On Sept. 25, in a letter to the William Jewell College community, the new chair of the Board of Trustees, Bill Gautreaux, announced the results of the Board’s comprehensive evaluation of Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, president of the College. The email also stated ways in which the comprehensive evaluation feeds…
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Jewell to hire vice president for access and engagement as part of radical inclusivity efforts
William Jewell College will be hiring a full-time vice president for access and engagement as part of the College’s radical inclusivity efforts. Dr. Elizabeth Macleod Walls, president of the College, with full support of the Board of Trustees, will make the hire and hopes to have someone in the role…
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Jewell creates COVID-19 task force as colleges respond to pandemic
At the beginning of March the coronavirus pandemic began its rapid spread throughout the United States, and the first colleges and universities initiated their response. Among the first universities to enact changes due to coronavirus, Stanford University canceled all in-person classes after March 6 for the remainder of their winter…
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Billy J Day offers students a day of rest and relaxation
The Hilltop Monitor recently sat down with Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, president of William Jewell College, to discuss the recent introduction of Billy J Day as a way to help alleviate stress for Jewell students. Billy J Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, will be a day free of academics…
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William Jewell introduces new head football coach
On Thursday, Jan. 30, William Jewell College President Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls and Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer introduced Mike McGlinchey as the new head coach for the Cardinal football program at a press conference. Coach McGlinchey is the 30th head coach and served four years as a co-defensive coordinator…
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Dr. MacLeod Walls visits Greek organizations on Listening Tour
Dr. MacLeod Walls, president of William Jewell College, is interested what students have to say. Listening Tours are one of the ways that she is able to interact with students and learn more about what issues concern them. This year MacLeod Walls is visiting each Greek life organization in their…
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