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WGTS Host Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant & Vice-President Mike Pence

Afternoon show host Tom Miner and morning show host Jerry Woods pose with winners who won a chance to meet Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and musical director David Hamilton.

Story by Jerry Woods

Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Washington Adventist University

Story by Washington Adventist University Staff

At its November 2017 session, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed the accreditation of Washington Adventist University (WAU).

During the process that revised the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s Statement of Accreditation Status, the body recognized WAU for progress to date on several recommendations and suggestions to address concerns and improve the institution in key identified areas. The University has been accredited by MSCHE since 1942.

WGTS 91.9 Honors America’s Veterans

2. WGTS promotions director Jerry Woods escorts Sgt. 1st Class Theodore Wilson to the broadcast booth to talk to Johnny Stone and Becky Alignay.

Story by Jerry Woods

WGTS 91.9, Washington Adventist University's radio station in Takoma Park, Md., spent Veteran’s Day with some of America’s finest at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. Johnny Stone and Becky Alignay did the afternoon show live from the AFRH in the “Hall of Honors.” During the broadcast they interviewed veterans from World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War.

Columbia Collegiate Choral and Pro Musica Welcome New Director Anwar Ottley

Story by WAU Staff

Washington Adventist University (WAU) recently welcomed Anwar Ottley to the Music Department where he serves as adjunct professor and leads the Columbia Collegiate Choral and the Pro Musica.

Ottley currently serves as pastor of worship at Potomac Conference's Takoma Park (Md.) church where he has served for the past nine years. He holds a Master of Music degree from Andrews University (Mich.), a Bachelors of Music degree from Columbia Union College (WAU) and He is currently completing coursework toward the Doctor of Worship Studies degree offered at Liberty University (Va.). Ottley is married to Sharlene, and together they have a newborn.

WGTS 91.9's History Timeline

For 60 years WGTS 91.9 has served Washington, D.C., and shared Christ. See a timeline of their history here.

1957
WGTS is the first non-commercial radio station to start operating in the Washington, D.C., area.

1960
The station’s power increases from 10 watts to 10,000 watts, and another power increase is completed in the mid-1960s.

1966
WGTS is the first non-commercial radio station to broadcast in stereo in Washington, D.C.

1972
Don Martin, WAU alumnus and current board member, becomes the first full-time manager of the station.

1982
The station starts broadcasting 18 hours a day.