The Friends University Faculty Jazz Quartet will present a recital on Monday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. The group consists of Lisa Hittle (saxophone), Randy Zellers (guitar), Dan Racer (bass) and Bill Glenn (drums). Special guests will also include jazz faculty members Nick Schroeder (trumpet), Joel Linscheid (saxophone), Beau Jarvis (piano) and […]
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Fanfare Showcases Friends University’s Fine Arts Faculty
Friends University’s Fine Arts Faculty will present a fanfare of music at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 2016 in the Riney Fine Art Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Friends University’s diverse group of faculty professors will share music, drama and visual arts as they inspire new and returning students. The exhibit and show is also an opportunity for […]
Friends University Ballet/Wichita Ballet Theatre Nutcracker Auditions
Auditions for the Nutcracker will be held Sept. 9 and 10 in the Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. Auditions for Experienced Dancers Ages 15 & Older Friday, September 9, 5 to 6 p.m. Auditions for Boys (for The Party Scene no dance training required) Saturday, September 10, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Auditions for […]
Friends University hires new campus pastor and dean of campus ministries
Friends University has hired Dr. Guy Chmieleski as the new campus pastor and dean of campus ministries. He began working at Friends July 18 and oversees programs and services that help students grow in their faith. “Guy brings strong leadership skills and a campus-wide approach to ministry that is intentional and welcoming,” Dr. Amy Bragg […]
Football Frenzy to give prospective students chance to win year’s free tuition
Friends University will sponsor its first Football Frenzy event Sept. 10 that will give prospective students the opportunity to enter a contest for a chance to win free tuition. The contest is open to high school freshmen through seniors and to prospective transfer students with at least four semesters of college remaining. Participants can enter […]
Friends University ready to implement new FAFSA date change
Students attending college will now be able to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) much earlier than in the past using earlier income tax information for its completion. FAFSA information can be submitted as early as Oct. 1 compared to the previous date of Jan. 1. “Friends University is fully prepared for […]
Friends University named among Colleges of Distinction again
Friends University has been selected once again as an excellent place to learn, grow and succeed by the Colleges of Distinction college guide. Colleges of Distinction is a tool for prospective students, counselors and parents to dive deeply into what the guide considers the most important factors when it comes to successful outcomes: Nationally recognized […]
MHCL program listed among 2016’s best 30 MHA Degree Programs
Friends University’s Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) degree has been named one of the top 30 Master of Health Care Administration programs in the nation by healthcareadministrator.org. Friends University’s program is the only Kansas program on “2016’s List of Prestigious MHA Degree Programs,” which was compiled by evaluating the quality of the programs, types […]
Open enrollment day for adults scheduled for Aug. 4
Adults wishing to complete their bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to learn more about how Friends University can help you invest in yourself, your education and your future during the Open Enrollment Day Aug. 4 at the Friends University Wichita campus. The event is free and open to the public and will take place […]
Friends University celebrates accomplishments at year-end
There is much to celebrate at Friends University as Dr. Amy Bragg Carey completes her first year as president. The University implemented a Revitalization and Growth Plan shortly after Dr. Carey arrived last summer. “Good things have been happening at Friends during the last year, and it’s due to the hard work and dedication of […]