Wichita, KS— Amid the devastating news of the Wichita plane crash in Washington D.C., Friends University is extending its support to those grieving. The Center on Family Living will be offering free therapy and teletherapy to anyone in the state of Kansas who has been directly impacted by the plane crash in Washington D.C. Bethany […]
Wichita, KS – Friends University Fine Arts presents the Spring Musical, Guys and Dolls;February 14-15 at 7:30 p.m.; February 16 at 2 p.m., in the newly refurbished SebitsAuditorium (2100 W University Ave, Wichita, KS, 67213). Guys and Dolls, set in post war 1940s New York, is the epitome of a classic musical. This satire follows the trials and tribulations of Adelaide and Sarah through their […]
Wichita, KS— Friends University is pleased to announce Rachel Steiner as the director of the new Center for Enterprise and Community Engagement. Steiner is a previously employed Falcon and returns to campus to lead the new efforts of community connection with the university. Steiner received her BA in Mass Communications from Southwestern College and her […]
Wichita, KS— A collaborative initiative between Friends University students, faculty, and the Belle Plaine community is breathing new life into the city with the Belle Plaine Revitalization Project. This pioneering campaign aims to reimagine and improve key areas of the city, including the downtown district, Watson Park, and the iconic historic water tower. Guided by […]
Wichita, KS— Friends University Director of Choral Studies Rayvon T.J. Moore received the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music, 2024, in the college/university division. Moore was selected from applications reviewed from across the United States, with his performances of Music by Nance, Walker, Furman, Whitacre, with the Friends University Singing Quakers. Among the many contests of The American Prize, the Ernst Bacon […]
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the President’s or Deans Honor Roll this fall. President’s Fall 2024 Honor Roll The following students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Dean’s Fall 2024 Honor Roll The following […]
Wichita, KS— For over three decades, Friends University has been ringing in the Christmas season with the Salvation Army for our annual service day. More than 200 staff, faculty and students participate in the annual service day each year to help prepare gifts for thousands of local families, and this year is no exception. The partnership […]
Wichita, KS— The Friends University Singing Quakers celebrated their 100 anniversary this past weekend. The occasion was marked with a Singing Quakers Alumni reunion and two special concerts, including the current choir, the Singing Quakers Alumni choir, and over 300 reserved tickets. Joined by the choirs were previous directors Dr. Cecil Riney and Dr. Mark […]
Wichita, KS— Intelligent.com has recognized multiple programs at Friends University in its 2025 rankings. Using a data-driven methodology, Intelligent.com evaluated programs across a broad range of criteria, including academic quality, graduation rates, cost, and return on investment (ROI), and student resources. Each program was scored on a proprietary scale of 0 to 100, drawing on […]
Wichita, KS—Friends University will celebrate Homecoming weekend Oct. 4-5, featuring a variety of events including class reunions, award banquets, a jazz concert, and of course the football game against the Sterling College Warriors. The Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards dinner and banquet will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 at Crown Uptown […]