Since the founding of William Jewell College in 1849, serving others has been at the heart of the Jewell community. The College was founded by Baptists who dreamed of creating future leaders who would go on to improve society. Today, philanthropy remains a core value as students work to continue…
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Protests in Honduras caused Village Partners to reschedule
Since 2005, the Village Partners Program has sent over 300 William Jewell College students, faculty and alumni to Honduras to engage in asset-based community development projects. Dr. Patrick Bunton, professor of physics and mathematics, Dr. Scott Falke and Dr. Kevin Prine acquired the initial funding. A Hall Family Foundation Cooperative…
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Village Partners Project allows Jewell students to travel to Honduras
William Jewell College, in the eyes of many Jewell students, is full of opportunities. From the Critical Thought and Inquiry classes to Journey Grants, Jewell covers many interests. One of the distinctive programs offered at Jewell is the Village Partners Project. This program is focused on promoting a positive change…
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Students build international relationships with Village Partners Project
William Jewell is currently partnered with a University on the north coast of Honduras (UNAH-CURLA) and other villages throughout the country to make sustainable living a reality through an intentional three part community building process. The Village Partners Project (VPP) is an opportunity for students, faculty and alumni to travel…
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