RIGHT NOW to register for the upcoming projects that will be organized especially for you! Come and support Service Day. You do not want to miss this event! Select the organization that is
- [Biblical Counseling Seminar](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/biblical-counseling-seminar/) - - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity. School
- [Other Christian Churches in the Area](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/other-christian-churches-in-the-area/) - Marvin United Methodist Church Bright Light Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Church of Christ Colesville United Methodist Church St. Michael’s Catholic Church - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential
- [Churches Directory](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/churches-directory/) - Sligo is the University’s Church 7700 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-6777 www.sligochurch.org Washington Metro Area Churches Aberdeen SDA Annapolis SDA Church Annapolis Spanish SDA Atholton SDA Church Baltimore First SDA Church Baltimore Korean SDA Church Baltimore Spanish SDA Baltimore White Marsh SDA Church Beacon Light Church Beacon of Light SDA Church Bell Brach
- [Prayer Rooms](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/prayer-rooms/) - 26 August 2011 Halcyon Hall Room # 204 Morrison Hall Room # 216 - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing,
- [Programs](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/programs/) - Reflection: A new worship initiative which gives the campus community an opportunity to welcome the Sabbath in a creative and exciting manner through: pottery and poetry, singing and studying , story-telling and worshiping in a multifaceted, multicultural setting. Meets every Friday at 7:30pm Venue: Sligo Church Fellowship Hall Singspiration: Is a dynamic praise and worship
- [Organizational Chart](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/organizational-chart/) - Larger chart - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for cultural
- [Spiritual Master Plan](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/spiritual-master-plan/) - Washington Adventist University Spiritual Master Plan The Washington Adventist University Spiritual Master Plan has been prepared by the Office of Ministry under the direction of the Strategic Planning Committee of the University as the North Star of spiritual programs on campus. Goals and objectives to achieving the desired outcomes have been clearly defined. Washington
- [Spiritual Connections](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/spiritual-connections/) - Washington Adventist University is a Christian Campus committed to providing meaningful ways for students, staff, and faculty to connect with and engage in the life with God. Spiritual activities abound on campus and include a campus week of prayer, prayer breakfasts, bible study groups, and prayer meetings. These activities challenge our campus to search God’s
- [Statement of Student Responsibility: Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/student-responsibility-chemistry/) - Statement of Student Responsibility: The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests primarily upon the student. Therefore, students should become acquainted with the requirements as set forth in their bulletin and consult carefully with their adviser to plan a sequence of courses each semester that fulfills these requirements. To assist students in meeting the requirements, program
- [Progression requirements: Chemistry](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/welcome-to-the-department-of-chemistry/progression-chem/) - All chemistry and biochemistry students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher upon attaining junior class standing. All chemistry and biochemistry students must achieve at least a “C” grade in all required chemistry and cognate courses. Chemistry and biochemistry students must repeat any required chemistry or cognate course in which a “WF”, “WP”,
- [Progression Requirements: Medical Laboratory Science](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medlab-department/progression/) - Washington Adventist University Progression Requirements: The medical laboratory science program reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw from the program if at any time the student’s scholastic achievement, ability to work with others, emotional stability, or patient contact proves unsatisfactory. Scholastic achievement will be considered unsatisfactory any time the student’s cumulative grade point
- [Singspiration](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/singspiration/) - Washington Adventist University is a campus committed to creating worship opportunities that demonstrates belief in the word of God, devotion to a Loving God, and commitment to the development of a life with-God. Singspiration provides such worship opportuniteis. Singspriation meets meet on a weekly basis every Friday night in the Morrison Hall Chapel at 8
- [Convocations](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/convocations/) - One of the premier ways in which Washington Adventist University enriches the spiritual and personal lives of its students, faculty, and staff is through a weekly convocation. Convocation is central to our expression as a welcoming Community of Faith within the context of academic excellence. The Convocation programs embrace the Seventh-day Adventist heritage while at
- [Emergency Plan and Alerts](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/emergency-plan-and-alerts/) - It is the goal of Washington Adventist University to provide the safest environment possible by complying with all federal, state, and county safety and health regulations, as well as various University guidelines and protocols. This Emergency Response Plan document provides an organizational and procedural framework for managing emergencies, with emphasis on preparedness and response. It provides
- [First Generation Ambassadors Program](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/first-generation-ambassadors-program/) - Who is a First Generation Ambassador student? A first generation student is one whose parents have not graduated from a two- or four-year college or university. What is the purpose of this program? Nearly 40% of the student population at WAU is composed of first generation students. We want to ensure the academic and social
- [Vendor Information](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/family-fun-fest/fff-vendor-information/) - FFF Vendor Information Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the 2014 Family Fun Festival on April 13. Please download the registration form and mail to with your check or money order. Vendor Registration Form 2014 For food service vendors, also download and complete the Temporary Food Service Application Form.
- [Sponsors](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/family-fun-fest/fff-sponsorship/) - FFF Sponsorship WAU’s Family Fun Festival is the annual community celebration during WAU’s Alumni Weekend. This year the festival will focus on “Community Safety, Education, and Wellness.” Although there will games, food and an array of outstanding Christian musicians, a special emphasis will be on the theme. Purpose The purpose of the festival is two-fold:
- [Events](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/family-fun-fest/fff-events/) - FFF Events Activities starting at 12noon Blood pressure screening Wellness clinic First Aid & CPR Self Defense Clinic Child Abuse Prevention School Safety Fitness Camp Fun activities for kids of all years old A farmer’s market –and healthy food demonstrations Variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian foods from local restaurants Meet the Authors at the
- [WAU Documents](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/wau-documents/) - Important Documents Convocation Petition Form Fall Off Campus Housing Petion Form WAU Housing Clearance Form Insurance Forms Non-meal plan Petition form
- [Commuter Students](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/commuter-students/) - Do you need a place to go while waiting for your next class? Visit the venue created for your convenience in the south side of the dining hall. This area will be open Monday – Thurs from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Commuter students are expected to
- [STEM University](https://www.wau.edu/academics/academic-programs/stemu/stem-u-2/) - Welcome to STEM University! STEM U is over for the 2014-2015 year. We hope that you have enjoyed your experiences this year, and that you will continue to be a part of STEM U next year. If you wish to obtain a hard copy of the STEM U Survival Guide, please contact Dr. Villanueva.
- [Biology - creative projects](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/biology-creative-projects/) - In the Developmental Biology (BIOL 410) class, students were required to make a creative representation of a class topic. Although all the projects were fantastic, the ones that could easily be transferred to the web are shown below: Poem on Regeneration (by Cara Grazette): I think I’m gonna talk about regeneration.. Planaria are full of
- [Internships and Scholarships](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/science-internships-scholarships/) - Scholarships and Internships: There are a number of scholarships and internships available to undergraduate students. Check out the science-related ones below, or see the Betty Howard Center for Student Success for additional websites. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship: Abbott and Fenner $1,000 Scholarship: This scholarship is open to all students; apply for this scholarship before June
- [Graduation Requirements: Biology](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/department-of-biology-and-chemistry/department-of-biology/grad-reqs-biology/) - Receipt of a degree in Biology requires the student to: *Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. *Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all major and required cognate courses. *All biology students must achieve at least a “C” grade in all required biology and cognate courses. Biology students must repeat any required
- [Behavioral Intervention Team](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/behavioral-intervention-team/) - Purpose of the Behavioral Intervention Team As a result of growing national trends on college campuses of mental health issues and the increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to alcohol consumption, Washington Adventist University created the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). In order to promote the safety and health of its students, the BIT addresses student
- [Suicide Prevention](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/suicide-prevention/) - Why Do People Kill Themselves? The common link among people who kill themselves is the belief that suicide is the only solution to a set of overwhelming feelings. The attraction of suicide is that it will finally end these unbearable feelings. The tragedy of suicide is that intense emotional distress often blinds people to alternative
- [Leadership and Service Activity Sponsor Application](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college/leadership-and-service-activity-sponsor-application/) - The WAU Honors College seeks to partner with academic departments and organizations both on and off-campus to provide distinctive leadership and service opportunities for its students. To complete their interdisciplinary majors or minors, all Honors College students are required to complete three Leadership and Service Activities (worth one credit each on a student's transcript) over
- [Contact the Honors College](https://www.wau.edu/the-honors-college/contact-the-honors-college/)
- [In Memory of Jeremy Cross](https://www.wau.edu/jeremycrossdonations/) - Jeremy Cross was an integral part of our WAU Acro Airs team. In lieu of flowers, Jeremy's family has requested that donations be made to his Acro Airs team. Jeremy will be sorely missed. Thank you. Click the link below to go to the Acro Air Paypal page. Acro-Airs: WAUACRO Donations
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- [Alumni Events](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/alumni-events/) - You're invited! Whether on campus or across the country, WAU Alumni Events are intended to help you stay connected with your alma mater and your fellow alumni. Alumni Events provide opportunities to network with others; to learn about the latest achievements of the university; and to support the students, the Alumni Association, and fundraising initiatives. Visit this
- [The William and Esther Coffman Endowment Fund for Pastoral Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-william-and-esther-coffman-endowment-fund-for-pastoral-ministry/) - Elder William Henry Coffman dedicated his life to service in the community and the church as a builder of people and facilities of education and worship. The foundations of his life were laid early. Bill, one of 11 children, was born in Lofton, Virginia, on March 13, 1910. He grew up attending Sunday School and
- [Endowments](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/) - What is an Endowed Scholarship Fund? Ever since its beginning, Washington Adventist University has strived to live by its motto, “Gateway to Service.” One way to fulfill this goal was by founding an Endowed Scholarship Fund. This Fund was established several years ago to provide alumni and friends with the opportunity to contribute to the
- [The Ciccarelli-Bennett Ministerial Scholarship Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-ciccarelli-bennett-ministerial-scholarship-fund/) - Although he was raised in a Catholic family and attended Catholic schools for 10 years, when it came time for college, Vince J. Ciccarelli wanted to attend Washington Missionary College because of a Seventh-day Adventist girl he met in high school. And as that Adventist girl—now Alberta Bennett Ciccarelli—says, “the rest is history.” Vince was
- [The Leonard Alvin Gregory Endowed Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-leonard-alvin-gregory-endowed-scholarship/) - Leonard Alvin Gregory was born in 1925 at the St. Helena Sanatorium in Deer Park, where his father worked as a staff doctor. His mother was a graduate from the College of Medical Evangelists. Young Leonard showed promise of becoming a hard worker early in his life. By the age of nine, Leonard worked as
- [The Emma Iverson Paul Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-emma-iverson-paul-endowment-fund/) - Receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing, Emma Iverson Paul graduated from Washington Missionary College in 1928. She lived in Takoma Park for 46 years, where she devoted her life to the nursing profession, including teaching at Washington Sanitarium and Hospital. Mrs. Paul is presently retired in Loma Linda, California, where she has given many hours
- [The Show Endowment for Education Majors](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-show-endowment-for-education-majors/) - Brian and Cheryl (Jakubowski) Show started their courtship in 1978. Brian was a freshman at Columbia Union College and Cheryl was a senior at Blue Mountain Academy. A year before their introduction seemed an unlikely event. Brian was in Michigan graduation from Andrews Academy. He arrived at CUC not knowing anyone. Then through a chance
- [The Bernice Tilkens Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-bernice-tilkens-endowment-fund/) - Bernice Tilkens was passionate about education all her life. She came into this world in 1897. In the farming community of Rushford, Wisconsin, she was able to get up to an eighth grade education, but resolved that her children would get much more. Bernice received a small inheritance of $2,000 early in her life, and
- [The Gallagher/Wood Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-gallagherwood-endowment-fund/) - During college, many have been inspired and encouraged by a certain teacher. Eunice Gallagher knows what a difference a teacher can make in a person’s life. The direction of her life took a great turn when she met Minnie Iverson Wood who taught music at the time Eunice attended Washington Missionary College. The result—Eunice dedicated
- [The Jessie Adams Memorial Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-jessie-adams-memorial-fund/) - A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Jessie Adams was born July 22, 1903. Jesse graduated from Washington Missionary College in 1924. She was proud to be a registered nurse and continued to keep her certification valid. Her knowledge was keen in regard to the latest medical techniques. She was a very respected citizen in the central
- [The Dr. Ouida E. Spleen Westney Nursing Endowed Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/dr-ouida-e-spleen-westney-nursing-endowed-scholarship-students-washington-adventist-university/) - Ouida Elaine Spleen was born in Jamaica, West Indies, where she completed her education to the Diploma in Nursing level. Following her marriage to Lennox S. Westney, she moved with her husband to the United States, where they furthered their educations. Attending Washington Adventist University (then known as Washington Missionary College) from 1957-1959, Ouida E.
- [The Dr. Gladstone P. Gurubatham Lifelong Learning Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/dr-gladstone-p-gurubatham-lifelong-learning-endowment/) - Dr. Gladstone P. Gurubatham (fondly known as “Dr. G.”) was Washington Adventist University’s longest-serving faculty member. He served for 51 years, from 1964 until his death in 2015. This scholarship endowment fund was created by the Gurubatham family to honor his memory and to keep alive his vision and continuous quest for knowledge. As a
- [The Eleanor Mabel Johnson Bennett Endowed Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-eleanor-mabel-johnson-bennett-endowed-scholarship/) - Eleanor Johnson was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 8, 1921. She had two older brothers, Howard and Lawrence, and while her mother cared for the family her father earned money as a railroad engineer. When they moved to Florida, Eleanor attended Forest Lake Academy and worked at the nearby Florida Hospital for eight cents
- [The John Cannon Endowed Scholarship Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-john-cannon-endowed-scholarship-fund/) - Born in 1908, John Cannon served his community as an educator of the soul as well as the mind. John was a pioneer in his field, being the first psychology major in Adventist Colleges. He provided support to Columbia Union College as chair of the psychology department for 10 years. He also worked at the
- [The Allen Clapp Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-allen-clapp-endowment-fund/) - Allen Clapp was dedicated to the investments of Columbia Union College. A 1949 alumnus, he was one of the original members of CUC’s Investment Committee, which oversees the investments of the Alumni Endowment Fund. Allen was an active member from the beginning, always making sure that the fund was earning the highest yield so that
- [The Walter J. McComb Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-walter-j-mccomb-endowment/) - Dr. Walter McComb was a member of the CUC faculty from 1938 until 1966. McComb served the college in several capacities including chair of the history department, professor of history and political science, chair of the division of social sciences, acting dean of the college and registrar. Dr. McComb is remembered as a professor who
- [The Cynthia Ellen Northrop Nursing Student Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-cynthia-ellen-northrop-nursing-student-scholarship/) - Cynthia Ellen Northrop graduated from Columbia Union College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She continued adding to her education by attending the University of Maryland and receiving a master’s degree in community health nursing. It was in this capacity as a public health nurse that Cynthia developed a deep interest in
- [The Mary Louise Richardson Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-mary-louise-richardson-endowment-fund/) - Born in Antelope, Montana, Mary Louise Richardson was raised in New Market, Virginia. After graduating from Richmond Academy in 1947, Mary Louise attended Washington Missionary College. Following her graduation from WMC in 1954 Mary Louise accepted a secretarial position at the New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Syracuse, New York. Mary Louise impressed her
- [The L.G. Small Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-lg-small-endowment/) - Lafayette Greene Small Jr. was born on August 18, 1913 in Amarillo, Texas. His mother was a committed Christian woman who encouraged Christian education for her sons. L.G., as he was called, attended Southwestern Junior College from 1929-1936. There he met and married Ruth Bell. During their 50 years of marriage they had three children,
- [The David Weir Scholarship](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-david-weir-scholarship/) - David was only an average student in Sligo Elementary School. When he got into Takoma Academy a friend convinced him of the importance of a high G.P.A. Through his later academy years and on into college he studied hard and did well. He had decided to become a medical doctor. Along with the rigid study
- [The Wilton and Minnie Iverson Wood Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-wilton-and-minnie-iverson-wood-endowment-fund/) - Wilton and Minnie Wood were faculty members at CUC from 1942 until 1956 with time out for a term of mission service in Singapore. A 1928 graduate of Washington Missionary College, Minnie Iverson Wood received a master’s degree in music from the Catholic University of America. Wilton and Minnie served for two years in Europe
- [Class Endowments](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/class-endowments/) - The following classes have set up Endowments in the name of their class. Each year, members of the class send funds to add to the principal and the earnings from these endowments have helped many students through the years: Class of 1937 Class of 1939 Class of 1976 Class of 1986 Class of 1988 Class
- [Business and Computer Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/business-and-computer-endowment/) - This Business and Computer Endowment was set up by a married couple, both graduates of Washington Adventist University, to help students who are taking a Business and/or Computer major. Although they wish to remain anonymous, they have been helping students for several years from the earnings of this Endowment.
- [The David Wood Endowment Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-david-wood-endowment-fund/) - David L. Wood Jr. was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 1929. He was the first of three children born to David L. and Mary Holland Lewis Wood, growing up with two younger siblings, Mary Ann and Lewis. Even as a child, David was ambitious and hard-working. By the time he was 12, he
- [The Angus Wheeler McDonald Scholarship Fund](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-angus-wheeler-mcdonald-scholarship-fund/) - Angus Wheeler McDonald graduated from Washington Adventist University in 1974. McDonald, who studied business and religion at the college, has been a loyal supporter of Washington Adventist University for many years, contributing not only funds for scholarships, but for classroom equipment and special projects. An avid student of the world, McDonald has traveled extensively throughout
- [The Fern Forshee Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-fern-forshee-endowment/) - Fern Watts Forshee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Because her father was a Seventh-day Adventist minister, the family lived in several different states while Fern was growing up, including New Mexico and Iowa. Fern married Clayton Forshee in 1928 and the couple soon headed for mission service in Japan and the Philippines. When the
- [The Albert Butler Endowment](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/endowments/the-albert-butler-endowment/) - Albert B. Butler III was born on September 24, 1908, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the third of four children born to Albert and Alice Butler. Albert was a hard worker and obtained his commercial degree from Waterbury Business College and then became paymaster in a brass foundry in Waterbury. The family’s exposure to Adventism was through
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- [Parents Q & A](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/parents-q-a/) - Frequently Asked Questions What are the biggest academic adjustments during the freshman year? Learning to discipline oneself and manage time are critical adjustments. College classes may meet only every other day, or once a week, but the workload does not diminish. It is suggested that the student spend two hours of studying for every one
- [Giving Societies](https://www.wau.edu/give/how-to-give/giving-societies/) - WAU Giving societies recognize, honor, and thank alumni and friends who support the mission of the university and help see its vision fulfilled through generous financial support. Society members enjoy a number of benefits, including invitations to members-only events and special university communications. Annual Giving Societies recognize gifts given to the university during the current
- [Give to the Office of Ministry](https://www.wau.edu/give/where-to-give/office-of-ministry/) - There are over 15 campus ministry programs that provide for the spiritual growth of our students and serve as opportunities to impact our community. These ministries include: Friday night vespers, Ignite (AY), Glow Youth Church, prayer ministry, homeless ministry, bible studies, sports ministry, Silent Judah, drama team, and comedy ministry. Campus MinistryIn addition to the
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- [School of Health Professions Science and Wellness](https://www.wau.edu/give/where-to-give/school-of-health-professions-science-and-wellness/) - The School of Heath Professions, Science and Wellness supports the mission of Washington Adventist University by seeking to provide a Christ-centered learning experience that fosters the growth and development of moral leaders prepared for service in science, technology, mathematics, wellness and the health professions. Department of BiologyThe Department of Biology seeks to create an environment
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- [Medical Laboratory Science](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/medlab-department/) - Welcome to Medical Laboratory Science The four-year program in medical laboratory science is designed to prepare medical laboratory scientists for responsible positions in management and specialty areas with an in-depth understanding of diseases and their identification in the medical laboratory. This program also provides a clinically oriented baccalaureate degree program for students desiring to meet
- [Honor Societies](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/get-involved/honors-society/) - Overview As you progress through your college career and succeed academically, you may have the opportunity to join one of the WAU Chapters of six national honor societies. Washington Adventist University was the first Seventh-day Adventist University to join national honor societies, and has active chapters of the six national honor societies listed below. These
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- [English & Modern Languages](https://www.wau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/english-department/) - Mission Statement Through the study of literature and theory, students will become lifelong learners who are skilled in critical thinking and writing. They will be able to apply these skills in a number of settings, whether personal or professional Objectives The objectives of the Department of English are: To produce students who can critically read
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- [Family Fun Fest](https://www.wau.edu/alumni/family-fun-fest/) - More Info Vendors Sponsors Sunday, April 14, 2019 12 – 5 p.m. rain or shine The Family Fun Festival is an annual family-oriented event on the campus of Washington Adventist University. The festival features food from local restaurants, live music, children’s entertainment, and local businesses. WAU’s Family Fun Festival is a locally established
- [Medical Imaging Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/kristin-mitas/) - Kristin Mitas, M.S., R.T. (R) Education Profile: M.S., Healthcare Administration, University of Maryland, 2002 B.S., George Washington University, Radiological Sciences, 1996 A.A.S., Montgomery College, Radiologic Technology, 1989 Biography: An educator for over 20 years in Radiological Sciences, Kristin Mitas is currently the Chair and Program Director for the Department of Medical Imaging at Washington Adventist
- [Education Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/jeanette-bryson/) - Jeanette Bryson Education: PhD: Leadership, Andrews University, 2006 Post Graduate: Applied Linguistics/ESL, San Diego State University, 1983 MA: English, Research, Curriculum and Instruction, San Diego University, 1982 BSc: Education & Religion, Pacific Union College, 1963 Biography: Jeanette Bryson is a graduate of Pacific Union College, San Diego State University, and Andrews University. She has traveled
- [Mathematics & Physics Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/issa-kagabo/) - Issa Kagabo Education Profile: PhD, Mathematics, University of Montreal, 1998 MS, Mathematics, University of Montreal, 1994 MS, National University of Rwanda BS, National University of Rwanda Biography: Dr. Kagabo has taught in Rwanda and Canada before joining Washington Adventist University in 2002. He earned his PhD in mathematics from the University of Montreal. His doctorate
- [Mathematics & Physics Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/paulos-berhane/) - Paulos Berhane Education Profile PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Texas at Dallas, in progress MS in Mathematics, University of Texas at Dallas, 2013 MS in Electrical Engineering, Major in Telecommunications, University of Texas at Dallas, 2000 BS in Electrical Engineering, Major in Telecommunications, University of Texas at Dallas, 1994 BS in Computer Science, University
- [Education Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/lesley-ann-bovell/) - Lesley-Ann Bovell Education Profile: D. Ed., Grand Canyon University – Anticipated Spring, 2019 M. Ed., Valdosta State University B.S., Andrews University Biography: Lesley-Ann Bovell, M.Ed. CCC-SLP has joined Washington Adventist University as an Assistant Professor in the Education Department. She comes to us from private practice where she is co-owner and has served as Speech
- [Provost Office](https://www.wau.edu/provost/) - Cheryl Kisunzu, Provost Education Profile: PhD: Educational Leadership, Andrews University 2011 MSN: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Rush University 1980 BSN: Andrews University 1977 Autobiography: I have the treasured blessing of being the only daughter of parents who were educators in the segregated South within a farming community of my home state of Georgia. It was
- [Nursing Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/evelyn_khandagle/) - Evelyn Khandagle Education Profile Master of Arts, Health Care Administration, University of Maryland, 1994 Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Columbia Union College, 1985 Biography I moved to the US from Pune, India to Cambridge, Maryland as a tween. I love to read, listen to music and spend time with family and friends. I love teaching, especially
- [Computer Science Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/dr-michael-lee/) - Dr. Michael Lee Education Profile: PhD, University Of Maryland MS, University Of Maryland BS, University Of Maryland Biography: Dr. Michael Lee is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at WAU. His background includes work on nontraditional database systems, such as the SAND (Spatial And Nonspatial Data) Database System, and also computer graphics, which
- [Dr. Dhaya Nandipamu](https://www.wau.edu/dr-dhaya-nandipamu/) - Dhaya Nandipamu Education Profile: DNP, Marymount University, Arlington, VA MSN, MGR Medical University, Chennai, India BSN, Madras Medical University, Madras, India Registered Nurse Licensure, MD and DC Professional Activities: Dr. Dhaya Nandipamu is currently an Associate Professor and a full-time teaching faculty member, educating the undergraduate and graduate nursing students at Washington Adventist University located
- [Margaret A. Persaud](https://www.wau.edu/margaret-a-persaud/) - Margaret A. Persaud Education Profile: Associates of Science of Nursing (ASN), Montgomery College, - MD 1999 Bachelors of Science of Nursing (BSN), WAU (formerly Columbia Union College), MD - 2008 Masters of Science of Nursing with a focus in Education (MSN-Ed.,), WAU, MD - 2012 Doctoral Student – Nursing Education and Leadership - 2017 Biography:
- [Brendon Albury](https://www.wau.edu/brendon-albury/) - Brendon Albury Education Profile: BA, Theology, Antillean Adventist University MDiv, Andrews University, Anticipated Completion in August 2019 Biography: Brendon Albury is a proud product of Christian education. He graduated from Antillean Adventist University located in Puerto Rico with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theology. Brendon studied at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University
- [2019-2020 Verification Forms](https://www.wau.edu/2019-2020-verification-forms/) - Verification Worksheet High School Diploma Verification Worksheet Selective Service Status Request Form Statement of Educational Purpose and Certification of Identity Unusual Enrollment History Form Income Reduction for Dependent Student Income Reduction for Independent Student 4506-T Form Low Income Verification Worksheet
- [Professor of Social Work](https://www.wau.edu/melissa-e-henley/) - Melissa E. Buckley Education: PhD: Social Work, Morgan State University, 2018 Msc: Social Work, University of Alabama, 2004 BA: Social Work, Oakwood University Biography: Melissa E. Buckley, MSW is the Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor for the Andrews University Social Work Program at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Buckley
- [Beulah Manuel](https://www.wau.edu/beulah-manuel/) - Education Profile: PhD, English Literature and Language, University of Pune, India, 2001 MPhil, English, University of Pune, 1993 MA, English, University of Pune, 1986 BLA, English Literature, Spicer Memorial College, Pune, India Diploma, Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Second Language, The English Language Center, London, 2004 Biography: A native of India, Dr. Manuel, has diverse
- [Business Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/denver-o-swaby/) - Denver O. Swaby Education Profile: MBA, Howard University, 1986 B.Sc., Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting, Northern Caribbean University, 1980 Biography: Born in Jamaica, WI, Professor Swaby has worked as an accountant, banker, and analyst at various corporations in the United States and as an accountant and teacher in Jamaica. He has also taught in
- [Business Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/jude-e-edwards/) - Jude E. Edwards Education Profile: D.B.A. in International Business Administration, Nova South Eastern University, Ft. Lauderdale 2003 M.S. in Telecommunications Management, UMUC, College Park, MD 1998 B.S. in Information Systems and Computer Science, UMUC, College Park, MD 1995 M.S. in Health Care Administration and Informatics (course Work), UMUC, College Park, MD Biography: Born in Barbados,
- [Communications Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/jarilyn-conner/) - Jarilyn Conner Education Profile: MPA, California State University BA, California State University Biography: Jarilyn Conner, is Assistant Professor of Communication at the Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland since 2010. Research and Professional Activities: She is currently completing a Doctoral Degree in Mass Media Communication, with a Concentration in Autism, at Howard University. Her
- [Business Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/andrea-baldwin/) - Andrea Baldwin, MBA, Ph. D Education Profile Dip. Teaching, Hons. (1984) & BS. Mgmt. Studies, Hons., University of the West Indies, Jamaica (1989); Cert. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ctr., University of Technology, Jamaica (1992); MBA (Gen. Mgmt.), Universidad-de-Montemorelos, Mexico (1994); Ph. D (Curriculum, Instruction with cognate in H.R. & O.B.), Phi Kappa, Phi, Andrews University, MI, USA
- [Chemistry Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/olivier-nsengiyumva/) - Olivier Nsengiyumva Education Profile PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Florida, 2018 BS, Chemistry, Oklahoma Christian University, 2013 Biography Dr. Nsengiyumva was born in Rwanda, where he received his elementary and secondary education. In 2009, he moved to the United States, where he majored in Chemistry at Oklahoma Christian University. After receiving his Bachelors in 2013,
- [Campus Violence Prevention](https://www.wau.edu/campus-discipline/) - Campus Discipline Washington Adventist University is committed to the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff and vistors. To that end, the campus violence prevention plan specifically addresses the university protocal to the prevention and reduction of violent incidents. The plan is inter-disciplinary and is dedicated to ensuring every known behavioral or violenct incident
- [Denise R. Hinds](https://www.wau.edu/denise-r-hinds/) - Education Profile: DrPH., Loma Linda University School of Public Health, 2011 MPH, Loma Linda University School of Public Health, 1999 BS, Columbia Union College (now WAU), 1995 Biography: Denise R. Hinds, Chair and Assistant Professor for the Department of Health, Wellness, and Physical Education, joined Washington Adventist University (WAU) in 2017. She has extensive experience
- [Debbie Brown](https://www.wau.edu/debbie-brown/) - Education Profile: MA, Loma Linda University BA, Columbia Union College Biography: Debbie Brown is a long time faculty member of the Department of English and Modern Languages. Professor Brown completed doctoral coursework in Modern British Literature, Victorian fiction and Composition and Rhetoric. During three decades of service to WAU, Brown has served as department chair
- [Biology Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/nellie-mckenzie/) - Nellie McKenzie Education Profile Registered Pharmacist Licensure, CA PharmD, Loma Linda University, CA MS, Cell & Molecular Biology, UCR/Cal State SBDo, CA BSN, Loma Linda University, CA Registered Nurse Licensure, CA, MD BS, Biology Atlantic Union College, MA Biography Raised in Cuba where she received her elementary and secondary education, Dr. McKenzie has taught at
- [Chemistry Department Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/l-melvin-roberts/) - L. Melvin Roberts Education Profile PhD, Chemistry (Inorganic), Texas A&M University, 1994 BS, Chemistry, Southwestern Adventist University, 1989 Biography Dr. Roberts was born and raised in the Ozarks of southwestern Missouri. Upon completion of his undergraduate and graduate work in Texas, he joined the faculty at Washington Adventist University, where he continues to teach. His
- [WENDELL H. CAMPBELL](https://www.wau.edu/wendell-h-campbell/) - Education Profile: B.S. Tarkio College, 1981 MSA Lindenwood University, 1985 DBA California Coast University, 2003 Biography: Wendell Campbell serves as the Board Chairman for the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center in Washington, DC. He has been involved in early education and Head Start for 30 years, serving in various leadership positions. Professor Campbell
- [Enoh Nkana](https://www.wau.edu/enoh-nkana/) - Education Profile: Master’s Degree in Inclusive Education, Southern Adventist University, 2010 Biography: Enoh Nkana is an Assistant Professor in the education department at Washington Adventist University. She is a graduate of Southern Adventist University with an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in inclusive education. She is a lover of learning and
- [Aleksandar S. Santrac](https://www.wau.edu/aleksandar-s-santrac/) - Aleksandar S. Santrac Education Profile: PhD, Dogmatics, Greenwich School of Theology, UK/North-West University, South Africa, 2012 DPhil, Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Serbia, 2003 MA, Religion, Andrews University, 1999 BA, Theology, Griggs University/Belgrade Theological Seminary, 1997 Biography: Aleksandar S. Santrac, D.Phil., Ph.D. joined the faculty of Washington Adventist University as Professor of Ethics, Religion, and Philosophy and
- [William W. Ellis](https://www.wau.edu/william-w-ellis/) - William W. Ellis Education Profile: Ph.D., New York University, Government & International Relations A.B., Oberlin College, Government Special training in social research technology and mathematical social analysis at the University of Michigan; and computer programming at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (New York University), Northwestern University, and Howard University Graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover,
- [John Gavin](https://www.wau.edu/john-gavin/) - John Gavin Education Profile: MSW, The Catholic University of America BSW, Walla Walla College Biography: John Gavin is the chair of the Social Work Department at Washington Adventist University near the nation’s capital in Takoma Park, Maryland. He is the Director of the Center for Metropolitan Ministry. The Center for Metropolitan Ministry is one of
- [Nicole Currier](https://www.wau.edu/nicole-currier/) - Nicole Currier Education Profile: PhD coursework (in progress), American Studies, University of Maryland College Park MA, American Studies, University of Massachusetts, Boston, 2002 BA, History, Atlantic Union College, 1997 Biography: Prior to working at WAU, Ms. Currier served as chair of the History Department at Atlantic Union College from 2002-2008, and Dean of Humanities at
- [Vicki Rosette](https://www.wau.edu/vicki-rosette/) - Vicki Rosette Education Profile: MS – Respiratory Care Leadership, Northeastern University, 2015 BS – Respiratory Care, Columbia Union College, 1986 AAS – Respiratory Care, Columbia Union College, 1983 Biography: Born in Maryland, Vicki Rosette practiced Respiratory Care at Washington Adventist Hospital before coming to Washington Adventist University. Currently she teaches Health Science and Respiratory Care courses
- [Grethel Bradford](https://www.wau.edu/grethel-bradford/) - Grethel Bradford Education Profile: EdD, Argosy University BS, Columbia Union College Biography: A native of the lovely island of Jamaica, Dr. Bradford’s educational experience span thirty years. She has worked with students from pre-school to the graduate level. Currently, she teaches in the Psychology Department of Washington Adventist University. She also is a Licensed Clinical
- [Grant Leitma](https://www.wau.edu/grant-leitma/) - Grant Leitma Education Profile: Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology M.A., Developmental Psychology, Central Michigan University B.A., Psychology; B.A. History, Washington Adventist University Biography: Dr. Leitma has maintained a lifelong passionate and professional interest for psychology. In particular, he has an active interest in mental health issues, counselor education, and neuropsychology. He chairs the
- [Douglas Morgan](https://www.wau.edu/douglas-morgan-2/) - Douglas Morgan Education Profile: PhD, History of Christianity, University of Chicago, 1992 M.A., Religious Studies, University of Chicago, 1981 B.A., Theology, Union College (Lincoln, NE), 1978 Biography: Prior to joining the WAU faculty in 1994, Dr. Morgan edited the Collegiate Sabbath School Quarterly for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist church (1982-1986) and
- [Joan A. Francis](https://www.wau.edu/joan-a-francis/) - Joan A. Francis Education Profile: DA, History, Carnegie Mellon University 1990 MA, History, Andrews University 1974 BA, History, Minor Psychology, Secondary Education, Atlantic Union College Biography: Dr. Francis taught in her native Barbados at the secondary level and served as an administrator at Northern Caribbean University and Atlantic Union College before coming to Washington Adventist
- [President's Blog & News](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/meet-our-president/presidents-blog-news/) - President's Blog & News Monday, June 25, 2018—Washington Adventist University President Weymouth Spence announced his appointment of Ms. Amy Ortiz-Moretta as Vice President for Student Life. Ms. Ortiz-Moretta will commence her duties on Monday, July 2. “It was after much prayer and careful consideration that I determined that Amy Ortiz-Moretta will bring a wealth of
- [Programmatic Admission Information](https://www.wau.edu/programmatic-admission-information-medical-laboratory-science/) - Medical Laboratory Science Freshmen Admission Freshmen are admitted according to the general university policy as outlined in the Academic Bulletin. Students entering the WAU Medical Laboratory Science program are expected to have a strong background in science and mathematics. Secondary school courses in biology I and II, algebra I and II, geometry, chemistry, physics, and trigonometry
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- [Department of Communication & Journalism](https://www.wau.edu/future-students/communication-department-2/) - Career Opportunities Today’s society consists of a vast network of interrelated mass communication services and industries that offers numerous career opportunities. In the print media, there are positions in the newspaper, magazine, and book publishing fields for reporters, editors, and copy editors as well as in sales and media management. In the broadcasting industry, there
- [Diversity Program](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/diversity-program/) - A Community That Truly Cares Washington Adventist University aims to be a premiere place to learn, grow, and work and recognizes that people are mostly likely to flourish and experience transformative growth when they are supported by a community that truly cares. The University therefore will seek to become a model caring community and will
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- [Donovan Ross](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/board-of-trustees/donovan-ross/) - Board of Trustees Donovan Ross, PhD A native of Jamaica, Donovan Ross earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Northern Caribbean University in 1986 and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Atlantic Union College in 1991. In 2006 he successfully defended his dissertation on the topic of servant leadership
- [Missions Registration Form](https://www.wau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/missions-registration-form/)
- [Don Essex](https://www.wau.edu/meet-our-faculty/don-essex/) - Don EssexEducation Profile:MPS, Legislative Affairs, George Washington University (coursework)MLS, Library Science, University of Maryland at College Park, 1998BA, Liberal Studies, Pacific Union College, 1995BS, Social Studies, Pacific Union College, 1995Biography:Born in Washington, D.C., Mr. Essex is the Director of Weis Library. Before joining the faculty of Washington Adventist University, he served as Legislative Information Specialist
- [Open House](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/open-house/) - - THE SCHOOLS - School of Arts & Social Sciences The School of Arts & Social Sciences offers a curriculum focused on fostering the development of the skills essential to be successful in the global service economy of the 21st Century: writing, critical thinking, debate, analysis, and an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity. School of
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- [President's Blog](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/president-office/president-blog/) - President's Blog Welcome to Washington Adventist University! WAU is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Our vision is to produce graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities. WAU graduates get great jobs and enter top graduate programs. Our campus has an internationally
- [Preview](https://www.wau.edu/admissions-aid/admission/preview/) - Campus Preview Days 2017: September 24th and 25th CAMPUS PREVIEW WEEKEND COUNTDOWN Campus Preview Day is an event that allows you to experience what life is like as a WAU student. You’ll get a first-hand glimpse of how we live and learn at WAU. You’ll immerse yourself in classes, labs, student groups, and residence
- [Threat Assessment Team](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/threat-assessment-team/) - Working with the Community to Prevent Violence What is Threat Assessment? "Threat Assessment is a process to identify and respond to students, faculty and staff who may pose a danger to others on campus may pose a danger to themselves, or who may simply be struggling and in need of assistance and resources." - G.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/counseling-faq/) - How do I make an appointment? You can schedule a first appointment by calling us at 891-4089 or stopping by the Center which is located in Wilkinson Hall on the fourth floor office 426. Our offices open at 8:30 am and we recommend that you call early as our appointments often fill quickly. Where are
- [Resources for Parents](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/resources-parents/) - Tips for Parents and Loved Ones Parents and Loved Ones as Helping Resources for Student University students typically experience a wide range of stressors/issues (i.e. academic, family, social, developmental, financial, and work) during their time at WAU. Parents, family members, friends and others, by virtue of the frequency and nature of their contacts with their
- [Resources for Faculty](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/resources-faculty/) - How to Recognize Signs of Distress, Interact with Students, and Make Effective Referrals The college experience is a time of self-discovery and transitions. Even changes that are exciting, that students have been looking forward to, can be a source of stress as they demand that they adapt to new situations and face new challenges. Often,
- [Crisis Services](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/crisis-services/) - CRISIS HOTLINES DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Suicide Hotline 1(800) suicide (784-2433) Crisis Line - (202) 561-7000 (24 hours) DC Hotline - (202) 223-2255 (24 hours) Hotline in Spanish (202) 939-7814 La Clinica del Pueblo (202) 462-4788. Services in Spanish MARYLAND Community Crisis Center in Bethesda - (301) 656-9161 (24 hours) Montgomery County Hotline - (301) 738-2255
- [Self Help Resources](https://www.wau.edu/studentlife/health-wellness/counseling-center/self-help-resources/) - The Counseling Center has developed a series of self-help brochures on a variety of topics of interest to students. Please feel free to browse and download handouts. For additional support please contact the counseling center (301) 891-4089. Web Related Mental Health Resources Help Guide Jed Foundation Mental Health Pamphlets College Drinking Prevention Rethink Drinking Drug
- [Vision 2020](https://www.wau.edu/about-wau/about-us/vision-2020/) - Vision 2020: Building a Thriving University Washington Adventist University (WAU), from its base in scenic Takoma Park, Maryland, is laying out its set of goals to be achieved by the end of the second decade in the 21st century: 2020 Buoyed by a recent growth spurt, not previously seen in its 108 years, WAU is
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