Friends University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dallas Willard Chair in Christian Spiritual Formation. The new endowed chair is named after Dr. Dallas Willard, an American philosopher known for his breakthrough understanding of the process of Christian formation – a field of academic study that focuses on discipleship and education and helps […]
Aaron Krone artwork to be featured at gallery opening Feb. 23
Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring Aaron Krone, Friends University assistant professor of art. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Influenced by the artwork “Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2” by Marcel Duchamp, Krone particularly […]
Wichita BizFest to offer high school students unique learning opportunity
During a four-day intensive training period from Feb. 21-24, approximately 20 high school juniors and seniors in the Wichita metropolitan area will be on the campus of Friends University to learn a variety of life skills, leadership skills and business techniques. Wichita BizFest is sponsored by the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with […]
Open Enrollment Day for adults scheduled for Feb. 27
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Open Enrollment Day Tuesday, Feb. 27, 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 […]
Friends to celebrate 25th annual Jazz Festival Feb. 16-17
More than 35 middle school, high school and junior college bands will visit Friends University to celebrate and participate in the 25th Annual Jazz Festival Feb. 16-17 in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The Jazz Vocal Concert will be Friday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Carmen Bradford. Also performing that evening […]
Feb. 12 band concert to focus on “flight” theme
The Concert Band will present a concert Monday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Friends University in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. “We are playing pieces that involve airplane flight, music inspired by the sky, Greek gods that flew and much more,” said Dr. John Taylor, professor of music. Charleen Ayers, adjunct professor of […]
12th annual “Sing It!” concert to take place Feb. 8
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. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at Friends University in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The “Sing It! Vocal Festival” will feature […]
Friends to present The Mikado Feb. 2-3
The spring opera, The Mikado, will take place Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Friends University in Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center. The Mikado, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s greatest hits, lampoons the stuffiness and legalism of Victorian England with a witty and beautiful score. “Originally […]
Online MHCL program ranks No. 17 most affordable in nation
Friends University offers the 17th most affordable master’s in health care administration program in 2018. TopMastersInHealthcare.com ranked Friends University’s online Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) program at No. 17 in the nation, and Friends University’s program is the only Kansas program listed in the top 30. This ranking follows a previous ranking that placed […]
Online programs earn high rankings from U.S. News and World Report
Friends University has earned high rankings for its online bachelor’s and master’s programs from U.S. News & World Report. The 2018 rankings were published today on the U.S. News & World Report website, with Friends University’s rankings appearing here. Friends’ online Master of Education program was ranked nationally at #76 on the 2018 Best Online […]