Friends University ranks No. 5 among “2018 top online colleges for a master’s in supply chain management” and No. 12 among 2018’s “most affordable online colleges for a master’s in supply chain management.” Friends University is the only Kansas college listed among the top 25 colleges, as calculated by SR Education Group. “These rankings provide […]
Kelley Hunt to be featured with Friends University Jazz Big Band and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Oct. 23
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Program is proud to present Kelley Hunt in concert, along with the university’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Big Band. The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. “Kelley Hunt has been a favorite musical artist […]
Dave Glenn joins Jazz Combo to visit Friends University Oct. 11
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Combo Showcase will feature Dave Glenn, former member of the Gerry Mulligan Big Band and Director of Jazz Studies at Whitman College in Washington. The performance will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Building. “Dave is a wonderful […]
Friends University dedicates cyber security lab to give cyber security students hands-on training
Friends University dedicated its new state-of-the-industry cyber lab today. The cyber lab is one of only two of its kind in a university setting in the United States. The cyber lab offers cyber security students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s programs at Friends to learn and practice real-time attack and defense mechanisms. The lab utilizes […]
Friends University Receives Wichita Hispanic Chamber Award
The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) has awarded Friends University its 2017 Community Partner Award. WHCC presents this award annually to an educational institution, a nonprofit organization or an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the Hispanic community. By granting this award to Friends University, the WHCC recognizes Friends University as an […]
Friends University to present fall ballet Oct. 6-8
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the Fall Ballet, a historical look at dance from Europe to America. The performance takes place Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. “When it comes to a performance, […]
Friends University to celebrate 2017 Homecoming Oct. 6-8
Friends University’s Homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 6, through Sunday, Oct. 8, and will feature a variety of special events, including the Saturday Homecoming parade, carnival and football game. The Homecoming parade will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the alumni tailgate and carnival will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Falcon Football will […]
Alumni Gallery Reception Set for Sept. 29 at Friends University
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring Friends University alumni. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. The artwork comprises of drawings, paintings, photography and more. “The art department and its faculty are an essential part […]
John Hofmeister to highlight book in September’s Those Who Lead, Read series Sept. 20
John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Company, will discuss the book “Executive Leadership: A Practical Guide to Managing Complexity” Sept. 20 at Friends University. The event is part of the Those Who Lead, Read program, a monthly speaker series that engages students and the Wichita community in a timely discussion about literacy and leadership. […]
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes to Friends University
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present The Mousetrap Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. The fall theatre production is written by Agatha Christie and produced by special permission of Samuel French, Ltd. The Mousetrap celebrates its 65th anniversary this year and is the longest-running […]