The college is recognized for excelling in the areas of student engagement, teaching, community, and successful outcomes. Wichita, KS: — Friends University has been recognized for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. Friends University has been named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction, Kansas […]
Wichita, Kan. – Last week, Friends University hosted Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth, for a master class with Friends University students. She arrived on Friends University’s campus the afternoon of Oct. 7 where approximately 200 music theatre high school students and directors were ready to see her in action. The […]
U.S. News and World Report recently released the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings. Friends University is part of the Regional Universities – Midwest category with both public and private universities and was ranked in the following categories. Friends University is ranked #14 for Campus Ethnic Diversity Friends University is ranked #24 for our percent of classes under 20 […]
Your Graduate Path to a Great Professional Career Anything is possible with a graduate degree from Friends University A great career starts with a great education, and Friends will be with you every step of the way. With our Pathway to Profession, we don’t just point you in the right direction. We also give you […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present its homecoming concert, Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Friday evening, Oct. 14. The performance will feature Kansas City-basedgroup, Stranded in the City. Performing an eclectic mix of original and cover music, Stranded in the City draws influences from the Chicano, funk, rock and soul legends. Their jazz “takes your body and mind on a musical journey, while your soul stays Stranded in the City.” Friends jazz alumni, Andre Reyes Jr. […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for self-taught abstract artist, Iris Fletcher, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. The in-person reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery on the Friends University campus. Light refreshments will be served. Fletcher was born and raised in New York City and relocated to Kansas in 2010. She has exhibited her acrylic paintings in many galleries here in Wichita and surrounding areas. The exhibit is titled Abstract My […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is excited to invite Broadway star, Kristin Chenoweth, for a master class with students, Oct. 7. “We are thrilled to provide this opportunity for our students,” said Dr. Nathanael May, Friends University’s Fine Arts Division Chair. “Our students are so excited to work directly with Ms. Chenoweth, whose Midwest roots […]
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Wichita, Kan, – The Friends University Concert Band will present its opening season concert on Monday evening, Sept. 26, 2022. Conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands, Shawn M. Knopp, the concert will feature music by Gillingham, Barnes, O’Loughlin and Stalter. “We are excited to open our concert season with a […]
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