Recent News
UJ School of Nursing Welcomes New Students, Honors Excellence at Annual Ceremony
University of Jamestown School of Nursing honored 24 sophomore students at its annual Sophomore Induction Ceremony Jan. 8, reaffirming a tradition of excellence that began in 1947 as North Dakota's first bachelor's degree nursing program. The ceremon...
Jan 12, 2026, 4:00pm EST
UJ Launches Two Cutting-Edge Online Graduate Programs in Medical Sciences and Digital Medicine
University of Jamestown is redefining what it means to prepare for the future of healthcare. We're thrilled to announce the launch of two innovative, fully online graduate degrees: the Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) and the Master of Scie...
Dec 15, 2025, 3:00pm EST
Austin Hieb Named to Prairie Business Magazine's 2025 40 Under 40 List; Issue Also Features UJ Student Senate President
University of Jamestown (UJ) is proud to announce that Athletic Director Austin Hieb, J.D., has been named to Prairie Business Magazine's 2025 40 Under 40 list. For more than a decade, Prairie Business has recognized outstanding professionals across th...
Dec 10, 2025, 2:08pm EST
Unison Bank's $250,000 Gift Brews New Community Hub at University of Jamestown
A $250,000 gift from Unison Bank helped transform campus life at the University of Jamestown, fueling the creation of The Well Coffee Shop inside the newly opened Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life. The Well, which opened its doors ...
Nov 20, 2025, 5:34pm EST
Record-Breaking Generosity: UJ's Trick-or-Can Collects 6,684 Items of Food for Local Families
Thanks to the spirited teamwork of University of Jamestown students and the generosity of our community, this year's Trick-or-Can event set a record, collecting more than 6,000 non-perishable food items and raising over $500 in cash donations. This is ...
Nov 3, 2025, 3:43pm EST
University of Jamestown Dedicates Restored Voorhees Chapel, Unruh School of Character in Leadership, and Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life
University of Jamestown celebrated a milestone in its history with the dedication of the newly restored Voorhees Chapel, the Unruh School of Character in Leadership, and the Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life, on September 26, 2025. ...
Oct 2, 2025, 12:23pm EDT
MEDIA ADVISORY: University of Jamestown dedicates facilities, school on Friday
Dedication Ceremony: Unruh School of Character in Leadership & Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life What: The University of Jamestown invites media to the dedication of the Unruh School of Character in Leadership, Voorhees Chapel and ...
Sep 23, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
UJ Ranked Among Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
University of Jamestown has once again been recognized as one of the Midwest's top academic institutions in U.S. News & World Report's "2026 Best Colleges." UJ is ranked No. 124 (tie) among Regional Universities (Midwest), with additional recogniti...
Sep 23, 2025, 1:00pm EDT
North Dakota Book and Arts Festival Returns Sept. 20 With Local Leaders and New Creative Energy
The North Dakota Book and Arts Festival is set to return with a fresh burst of energy and creativity. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the University of Jamestown campus. After a memorable run from 2017 to 2019...
Aug 20, 2025, 4:44pm EDT
Physical Therapists Take on a New Role in Primary Care
When most people think of primary care, they picture a physician or nurse practitioner as the first stop for aches, pains or injuries. But new research and recent legislative changes are putting physical therapists at the front of the line for musculos...
Jul 14, 2025, 2:57pm EDT