It's about pursuing a broader, deeper understanding in order to find better solutions and make informed decisions. It fuels discovery, curiosity, creativity, invention and collaboration. It's the cornerstone of science, art and everything in between. It's a practiced pursuit that cultivates adaptability and promotes the kind of original thinking employers need.
At William Jewell College, we encourage two-way conversations that challenge assumptions, engage with original ideas and promote a deeper dialogue, inviting everyone to have a voice. With one faculty member for every 10 students, in-depth discussions happen every day.
“My professors couldn’t have been better in terms of guidance and intellect — the whole package.”
Jack Still
Choosing the right college major is an important decision. Check out our program finder for a customized list of recommendations based on your academic strengths and interests.
Learn MoreBeginning your quest for the perfect internship? Our professors and the Office of Career Development and Internships will prove to be a valuable resource. Benefit from Jewell's endless connections in the Kansas City metro and beyond.
Learn MoreThis self-designed grant gives recipients the freedom and funding to make the college experience truly one-of-a-kind. Jewell-funded Journey Grants provide endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, adventure and change.
Learn MoreOur unique Oxbridge Honors Program is a highly personalized approach to education with British tutorial-style learning on our campus and a full year of study at The University of Oxford in England. Are you ready for the challenge?
Learn MoreWe're a place for students who not only want to be something, but do something. College should be a journey that prepares you not just for a path, but for roads that have not yet been built.
“The purpose of our classes and programs are not to merely make us well-read in one professional area, but to develop skills that translate to any field.”
Christian Ousnamer
Learning has no bounds. We prepare you for success with the knowledge of emerging technology. You'll even receive an iPad that's yours to keep upon graduation.
Learn MoreOur Critical Thought and Inquiry (CTI) Core Curriculum encourages students to tackle questions like: What is real? What can we know? How should we live? With a unifying theme for inquiry, students must complete all three levels and 35 credit hours.
Learn MoreAdd a second major in Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In) by completing the Core Curriculum and three active learning experiences. One major for knowledge, a second for doing.
Learn MoreOutside the classroom, Jewell professors will partner with you to co-publish a journal article, test a physics project in Haiti or volunteer alongside you in a Honduran village. They don't just teach, they care.
Faculty DirectoryAt Jewell, you won't simply learn for the sake of gaining knowledge. You'll learn with the intent of pursuing a meaningful life. Internationally-recognized, Jewell's Pryor Leadership Studies Program complements any major, preparing you to be a top-notch leader in your community. Combining academic instruction and experiential learning, you'll have the opportunity to practice leadership and team building on an Outward Bound trip in the Florida Everglades. Complete a Leadership Legacy Project, transforming lives for years to come.
Pryor Leadership Studies Program