Dr. Jo-Ida C. Hansen has given a major gift to UJ to provide for future research by faculty and students. Photo: UJ
The University of Jamestown has made a significant expansion across the country. The Jimmie footprint has extended to the Southwest as of January 30th, with the grand opening of its new Health Sciences and Graduate Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The highlight of the ceremony was a $7 million gift from Dr. Jo-Ida C. Hansen, a university trustee and internationally recognized scholar. This is the second-largest donation in the school’s 143 year history, and it establishes the InSPIRE research institute; this move is aimed at securing a prestigious Carnegie Research Designation for the university. Alumna Dr. Kerstin Leuther will lead the institute.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego speaks at the grand opening of the University of Jamestown’s Health Sciences and Graduate Center Jan. 30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: UJ
Phoenix’s rapid growth has created an urgent demand for healthcare professionals, and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, who attended the ribbon cutting, called UJ’s presence there a ‘gamechanger;’ key to furthering biotech innovation in the area.
Though the new facility is 1,600 miles away, university leaders say it offers exciting opportunities for growth. UJ saw a 65% enrollment increase over eight years, fostered by their goal to elevate research and graduate opportunities across all campuses. Officials say this expansion provides tools for faculty and students to turn curiosity into global impact.
Members of the University of Jamestown Board of Trustees and administrators celebrate the grand opening of the University of Jamestown’s Health Sciences and Graduate Center with a ribbon cutting Jan. 30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Holding the scissors is Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Photo: UJ
UJ Opens Health Sciences and Graduate Center in Phoenix with $7 Million Gift Announcement
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