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The World Needs More Critical Thinkers

The World Needs More
Critical
 Thinkers

An education at William Jewell College is more than just a degree. It’s a tight-knit community. It’s a sense of belonging. It’s a pursuit of purpose. It’s an opportunity for you to explore who you are, what you want to pursue, and ultimately how you want to live your life.

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7 Attributes of
Jewell Critical Thinkers

  • Analytical
  • Passionate
  • Creative
  • Problem Solver
  • Humanitarian
  • Truth Seeking
  • Innovative
  • Daniel Virga portrait

    Daniel Virga

    Completed extensive undergraduate research on Parkinson's Disease, Ph.D. student in neurobiology at Columbia University.

  • Ashlee Halstead portrait wearing nursing white lab coat

    Ashlee Halstead

    Three-year nursing program graduate, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN at Mayo Clinic, #1 ranked hospital in the nation

  • Jonathan Daniel

    Jonathan Daniel

    Composer and singer; 2nd place in Choral Project Composition Competition; studied abroad at The University of Oxford.

  • Conner Hazelrigg portrait

    Conner Hazelrigg

    Inventor of the Sunshine Box, a portable solar charging station that provides safe and reliable electricity in developing nations.

  • Dalton Nelson

    Dalton Nelson

    Pursuing artificial tissue manufacturing to help the thousands of people awaiting organ donations.

  • Freja Ingelstam portrait

    Freja Ingelstam

    Working in Amman with the Jordan National Women's Commission on peace and security projects.

  • man in Jewell Cardinal uniform throwing shotput

    Trevor Nicks

    Co-founder of Spira, a biotech start-up focused on solutions to malnutrition and food insecurity.

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A Community of Thinkers and Doers

At Jewell, we believe in mindset over major. Beyond learning a skillset for a specific job, you will learn how to think and how to ask the tough questions. Our caring faculty will challenge you, research alongside you, connect you with alumni mentors, and even give you their cell phone number.

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Cybersecurity

Led by an executive security leader and veteran of the CIA, Tesla and Uber, this major offers experience at a cybersecurity firm and a prestigious CISM certification upon graduation.

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  • Four-Year Graduation Guarantee

    Our Four-Year Graduation Guarantee ensures timely completion of a transformative education, positioning you to transition into graduate school or career choices ahead of most peers.

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  • Applied Critical Thought & Inquiry

    Critical thinking is the foundation of innovation, creativity and integrity. Your experience through Jewell's core curriculum will inspire you to be a reflective citizen of a global community.

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Meaningful Lives

You’ll find meaning at Jewell: meaning in your community, in your career and in yourself. With relationships that last long beyond graduation and vital skills that apply to every part of your life, you’ll have all the tools you need for your journey after Jewell.

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Top Impact School

99% of Jewell Alumni are Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation

  • On Campus

    Get connected through first-year residence halls, intramurals, clubs, or the Greek system. Enjoy our time-honored traditions like Lighting of the Quad and sledding down Browning Bowl.

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  • In Kansas City

    Just 15 miles from downtown Kansas City, Jewell has connections with successful alumni, entrepreneurs, business leaders and nonprofit organizations among the metro's 82,000 employers.

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  • And Abroad

    If you want a global perspective, learn it in the classroom, then go live it in the world. Choose from 90 study abroad programs.

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Tavarus Pennington

As soon as I got here, my first reaction was ‘Why does this seem like a different planet?’ The people who work here go out of their way to learn who you are as a student and help you to succeed if you want to.”

Tavarus Pennington, English and communication major, University Innovation Fellow, Debate Team

Using Our Powers For Good

We believe in being responsible stewards of our resources and affecting change for social justice. Through our core curriculum, you can raise awareness and create solutions for complex issues. Last year, we contributed 57,000 hours of service worldwide.

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