Washington Adventist University

From the field to the faith—congrats to Asante Mzuthi Khamula, WAU student-athlete from the UK, who was baptized during Convocation on April 23 following our Pentecost 2025 Tent Meeting!

Story by Simonique Dietz

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.

Academy students attend WAU's 2025 MusicFest.

Story by Simonique Dietz

Washington Adventist University (WAU) welcomed 176 academy students to its annual Music Fest, Feb. 12–15. Students from Atholton Adventist Academy, Pine Forge Academy, Shenandoah Valley Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Takoma Academy, several academies from outside the union and several homeschool programs gathered for a musical experience that featured band, choir and orchestra performances. 

Washington Adventist University Launches Women s Flag Football Program for Spring 2026 Season

Story by Erica Calhoun

Washington Adventist University (WAU) Athletics Department proudly announces the addition of women’s flag football to its athletic offerings, set to debut in Spring 2026. This expansion reflects WAU’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity in women’s athletics, aligning with the rising interest in women’s flag football at both collegiate and national levels.

Story by Shannon Smith

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 Adventist university to designate a month to highlight Adventist Heritage.