Friends University and Newman University are honored to co-host Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. He will present an updated reflection of his book titled The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God. The keynote presentation will […]
Friends University staff, faculty and students will be celebrating 30 years of working together to make Christmas merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. University representatives and students from across campus will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day on Dec. 2. “Service is one of our values at Friends University and […]
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 20 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 generous donations from Even Temp […]
Friends University is honored to host dynamic executive, speaker and founder of RC Consulting Reagan Cannon for the FriendsTalks series. She will present “Five Ways to Hire, Engage and Promote Women in the Workplace to Win the War for Talent.” The Keynote presentation will be Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium located in the Davis Administration Building on […]
Wichita, KAN., October 26, 2022 – Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) today released the results of a study that estimates the impact of Friends University on the statewide economy to be $76.9 million and 682 jobs. Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University said, “Friends University gives students the skills to think broadly and experience a thoughtful and caring environment. Students can deepen their spiritual core, […]
Friends University is sponsoring two free webinars for anyone struggling emotionally with anxiety, trouble sleeping or other trauma-like symptoms after the recent tornados that affected the local Andover, Rose Hill and Wichita community. Helping Children Feel Safe Again After a Tornado Friday, May 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Featuring Elizabeth Miranda, LCMFT and trauma […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Danita Mason as the new Senior Director of Human Resources at Friends University. She comes to Friends with a knowledgeable background in human resources management in the not-for-profit sector. Danita’s experience and values align with this position and the University’s mission, and she will be a valuable asset to our faculty and […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Brie Boulanger to Vice President of Advancement and Marketing in which she will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. “The Advancement and Marketing Offices play a pivotal role here at Friends University,” said Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “Brie has a gift of building […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Boone to Director of Alumni Relations. Boone has been with the university for three years with the Advancement team and before that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Friends University. “Jessica is no stranger to Friends University. She’s the child of an alumni, became a student and later the Director of Development,” said Brie Boulanger, associate vice […]
Friends University staff, faculty and students will be celebrating 29 years of working together to make Christmas merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. University representatives and students from across campus will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day on Dec. 3. The group will help prepare and […]