Friends University is honored to host author and founder of Strong Towns, Charles Marohn as he returns to Wichita for Rethinking Wichita, a conference on how Wichitans work, play, move and live on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. “Charles Marohn is one of the most provocative thinkers on urban issues in America today,” said […]
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Friends University celebrates Garvey P.E. Center renovation project completion
The Garvey Physical Education Center underwent a $2.3-million-dollar renovation as part of the first phase of the Friends University RISE Up Capital Campaign. The campaign which kicked off in May included renovations and updates to the building. Leaders from Friends University along with several distinguished guests will host a live ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Oct. […]
Graduates to be honored as distinguished alumni at Friends University Homecoming Oct. 8
Friends University will honor several alumni as distinguished alumni during the university’s Homecoming, Oct. 8. The award categories this year highlight achievements in R.I.S.E. Values, Fine Arts, and Christian Leadership and Service. Awards will honor 2020 and 2021 recipients. “It is an honor to recognize these alumni for the work they do in their respective […]
Friends University to celebrate 2021 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Friends University Homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 10, and will feature a variety of special events including an awards banquet, food trucks, a football game and a 5K run/walk. The Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards dinner and banquet will take place on Friday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for adult undergraduate and graduate students
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 to host live wall smash on April 30 to kick-off the Garvey P.E. Center renovation project
Leaders from Friends University along with several distinguished guests will host a live wall smash event on Friday, April 30 at 1 p.m. to kick off the renovation project at the Garvey Physical Education Center. This event will be broadcast live on Friends University’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The wall smash kick-off event marks the initial phase of […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for adult and graduate students
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, […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for adult and graduate students
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, Feb. 25 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 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 celebrates the Christmas season with lighting of clock tower Nov. 22
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 22 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 a generous gift from Even […]