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New data science major draws students to Jewell and addresses industry need

7 September 2018
Catherine Dema
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Responding to rapidly developing data acquisition and processing methods within industry and student demand, William Jewell College designed a data science major and minor program.…

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Renovations reinvigorate Historic Downtown Liberty Square

7 September 2018
Maddie McCormick
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The recently completed $5 million renovations to the Historic Downtown Liberty started a renaissance – one that merchants say they hope will attract William Jewell…

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Ely Hall receives face-lift and name change after extensive makeover period

22 August 2018
Savannah Hawley
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After a lengthy period of renovation, William Jewell College’s iconic Ely Hall has been reopened to students and renamed “Mathes Hall” to honor the contribution…

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Student orientation redesigned to reflect national trends and quantify student experience

20 August 2018
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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This year’s new student orientation will be focused on co-curricular learning after an extensive revision process initiated in fall 2017 seeking methods to better gather…

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Fresh Ideas brings fresher beans through rekindled relationship with The Roasterie

20 August 2018
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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Over summer break Fresh Ideas, the catering company contracted with William Jewell College,  chose to serve The Roasterie coffee rather than Starbucks at the two…

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Senior Showcase: Monitor Editorial Staff

27 April 2018
Madison Carroll Porth
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This May, six members of the Hilltop Monitor editorial staff will graduate. Each senior shared their experience on the Monitor, memories of Jewell and plans…

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Remembering the life of Barbara Bush

27 April 2018
Bailey Cordonnier
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Former first lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, passed away April 17, 2018 in her Houston home surrounded by loved ones. She chose to…

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Oklahoma teachers protest for funding

20 April 2018
Erin Melton
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On Thursday, April 12, Oklahoma teachers ended a walkout that began Monday, April 2 without the protest’s goals having been met. The walkout lasted almost…

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announces decision not to run for re-election

20 April 2018
Bailey Cordonnier
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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) took office in January 1999. Before becoming Speaker of the House in 2015, Ryan served on the Budget…

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