Business owners can now save money as they drive innovation, production and creativity through a better-educated workforce. Friends University is offering the following discounts to employers whose employees enroll in the College of Adult and Professional Studies or the Graduate School: A 10 percent discount for classes formed and filled by a single employer on […]
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Friends University Addresses Affordability Challenge with Tuition Reset Strategy
While a college’s reputation and the availability of unique and varied course offerings remain the most important factors in the college selection process, research shows that students and their families are also deeply influenced by the escalating cost of higher education. This scenario is further complicated by the reality that the operating budgets of many […]
Family Therapy degree ranked No. 16 in Midwest
The Master of Science in Family Therapy degree at Friends University has been rated among the Midwest’s most affordable graduate degree programs in counseling and psychology. BestCounselingDegrees.net looked at 12 Midwestern states and ranked accredited counseling and psychology programs based on the cost per credit hour. Friends University, which is accredited by the Commission on […]
Friends University to Help Salvation Army Dec. 15
For the 22nd year, Friends University staff, faculty, students, alumni and families will work together to make Christmas a bit merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. On Dec. 15, more than 250 University representatives will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day. As is tradition, the University […]
Friends University, Pratt Community College Sign Articulation Agreement
.news-image { float: right; width: 240px; margin: 5px; padding: 15px; background-color:#CCC; border: 0px; text-align: left; font-style:italic; font-size:10px; } Friends University is partnering with Pratt Community College (PCC) on an articulation agreement that allows students to seamlessly transfer credits from PCC to Friends University. “This agreement will allow a student who completes an associate degree at […]
Star Lumber to brighten University’s holiday traditions
The festive illumination of Friends University’s iconic clock tower has become one of Wichita’s traditional symbols for the start of the holiday season. This year’s celebrations will shine a bit brighter with the help of one of the community’s most charitable families. Friends University and the Goebel Family Star Lumber Charitable Foundation are pleased to […]
Tradition to Dance on Stage during ‘The Nutcracker’ Performance
Join the Friends University Ballet Department as dancers perform their annual full-length production of “The Nutcracker” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20; and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 20 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. Several guest artists will perform alongside student dancers from Friends University. During performances Dec. 12-14, Chandra […]
Singing Quakers, Concert Choir to perform Candlelight tradition
Join the Friends University Singing Quakers as they perform their annual Christmas Candlelight concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium. The Singing Quakers are directed by Dr. Mark Bartel, associate professor of music and director of choral music at Friends University. The Concert […]
Friends University Showcasing Artwork by Stan K. Rogers, the Unlikely Artist
Stan K. Rogers will display his artwork in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in the Riney Fine Arts Center November 17 through December 21, 2014. An artist reception will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. December 5th. The reception is free and open to the public, and light snacks will be served. Rogers is associate professor […]
Friends University Announces Appointment of Dr. Joan Gallagher as Vice President of University Advancement
Friends University is pleased to announce that Dr. Joan Gallagher has been appointed to serve as the vice president of University Advancement. Dr. Gallagher oversees all aspects of the University Advancement division, which is responsible for developing and nurturing University relationships and partnerships within the community and with various institutional constituencies. In her role, Dr. […]