Friends University is one of 2017’s “Most Affordable Online Colleges for Supply Chain Management Degrees” according to onlineu.org. The Master of Business Administration with a Supply Chain Management and Logistics concentration put Friends University at No. 21 on onlineu.org’s list. According to Best Colleges and Values, employment in supply chain or operations management is projected […]
Friends University seniors to present senior show
Friends University’s graduating art seniors will present their senior show, Myriad on Friday, March 31. The Final Friday reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Students involved are Anna Hetherington, Kelli Henderson, Jacob Smith, Chelsea DeClue, Sarah Schnake and Kaelie Kendall. “The reason we chose the name Myriad is because it features a variety of […]
Damon Young to highlight “Gospel Patrons” book in April’s “Those Who Lead, Read” series
Damon Young, vice president of Mahaney Roofing Company, will discuss the book “Gospel Patrons” at 7 p.m. April 6. The event is part of Friends University’s “Those Who Lead, Read” program, a monthly speaker series that engages students and the Wichita community in a timely discussion about literacy and leadership. The event is free and […]
New Elementary Education program offers opportunity for adults seeking career change
Friends University is adding a new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program this summer, designed to meet the needs of adults interested in pursuing a career in education. The program will be offered on-campus and online by Friends University’s College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) and was recently approved by the Kansas […]
Summer School courses offered at $100 per credit hour
Friends University is offering summer school classes for traditional undergraduate students at a reduced rate this summer – $100 per credit hour for on-campus courses. There is an additional $50 fee per online course. Enrollment for Summer School begins April 3. Approximately 25 four- and eight-week courses, including 10 online courses, will be offered from May through […]
Workshop to Empower Educators as Change Agents June 20-21
Equipping teachers to be innovative in the classroom is the primary goal of the Change Agents in the Classroom teacher education workshop June 20-21, 2017. The workshop will take place at Friends University in Wichita. Teachers will learn new strategies for becoming change agents within their schools, overcoming classroom challenges, motivating students and utilizing technology. […]
Friends University launches new bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry
Friends University’s new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree program will begin this fall. This on-campus program will prepare students for graduate school and for careers in forensic science, genetics and medicine. “The addition of a biochemistry degree is a logical choice because of our experienced faculty and because of the benefits of the degree,” […]
Expert on Dead Sea Scrolls to shine new light on Bible April 6
Friends University will host one of the world’s most notable Dead Sea Scrolls scholars during two presentations April 6. Dr. Michael Wise, scholar-in-residence at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn., will share his work with the Dead Sea Scrolls and how they shine a new light on the Bible. Both presentations are open to the […]
Friends University announces Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
Friends University has approved a tobacco-free campus policy that will become effective July 1, 2017. The policy will ban the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, and hookah products. All staff, faculty, students and visitors are expected to adhere to this policy on any property […]
Online MBA with Health Care Leadership concentration ranked No. 27 in nation
Friends University’s online Master of Business Administration with a Health Care Leadership concentration ranks No. 27 in the nation as assessed by onlinembatoday.com. The Friends University program is the only Kansas program listed in the top 50. “This distinction recognizes the superior quality of our MBA program,” said Dr. David Hofmeister, dean of the College […]