University of Jamestown Archives

Fire Damages Kitchen and Dining Hall at University of Jamestown Student Center

January 19, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy University of JamestownJAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — University of Jamestown reports there was a fire in the student center kitchen which firefighters worked to contain in harsh winter conditions over the course of eight hours. The fire broke out this morning and was quickly contained to the kitchen and dining area. Offices and the campus bookstore in the building were…

University of Jamestown Receives Recognition For Suicide Prevention Program

November 15, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Jamestown has partnered with the Governor’s Challenge to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. The University has awarded over 90 continuing education units to licensed professionals. The Governor’s Challenge has emphasized finding individuals who are at risk for suicide, providing care, and promoting safety. With the nationwide rate of…

University of Jamestown receives official acceptance to NCAA Division II

July 11, 2024

Aaron Walling,

(University of Jamestown Athletic Dept.)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of Jamestown received their official acceptance to NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Jimmies’ transition to DII will begin in the 2025-26 academic year. Jamestown will be under a two-year provisional period where they cannot play in any NCAA postseason play. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines…

Christiansen Makes Official Announcement To Seek Senate Seat In North Dakota

Cramer told us earlier this month that he is getting ready to run for reelection

October 18, 2023

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Katrina Christiansen makes it official and announces her bid for U.S. Senate in North Dakota with posts on social media. KVRR Local News first reported her intention to run earlier this month against Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer. Christiansen is a Democrat who lost to Republican Sen. John Hoeven in 2022 getting just 25% of the votes….

ND Republican Sen. Cramer To Run for Another Term in 2024, Dem. Candidate Also Emerges

October 8, 2023

TJ Nelson, Alison Voorhees, Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is already looking ahead to 2024. The Republican says he is getting ready to run for reelection. He says, quote, ” I’m preparing for that possibility.” He also says he does not foresee anything that would cause him not to run again. Cramer was first elected to the senate in…

Jamestown AD Credits New Facility To “Cooperative Spirit” With Community

A new Football facility on the University of Jamestown campus will be home to the Jimmies and Jamestown High teams

July 9, 2021

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JAMESTOWN, ND (KVRR) – The University of Jamestown is continuing work on a new Football facility at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium. The project is expected to be completed and ready for use by the fall. The multi-million dollar venture is funded by donors, alumni, and of the community. It includes a state-of-the-art turf field with irrigation, bleachers, press box,…

Jamestown Jimmies Blend Traditional Sports with Esports

The University of Jamestown was one of only 30 schools to adopt the scholarship model for esports early.

November 18, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D. – With computers that have names like Galahad and Lancelot, and an impressive combined 67–42 record in the games Overwatch, Hearthstone and League of Legends, it’s easy to see why the Jamestown Jimmies esports team has dubbed themselves the Knights of the Round Table. As those heroes embraced the spirit of teamwork in their quest for the Holy…

University of Jamestown Offering Three New Online Majors

The school plans to raise online enrollment by 400 percent over the next five years

August 5, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Students at the University of Jamestown will have even more career choices to choose from this fall. The university held a ribbon cutting at its Fargo campus to celebrate the launch of the Professional Studies Program. It offers three new majors online: communications, business studies and a master’s in leadership. A master’s degree in clinical counseling will…

North Dakota’s Lone Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Team Inspires Others

University of Jamestown has had a women's wrestling team since 2008

February 10, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Any time the University of Jamestown women’s wrestling team enters a gym, you notice their athleticism, energy, and passion for the sport. But what you can’t see is that most of these wrestlers blazed trails for others to compete in their hometowns. “It was something that was kind of unheard of down in my hometown, at least in…