On Aug. 28, 2025, the trustees of William Jewell College announced the appointment of Dr. Drew Van Horn as interim president of the College via…
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A New World of Higher Education: What Trump’s Policies Mean for Colleges and Students
The return of Donald Trump to the White House after his victory in the 2024 Presidential election has altered nearly every aspect of American policy, and the world of higher education is in no way immune from these changes.
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What now? Exploring the implications of William Jewell College’s declaration of financial exigency and restructuring of academic programs
Photo by William Jewell College via The Hilltop Monitor photo library. The Spring 2025 term has brought with it the announcement of academic, athletic, and…
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How Should Pope Francis Be Remembered?
Photo by Channel 82 via Uplash. Who Was Pope Francis? Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away Monday, April 21 on Easter Monday—a day…
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Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal leaves citizens with lingering concerns
Photo by Markus Spiske via Uplash. It’s been almost two months since President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and the United States has already experienced drastic…
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William Jewell College restructures academic programs
This is the first article from The Hilltop Monitor addressing recent academic, athletic and personnel changes to William Jewell College. More stories may be published…
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William Jewell College declares financial exigency
On Dec. 5, 2024, the administration of William Jewell College sent a letter to Jewell students informing the Cardinal community that the College would be…
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New policies on social media in Australia met with backlash
Photo by Solen Feyissa via Uplash. The influence of social media is nothing new. Many children have access to or use social media platforms daily,…
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Record-breaking roller coaster “Falcon’s Flight” sparks questions of consumer responsibility and ethical consideration for thrill seekers across the U.S. after Six Flags partners with the Saudi Arabian government
Photo by Drew Hastings via Uplash. “Falcon’s Flight,” a product of the Liechtensteiner manufacturer Intamin, has been advertised as the longest, fastest, and tallest roller…
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