While a college’s reputation and the availability of unique and varied course offerings remain the most important factors in the college selection process, research shows that students and their families are also deeply influenced by the escalating cost of higher education. This scenario is further complicated by the reality that the operating budgets of many […]

For the 22nd year, Friends University staff, faculty, students, alumni and families will work together to make Christmas a bit merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. On Dec. 15, more than 250 University representatives will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day. As is tradition, the University […]

.news-image { float: right; width: 240px; margin: 5px; padding: 15px; background-color:#CCC; border: 0px; text-align: left; font-style:italic; font-size:10px; } Friends University is partnering with Pratt Community College (PCC) on an articulation agreement that allows students to seamlessly transfer credits from PCC to Friends University. “This agreement will allow a student who completes an associate degree at […]

The festive illumination of Friends University’s iconic clock tower has become one of Wichita’s traditional symbols for the start of the holiday season. This year’s celebrations will shine a bit brighter with the help of one of the community’s most charitable families. Friends University and the Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Foundation are pleased to […]

Join the Friends University Ballet Department as dancers perform their annual full-length production of “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20; and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 20 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Several guest artists will perform alongside student dancers from Friends University. During performances Dec. 12-14, Chandra […]

Join the Friends University Singing Quakers as they perform their annual Christmas Candlelight concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The Singing Quakers are directed by Dr. Mark Bartel, associate professor of music and director of choral music at Friends University. The Concert […]

Stan K. Rogers will display his artwork in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in the Riney Fine Arts Center November 17 through December 21, 2014. An artist reception will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. December 5th. The reception is free and open to the public, and light snacks will be served. Rogers is associate professor […]

Friends University is pleased to announce that Dr. Joan Gallagher has been appointed to serve as the vice president of University Advancement. Dr. Gallagher oversees all aspects of the University Advancement division, which is responsible for developing and nurturing University relationships and partnerships within the community and with various institutional constituencies. In her role, Dr. […]

Friends University’s Dan Racer, assistant professor of music, will make his stage debut as the new director for the Friends University Community Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Tickets are $11 for adults, and $9 for seniors and students. They can be purchased online at friends.edu or […]

Dr. Von Hansen will make his stage debut as the new director of the Friends University Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Dr. Hansen joined the Division of Fine Arts this fall as the percussion instructor. This concert is free and open to the public. For […]