In addition to its Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet, Friends University will also offer a Bachelor of Arts in Ballet degree program starting this fall. The new program offers the choice of three unique concentrations: studio operations, music and theatre, and sacred dance. “I feel the return of these specialized areas will strengthen the […]

On Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. Friends University Concert Band will perform its spring concert with Robert Buckley, including a special appearance by The Baker University Concert Band. The concert is sponsored by Senseney Music. Robert Buckley is a renowned composer of wind band repertoire. He resides in Canada and has conducted his music […]

Friends University’s graduating art seniors will present their senior show, Myriad on Friday, March 31. The Final Friday reception will take place from 6-8 p.m. Students involved are Anna Hetherington, Kelli Henderson, Jacob Smith, Chelsea DeClue, Sarah Schnake and Kaelie Kendall. “The reason we chose the name Myriad is because it features a variety of […]

Damon Young, vice president of Mahaney Roofing Company, will discuss the book “Gospel Patrons” at 7 p.m. April 6. The event is part of Friends University’s “Those Who Lead, Read” program, a monthly speaker series that engages students and the Wichita community in a timely discussion about literacy and leadership. The event is free and […]

Friends University is offering summer school classes for traditional undergraduate students at a reduced rate this summer – $100 per credit hour for on-campus courses. There is an additional $50 fee per online course. Enrollment for Summer School begins April 3. Approximately 25 four- and eight-week courses, including 10 online courses, will be offered from May through […]

Equipping teachers to be innovative in the classroom is the primary goal of the Change Agents in the Classroom teacher education workshop June 20-21, 2017. The workshop will take place at Friends University in Wichita. Teachers will learn new strategies for becoming change agents within their schools, overcoming classroom challenges, motivating students and utilizing technology. […]

Friends University will host the 2017 Art Challenge Friday, March 3. Approximately 475 students from 17 Kansas public and private high schools will compete in both competitive exhibitions and hands-on challenges. This is Friends University’s 13th year to host Art Challenge. Students will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in a variety of […]