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Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park was the victim of a ransomware attack late Saturday night, the school announced. Classes are being held Monday, both in-person and on Zoom. However, Wifi and internet access from the campus won’t be available until further notice. This attack restricts access to network printers, Ellucian or Datael, OurWAU (intranet), […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Thursday, Feb. 22 in Montgomery County: 1.Flags at Half-Staff: Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Cpl. Mujahid Ramzziddin of the Prince George’s County police. 2. MD First Lady: Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan is expected to judge Arbor […]

Registration for the Spring 2016 Semester of the Washington Adventist University School of Graduate and Professional Studies opens on November 2nd for classes that will begin the week of January 10-14. This spring, a new RN-MSN program will be offered in the evenings, enabling individuals who already have an associate’s degree in nursing to earn […]

When clothes get clean, students learn math, English, and other subjects at the Rainbow Coin Laundromat in Long Branch. On July 22, Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot presented a proclamation and the “Comptroller’s Medallion” to Nok Kim, owner of Rainbow Coin Laundry, and Washington Adventist University business students for their efforts in helping students in the Long Branch […]

Nok Kim, owner of Rainbow Coin Laundry, and Washington Adventist University business students will be recognized for their efforts in helping students in the Long Branch area. Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot is scheduled to present a proclamation and the “Comptroller’s Medallion” on July 21 to Kim and WAU students in recognition of their Rainbow […]

Washington Adventist University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is celebrating its 30th anniversary on April 9 with a reception in the Student Activities Center. The SGPS program started with 35 working adults seeking undergraduate degrees. This program now offers 11 accelerated undergraduate degree programs and eight graduate degree programs. According to a press release, the […]

The Washington Adventist University (WAU) Enactus team held a Small Business Seminar for business owners at the Takoma Park Community Center. Representatives from 13 local businesses participated in the event that helped owners learn how to develop their brand, create marketing plans, and use social media. “I am very proud of our students’ efforts and the […]

Washington Adventist University 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 on Ferguson, Mo. that the university held […]

A new Capital Bikeshare station opened Sept. 5 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 rentals will provide convenient and inexpensive transportation options for students, faculty, staff and the […]

Washington Adventist University (WAU) located in Takoma Park is offering a new program this fall to incoming full-time freshman. The 8th Semester Free Program will provide one semester free tuition to students who earn their degree in four years. “We take very seriously our responsibility to help make sure our students reach their goals,” said […]