University of Jamestown

Established in 1883 as Jamestown College, University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as master’s degrees in education, leadership, and clinical counseling. University of Jamestown also operates a doctor of physical therapy program, which is based in Fargo, N.D.

University of Jamestown offers more than 40 areas of study. With the Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship.

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Spring 2019 Dean's List

Students recognized with this award have met the academic criteria to be named on the Spring Semester Dean's List.

Academic Award - May 17

College Fellows

The College Fellow is awarded to a limited number of outstanding junior or senior students who ar e selected each year by the faculty. Recipients are to be of exemplary character, possess an overall cumulative grade point of 3.3 or better as well as a cumulative grade point of 3.5 or better in their major. A Fellow may tutor or teach under the direction of the department chair, and holds rank just below that of the college Instructor.

Academic Award - May 6

Carpenter awarded the Jimmie Zanni Award

This award is given by the Theatre Department to recognize students who epitomize versatility and quality in both performance and technical theatre.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

Anderson awarded the Clyde R. Travis Award

This award is presented to the junior student showing the greatest promise in teacher education. The award was founded by the class of 1926 in memory of Clyde R. Travis, former head of the Teacher Education Department.

Academic Award - May 6

Hill awarded the Outstanding Student in Teacher Education Award

This award is given to the student(s) showing the greatest potential as a successful teacher and professional person. Selection criteria include leadership and accomplishments in school, community, pre-professional organizations, and competitive functions, as well as high academic ranking.

Academic Award - May 6

Brekken awarded the Outstanding Student in Secondary Education Award

This award is presented to student(s) in the Education Department for outstanding achievement.

Academic Award - May 6

Outstanding Student in Elementary Education Award

This award is presented to student(s) in the Education Department for outstanding achievement.

Academic Award - May 6

Lang awarded the Religion and Philosphy Department Prize

This award is given for exemplary work in the department.

Academic Award - May 6

Macaig awarded the Psychology Department Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award

This award is given annually to an outstanding psychology undergraduate who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in the department of psychology.

Academic Award - May 6

Heisler awarded the Psychology Department Outstanding Senior Achievement Award

This award is given annually to a graduating senior majoring in psychology who has demonstrated a high level of achievement.

Academic Award - May 6

Lublin awarded the Nurse Leadership Recognition Award

This award is presented to the University of Jamestown nursing student who has been selected for one of the following honors by the NDNSA (North Dakota Nursing Student Association): North Dakota Student Nurse of the Year, President of NDNSA, or recipient of NDNSA State Leadership Award. This award represents not only the internalization of the leadership role of the nurse by the student, but also its implementation, as evidenced by the student's participation and recognition in NSA.

Academic Award - May 6

The Ruth Strutz Adult Learning Award

This award is presented in honor of Dr. Ruth Strutz to a UJ Senior Nursing Student (s) selected by the nursing faculty who exemplifies outstanding adult learning characteristics.

Academic Award - May 6

The Dekrey Instrumental Music Award

This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the instrumental program at the University of Jamestown

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

The Richard Harrison Smith Choral Prize

This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the choral program at the University of Jamestown.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

The Music Department Student Achievement Award

This award is given each year to the junior or senior music major who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in her/his music studies at the University of Jamestown.

Academic Award - May 6

The Peggy and Merle Foss Outstanding Major of the Year Award Winners

These awards are presented to the most out-standing junior or senior majors who hold a minimum GPA of 3.3, have demonstrated professional service and strong leadership ability, and/or show great promise in graduate school.

Academic Award - May 6

Milk awarded the Political Science Merit Award

This award is given in recognition of high inspiration, unselfish dedication to theprinciples of American democracy, and superior academic performance.

Academic Award - May 6

History Merit Award

This award is given in recognition of superior academic performance and outstanding scholarly contributions in the fields of history and political science.

Academic Award - May 6

Cortes awarded the Felix Wirz Award for Excellence in Language Study

This award is named in honor of Felix Wirz, 1962 graduate of Jamestown College from Basel, Switzerland, and Foreign Language Department member from 1970 to 1974. It is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in French, German or Spanish. The student must have a major in one or more languages other than English, have studied abroad, been an officer in Alpha Mu Gamma or the International Student Organization, been an asset to the Foreign Language Department and show promise for working to promote language acquisition after graduation.

Academic Award - May 6

Cronin awarded the Professional Achievement Award in English

This award is given to the junior or senior showing the most professional promise in English.

Academic Award - May 6

Anderson awarded Freshman Computer Science and Technology Award

This award is given to an outstanding freshman who has completed CS 170 and has taken or is taking at least one more CS course numbered 171 or higher, and who shows great promise in computer science, management information science, or information technology.

Academic Award - May 6

Smith awarded the Communication Achievement Award

This award is given in recognition of high academic excellence in the field of communication, service to the college and the community and leadership in the communication department.

Academic Award - May 6

Glander awarded the William J. Klaudt Award

This award, given in honor of Mr. William J. Klaudt, former professor and chair of the Department of Business Administration, is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding overall performance in the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics.

Academic Award - May 6

Jiran awarded the Senior Biology Achievement Award

This award is given in recognition of high academic excellence in the field of biology, to a graduating biology major.

Academic Award - May 6

The Freshman Biology Achievement Awards

This award is given to the highest ranking freshman in biology.

Academic Award - May 6

Wertz awarded the Barbara McClintock Art Student Award

This award is presented to a student in the visual arts, who also majors or minors in English or creative writing.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

Wertz awarded Art Department Outstanding Student Award

This award is presented in recognition of unselfish service to the University, the Art Department and fellow students, as well as for scholarly inquiry in the field of art

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - May 6

Frappier awarded the ND CPA Society Foundation Scholarship Award

This award is given to a deserving senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - May 6

Glander Awarded ND CPA Society Foundation Award

This award is bestowed through the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is awarded to one deserving junior or senior accounting student who is a candidate for the CPA exam.

Scholarship - May 6

Fall 2018 Dean's List

Students recognized with this award have met the academic criteria to be named on the Fall Semester Dean's List.

Academic Award - 2018 Dec 27