Director of Programs and Partnerships, and William Jewell College alumna, Conner Hazelrigg, ‘14, returned to the College last year with a plan to expand Jewell’s influence into the continuing education market by developing a program that offers workshops integrating the College’s unique critical thinking lens to businesses and their employees.…
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How Jewell refunded room & board fees during COVID-19
Following what was initially intended to be an extended spring break, William Jewell College students were officially prohibited from residence halls as a result of risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In mid-April, the College rolled out credits and refunds for the portion of time students were unable to live…
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Jewell overhauls orientation mentor program in radical inclusivity efforts, COVID-19 response
William Jewell College is overhauling its incoming student orientation mentor program for fall 2020 as part of Jewell’s radical inclusivity efforts and the College’s response to COVID-19. The changes to the mentor program include the dissolution of the student leadership team and the inclusion of virtual diversity, COVID-19 and social…
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Kasim Hardaway: KC restaurateur, food influencer and storyteller
There are many titles one could give Kasim Hardaway, who is one of Kansas City’s most influential online food personalities. He is a marketer, a food influencer, a recipe developer, a food writer and, most recently, a restaurateur. Above everything he manages to balance, Hardaway’s overarching role seems to be…
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