Following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, several members of the Jewell community have been involved in Black Lives Matter activism, as…
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Jewell responds to murder of George Floyd and protests against police brutality
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was murdered by a police officer who asphyxiated Floyd by kneeling on his neck for…
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Operation Safe Campus, explained
On May 19, William Jewell College presented Operation Safe Campus – its initiative to maintain campus health while reopening the campus. What follows is an…
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Jewell among first colleges in the nation to announce intentions to re-open in the fall
In an email sent to the campus community April 23, William Jewell College President Elizabeth MacLeod Walls announced that the College intends to open for…
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Jewell plans to welcome incoming students to campus with virtual events
Due to COVID-19, William Jewell College has altered its plans to welcome incoming first-year students to campus. Among the most significant changes to programming, the…
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Jewell begins reopening with summer housing and on-campus work
In the midst of COVID-19, William Jewell College will begin to reopen this summer. Starting June 1, employees will be allowed to return to campus…
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Sanders exits presidential race, clearing path for Biden’s nomination
After an impassioned run, fueled by the idea of what could have been if the Democratic Party had chosen a different candidate in 2016, Bernie…
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A Look at Hy-Vee COVID-19 Measures
Grocery stores across the United States have made drastic changes to address customer and personnel safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many stores, like Walmart and…
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Jewell honors student achievement virtually, Margo Evilsizor wins Faculty Award
On April 24, William Jewell College celebrated student achievement despite the COVID-19 related cancellation of the annual Honors Convocation. Usually, Jewell will host an event…
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