Eleven student missionaries from Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Md., dedicated their spring break to serving in Flint, Mich., a city dealing with a contaminated water crisis. To be able to travel to Michigan, students fundraised and received support from faculty, staff and the Potomac Conference’s Sligo church, located on the WAU campus.
Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning WGTS 91.9 listeners stepped up to impact the lives of children around the world with a Compassion drive. By the end of morning show on Friday, listeners had sponsored a station record of more than 860 children, primarily in Haiti and South America.
My life is a testimony to God’s blessings,” says Fabian Taffe, a 2015 Washington Adventist University theology graduate. “Studying at WAU for two years has been a great experience and blessing in my journey to becom[ing] a pastor. The connections I’ve made with faculty, staff and other students have been priceless. The teachers are always available to give you the time you need.
Roy Branson, PhD, noted Seventh-day Adventist theologian, social activist, ethicist, mentor and educator, died from complications of cardiovascular disease on Tuesday, July 7, at the age of 77.
Washington Adventist University will host its third Visionaries Gala September 20 in support of the university’s “Vision 2020, Growing With Excellence” plan. The gala is an annual event that supports “Vision 2020” to encourage and expand interaction between the university and community.
The Comptroller of Maryland recently recognized Washington Adventist University (WAU) business students for their creative solutions to helping local small businesses thrive. The students recently earned third place in the national Enactus Competition, which awards teams with the most creative solutions to resolving community issues.
While giving students overseas mission opportunities has been a priority at Washington Adventist University for more than 30 years, nothing supersedes the school’s focus at home through nearly 30 campus ministries
