Although cat cafes are still a relatively new business genre in the United States, these lively shops stand as an exceptionally creative way to both enhance and support a local community. In addition to offering popular beverages and baked goods, cat cafes often partner with nearby rescues to socialize sheltered…
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Senior Feature: The Hilltop Monitor
With the 2020-21 academic year coming to a close, The Hilltop Monitor honors its senior staff members, who each have taken time to reflect upon their experience at William Jewell College and share their plans for the future. During their time at Jewell, these staff members have all contributed their…
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Jewell details how HEERF II COVID-19 aid will impact students
On Feb. 18, William Jewell College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services notified students that they would begin processing $1200 financial aid grants from the recently-available Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) within the next few weeks. According to the email, around 300 undergraduate students demonstrating “exceptional…
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Shape Your Future program assists select incoming students transition into college
As past incoming classes continued to break down barriers with increasingly diverse student populations, William Jewell College was faced with a choice last spring: remain stagnant or evolve to serve these students. According to Pharamond Guice, director of the Academic Achievement Center, opting for the latter meant Jewell needed to…
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Jewell to release Title IX Moodle course in mid-February, including resources and future training series
In an effort to increase accessibility of resources and training, William Jewell College staff are aiming to release a centralized Title IX course on Moodle by mid-February. The course, which is in the late stages of planning, will host a variety of resources for students as well as a mandatory…
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