Friends University is sponsoring two free webinars for anyone struggling emotionally with anxiety, trouble sleeping or other trauma-like symptoms after the recent tornados that affected the local Andover, Rose Hill and Wichita community. Helping Children Feel Safe Again After a Tornado Friday, May 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Featuring Elizabeth Miranda, LCMFT and trauma […]
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Friends University announces hiring of Danita Mason as Senior Director of Human Resources
Friends University is pleased to announce the hiring of Danita Mason as the new Senior Director of Human Resources at Friends University. She comes to Friends with a knowledgeable background in human resources management in the not-for-profit sector. Danita’s experience and values align with this position and the University’s mission, and she will be a valuable asset to our faculty and […]
Friends University announces Brie Boulanger as Vice President of Advancement and Marketing
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Brie Boulanger to Vice President of Advancement and Marketing in which she will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. “The Advancement and Marketing Offices play a pivotal role here at Friends University,” said Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “Brie has a gift of building […]
Friends University appoints Jessica Boone to Director of Alumni Relations
Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Boone to Director of Alumni Relations. Boone has been with the university for three years with the Advancement team and before that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Friends University. “Jessica is no stranger to Friends University. She’s the child of an alumni, became a student and later the Director of Development,” said Brie Boulanger, associate vice […]
Friends University community to volunteer during Salvation Army Service Day Dec. 3
Friends University staff, faculty and students will be celebrating 29 years of working together to make Christmas merrier for hundreds of needy families in Wichita. University representatives and students from across campus will embrace the spirit of the season for the annual Salvation Army Service Day on Dec. 3. The group will help prepare and […]
Ribbon cutting event set to unveil the completion of the Garvey P.E. Center
Phase one of the Friends University RISE Up Capital Campaign project for the Garvey Physical Education Center is now complete. Leaders and several distinguished guests will host a live ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Oct. 22 at 3:30 p.m. to commemorate the $2.3-million-dollar renovation project on the university’s campus. This event will be broadcast online via […]
Friends University celebrates Garvey P.E. Center renovation project completion
The Garvey Physical Education Center underwent a $2.3-million-dollar renovation as part of the first phase of the Friends University RISE Up Capital Campaign. The campaign which kicked off in May included renovations and updates to the building. Leaders from Friends University along with several distinguished guests will host a live ribbon-cutting event on Friday, Oct. […]
Graduates to be honored as distinguished alumni at Friends University Homecoming Oct. 8
Friends University will honor several alumni as distinguished alumni during the university’s Homecoming, Oct. 8. The award categories this year highlight achievements in R.I.S.E. Values, Fine Arts, and Christian Leadership and Service. Awards will honor 2020 and 2021 recipients. “It is an honor to recognize these alumni for the work they do in their respective […]
Friends University to celebrate 2021 Homecoming Oct. 8-10
Friends University Homecoming will be Friday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 10, and will feature a variety of special events including an awards banquet, food trucks, a football game and a 5K run/walk. The Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Awards dinner and banquet will take place on Friday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 […]
Friends University enhances partnership with the Wichita Public Schools
Friends University is pleased to enhance the Wichita Public Schools’ Early College Academy (ECA) program to include a $13,000 scholarship to Friends for ECA students upon their high school graduation. The Early College Academy program allows selected high school students at Northwest High School to take college classes for dual credit and is designed to […]