Jewell Critical Thinkers
7 Attributes of
Jewell Critical Thinkers
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.
Honors
The Oxbridge Honors Program offers tutorial-based instruction and a full year of study in Oxford, England. Or, become a Fellow in the Honors Institute in Critical Thinking.
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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
We believe education invokes action. More than 20 years ago, we made critical thinking the basis of our core curriculum. Ten years ago, we made it an official major. Add three personalized, experiential components for a second major in ACT-In.
Core Curriculum
Defined By People, Not Boundaries
We live and learn in circles, not rows. We step outside of job titles and comfort zones to make people — and their ideas — feel welcome. It creates a dynamic that supports personalized learning, empowers critical thinking and fosters a sense of belonging — on campus and beyond.
Top Impact School
99% of Jewell Alumni are Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation
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.
Jewell's Core