Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Working, a classic musical exploring the hopes and dreams of the average working American. It will be a livestreamed production performed on Feb. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Nominated for six Tony Awards, Working has been updated for […]
Friends University is offering reduced tuition for new adult undergraduate students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree who enroll for classes starting Jan. 11. The adult undergraduate degree programs consist of bachelor’s degrees in business, cyber security, accounting, psychology, criminal justice and more. The reduced tuition starts at $250 per credit hour. “The adult programs […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University voice students recently competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) West Central Region Student Auditions, competing against college and university students across the region. A record breaking 481 competitors represented a four-state area including Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. This year’s competition was held virtually and students […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Jordan Kieffer as the new assistant professor of business. Kieffer will officially start at Friends in January 2021. Kieffer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wichita State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas. Prior to being hired at Friends University, […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is pleased to announce the annual Christmas Candlelight Concert will be performed Dec. 4, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.. Generations of students, faculty and audiences have participated in the candlelight tradition every year. This year it will look differently as it will be performed virtually on the Friends University Fine Arts […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested to ensure proper social distancing requirements. Students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, […]
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. This year’s celebrations will shine brighter with a generous gift from Even […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University Fine Arts has announced they will host the first ever Stand-Out Jazz Soloist Competition. The competition was created for high school juniors and seniors to recognize and reward top up-and-coming jazz musicians. “In these pandemic times, I have been overjoyed to see so many incredible high school students take to social […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Musical Theatre Workshop class will present its end of the semester performance titled “Fall Musical Showcase” on the Friends University Fine Arts Facebook page on Nov. 22. Music Theatre scenes will include the following shows: Kinky Boots, Guys and Dolls, Mean Girls, Little Night Music, Company, Matilda, Be […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University visual arts will host its annual Show Me the Money on Nov. 13 but it will look different than the traditional portfolio review day started 15 years ago. Interim Director of the Visual Arts Department and well-known face in the Wichita Public Schools, Jenny Venn, is leading the rebrand charge. “This […]