Friends University has been selected as an excellent place to learn, grow and succeed by the Colleges of Distinction college guide.
Colleges of Distinction is a tool for prospective students, counselors and parents to dive deeply into what the guide considers the most important factors when it comes to successful outcomes:
- Nationally recognized by education professionals as an excellent school.
- Strongly focused on teaching undergraduates.
- Home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences.
- An active campus with many opportunities for personal development.
- Highly valued by graduate schools and employers for outstanding preparation.
According to the Colleges of Distinction website, all universities listed “share excellent reputations among high school guidance counselors and education professionals, not to mention employers and graduate schools. Their classrooms are among the most exciting in the country; their programs are some of the most innovative.”
“It makes sense that Friends is part of this select group. We have a long history of focusing our attention on students’ individual needs and overall growth. We go beyond preparing our students for a career, we prepare our students for life,” said Dr. Darcy Zabel, interim president of Friends University. “Our goal is well-rounded students who care about others and work to improve their communities and their world every day.”
Friends University is one of only five Kansas colleges listed on the site. For more information about the University’s listing, visit the Colleges of Distinction web page.
Friends University offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs for traditional students and working adults. Rooted both in the liberal arts tradition and the Christian tradition, students learn inside and outside the classroom. Friends University is a regional university with national programs and an international presence.