Friends University has been awarded top ranking status for multiple degree programs and was listed among hundreds of other competing institutions across the nation by Intelligent.com. Each program is based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment. The 2022 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system that includes student engagement, potential return […]
Friends University carries on the momentum and surpasses last year’s highest number of incoming new student enrollment with significant growth for the 2021-2022 academic year. Last year marked the highest number of incoming student enrollment since 2011. Fall 2021 saw a 19 percent increase in new first-time students as compared to a six percent […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested. Prospective adult undergraduate and graduate students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, student […]
Friends University earns national rankings from the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings in the following categories: Top Regional University – Midwest Friends University is ranked #95 in the Midwest, at #3 among all Kansas higher education institutions and as #1 among private universities in Kansas. Top Performers on Social Mobility – […]
Friends University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty to campus this fall: Dr. Brent Yoder Dr. Brent Yoder is the new associate academic dean. He has extensive teaching experience and held various academic leadership and service roles in higher education. Dr. Yoder received an Associate of Arts in Chemistry from Hesston College, a […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested to make your enrollment day go more quickly and smoothly. Now is the time […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Kneeland C. Brown as the new Special Appointment Professor of Business. Dr. Brown will assume his new role at Friends on Aug. 1, 2021. Dr. Brown earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Social Studies and a Master of Arts […]
Wichita, Kan. — Colleges of Distinction advocates for schools whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of well-rounded, individualized engagement. Friends University has excelled at having students graduate and enter the workforce with solid, well-developed critical thinking skills as well as the ability to adapt in an ever-changing society. Now, more than ever, it’s […]
Friends University is pleased to announce two senior teacher education students, Victoria Gier and Jack Leyden, have been recognized as 2021 spring semester Friends University Teachers of Promise. Both Gier and Leyden are pursuing degrees in education with Gier focusing on a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Leyden is seeking a Bachelor of […]
Friends University is honored to be awarded the Homeschooling Parent Association (HSPA) Certification Badge. This designation assists families with college-bound students to find the perfect homeschool-friendly college or higher education opportunity. To see Friends University’s page on the HSPA site, visit Homeschoolingparent.com. Education Survey compiled a list of the best college programs in the U.S. […]