Friends University is offering a new STEM Promise program for up to 50 graduating seniors from USD 259 that will cover the tuition for students pursuing a STEM degree at the university. The program will begin in Fall 2019 and will provide scholarships to cover tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for […]
Friends University Band Concert Includes World Premiere of Seas of the Moon Feb. 18
Wichita, KS – On Monday, Feb. 18, the Concert Band will present its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends University. The performance will include a world premiere of the work, Seas of the Moon, composed by Robery Buckley, Friends University composer/conductor-in-residence. The piece includes four movements titled […]
Friends University embraces sustainability initiatives
Friends University has been embracing a series of sustainability initiatives on its campus in recent years, including the most recent launch of a new conservation science degree and a wind energy agreement with Westar Energy. “Students care deeply about sustainability and environmental issues on a local, national and global scale. They want to be sure […]
Friends University Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Feb. 6
Friends University will be hosting a Chili Cook-off Feb. 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Garvey P.E. Center Multipurpose Room. Faculty, staff and student groups will be offering chili tastings from booths that are decorated in a variety of themes. In addition to the campus community (faculty, staff, students), the Delano neighborhood and […]
13th annual Sing It concert to take place at Friends University
Wichita- Eight Kansas high school and college choirs will join the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble in the university’s annual vocal outreach event Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at Friends University in Sebits Auditorium. The Sing It! Vocal Festival features Friends University faculty and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, guest conductor. […]
Friends University to present spring musical, The Secret Garden
Wichita- The spring musical, The Secret Garden, will take place Friday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at Friends University in Sebits Auditorium. The musical is based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett featuring the unlikely friendship of cousins Mary Lennox and Collin Craven within the confines […]
2019 Hoops Hysteria offers prospective students chance for free tuition
Prospective students who have an interest in attending Friends University will have a chance to take a shot at earning a year of FREE TUITION as part of the Hoops Hysteria event Jan. 26, 2019. The event will occur during halftime at a Friends University Falcons basketball game. Activities for prospective students start at 5:45 […]
Friends to offer new graduate certificate this spring
Friends University will offer a graduate certificate in Cross-cultural Communication and Negotiations this spring. Students will take eight evening classes beginning March 18. “The purpose of this certificate program is to provide employees with the knowledge and skill set to strengthen their organization’s ability to compete in the global market,” said Dr. Valentina Chappell, professor […]
Jordan Kirtley Gallery Reception Set for Jan. 25 at Friends University
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a gallery reception for local mixed-media artist Jordan Kirtley. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Jan. 25 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is titled Observable Universe. “My subject matter ranges from the minuscule – a blueberry – to the […]
Online programs ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several online bachelor’s and master’s programs offered by Friends University have earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Online Programs. The 2019 national rankings for Friends University were published today on the U.S. News & World Report website. Friends University online programs that are ranked in the following categories include: Best Online Business Programs […]