Jamestown (uj.edu) Will Bernhagen, Jamestown College class of  ’79, successfully completed his almost 600 mile walk from his home in Sherdan, Wyoming, to Jamestown on May 1, 2019. During the final miles of his walk through Jamestown, several Jimmies joined him!


The University of Jamestown reports, the final mile of #WalkWithWill was filled with Jimmie Pride, and gratitude to Will for initiating and completing his walk in support of University of Jamestown and our students. And, so we collectively say, “Thank you, Will!” for a job well done. Go Jimmies!

Previously reported…

Jamestown  (UJ)  Since March 23, 2019, Will Bernhagen has been walking from his home in Sheridan, Wyo. towards University of Jamestown. Rain or shine, Will is scheduled to arrive at UJ on May 1, 2019. Community members are invited to wear orange, join Will on his walk, and celebrate his 600-mile journey.
Will’s walking schedule for May 1 is as follows:

  • 8:15 a.m.: Will begins walking at Mile Marker 251
  • 10:45 a.m.: Will pauses at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, exit 258, for community members to join him on the last leg of his walk
  • 12:45 p.m.: Will arrives at the 5th Ave NE entrance to UJ (via Hospital Hill)
  • 1 p.m.: Will arrives at Taylor Stadium on UJ’s campus to walk one final mile

Will’s purpose in this walk is to raise $125,000 for the final available Outdoor Shield at the Harold Newman Arena on UJ’s campus.

Those interested in supporting Will by making an online donation can do so at uj.edu/WalkWithWill. Those interested in walking with Will should contact Brett Moser, UJ Director of Alumni Relations, at 701-252-3467 or Brett.Moser@uj.edu for more information. Selfies and group photos can be posted using #WalkWithWill.

Originally from Ellendale, N.D., Will is a dedicated University of Jamestown alumnus who was a four-year letter winner in football at UJ. He currently serves on the UJ Board of Trustees, and his name is on the Will Bernhagen Football Locker Room at UJ.  Will is the President of Cen-Dak Leasing of MT, Inc.; Managing Partner at Wyoming Sawmills Industrial Park, LLC; Partner, Belizian real estate developments; and organizer and former Board member of Beartooth Bank.

Will’s fundraising and walk progress can be tracked at uj.edu/WalkWithWill.

Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Science in Nursing degrees, as well as Master’s Degrees in Education, Leadership, Clinical Counseling, and a Fargo-based Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With the Jamestown Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing them through a student-centered experience