Recent News
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
University of Jamestown Announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and Rollie Greeno and Jim Clark Award Winners
The University of Jamestown Booster Club proudly announces the 2025 inductees into the Jimmie Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, which also includes recognition of the Rollie Greeno and Jim Clark Award Winners, will be held Friday, Oct. 3, ...
Jul 10, 2025, 4:29pm EDT
UJ Announces New Vice Presidents for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
The University of Jamestown has announced two key leadership appointments, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation for both its graduate and undergraduate divisions. These hires follow a period of significant expansion in graduate studies and th...
Jul 7, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
Exploring the Intersection of Faith, Science, and Culture: UJ Professor Dr. JD Lyonhart Releases Book
When you take a trip to Dr. JD Lyonhart's website (https://www.jdlyonhart.com/) you are greeted by a bright and inviting yellow background, behind a Ferris wheel of rotating cultural icons, including a cross, a question mark, an atom, and the McDonalds...
Jun 17, 2025, 5:00pm EDT
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Scholars Visit University of Jamestown
The University of Jamestown (UJ) recently hosted a two-day program, sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), that brought four distinguished Holocaust scholars to campus. The visit, held on April 7 and April 8, featured works...
Apr 24, 2025, 3:20pm EDT
Clinical Research PhD Student Paula Abola Advances Parkinson's Disease Research While Studying at UJ
Paula Abola, a dedicated Clinical Research PhD student at the University of Jamestown (UJ), has made significant strides in Parkinson's Disease research, publishing four studies. Her work is fueled by a deeply personal mission: her grandmother's battle...
Apr 24, 2025, 3:06pm EDT
University of Jamestown's Annual Dine & Bid Achieves Fundraising Mission
The University of Jamestown hosted its 39th Annual Dine & Bid benefit auction with a James Bond theme, resulting in an astounding fundraising total of $450,000 for student scholarships. "The evening was absolutely beautiful," said UJ President Dr. Pol...
Apr 16, 2025, 4:48pm EDT
