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2021 Faculty Award Finalists announced

16 April 2021
Christina Kirk
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William Jewell College announced the five finalists for the College’s Faculty Award – an award recognizing graduating students who exhibit the highest ideals of a…

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New research uncovers ties between Jewell and slavery

16 April 2021
Savannah Hawley, Hannah Koehler, Hayley Michael and Kyler Schardein
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Since August of 2020, a group of dedicated student researchers, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Wilkins, associate professor and chair of the department of…

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Jewell Establishes Racial Reconciliation Commission

12 April 2021
Catherine Dema
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On Monday, April 12, William Jewell College announced the formation of a Racial Reconciliation Commission. The official email announcement is printed below. Hello, Jewell Family:…

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AFE: Student body votes on department superlatives

1 April 2021
Christina Kirk
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In a time-honored tradition at William Jewell College, the student body collectively votes for superlative awards for different majors in the different academic programs offered…

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AFE: White Claw added to soda fountain in the caf

1 April 2021
Catherine Dema
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To the delight of students over 21 from Melrose to Senior House, the cafeteria will now provide White Claw on tap. After shooting to popularity…

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Jewell set to launch new Center for Faith and Culture in fall 2021

26 March 2021
William Humphrey
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In the approaching fall semester, William Jewell College will be launching a Center for Faith and Culture on campus. Dr. Brendon Benz, professor of history…

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Senior Feature: Katie Harken

19 March 2021
Minnie Goodbody
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Katie Harken, a senior from Waverly, Iowa, is a history major and classical humanities minor with a Greek emphasis. After graduation, Harken plans to attend…

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2021 Pryor Legacy Project strives to help the bees with MO Hives

5 March 2021
Sydney Bass
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Spring semester at William Jewell College means a lot of things for seniors, but for Pryor Leadership Fellows, it means it’s time to start the…

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Dangerous cold, snow forces athletic events to adapt

26 February 2021
Catherine Dema
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During the week of Feb. 8, extreme cold and snow moved into the Liberty area – causing subzero temperatures, ice and snow for nearly the…

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