The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble will conclude its concert season with a special on-campus performance Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. The performance is titled “Wishing on Stars and Loving on Mars.” The ensemble is made up of 12 vocalists and a four-piece rhythm section […]

Friends University is launching a new graduate degree in cyber security that will prepare graduates to be on the front line of defense against hackers determined to do harm. The Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS) is a two-year graduate program for leaders who are responsible for defending the critical information infrastructure of the […]

Friends University’s Percussion Group will perform April 6, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Riney Fine Art Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The Percussion Group will present a concert of music from Brazil and West Africa with guest artist Chris Reichmeier. This will be a fun, high-energy show including samba band music as one sees during a […]

Consumers today are encouraged to buy more than they need – clothes, food, the latest technology. But how can consumers become more responsible in how they eat, work and live?  Ma’ikwe Ludwig will present “Sustainable Is Possible: Creating Low-Carbon, High-Quality Lives…Together” at 7 p.m. April 4 and at 9:30 a.m. April 5. Both presentations will […]

Friends University’s Concert Band will perform April 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Riney Fine Art Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The Concert Band will include guest artist David Shaffer. Shaffer holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Music degree from Miami University (Ohio). Shaffer has taught in the Hamilton, Ohio; […]

Please join Linnebur & Miller April 1, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery at Friends University for a fun reception with light snacks and a unique, exclusive portrait opportunity. Follicular Follies Wig Shop is the first wig-based installation by Linnenbur & Miller. It was inspired by L&M’s love of beauty supply […]

Senior Jazz Night at Friends University will take place Friday, April 1, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. “Senior Night” is a long-standing tradition in the jazz department at Friends University, when graduating seniors in jazz ensembles are featured and honored. The performance will be held in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center […]

The Friends University Chamber Orchestra will present a concert Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., in Sebits Auditorium, featuring Dr. James Knight on the harpsichord playing a beautiful Bach piece. In addition to Bach, works by Vivaldi and Mozart will be presented. Three Friends University students will be featured with concertino solos. Brandon Lay […]

The Master of Health Care Leadership degree at Friends University has been named one of the nation’s top 25 online master’s degree programs in health care administration by onlinecolleges.net. Friends University’s program was ranked at No. 22 and was the only program in Kansas to be included on the list. Onlinecolleges.net ranked universities across the […]

Friends University Tower Wind Quintet will perform Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. The Friends University Tower Wind Quintet, comprised of faculty members Amy Hoffman, Rachelle Goter, Cindy Thompson, Kimme Whittemore and Denise Kintzel, will be presenting its 15th annual recital. The performance will include works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Astor Piazzolla, Franz […]