Friends University will recognize Constitution Day by hosting former Kansas Governor, Jeff Colyer. Dr. Colyer served as the 47th governor of Kansas, after seven years as lieutenant governor in the Brownback administration. The former governor has degrees from Georgetown University, Cambridge University in England, and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. The topic of […]
Charles Baughman’s Gallery Reception Set for Sept. 6 at Friends University
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for abstract expressionist artist, Charles Baughman. The reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery in Riney Fine Arts Center Sept. 6 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is titled Splatterscapes. “I love to explore nature; walk in the woods, dig in the […]
Faculty Fanfare to showcase Fine Arts faculty Sept. 5
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University’s Fine Arts faculty members will present a fanfare of performances as well as showcase their artwork Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. The exhibit and show is an opportunity for the community to experience the creative and diverse faculty members in Friends […]
Friends University welcomes new faculty to campus
Friends University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty to campus this fall: Dr. Jena M. Cantwell Dr. Jena M. Cantwell will begin serving as assistant professor of business but has served since 2014 as an adjunct instructor in business. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, her Master of Arts […]
Friends University hires new community orchestra director, Dr. Lillian Green
Wichita, KS- Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Lillian Green as the university’s new community orchestra director, assistant professor of strings and director of strings. “I’m looking forward to joining the fabulous faculty at Friends University and working with the students and the Community Orchestra,” said Dr. Green. Prior to being […]
Division of Fine Arts announces events, dates and featured guests for 2019-20 season
Wichita, KS- Friends University is excited to announce its 2019-20 Fine Arts events calendar. You are invited to mark your calendars with all the upcoming events- traditional to new. Favorites such as the Symphony of Spring and Christmas Candlelight will be returning. The 27th annual Jazz festival is always a highlight with a nationally acclaimed […]
Friends University hires new Singing Quaker director, Dr. Dale Heidebrecht
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Dale Heidebrecht as the university’s new visiting choral director and Singing Quakers director. Dr. Heidebrecht will officially start at Friends in August 2019. “I am honored to build upon the exceptional music legacy at Friends University and excited to return home to Kansas,” said Heidebrecht. […]
Friends University Championed as a College of Distinction
National college resource favors undergraduate engagement over brand-name prestige Wichita, KS: — Friends University has received national recognition for the integrity of its truly individualized and engaging education. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, Friends University confirms its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction. […]
Friends University welcomes Brent E. Edmisten to Board of Trustees
Friends University has named Brent E. Edmisten to its Board of Trustees. Edmisten will begin serving on the board in October. Edmisten is the vice president of operations, supply chain management and engineering of Excel Industries, where he has worked since July 2012. Previously, Edmisten held executive leadership positions at Cessna Aircraft Co. and Hawker […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for August 6
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Adult Enrollment Day Tuesday, August 6, at the Friends University Wichita campus. This event will help prospective adult students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and their future. The “come and go” event is […]