Kaitlyn Matzen, of Derby, Kan., was honored at a recent signing ceremony at Friends University in Wichita. While attending Derby High School, Kaitlyn received a 79/80 at last year’s Kansas State High School Activities Association’s (KSHSAA) State Solo and Small Ensembles Festival and an 80/80 score at KSHSAA’s District Solo and Ensemble Festival. She also […]
Friends University is pleased to announce that High Touch Technologies is the technology sponsor of the cyber security program and the INTRUST Bank Cyber Security Laboratory at Friends University. “We are grateful to High Touch Technologies for sponsoring our cyber security program and laboratory,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “Because of […]
Dr. Rob Ramseyer has been chosen as the new athletic director at Friends University, replacing Dr. Carole Obermeyer, who recently retired from the position. Dr. Ramseyer comes to Friends from Hesston College (Kan.), where he had most recently served as the school’s athletic director and vice president of student development. “We are so pleased to […]
Eligibility A graduate of Friends University Distinguished accomplishment in business or professional life Exceptional service in local, state or national affairs Excellent leadership or service in support of the advancement of Friends University High standards of integrity and character Is living and physically able to attend the awards celebration (no posthumous nominations) If possible, the […]
Very few of her friends knew that Elizabeth “Lyssa” McKee, a Friends University student majoring in biology, would be graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree this past Saturday at the age of 17. She entered Friends University as a 16-year-old junior. According to Friends University records, she is the youngest person to graduate from the university in […]
This is a list of previous chapel events. Quicklinks to get to various semesters are below: Fall 2016 | Spring 2017 | Sall 2017 | Spring 2018 | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 Fall 2016 Aug. 25, […]
The Friends University Concert Band combined with the Senseney Music Community Band will perform Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. This is a benefit concert for Youth Horizons and a free-will offering will be collected. Guest soloist Earnest Alexander will join the bands. Be sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets as no chairs […]
Friends University is hosting a teacher appreciation night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the Casado Campus Center on the University’s campus. The event, which is free and open to all PreK-12 teachers, will take place the night before Wichita Public School’s final day of the school year on Wednesday. “Friends University […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will host a Final Friday reception featuring work by Friends University faculty and students. The reception will take place April 27 from 5-7 p.m. Artwork will include drawings, paintings, design, sculpture and more. The show will include 30 students and eight faculty contributors and will be on display through Saturday, […]
Wichita, KS – Friends University Concert Choir members will share their talent on Sunday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Casado Campus Center Atrium on the Friends University campus. This will be the 12th annual coffeehouse show where students present an entertaining compilation of talents. Past shows have included singing, dancing, juggling and even puppets. […]