University of Jamestown
The University of Jamestown is a private Christian[2] university in Jamestown, North Dakota. Founded in 1883 by the Presbyterian Church,[3] it has about 1,300 students enrolled and has been co-educational from its founding. Until August 2013, the school was known as Jamestown College.[4]
Former names | Jamestown College (1883–2013) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: Lux et Veritas |
Motto in English | Light and Truth |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1883 |
Religious affiliation | Christian |
Academic affiliations | APCU |
| Endowment | $45 million[1] |
| President | Polly Peterson |
| Provost | Paul J. Olson |
| Students | 1290[1] |
| Location | , U.S. 46°54′50″N 98°41′53″W / 46.914°N 98.698°WCoordinates: 46°54′50″N 98°41′53″W / 46.914°N 98.698°W |
| Campus | Urban, 110 acres (45 ha))[1] |
| Colors | Orange & Black |
| Nickname | Jimmies |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – GPAC – ACHA |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Website | www |
History
The University of Jamestown was founded as Jamestown College in 1883, but closed fairly quickly during the depression of 1893. The school reopened in 1909 and has remained in operation ever since.
In 1979, Jamestown College's football team went to the NAIA National Championships.[5]
Two graduates of the institution have become Rhodes Scholars.[6]
In 2013, in light of a new master's program and applied doctorate degree program, Jamestown College changed its name to the University of Jamestown.[4]
In 2018, Dr. Robert Badal retired from his position as university president after serving in the role for nearly 16 years. He was succeeded by Dr. Polly Peterson.[7]
Athletics
The Jamestown athletic teams are called the Jimmies. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) since the 2018–19 school year. The Jimmies previously competed in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) from 2013–14 to 2017–18, and in the defunct Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) from 2000–01 to 2011–12, as well as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) during the 2012–13 school year.
Jamestown competes in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey (Division 1 and Division II), soccer, track and field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include eSports[8] and shotgun sports.
Ice hockey
Starting in the 2016–17 school year, the University of Jamestown introduced a men's ice hockey team that competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 (ACHA); a Division II men's team started competitive play in the 2020–21 season. The school announced in 2021 that they would field a women's hockey team for the 2022–23 season.
Notable people
Alumni
- Richard K. Armey (1962), U.S. Representative from Texas and House Majority Leader
- Ron Erhardt (1953), head coach of the NFL New England Patriots
- Ralph R. Erickson (1980), former chief judge on the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota and judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- Jessica Haak, former member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
- Donald D. Lorenzen (1920–80), Los Angeles, California, City Council member, 1969–77
- George W. Johnson, President of George Mason University (1979–1996)[9]
- John Knauf, justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court (attended but graduated elsewhere)[10]
- Cory Mantyka, Canadian football player
- Barbara McClintock (1976), illustrator and author of children's books
- David Nething, Former member of the North Dakota State Senate
- Raquel Pa'aluhi,[11] professional Mixed Martial Artist, currently competing for Invicta FC[12]
- Alvin Plantinga (1950), John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. Author and philosopher
- Jasper Schneider, former acting administrator of the USDA Rural Utilities Service
- Kurt Schork (1969), reporter
- Kyle Schweigert, head football coach at the University of North Dakota
- J. J. Syvrud, American football player
Faculty
- Larry Woiwode, accomplished author and poet, serving as Poet Laureate of the State of North Dakota since 1995
- William A. Wojnar, classical organist and Professor Emeritus of Music
See also
References
- ^ a b c "University of Jamestown - Best Colleges - Education - U.S. News & World Report". USNews.com. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ^ "Our Mission". University of Jamestown. 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Our History". University of Jamestown. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ a b (Press release). University of Jamestown. August 21, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ^ (PDF). naia.org. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. 2008-01-03. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ "Rhodes Scholarships: Number of Winners by Institution" (PDF). U.S. Rhodes Scholarships: Number of Winners by Institution, U.S. Rhodes Scholars 1904 – 2018.
- ^ Keith Norman, University of Jamestown president to retire, West Fargo Pioneer (February 16, 2018).
- ^ Fairbanks, Katies. "UJ starting up eSports team". The Jamestown Sun. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- ^ Shapiro, T. Rees (2017-06-03). "George W. Johnson, college president who transformed GMU, dies at 88". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ "John Knauf". www.ndcourts.gov. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2011-01-21.
- ^ "Raquel Pa'aluhi – Invicta Fighting Championships".
External links
- Official website
- Official athletics website