Category Archives: Journey Grant

Katie Bird ’20 To Study In Amsterdam

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

By Hayden Schmidt – Jewell Rising Junior Katie Bird has one of the more exciting years coming up. The mathematics and economics major will be spending August through December of this year studying economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, by utilizing her … Continue reading →

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Preparing For The CPA Exam – Reflections From An Accounting Major

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

By Gretchen Mayes – When I even hear the words CPA exam I get nervous. However, I I am the only one that feels this way. Many fields have their own test of proficiency that causes almost everyone to rethink their … Continue reading →

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Zane Clark ’16 Develops Jewell Hall Souvenir Replica

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

By Emily Monroe – Have you ever gone through an amazing experience in life or gone to an amazing place and wished you had a memento to take back home with you when you leave? Zane Clark ‘16 is making … Continue reading →

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Students Use Journey Grants To Experience Consumer Electronics Show

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

By Dean Pinhas – January 6th through 9th was an exciting time for Journey Grant recipients and University Innovation Fellows alike. During the second weekend of January a group of 12 students lead by faculty members Shelly McVay, Landon Young, … Continue reading →

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Students Collaborate In Cross-Disciplinary Project

Posted on October 27, 2015 by

By Nichole Marquis — Last year, a cross-collaboration project was performed by students in three Jewell courses: Managerial Economics, Senior Marketing Seminar, and The Creativity Process. Sparked by an idea of a Jewell senior, Zane Clark, a new cross-collaboration curriculum … Continue reading →

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Jewell Launches University Innovation Fellows Chapter

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

By Chris Stack – University Innovation Fellows (UIF) is a new organization on campus with the aim of promoting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The organization hosts meetings and educational trips for students to develop ideas and gain valuable exposure while … Continue reading →

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Marketing Students Engage Village Partners and Westside Housing.

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

By Devin Bolen – William Jewell’s Principles of Marketing class has brought the real-world into the classroom. In the fall semester 2014, two sections of the Principles of Marketing course, led by Professor Shelly McVay, began marketing projects for Village … Continue reading →

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On The Pro Tennis Circuit With Loree Hazelrigg

Posted on December 10, 2014 by

By Loree Hazelrigg – Many William Jewell Students use their Journey Grants to create internships or other experiences that will inform and influence their future. For my journey grant I had the opportunity to travel with professional tennis player Natalie … Continue reading →

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Business Students Learn From SF 49ers Organization

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

The first week in October a group of Jewell Business marketing students, led by Professor Shelly McVay, utilized their WJC Journey Grants to travel to San Francisco to meet with executives of the San Francisco 49ers, tour the team’s facilities … Continue reading →

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Students Use Journey Grants To Study SF 49ers Marketing

Posted on June 4, 2014 by

By Ben Shinogle – Amidst the litany of Journey Grant opportunities Jewell students have available is a unique experience curated by Professor of Marketing Shelly McVay. The six-day trip scheduled for fall 2014 will allow students to explore the San … Continue reading →

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Students Use Journey Grants To Experience Jewell In The Desert

Posted on March 22, 2014 by

By Kristen Stivers – In January, a group of Jewell students and friends of Jewell led by Executive In Residence Don Huntington traveled to historic Rancho de los Caballeros in the upper Sonoran desert near Wickenburg, Arizona. Nestled in a … Continue reading →

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