Friends University’s Master of Health Care Leadership (MHCL) program ranks No. 19 in the nation and is the only program listed in Kansas among the top 49 online health care management master’s degree programs, according to TheBestColleges.org. “Our MHCL program is recognized as the strongest health care leadership program in the state,” said Dr. David […]

Friends University has recently filled several faculty positions. Justin Eichorn Justin Eichorn, assistant professor of cyber defense and program director of the adult computer information systems/cyber program, earned a Master of Science in Cyber Security from Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pittsburg State University. Eichorn holds Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, […]

Friends University plans to host a watch party for the solar eclipse Aug. 21 that will be open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, the Delano neighborhood and the public. Assuming the weather cooperates and the eclipse will be visible, the watch party will take place north of the Davis Administration Building (clock tower building) from […]

Colleges of Distinction has honored Friends University for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in the areas of business and education. The 21st-century job market demands employees who are both stellar communicators and critical thinkers. With Friends University’s well-rounded approach to career development, students are prepared to take on the post-graduate […]

A team that conducted research with southwest Kansas residents to gather information that could improve rural regional health outcomes will present its findings at Friends University Aug. 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium. The free presentation is open to those in health care as well as the general community. The goal of […]

Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University, is pleased to announce the hiring of David Alexander as the new associate vice president of university advancement. Alexander joins Friends University after serving as the senior development officer for Newman University. His experience also includes being the director of development for the Via Christi Foundation, planned […]

Starting this fall, some Friends University students will have the option to complete both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA degree in five years. The new program allows traditional undergraduate students enrolled in psychology, sociology and criminal justice to enroll in graduate-level courses during their senior year. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, students may […]

Dr. James Bryan Smith, Friends University executive director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation and author of the bestselling book “The Good and Beautiful God,” will debut his first volume of a new book series this August. The new book is titled “The Magnificent Story: Uncovering a Gospel of Beauty, Goodness and Truth” […]

Friends University has the No. 1 Master of Education program among private universities in Kansas and is ranked at No. 32 in the nation according to College Choice. Friends is one of only two Kansas institutions on the list. This ranking follows U.S. News & World Report’s announcement, made earlier this year, which ranked Friends […]

Friends University will be hosting summer workshops for adult students in the community with cognitive disabilities through the Friendship Fields Academy. During the month of June, three separate three-day sessions will take place for students 18 years or older. The format will include options for morning and afternoon workshops over a three-day time span. The […]