Friends University was officially founded in 1898 and opened its doors in September of the same year. The University is celebrating the 125th Anniversary milestone on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. in the Alumni Auditorium in the Davis Administration Building on the Friends University campus with a ceremony, the reveal of a brand-new timeline wall, a commemorative documentary release, campus tours and much more. “For 125 years, Friends University has been […]
Friends University’s mechanical engineering program receives accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is a specialized accreditor for college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Friends University STEM faculty and industry leaders including Spirit, Bombardier, Koch Industries and Cessna met in 2017 to discuss the need for engineers to serve the local industry along with the deficiency of a local mechanical engineering […]
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Friends University’s Chapter Kappa Phi of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities in 2022-23, an award that was bestowed to only 12 chapters nationwide in 2023. This is the 17th time that Friends University has received this distinction: the first was in 1996 under the direction of Professor Jerry Smartt who was also instrumental in earning this year’s recognition. Each summer, the 634 chapters of Sigma Delta Pi nationwide are asked to submit an annual report detailing their numerous […]
What if I’m in crisis? What services are available? The CFL currently offers couples, family, and individual therapy services for Friends University students, their families, and greater Wichita community members. Suite Therapy is also available to Friends University students. How much do services cost? How can I pay for services? The CFL accepts the following […]
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University Adult and Professional Studies open house on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Davis Administration Building on the second floor. This is a come and go event. Now is the time to get started! […]
Friends University is thrilled to announce the addition of our newest program and first of its kind at the doctoral level. The Doctor of Ministry in Formation and Soul Care (DMin) at Friends University is a doctoral-level program seeking to equip Christian practitioners with a comprehensive biblical, theological, and practical paradigm for Christian formation and soul care in a 21st-century context. “We are delighted to further […]
Providing Compassionate & Affordable Therapeutic Services Clinic Hours Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | All other days: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office Hours Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fridays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The transition to Friends University can be exhilarating, full of challenges and changes. However, some […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” Cisneros McGilvrey as the Director of Friendship Fields. “The Friendship Fields program has been a labor of love and a blessing to the Friends University community for nearly a decade,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “We are pleased Dr. McGilvrey will lead the program and continue to propel it into the future. Her commitment to serving the needs […]
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Formation and Soul Care at Friends University is a doctoral- level program seeking to equip Christian practitioners with a comprehensive biblical, theological, and practical paradigm for Christian formation and soul care for a 21st century context.