Amy Meyer, a middle school and high school vocal director from Cheney Public Schools, has been selected as the 2021 Friends University Inclusion Fellowship recipient. Meyer was required to discuss her teaching life and how she demonstrates an inclusive approach for each student while explaining the teaching behaviors she uses to illustrate that all students […]
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and deans honor roll this spring. President’s Spring 2021 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 Spring 2021 Honor Roll The following […]
Friends University congratulates the recipients of the W.A. Young Excellence in Teaching Award and the Jan LaFever Award for Adjunct Teaching. The awards were presented at the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 8. Dr. Russell Arben Fox, professor of political science, director of the Honors Program and Model U.N. sponsor, received the 2021 W.A. Young […]
Friends University is pleased to partner with Credit Union of America. As supporters and educators of our future teachers, Credit Union of America was on hand on May 4 to present each graduating teacher a teacher tool kit filled with classroom supplies and goodies to help get their classroom started. Student teachers learn so […]
Friends University is launching two new leadership degrees beginning this fall. Students will have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership (BBASL) and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL). “Effective leaders are needed in any successful organization,” said Jena Cantwell, assistant professor of business at Friends University. “These […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ken Stoltzfus to Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Stoltzfus has been with the university for the last four years and has served as the Dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and most recently as the Academic Dean. “Dr. Ken Stoltzfus […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, May 6 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 will honor the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes at this year’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in INTRUST Bank Arena. The Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. and the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. in order to allow for social distancing. Friends University is […]
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. Higher education institutions earning the HSPA Certification Badge are evaluated on an assessment examining modern homeschooling, reasons for homeschooling, state homeschooling requirements, competencies and […]
Friends University business students have the opportunity to experience the Bloomberg Terminal in the classroom to enhance their academic studies and give them a leg up as they pursue their career goals. The Bloomberg Terminal is the same platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies to view real-time global financial data, […]