Friends University has earned national rankings for three of its MBA concentrations when compared to other programs in each field. OnlineMasters.com ranked Friends’ concentrations in supply chain management at #7 in the nation and health care leadership at #17 in the nation. MBACentral.org has ranked the cyber security concentration at #19 in the nation. All […]
Friends University is offering summer school classes for traditional undergraduate students and five courses for adult undergraduate students at a reduced rate of $100 per credit hour during the summer. Enrollment for the summer will begin March 5 and many classes begin June 3. Approximately 32 four- and eight-week course options, including about 27 online […]
Friends University will host the 2019 National History Day Kansas District 6 Competition Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Approximately 300 high school and middle school students, together with their teachers and parents, will participate in the competition. In addition to Friends University professors’ and students’ assistance with the event, more than 30 professors, historians, specialists and teachers […]
Friends University is strengthening its commitment to an environment of diversity and inclusiveness by establishing a multicultural engagement program that will enrich the lives of students and Friends University personnel. “The reason for the enhancement of this program is that we have a strong desire to see our community explore the important issues of engaging […]
Friends University is offering a new STEM Promise program for up to 50 graduating seniors from USD 259 that will cover the tuition for students pursuing a STEM degree at the university. The program will begin in Fall 2019 and will provide scholarships to cover tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for […]
Friends University has been embracing a series of sustainability initiatives on its campus in recent years, including the most recent launch of a new conservation science degree and a wind energy agreement with Westar Energy. “Students care deeply about sustainability and environmental issues on a local, national and global scale. They want to be sure […]
Friends University will offer a graduate certificate in Cross-cultural Communication and Negotiations this spring. Students will take eight evening classes beginning March 18. “The purpose of this certificate program is to provide employees with the knowledge and skill set to strengthen their organization’s ability to compete in the global market,” said Dr. Valentina Chappell, professor […]
Several online bachelor’s and master’s programs offered by Friends University have earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Online Programs. The 2019 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 Business Programs […]
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and dean’s honor rolls this fall. President’s 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 Honor Roll The following students have been named […]
Dr. John Taylor, professor of music at Friends University, has been awarded the 2018-19 National Federation of High School Activities State and Section 5 Award for Outstanding Music Educator. He is not only the Kansas honoree, but the NFHS Section 5 award winner representing Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. The award […]