During the week of Feb. 8, extreme cold and snow moved into the Liberty area – causing subzero temperatures, ice and snow for nearly the following two weeks. The severe weather forced athletic practices to adapt while also navigating COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained how…
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Jewell announces how HEERF II COVID-19 aid will impact students
On Feb. 18, William Jewell College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services notified students that they would begin processing $1200 financial aid grants from the recently-available Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) within the next few weeks. According to the email, around 300 undergraduate students demonstrating “exceptional…
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Harriman-Jewell Series adapts to COVID-19 pandemic
The Harriman-Jewell Series, Kansas City’s premier performing arts presenter that focuses on live performances, has had to adapt considerably to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive and Artistic Director Clark Morris and Associate Executive Director Eryn Bates Kemp spoke on how the series had been overcoming these challenges…
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Jewell organizations honor Black history with Black History Month and recent Radical Inclusivity efforts
Alongside many other efforts to highlight the importance of equity and inclusion, students, staff and organizations at William Jewell College have come together to honor Black History Month despite the challenges that COVID-19 presented this year. To account for the decreasing number of students on campus and the need for…
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How Jewell’s admissions department is taking steps to improve campus diversity
The history of William Jewell College dates all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century when the College was established in 1849 by prominent men in the Baptist Convention and in the community, well-supported by a large donation from William Jewell. From 1849 to 2003, Jewell was a Baptist college.…
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Shape Your Future program assists select incoming students transition into college
As past incoming classes continued to break down barriers with increasingly diverse student populations, William Jewell College was faced with a choice last spring: remain stagnant or evolve to serve these students. According to Pharamond Guice, director of the Academic Achievement Center, opting for the latter meant Jewell needed to…
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An Update on Diversity and Inclusion Efforts with Dr. Rodney Smith
In October of 2019, William Jewell College announced a new position intended to help efforts to diversify the campus: the Vice President for Access and Engagement (VPAE). Soon after, they announced they had filled that role with Dr. Rodney Smith, who has previously worked as a consultant for Jewell through…
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American Public Square at Jewell to host gun violence discussion with Kansas City Star
American Public Square at Jewell will gather panelists and audience members virtually Feb. 17 to discuss solutions to the gun violence epidemic in Missouri. “Gun Violence in Missouri: Seeking Solutions” will start at 12:30 p.m. and is co-hosted by the Kansas City Star. The event is a part of American…
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First-years go through Greek life recruitment with COVID-19 adaptations
Greek recruitment, like everything else, looked very different this year due to COVID-19. Instead of new members having the opportunity to meet active members in person and seeing each of the frat houses and Shumaker complex, the recruitment process occurred virtually. With the recent departure of Kristin Wooldridge – former director…
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