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Caeley Pittman, physics and Oxbridge Literature and Theory major, has been named a 2019 Goldwater Scholar. From a pool of more than 5,000 college sophomores and juniors, Pittman was chosen for one of 496 scholarships of up to $7,500 for students intending to pursue research careers in the natural...

William Jewell College has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. The honor recognizes students with a grade-point average of 3.7 or above enrolled in at least 14 hours. The following students earned a place on the list: Lacey Albers, New Baden, Ill. Landon Allen, Kansas City Meg...

The William Jewell College Concert Choir has been named a National Finalist for the American Prize in Choral Performance in the College/University Division. Founded in 2009, the American Prize is a series of nonprofit, national competitions to recognize and reward the best performing arts in the...

During Jewell’s commencement ceremony on May 18, two Kansas City servants were presented honorary doctorates. Among the highest honors bestowed by a college, this recognition is reserved for individuals who distinguish themselves through professional contributions or volunteer service, who uphold...

Apple is pleased to welcome William Jewell College Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies Heath Hase to the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2019. In 1994, Apple created the ADE program to recognize K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform...

Eric Blair is returning to The Hill. The 2001 William Jewell College alumnus has been hired as the founding vice president of enrollment and marketing, starting later this month. Blair currently serves as associate vice president for enrollment management at Park University. “Eric is a data-driven...

The Sunderland Foundation has provided a $5 million lead gift for construction of a new Center for Sports and Fitness at William Jewell College. The $20 million facility will serve as a multi-use space for NCAA Division II athletics, student recreation and college and community events. The Center...

The Hilltop Monitor, William Jewell College’s student newspaper, came out on top at the Missouri College Media Association awards. Jewell journalists took home 25 awards, including 10 first-place awardsand the Sweepstakes/Best Overall award at the annual MCMA conference in Springfield on April 13...

As president of one of the many, fine institutions of higher learning in greater Kansas City, I marvel at the recent scandal revealing that parents placed such a premium on so-called elite education that they bribed school officials to secure their children’s admission. Their actions reveal that,...

The Hall Family Foundation Summer Academic Enrichment Program has honored five students with awards between $4,500 and $5,000 to seize academic opportunities and prepare for post-graduate experiences. The program is unique to William Jewell, providing financial support for study abroad programs,...