University of Jamestown to Host Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Health Sciences and Graduate Center
Phoenix, Arizona (01/26/2026) — The University of Jamestown will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Jan. 30, to celebrate the opening of its new Health Sciences and Graduate Center at the Cotton Center in Phoenix.
The event will mark the launch of three graduate programs designed to address workforce needs in health care and integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The daylong celebration will include graduate student research presentations, a keynote address and a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"This new center represents our commitment to academic innovation and our vision for preparing students to lead in the rapidly changing field of health sciences," said University of Jamestown President Polly Peterson. "We are excited to open our doors to the next generation of health care professionals and to expand our presence in Phoenix."
The Health Sciences and Graduate Center will house three graduate programs:
- Pathologists' Assistant, a two-year, on-campus Master of Health Science program preparing students for roles in pathology laboratories (learn more).
- Digital Medicine, a fully online Master of Science in Computational Pathology and Digital Medicine focused on computational pathology and digital health solutions (learn more).
- Medical Sciences, a Master of Science program designed to provide foundational preparation for a range of medical careers and to support health care systems regionally and globally (learn more).
Executive Vice President Paul Olson, who helped lead development of the programs, said they were designed to address critical gaps in health care education.
"By integrating advanced technology with in-demand professions, these programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the future of healthcare," Olson said.
The event will also highlight graduate student research through poster sessions and educational presentations throughout the morning.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. will officially open the center to students, faculty and the community. University officials will also announce a significant private gift to support the launch of a new research institute serving the University of Jamestown system.
Media are invited to attend.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Jackson, vice president of marketing and external relations, at lisa.jackson@uj.edu or 701-446-7497.
About the University of Jamestown
Founded in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, Christian liberal arts university. It has been recognized as a Best in the Midwest institution by U.S. News & World Report.
The university has campuses in Jamestown and Fargo, North Dakota, and Phoenix, Arizona. It offers undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, nursing and health professions, as well as graduate degrees in business, education, leadership, technology and clinical counseling. Doctoral programs include clinical research, leadership, physical therapy and other high-demand fields.
The University of Jamestown also offers online degree programs through UJ Accelerated, its division serving working professionals and adult learners. The platform provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, including an online MBA.
More information is available at UJ.edu.