Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Nathanael May as the new Tim and Gail Buchanan Endowed Chair of the Fine Arts Division. He begins his new role in early July. “Fine Arts is an integral part of Friends University and has been for many years,” said Dr. Ken Stoltzfus, vice president […]
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WICHITA, KANSAS, April 12 —Friends University and the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) are pleased to announce a new alliance and partnership within the medical field. Friends University is a small Christian university that offers a stellar health science degree program. KansasCOM is part of the Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) and the first […]
Where passion flourishes. Studios, instruments, stages and showcases all evoke different visions for different art-minded students. But no matter the form, they’re all part of a fine arts education at Friends University that sets the stage for students to foster a more beautiful world.
WICHITA, KANSAS, March 9, 2022—Friends University and Knowmadics, Inc., are pleased to announce a new collaboration and partnership in the cyber security sector. Friends University is a small Christian University with a nationally ranked cyber security degree program. Knowmadics, Inc., is a SOC 2 Type 2 technology company with a cyber security focus specializing in […]
Wichita, Kan. – Middle school, high school and junior college bands will once again gather for Friends University’s 29th year of the Jazz Festival. This year, the tradition will be carried on by Interim Program Director of Jazz and Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Dr. Nicholas Schroeder. “Friends University has a rich history of exceptional […]
Wichita, Kan. – Toni Libhart, an active performer and recently retired educator will be performing a free recital Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Libhart returns to the Friends University stage after serving students for over 30 years in the Fine Arts department as the Assistant Professor of Music and percussion teacher. The concert […]
2023-24 Fine Arts Season With the start of fall, thoughts invariably turn to cooler weather and the transformation of autumn leaves. You will also notice a change to our fine arts facility on campus as construction begins on a new chapel and expanded south entrance. Thanks to the generosity of donors and patrons, we were […]
Amanda Washington Founder of Theatre From My View and the NNPN Producer in Residency at Actors Express Amanda Washington is a freelance director based in the Atlanta. She currently teaches at Kennesaw State University’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies as a part-time assistant professor. Directing credits include August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean, DJanet […]
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