William Jewell College’s College Union Activities (CUA) and Student Life office intend to provide student support. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated this pursuit, as many CUA events are in-person, large gatherings. Kristin Wooldridge, director of student engagement, described the challenges CUA has faced due to COVID-19. “The biggest issue is…
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Student Senate cabinet elected, senators installed after technical difficulties
On Oct. 2, William Jewell College announced that the Student Senate Cabinet “Your Voice on the Hill” won the annual election. The Cabinet consists of Olivia Eggleston, senior nonprofit leadership and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry major, as president; Tavarus Pennington, junior communication and English major, as vice president; Grace…
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Jewell’s Artist Diploma in Voice program prepares its students for professional careers
William Jewell College is in its inaugural year of the Artist Diploma in Voice Program – a two-year program designed for post-baccalaureate students dedicated to a career in classical vocal performance. Students will be performing the opera Cosi Fan Tutte at the Trotter Arts Plaza Oct. 2 and 4. Danny Belcher,…
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Cabinets running for Student Senate participate in annual debate
On Monday, Sept. 28, two Cabinets running for Student Senate at William Jewell College participated in a virtual debate hosted by The Hilltop Monitor. The debate is a time for Cabinets to present their platforms, answer specific questions on primary issues and respond to student questions. This year’s debate took…
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Club Feature: Black Student Alliance renamed, prepares for the year
William Jewell College’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) has been renamed and revamped beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Previously named the Black Student Association, BSA aims to foster racial awareness, critically engage the community and increase its own relevance and usefulness in the community. The BSA cabinet released an open…
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Jewell celebrates class of 2020 with in-person graduation ceremony
On Sept. 12, William Jewell College hosted a socially-distanced commencement convocation for the graduated class of 2020 on Greene Field. Due to COVID-19, the graduation ceremony was unable to take place on its typical date in May. Graduated members of the class of 2020 had the chance to return to…
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Jewell cuts 2021-2022 tuition by 45% to increase price transparency
On the morning of Aug. 31, William Jewell College students received individualized letters from Eric Blair, vice president of enrollment and marketing, alerting them to a 45 percent discount to tuition set to take effect starting in the fall of 2021. Jewell’s full-time undergraduate tuition, which currently stands at $33,500,…
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Jewell plans for reopening with campus changes for 2020-21
William Jewell College will reopen for in-person classes Aug. 26. As the College opens, it will be instituting many changes to life, academics and work on campus to keep the community safe and healthy. Primary changes include modes of delivery for courses, a facial covering policy, mandated social distancing, daily…
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