Friends University congratulates the recipients of the W.A. Young Excellence in Teaching Award and the Jan LaFever Award for Adjunct Teaching. The awards were presented at the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 8. Dr. Russell Arben Fox, professor of political science, director of the Honors Program and Model U.N. sponsor, received the 2021 W.A. Young […]
Category: Academics
Friends University graduating teachers receive teaching tool kit
Friends University is pleased to partner with Credit Union of America. As supporters and educators of our future teachers, Credit Union of America was on hand on May 4 to present each graduating teacher a teacher tool kit filled with classroom supplies and goodies to help get their classroom started. Student teachers learn so […]
Friends University launches new leadership degree programs this fall
Friends University is launching two new leadership degrees beginning this fall. Students will have the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership (BBASL) and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership (MSSL). “Effective leaders are needed in any successful organization,” said Jena Cantwell, assistant professor of business at Friends University. “These […]
Friends University appoints Dr. Ken Stoltzfus to Vice President of Academic Affairs
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ken Stoltzfus to Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Stoltzfus has been with the university for the last four years and has served as the Dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and most recently as the Academic Dean. “Dr. Ken Stoltzfus […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for adult and graduate students
Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University enrollment day on Thursday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An RSVP is requested to ensure proper social distancing requirements. Students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, […]
Dr. Alicia Thompson to keynote at Friends University Commencement May 8
Friends University will honor the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes at this year’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in INTRUST Bank Arena. The Graduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. and the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. in order to allow for social distancing. Friends University is […]
Friends University awarded the HSPA Certification Badge
Friends University is honored to be awarded the Homeschooling Parent Association (HSPA) Certification Badge. This designation assists families with college-bound students to find the perfect homeschool-friendly college or higher education opportunity. Higher education institutions earning the HSPA Certification Badge are evaluated on an assessment examining modern homeschooling, reasons for homeschooling, state homeschooling requirements, competencies and […]
Bloomberg Terminal offers Friends University students real-time learning experience
Friends University business students have the opportunity to experience the Bloomberg Terminal in the classroom to enhance their academic studies and give them a leg up as they pursue their career goals. The Bloomberg Terminal is the same platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies to view real-time global financial data, […]
Friends University to offer summer school courses at $125 per credit hour
Friends University is offering general education summer school classes for traditional undergraduate students through the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and non-traditional undergraduates in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at a reduced rate of $125 per credit hour during the summer. Enrollment is now open for summer classes and many classes […]
Friends University announces Dr. Rob Ramseyer as Associate Vice President of Athletics
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Rob Ramseyer to Associate Vice President of Athletics in which he will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. “Athletics is an integral part of the Friends University campus community,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “Dr. Ramseyer’s outstanding leadership has positively contributed […]