Friends University has hired Dr. Guy Chmieleski as the new campus pastor and dean of campus ministries. He began working at Friends July 18 and oversees programs and services that help students grow in their faith. “Guy brings strong leadership skills and a campus-wide approach to ministry that is intentional and welcoming,” Dr. Amy Bragg […]
Football Frenzy to give prospective students chance to win year’s free tuition
Friends University will sponsor its first Football Frenzy event Sept. 10 that will give prospective students the opportunity to enter a contest for a chance to win free tuition. The contest is open to high school freshmen through seniors and to prospective transfer students with at least four semesters of college remaining. Participants can enter […]
Friends University ready to implement new FAFSA date change
Students attending college will now be able to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) much earlier than in the past using earlier income tax information for its completion. FAFSA information can be submitted as early as Oct. 1 compared to the previous date of Jan. 1. “Friends University is fully prepared for […]
Friends University named among Colleges of Distinction again
Friends University has been selected once again 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 […]
MHCL program listed among 2016’s best 30 MHA Degree Programs
Friends University’s Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) degree has been named one of the top 30 Master of Health Care Administration programs in the nation by healthcareadministrator.org. Friends University’s program is the only Kansas program on “2016’s List of Prestigious MHA Degree Programs,” which was compiled by evaluating the quality of the programs, types […]
Open enrollment day for adults scheduled for Aug. 4
Adults wishing to complete their bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to learn more about how Friends University can help you invest in yourself, your education and your future during the Open Enrollment Day Aug. 4 at the Friends University Wichita campus. The event is free and open to the public and will take place […]
Friends University celebrates accomplishments at year-end
There is much to celebrate at Friends University as Dr. Amy Bragg Carey completes her first year as president. The University implemented a Revitalization and Growth Plan shortly after Dr. Carey arrived last summer. “Good things have been happening at Friends during the last year, and it’s due to the hard work and dedication of […]
Friends to host first NAWMBA event on campus July 19
Friends University’s first NAWMBA campus event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 19 in the Casado Campus Center. The event, titled “An Evening of Empowering Women,” features Friends University’s president, Dr. Amy Bragg Carey. Interested women are asked to RSVP by July 14 to nawmba@friends.edu. The new Friends University NAWMBA Chapter welcomes […]
Friends University to offer new special education licensure program
Friends University is launching a new licensure program available as a specialization within the Master of Education degree. The licensure program, recently approved by the Kansas State Board of Education, prepares teachers with an existing teaching license to meet the growing need for special education teachers and complete the Kansas Department of Education licensure requirements. […]
MBA online supply chain concentration ranked No. 3 most affordable in nation
Friends University’s online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics has recently been named the nation’s third “most affordable online master’s degree in supply chain or operations management” by Best Colleges and Values. It is the only Kansas program on the list. According to Best Colleges and Values, employment […]