September 19 Hoyt Field, a newly rebuilt athletic field named after Fred N. Hoyt (missionary, Friends museum director, and former star athlete from 1900-1904,) was dedicated. Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel was the principal speaker at the ceremony.

The new Garvey Physical Education Center was officially opened on February 7. It was jointly operated by the West Branch YMCA. The dedication ended with a football victory against Sterling, viewed by 3200 fans.

Most of the first publication on athletics argued for a better athletic program at Friends. They provided some pretty convincing arguments for strongly encouraging exercise within the student body. “It is a pity that any bright, intelligent student must need to succumb to so called overstudy. A foolish pity! but..Read More

Construction began on a $110,000 football stadium on June 26. The Adair-Austin Stadium was dedicated September 19, named in memory of Edgar H. Adair, Edgar Harvey Adair, Jr., John Gamble Austin and John David (Jack) Austin.

The debut men’s basketball game was held on February 10, 1904. The sport would be officially added to the roster the following year.

On February 9, 2021, Dr. Carey releases a “big announcement” highlighting a new RISE Up Capital Campaign that sought to renovate the Garvey Physical Education Center.

October 22, 2021, the Garvey P.E. Center was dedicated after months of construction. The updated facility now features larger weight and training rooms, a refreshed entryway, new administrative offices, team rooms and conference rooms.

“Yes, football is dead at F.U.” In 1907, university decides to shut down the men’s football program. Devastated by the news, students organized a funeral held on October 11. The service was complete with a casket draped in black, a funeral march performed by the university orchestra, and a solemn..Read More

Under the direction of new physical director, Verne F. Swaim, Friends University added men’s soccer to the athletic roster.