on campus learning alongside our students.” That spirit of civility, empathy, and shared growth may be precisely what higher education needs right now.“At a time when the world feels divided, Friends offers a place where people of different backgrounds can learn and live together with respect,” Dr. Carey adds. “That’s something we do well.” GUIDED BY MISSION, GROWING WITH PURPOSE As Friends University celebrates growth and prepares for the future, its leaders remain focused on what has always defined the institution: faith, community, and transformative education. “We’re investing in technology, housing, athletics, and community partnerships,” Frey says. “But at the heart of it, our mission remains the same.” Dr. Carey reflects on the enduring relevance of that mission. “People are looking for a place where they can be known, where they can grow, and where they can trust the values that guide them. That’s what Friends University provides.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Friends University www.friends.edu Friends University, a place where belonging fuels becoming, offers one-on-one mentoring, a Christian faith inclusive of everyone, and Wichita’s vibrant urban opportunities to move every learner through their unique journey—to be seen, to belong, and to become graduates fully prepared for purposeful work and meaningful, lifelong service. 78 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11
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