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Connection. Knowledge. Purpose.

Our mission

We are a community that asks reflective questions, applies critical thought and acts with purpose.

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William Jewell College is more focused than ever on advancing critical thinking and preparing students to connect their thinking with their purpose. We have a clear vision for maintaining a vibrant campus that attracts the best students and faculty, while ensuring our current students have an enriching experience that prepares them for their futures as engaged citizens.

Our Values

As a community, we value:

Authentic Engagement

We show up fully, honestly and with purpose. Grounded in relationships, we practice engagement in every space—listening, contributing and leading.

Innovative Thought

We question, explore and create. Curiosity is not a trait we admire from a distance; it is a discipline we practice. 

Courageous Citizenship

We act on what we believe. Through critical thinking, ethical discernment, and spiritual exploration, we cultivate the courage to engage the world, and the conviction to change it.

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Our Motto

Deo Fisus Labora: Trust in God, Work.

A lamp post banner reading 'Deo Fisus Labora' in front of Pryor Learning Commons during spring.

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