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Washington Adventist University Junior Secures Prestigious Summer Internship at Johns Hopkins University

April 22, 2024 by vmbernard

Charis McRoy, a biology student and member of the Honors College at Washington Adventist University, has earned a summer internship at Johns Hopkins University for 2024, following her persistent applications.

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Jonathan Scriven, Nicholas P. Miller, Michael W. Campbell, Kathy Hecht, and Bradford Haas take a photo of the document with historical ties to the founding of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. [Photo: courtesy of Michael Campbell]

Rare and Important Millerite Periodical in Washington Adventist University's Library Sheds Light on Early Adventism

April 16, 2024 by vmbernard

As Washington Adventist University (WAU) celebrates its 120th anniversary this year, a historic publication from 1844 reminds the community of the rich Adventist heritage that is found in Takoma Park, Md.

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STUDENT DELEGATES HEAD TO THE NETHERLANDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE

January 29, 2024 by vmbernard

Last week the Washington Adventist University Honors College led a delegation of 18 high school students to The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) conference in The Hague, Netherlands.

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BUSINESS MAJORS PARTICIPATE IN USPS-CAPITAL ONE DIRECT INNOVATION CHALLENGE

November 01, 2023 by vmbernard

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 the University of Maryland.

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WAU’s Dr. Scriven, who worked on a campaign, explaining the role of money in elections – hint, whether your red or blue, you need a lot of green!

WAU's Dual Enrollment Class: A Unique Approach to Learning

October 25, 2023 by vmbernard

When 13 students from Columbia Union academies signed up for Washington Adventist University (WAU)’s dual- enrollment US Government class this summer, little did they know they wouldn’t just learn about government—they would live it.

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Washington Adventist University Religion and Theology Students Kick Off School Year With Retreat

September 28, 2023 by vmbernard

Last weekend, some 20 religion and theology students and staff from Washington Adventist University and Potomac Conference’s Sligo church—both located in Takoma Park, Md.— gathered for a spiritual retreat in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Washington Adventist University’s 10th Visionaries Gala

September 25, 2023 by vmbernard

On 17th September, an evening unfolded at the Congressional Country Club, where the luminaries in attendance illuminated the spirit of Washington Adventist University.

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Ken Flemmer, executive director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, displays Gateway to Service Award.

Ken Flemmer Honored With Gateway to Service Award

May 03, 2023 by rbacchus

At the Washington Adventist University 2023 Commencement Ceremony, Ken Flemmer, executive director of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington, was honored with the Gateway to Service Award.

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Grace in the Mock Trial Classroom

April 05, 2023 by vmbernard

Earlier this year, I traveled with10 students from the Washington Adventist University (WAU) mock trial team that I coach to our regional competition at Princeton University. There, we were scheduled to participate in four trials against university teams from up and down the east coast.

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122 Columbia Union Students Participate in WAU's CAPITALMUN Conference

March 30, 2023 by vmbernard

More than 120 students from Atholton Adventist, Highland View, Pine Forge, Spencerville Adventist and Takoma academies represented 39 countries in Washington Adventist University's recent CAPITALMUN Conference, based on the United Nations General Assembly and/or the United Nations Security Council.