Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and deans honor roll this fall. President’s Fall 2020 Honor Roll The following students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Dean’s Fall 2020 Honor Roll The following […]
Friends University announces major facility improvement project
Friends University has announced a major facility improvement project to the Garvey Athletic Center projected to begin in May 2021. This project is the first phase of the RISE Up Capital Campaign, which will include other updates and renovations across campus. Despite the challenges in the last year due to Covid-19, Friends University has […]
Friends University’s 28th Annual Jazz Festival features Impressive Guest Artists and Collaborative Concerts
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is pleased to announce this year’s 28th annual Jazz Festival will take place Feb. 19th-27th. While the festival will look slightly different than in years past, it will also provide some exciting new events featuring impressive guest artists. The festival will start on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. with a […]
Friends University invites you to The Big Announcement
Friends University is excited to reveal there will be a Big Announcement via a virtual event on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at noon at friends.edu/riseup. Join the event as Friends shares some incredible news and future plans for the university. Friends University is a Christian university with a Quaker heritage and has been a part of […]
Friends University online programs earn high national rankings from 2021 U.S. News Best Online Programs
Several online master’s programs offered by Friends University have earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Online Programs. The 2021 national rankings for Friends University were published today on the U.S. News & World Report website. Friends University online programs that are ranked in the following categories include: Best Online Bachelor’s Programs […]
Friends University’s Black Artist Series Offers Free Multicultural Experiences in Honor of Black History Month
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University’s new Assistant Professor of Music Theatre & Dance, Sheldon Mba, has big plans to celebrate February’s Black History Month. He seeks to draw the community to join the Friends University Dance department by offering free classes through a Black Artist Series. Through a series of guest lectures, masterclasses and workshops, […]
Friends University announces winter musical, Working, to be livestreamed Feb. 4-7
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 offers reduced tuition for adult students
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 […]
Friend University Wins Awards at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Auditions
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 […]
Friend University choirs to stream annual Christmas Candlelight concert Dec. 4
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 […]