The importance of diversity is not rooted in what it offers cosmetically – the value of diversity is derived from the equity that it provides. Underneath the push to increase institutional diversity lies a dire need to equalize the means of access to that institution across varying demographics. It is…
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Jewell hosts rally for peace and unity
The United Nations declared Sept. 21 an International Day of Peace. Countries at war are encouraged to lay down arms for the day as people all over the globe work to build bridges and stop injustice. William Jewell College celebrated this day Sept. 20 with a rally for peace and…
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An in-depth study on diversity within Jewell’s curriculum
Of the 69 required books from Critical Thought and Inquiry (CTI) classes offered at William Jewell College this semester, 47 of their authors are white men, five are men of color, 14 are white women and six are women of color. One text, the Bhagavad-Gita, is of unknown authorship. 131…
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$1 Million Donated for Diversity
It was announced at Convocation that Dianne C. Shumaker has donated $1 million to William Jewell College to be used for diversity and inclusion scholarships. This is not the first time Shumaker has donated a large amount of money to Jewell. She was one of the lead contributors to the…
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Jewell admissions working to increase diversity on campus
The lack of diversity on William Jewell College’s campus has recently prompted certain groups to speak about it more openly. Though groups like the Black Student Association (BSA) have been around and active on Jewell’s campus for many years now, the creation of new groups, like the Latinx group Mi…
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