When the doors of Friends University opened September 21, 1898, only the north wing of the building containing 21 rooms was ready for use. In spite of a bare campus with only a few cottonwood trees, piles of rubbish scattered about, and a board walk leading to the north door,..Read More
During the first college year, the University Life began, published monthly by the Literary Societies. Volume 1, Number 1, appeared in March, 1899, a 9 x 12 inch magazine type publication with a gray cover which had lettering and decorative design in red ink, the school colors chosen by students…Read More
A response to a growing concern for the state of the American family, the Center on Family Living was established under the direction of Sheldon Louthan.
First Lady Binnie Green and Vice President for University Advancement, Hervey Wright II established the Landscape Committee to improve the campus grounds bringing green grass and flower gardens to the university.
On January 14, 1944, the administration was able to retire the $4 Million debt and notified North Central Associations. The growth of enrollment, the implementation of a budget committee, the increase in innovative programs and modest tuition increases contributed to the debt relief.
The university is named as a Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Affiliate in February. The CCCU is a higher education association of 185 intentionally Christ-centered institutions around the world.
Dr. Carey establishes a Revitalization and Growth Plan. Within a year that plan made way for: a reaffirmed Christian mission; new academic programs including cyber, a special education program, a master’s in Christian Spiritual Formation, the retooling of a Spanish bachelor’s degree and nationally ranked programs like the Master’s in..Read More