Adults wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are invited to attend the Friends University virtual enrollment day on Thursday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. An R.S.V.P. for this event is requested. Now is the time to get started! Friends University is offering a $1,050* scholarship for new spring 2023 adult undergraduate students starting class March 20 and wishing to complete […]
Friends University’s 30th Annual Jazz Festival on Feb. 17-18 features Impressive Guest Artists and Collaborative Concerts
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is pleased to announce this year’s 30th annual Jazz Festival will take place Feb. 17-18. The tradition continues with Program Director of Jazz and Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Nicholas Schroeder. “Friends University has a rich history of exceptional musicianship from students and guest artists which has always been on […]
Friends University announces winter musical, Catch Me If You Can Feb. 3-5
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Catch Me If You Can, a high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. The show will run from Feb. 3-5. Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abagnale Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than […]
Friends earns national rankings from 2023 U.S. News and World Online Programs Rankings
Several online master’s programs offered by Friends University have earned national rankings from U.S. News & World Reports’ Best Online Programs. The 2023 national rankings for Friends University were published on the U.S. News & World Report website. Friends University online programs that are ranked in the following categories include: Best Online Bachelor in BusinessThe […]
RISE Up Capital Campaign meets $7 million goal to renovate and expand Riney Fine Arts Center
Friends University is delighted to announce that after successful fundraising efforts, through the generosity of donors, alumni and various foundations, we have met our $7 million goal to renovate and expand the Riney Fine Arts Center. This includes a $600,000 matching grant from the Mabee Foundation. Along with the recent $2.5 million Garvey Center renovation, this ambitious […]
Friends University announces Fall 2022 honor rolls
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the president’s and deans honor roll this spring. President’s Fall 2022 Honor Roll The following students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Dean’s Fall 2022 Honor Roll The following […]
Friends University opera makes nationals in the National Opera Association’s scenes competition
Wichita, KS- Friends University advances to nationals in the National Opera Association (NOA) Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition – Division I for the third consecutive year! National finalists represent the top four entries in the undergraduate category in the nation. The winning scene is from the 2022 spring production of The Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti. It was performed by Friends […]
Adult Enrollment Day scheduled for adult undergraduate 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, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. either virtually or in-person at Fry and Woolman Hall. An R.S.V.P. is requested. Prospective adult undergraduate and graduate students can apply, enroll in classes, learn about financial aid, student […]
Friends University community celebrates 30 years of volunteering for Salvation Army Service Day Dec. 2
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 […]
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 […]