Wichita, KS- Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Lillian Green as the university’s new community orchestra director, assistant professor of strings and director of strings. “I’m looking forward to joining the fabulous faculty at Friends University and working with the students and the Community Orchestra,” said Dr. Green. Prior to being […]
Division of Fine Arts announces events, dates and featured guests for 2019-20 season
Wichita, KS- Friends University is excited to announce its 2019-20 Fine Arts events calendar. You are invited to mark your calendars with all the upcoming events- traditional to new. Favorites such as the Symphony of Spring and Christmas Candlelight will be returning. The 27th annual Jazz festival is always a highlight with a nationally acclaimed […]
Friends University hires new Singing Quaker director, Dr. Dale Heidebrecht
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Dale Heidebrecht as the university’s new visiting choral director and Singing Quakers director. Dr. Heidebrecht will officially start at Friends in August 2019. “I am honored to build upon the exceptional music legacy at Friends University and excited to return home to Kansas,” said Heidebrecht. […]
Friends University Championed as a College of Distinction
National college resource favors undergraduate engagement over brand-name prestige Wichita, KS: — Friends University has received national recognition for the integrity of its truly individualized and engaging education. As an institution whose primary goals are based on student success and satisfaction, Friends University confirms its honor as one of the renowned Colleges of Distinction. […]
Friends University welcomes Brent E. Edmisten to Board of Trustees
Friends University has named Brent E. Edmisten to its Board of Trustees. Edmisten will begin serving on the board in October. Edmisten is the vice president of operations, supply chain management and engineering of Excel Industries, where he has worked since July 2012. Previously, Edmisten held executive leadership positions at Cessna Aircraft Co. and Hawker […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for August 6
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend an Adult Enrollment Day Tuesday, August 6, at the Friends University Wichita campus. This event will help prospective adult students learn more about how Friends University can help them invest in their education and their future. The “come and go” event is […]
Friends University adopts statewide transfer policy
Friends University adopted a new policy, which will make transferring from any Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) community college easier for students. Beginning in Fall 2019, individuals entering Friends University with AA/AS degrees from KBOR community colleges will automatically satisfy all of Friends University’s general education requirements, except for the religion requirements. Traditional undergraduate students […]
Friends University to host CompTIA PenTest+ certification training
Friends University will offer a cyber security training course to IT professionals and businesses from August 5 to August 9. The course will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will equal 40 hours of training. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification training will prepare attendees to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. “Studies show that […]
Friends University hires new band director, Shawn Knopp
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawn Knopp as the university’s new band director, music education program director and professor of music. Knopp will officially start at Friends in August 2019 and will direct the program following the retirement of long-time band director Dr. John Taylor. “I am excited to begin my […]
Friends University announces Class of 2019
Friends University is pleased to announce the following list of students who are candidates for graduation from Friends University’s Class of 2019. Friends University graduated approximately 500 students this spring. Please Note: Some graduating students may not be listed because they are marked as “confidential” under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). To […]