On October 28, 2021, we invited the public to participate in conversations hosted by scholars, activists, artists, and leaders from across Wichita about the challenges and choices facing our city. We heard from Charles Marohn about the lessons in his new book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town in regards to […]
Friends University has announced the next major facility improvement project to the Riney Fine Arts Center on the Friends University campus. This project is the second phase of the RISE Up Capital Campaign which includes updates and renovations across campus. Phase one encompassed a $2.3 Million renovation to the Garvey Athletic Center in 2021. Friends University has […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2020, those with a Master’s degree made more than 18% more on average than those that only held a Bachelor’s degree. That’s a pretty big bump that can pay back any costs associated with getting a graduate degree. Four more ways a graduate degree can help you get ahead can be found on this page.
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department presents a showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. This concert will highlight three of the Friends University jazz groups: Equinox Jazz Combo Soulstice Jazz Combo Concert Jazz Band International Jazz Day originated in 2011 instigated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Andy Johnson as the new Vice President of Enrollment Management where he will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. He officially begins his new role on April 14. “We are in the business of providing an excellent education for our students and enrollment management is critical […]
Mission Statement: To ensure that all students are able to live and work together with a spirit of cooperation and equality; and to create a campus culture that allows all students to feel a genuine sense of belongingness at Friends University. Diversity Leadership Council The Diversity Leadership Council (or DLC) is a selection of faculty […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department presents a showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. This concert will highlight three of the Friends University jazz groups: Equinox Jazz Combo Soulstice Jazz Combo Concert Jazz Band International Jazz Day originated in 2011 instigated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]
Fall 2021 fine arts events will be added shortly. For ticket information, visit friends.edu/finearts.
Lisa Paine, BA in Theatre and BA in English, 2013 1) Over the course of your professional life what achievements, activities, or associations have given you much personal satisfaction? Working in the nonprofit community in Wichita overall has been one of my greatest joys over the last two and a half years. I work full […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme Feelin’ Alright, April 22-24. The show has been a Wichita favorite for more than 50 years. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will be featured from shows ranging from Fiddler on the […]