Terry Barnes graduated from William Jewell College in 1989 with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration. He was the last of five siblings…
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An overview of Jewell Hall’s rich history
William Jewell College (WJC) is the oldest college still in use west of the Mississippi River, and the oldest building at WJC is Jewell Hall.…
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Historical Revisionism on the Hill: An Unfair Accusation
A month ago, KCUR, Kansas City’s public radio station, highlighted revisionist history being propagated in Clay County and alleged that William Jewell College had similarly…
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Meet the Department: History
Critical Thought and Inquiry (CTI) classes allow students to learn subjects outside of their major and get to know professors in other departments. However, you…
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Who Was William Jewell?
Our red-feathered mascot, rather than William Jewell College’s namesake, has become the popular image of William Jewell. When thinking about the man who founded…
Read MoreNo longer chiefly a football city
The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer the most favored team in Kansas City. We are well on our way to becoming a multi-sport city. When…
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Interview with a Professor: the anatomy of a history major
Dylan Jones sits down with Jewell’s history professors. History is simply defined as the study of the past and how it influences the future.…
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