Friends University staff, faculty and students will be celebrating 30 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. 2. “Service is one of our values at Friends University and […]
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Friends University celebrates the Christmas season with lighting of clock tower Nov. 20
Friends University illuminates the historic Davis clock tower on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. This time-honored tradition on the Friends University campus at Rose Window Plaza is a symbol of the start of the holiday season for the campus and the Wichita community. This year’s celebrations will shine brighter with generous donations from Even Temp […]
Friends University to host Reagan Cannon for FriendsTalks series
Friends University is honored to host dynamic executive, speaker and founder of RC Consulting Reagan Cannon for the FriendsTalks series. She will present “Five Ways to Hire, Engage and Promote Women in the Workplace to Win the War for Talent.” The Keynote presentation will be Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Auditorium located in the Davis Administration Building on […]
Friends University Economic Impact Estimated to be $76.9 million
Wichita, KAN., October 26, 2022 – Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) today released the results of a study that estimates the impact of Friends University on the statewide economy to be $76.9 million and 682 jobs. Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University said, “Friends University gives students the skills to think broadly and experience a thoughtful and caring environment. Students can deepen their spiritual core, […]
Friends University hosting free webinars to manage tornado and weather anxieties
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 […]
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 […]