Washington Adventist University
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| Motto | "Gateway to Service" |
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| Type |
Private Liberal arts |
| Established | 1904 |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| President | Weymouth Spence |
| Students | 1,493 |
| Undergraduates | 1,327 |
| Location | Takoma Park, MD, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Athletics |
NAIA (AII) USCAA |
| Sports | 7 varsity sports teams (3 men's and 4 women's) |
| Nickname | Shock |
| Affiliations |
CIC NAICU |
| Website | www |
Washington Adventist University is a Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts university operating in Takoma Park, Maryland. Since 2008, when its new president Weymouth Spence announced a restructuring, the school has seen its enrollment increase by 50%.
Washington Adventist University was established in 1904 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as Washington Training College. In 1907, it was renamed Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, in 1914, Washington Missionary College, in 1961, Columbia Union College, and in 2009 received its current name.
WAU is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the Adventist Accrediting Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Professional accreditations include the Department of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the Maryland State Department of Education.
The university offers undergraduate Associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as several certificate programs. Graduate programs include the following: MBA, Masters of Nursing with Business Leadership, Masters in Public Administration, Masters of Religion, and Masters in Psychology. Adult evening courses towards accelerated bachelor's degree programs are also available from the School of Graduate and Professional Services.
The current president of the college is Weymouth Spence, who has announced plans for structural changes to attempt to revitalize the school. The changes are described in detail in a document called The Plan. President Spence succeeded Randal Wisbey, who left in 2007 for La Sierra University. The resident agent is The Corporation Trust, Inc., in Baltimore, MD.
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