Dr. Rob Ramseyer has been chosen as the new athletic director at Friends University, replacing Dr. Carole Obermeyer, who recently retired from the position. Dr. Ramseyer comes to Friends from Hesston College (Kan.), where he had most recently served as the school’s athletic director and vice president of student development. “We are so pleased to […]
Open Enrollment Day for adults scheduled for May 31
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Open Enrollment Day Thursday, May 31, at the Friends University Wichita campus. This event will help prospective adult students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and their future. The “come and go” event is […]
Accomplished 17-Year-Old to Graduate from Friends University
Very few of her friends knew that Elizabeth “Lyssa” McKee, a Friends University student majoring in biology, would be graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree this past Saturday at the age of 17. She entered Friends University as a 16-year-old junior. According to Friends University records, she is the youngest person to graduate from the university in […]
Friends University to Present Outdoor Band Concert with Senseney Music Community Band
The Friends University Concert Band combined with the Senseney Music Community Band will perform Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. This is a benefit concert for Youth Horizons and a free-will offering will be collected. Guest soloist Earnest Alexander will join the bands. Be sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets as no chairs […]
Friends invites PreK-12 educators to May 15 appreciation event
Friends University is hosting a teacher appreciation night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the Casado Campus Center on the University’s campus. The event, which is free and open to all PreK-12 teachers, will take place the night before Wichita Public School’s final day of the school year on Wednesday. “Friends University […]
Friends ranks among best in nation for accounting master’s programs
Friends University’s online professional Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in accounting is ranked No. 26 among the nation’s 2018 best master’s in accounting programs, as determined by Best Value Schools. Friends University was also the only private school in Kansas listed. “Our MBA degree with an accounting concentration is an excellent choice […]
Gallery Reception for Faculty and Students Set for April 27
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring work by Friends University faculty and students. The reception will take place April 27 from 5-7 p.m. Artwork will include drawings, paintings, design, sculpture and more. The show will include 30 students and eight faculty contributors and will be on display through Saturday, […]
Concert choir to present a variety of talent at Coffeehouse show
Wichita, KS – Friends University Concert Choir members will share their talent on Sunday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Casado Campus Center Atrium on the Friends University campus. This will be the 12th annual coffeehouse show where students present an entertaining compilation of talents. Past shows have included singing, dancing, juggling and even puppets. […]
Open Enrollment Day for adults scheduled for May 3
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Open Enrollment Day Thursday, May 3, at the Friends University Wichita campus. This event will help prospective adult students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and their future. The “come and go” event is […]
Sunflower Trio to perform for first time on university campus April 21
Wichita, KS – The Sunflower Trio with Friends University Assistant Professor of Voice Dr. Matthew Schloneger will present its 17th annual recital Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. The trio was formed in 2002 and is dedicated to the performance of music featuring voice, violin and keyboard. Consisting of Dr. Schloneger, tenor, Rebecca Schloneger, violin, […]