Amy Meyer, a middle school and high school vocal director from Cheney Public Schools, has been selected as the 2021 Friends University Inclusion Fellowship recipient. Meyer was required to discuss her teaching life and how she demonstrates an inclusive approach for each student while explaining the teaching behaviors she uses to illustrate that all students […]
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and deans honor roll this spring. President’s Spring 2021 Honor Roll The following students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Dean’s Spring 2021 Honor Roll The following […]
Friends University congratulates the recipients of the W.A. Young Excellence in Teaching Award and the Jan LaFever Award for Adjunct Teaching. The awards were presented at the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 8. Dr. Russell Arben Fox, professor of political science, director of the Honors Program and Model U.N. sponsor, received the 2021 W.A. Young […]
Friends University is pleased to partner with Credit Union of America. As supporters and educators of our future teachers, Credit Union of America was on hand on May 4 to present each graduating teacher a teacher tool kit filled with classroom supplies and goodies to help get their classroom started. Student teachers learn so […]
Friends University is launching two new leadership degrees beginning this fall. Students will have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership (BBASL) and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL). “Effective leaders are needed in any successful organization,” said Jena Cantwell, assistant professor of business at Friends University. “These […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ken Stoltzfus to Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Stoltzfus has been with the university for the last four years and has served as the Dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and most recently as the Academic Dean. “Dr. Ken Stoltzfus […]
Leaders from Friends University along with several distinguished guests will host a live wall smash event on Friday, April 30 at 1 p.m. to kick off the renovation project at the Garvey Physical Education Center. This event will be broadcast live on Friends University’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The wall smash kick-off event marks the initial phase of […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University Visual Arts & Communications departments will sponsor a First Friday senior art and design exhibition titled Make Your Mark. It will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Germán Andrade, Samantha Camden, Micaela Dixon, Rachel Masterson, Julianna Mattson, Courtney Nichols, Isabella Smith and Amanda Williams. “Make Your Mark is inspired by the […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department will present a live showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. This concert will highlight each of the Friends University jazz groups: Zellers Combo Abdallah Combo SOULstice Friends University Faculty Jazz Quartet Conjunto Latino de Friends University The Swingin’ […]
Wichita, Kan. – Carrying on the tradition, Friends University Concert Choir members will share their talent Sunday, April 25, at 7 p.m.. The show, which like many events was canceled last year, is a tradition beloved by the community. “We are so excited to put on this fun event once again. It’s a highlight of […]