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Features on alumni and alumni activities

Living With Passion and Motivating Others – Shannon Oleen ’04

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

By Haley Jean Jones - Shannon Oleen always knew being a speaker was her destiny.  It was at the age of 8 at the 4H County Fair in Clay County Missouri where Oleen gave her first speech, where her County Leader … Continue reading →

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Clint Stull ’08 Named To Ingram’s “20 in Their Twenties”

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

By Kelsi Ortega – William Jewell College alumni Clinton Stull ’08 was named by Ingram’s Magazine as one of the 2012 “20 in Their Twenties” outstanding young entrepreneurs.  Ingram’s Magazine is a Kansas City, Missouri-based business magazine covering local business … Continue reading →

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Catching Up With Alumna Jalene Brandom Farinacci ’11

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

By Kristin Stivers – Jewell alumna Jalene Brandom Farinacci graduated from Jewell in May of 2011 and soon thereafter joined Cerner Corporation as a Delivery Consultant in the company’s U.S. Consulting Group. In her current role, she consults with a … Continue reading →

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Jewell Alumnus Bill Snyder ’62 Uses Timeless Principles to Guide Student Athletes

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

By Chris Stathopoulos - In the annals of NCAA Division I football, Bill Snyder, head coach of the Kansas State Wildcats and William Jewell alumnus, has firmly cemented his legacy as one of the very best in the game. Coach Snyder, … Continue reading →

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Career Spotlight – Hallmark

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Taylor Brown –Jewell alumna Nancy Frazee ’92, Director of Internal Audit for Hallmark Cards, Inc. is an active WJC alumni volunteer.  Since joining Hallmark in 2008, Ms. Frazee has been active in Hallmark’s community engagement including nurturing the connection between … Continue reading →

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Distinguished Alumna Speaks To Business Students

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Hollie Rankin – Distinguished Alumna, Patricia Garrett Campbell ’68, revisited the William Jewell College Campus in March as an Achievement Day honoree.  In her leadership position as National Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Ms. Campbell led a group … Continue reading →

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Alumni Honored at 68th Annual Achievement Day Festivities

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Katherine Long - Each year, William Jewell’s faculty, students, and alumni get together to honor the achievements of our alumni during Achievement Day celebrations.  This year’s event brought back some especially successful and engaging individuals.  The four honorees for 2012 … Continue reading →

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Shane Spencer ’09 Named To Forbes “30 Under 30″

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Chris Stathopoulos – In December 2011, Forbes released its “30 Under 30” list, profiling the 30 brightest stars under the age of 30 in twelve different industries.  Of these 360 intelligent and driven young professionals, one in particular stands … Continue reading →

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Jewell Graduate Shane Spencer ’09 Honored as Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Jewell graduate Shane Spencer ’09 was honored as the 2011 Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and The Kauffman Foundation.  Shane is a current graduate student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Henry Bloch School of … Continue reading →

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Clint Donaldson ’03 Brings Passion as Pro Athlete, Inc. COO

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

By Shawn Davison – Pro Athlete, Inc., located on Pomona Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, was voted one of the 2011 best places to work by the Kansas City Business Journal.  Pro Athlete is an Internet distributor of sporting equipment, … Continue reading →

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Nikki Kraft ’08 Recruits Top Students for Federal Reserve

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

By Taylor Brown – Nikki Kraft ’08, has recently been on campus recruiting Jewell upperclass students for career positions and internships at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Responsibilities of the Federal Reserve include influencing the supply of money … Continue reading →

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