A variety of ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses, superheroes and more will make their way to the annual Trick-or-Treat Off the Street event at Friends University from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. The event starts at Friends Village, 628 S. Hiram Ave. Children 12 and younger accompanied by their guardians will play games and […]
Alexander and Nagy Receive Distinguished Alumni Award
Friends University presented Earnest Alexander and Jim Nagy with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Homecoming. The award recognizes outstanding contributions made by alumni whose personal and professional accomplishments are exemplary of the ideals and values of the University, including respect, inclusion, service and excellence. Earnest Alexander, 1979 graduate Born in Selma, Ala., Earnest Alexander and […]
Activist Shane Claiborne to speak at Friends University Nov. 1-2
Prominent speaker, activist and best-selling author Shane Claiborne will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, and from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Friends University in the Davis Administration Building’s Alumni Auditorium. Both presentations are free and open to the public. Claiborne will comment on his life experience, which includes working with […]
Series to discuss leadership inspired by a book about race in America
Mark McCormick, executive director of The Kansas African American Museum, will discuss the book “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates Oct. 19 at Friends University. The event is part of the Those Who Lead, Read program, a monthly speaker series that engages students and the Wichita community in a timely discussion about literacy […]
MBA with supply chain management ranks among top programs in nation
Friends University ranks No. 5 among “2018 top online colleges for a master’s in supply chain management” and No. 12 among 2018’s “most affordable online colleges for a master’s in supply chain management.” Friends University is the only Kansas college listed among the top 25 colleges, as calculated by SR Education Group. “These rankings provide […]
Kelley Hunt to be featured with Friends University Jazz Big Band and Jazz Vocal Ensemble Oct. 23
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Program is proud to present Kelley Hunt in concert, along with the university’s Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Big Band. The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Center. “Kelley Hunt has been a favorite musical artist […]
Dave Glenn joins Jazz Combo to visit Friends University Oct. 11
Wichita, Kan. – The Friends University Jazz Combo Showcase will feature Dave Glenn, former member of the Gerry Mulligan Big Band and Director of Jazz Studies at Whitman College in Washington. The performance will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in Riney Fine Arts Building. “Dave is a wonderful […]
Friends University dedicates cyber security lab to give cyber security students hands-on training
Friends University dedicated its new state-of-the-industry cyber lab today. The cyber lab is one of only two of its kind in a university setting in the United States. The cyber lab offers cyber security students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s programs at Friends to learn and practice real-time attack and defense mechanisms. The lab utilizes […]
Friends University Receives Wichita Hispanic Chamber Award
The Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WHCC) has awarded Friends University its 2017 Community Partner Award. WHCC presents this award annually to an educational institution, a nonprofit organization or an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the Hispanic community. By granting this award to Friends University, the WHCC recognizes Friends University as an […]
Friends University to present fall ballet Oct. 6-8
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University will present the Fall Ballet, a historical look at dance from Europe to America. The performance takes place Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center. “When it comes to a performance, […]