Friends University has embarked on a large scale expansion and improvement of the College of Adult and Professional Studies program that includes the addition of two new degree programs, enhancements to existing programs and a reduction in tuition fees for adult and professional students. The two additional degree completion programs are Elementary Education and Psychology. […]
Falcons have nine named NAIA scholar-team
Nine Friends University athletic programs have been given the distinction of NAIA Scholar-Team for the 2014-15 school year as announced by the national office Wednesday afternoon. The average grade point average for the year for all varsity participants in a sport must be 3.0 or higher for a program to be honored. Teams making the […]
Friends University Kansas City Education Center Announces Move to Overland Park
Friends University has moved their satellite location, the Friends University Kansas City Education Center, from Lenexa, KS to Overland Park, KS. Friends University will occupy 6300 Glenwood St., Suite 100 in the Cloverleaf Office Park at Metcalf Avenue and Shawnee Mission Parkway. The new location offers graduate level education for students pursuing a master’s degree […]
Pianist Gila Goldstein to Perform at Friends University
Pianist Gila Goldstein will perform a solo recital on Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Building. Ms. Goldstein is the featured artist for the Kansas Music Teachers Association’s annual conference that is being held this year at Friends University. The public is […]
Friends University Singing Quakers Depart on a Music Performance and Service Tour to Costa Rica
As the culmination of the 90th anniversary of the Singing Quakers, the choir will represent Friends University on a music performance and service tour to Costa Rica from May 19-28, 2015. The tour concert Venimos Cantemos (‘Come, Let Us Sing’) provides the opportunity to share faith in a cross-cultural setting. Dr. Mark Bartel, director of […]
University to Host Open Enrollment Day May 21
Learn more about how Friends University can help you invest in yourself, your education and your future. You are invited to attend a come-and-go Open Enrollment Day May 21 in Wichita and Topeka to gather the information you need for attending Friends University. Whether you want a traditional, daytime program, a bachelor’s degree you can […]
Mitch McVicker Will Keynote Friends University Commencement
Contemporary Christian musician Mitch McVicker will bring his inspirational message of spiritual growth as the keynote speaker at the Friends University Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman. About 600 students from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education, the College of Adult and Professional […]
Friends University announces graduation candidates
Approximately 570 Friends University students are eligible for graduation this May. About 500 students are expected to walk in the graduation ceremony in Wichita Saturday, May 9, at INTRUST Bank Arena. The following is a list of Friends University students who are eligible for graduation from all University locations. Graduation candidates are listed with their […]
Friends University Ballet Department Presents the Choreography Showcase
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. the Friends University Ballet Department will present the Chorography Showcase in Sebits Auditorium. This year’s program will feature 10 new student-produced works created by the Friends University Ballet Department’s Junior and Senior classes; danced by members of the Friends University Ballet Department. The Choreography Showcase is the culmination […]
Friends University Presents Outdoor Band Concert with Senseney Music Community Band
The Friends University Concert Band combined with the Senseney Music Band will perform on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3 p.m. This is a benefit concert for Youth Horizons and a free will offering will be collected. Guest soloist Earnest Alexander will join the bands. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as no chairs are provided. […]