Friends University has recently established a partnership with Missio Alliance, an organization that unites pastors, practitioner-theologians and universities in the interest of cross-cultural and interdenominational collaboration around biblically-grounded theology. “We see this new partnership as a wonderful opportunity to support our mission to help students honor God and serve others,” said Dr. James Bryan Smith, […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a gallery reception for photographer Kevin Swinicki’s exhibit titled Silver to Digital. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Nov. 30 from 5-7 p.m. The photography exhibit will feature three decades of black and white and color photography. It will […]
The illumination of Friends University’s historic clock tower has become one of Wichita’s traditional symbols for the start of the holiday season. Friends University invites the community to join in the Ceremony of Lights scheduled for Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s celebrations will shine a bit brighter with the help of donors Renae […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University has received second place in the division II level of competition with the National Opera Association for last year’s production of “The Mikado.” The competition is split into eight categories based on a point system from small to large. Points are awarded for level of the principal singers, size of cast […]
Starting in fall 2018, adult students entering or currently enrolled in the business management (BG) degree program at Friends University will have the option to complete an MBA or Global MBA at Friends in as little as one year after they earn their bachelor’s degree. BG students can enroll in up to 12 graduate credit […]
Friends University and the Wichita Public Schools have launched the Early College Academy, a program that allows high school students to earn two years’ worth of college credit. Targeted at traditionally underrepresented students, the program will offer a combination of courses taken at the Friends University campus and Northwest High School. “Friends University is pleased […]
OnlineMasters.com has announced the release of the best online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs for 2019 in the United States. Friends University was selected and is only one of two Kansas colleges listed. The top-ranked MBA programs were selected based on academic quality (40 percent), student success (40 percent) and affordability (20 percent). In […]
Wichita, Kan.¬—The Friends University Ballet Department will present a new full-length production of “The Nutcracker.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 15, 2018. This production of “The Nutcracker” will be unique in comparison to previous years. Andrea Vazquez-Aguirre, the newly-hired director of […]
The Friends University Sinfonietta Orchestra, formally known as the Chamber Orchestra, will present its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The concert will feature the talented violinist Dr. Joan Griffing, Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair of the Division of Fine Arts at Friends University. “We […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will celebrate the holiday season with its annual performance of the Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the 150-voice Choral Union. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in […]